The North News Chandigarh, January 14 On the sacred occasion of Maghi, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann visited Sri Muktsar Sahib, where he paid obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Tuti Gandi Sahib and addressed a large public gathering, reiterating the Punjab Government’s position on the recovery of 169 missing saroops of Sri Guru Granth Sahib. […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 14 Punjab Cabinet Minister Sanjeev Arora on Wednesday administered the oath of office and secrecy to Ravi Kumar, who has been appointed as a member of the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission. The ceremony was held at Local Government Bhawan in Sector 35, Chandigarh. After taking the oath, Ravi Kumar […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, January 14 The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a state-wide campaign to combat the growing menace of chitta (synthetic drugs), extending its efforts down to the village level in a bid to curb addiction through community participation. State Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh said the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 14 Two private schools in Moga were evacuated on Wednesday after they received bomb threat emails, triggering a swift response from the police. Officials said DN Model School in Kot Ise Khan area and Cambridge School received the threat at around 08:36 am. DSP Gurpreet Singh said that police and […]
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The North News New Delhi, January 14 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his greetings to citizens across the country on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, describing the festival as a reflection of India’s rich cultural traditions and shared values. In messages posted on social media on Wednesday, Modi said Makar Sankranti symbolises harmony, prosperity […]
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The North News New Delhi, January 14 The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has spoken with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with the two leaders discussing civil nuclear cooperation, trade negotiations and regional developments. According to a readout issued by the US Department of State on Wednesday, the call included an exchange of New […]
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The North News New Delhi, January 14 The government is formally recognising the contribution of peacekeepers who served in Operation Pawan, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said. Speaking on Wednesday, he said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the government was not only openly acknowledging the role of the Indian Peace Keeping Force […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 14 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has dismissed speculation that he sought a change in schedule for his appearance before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, saying he will present himself on January 15 as directed and with “full humility”. In a statement, Mann said neither he nor his office had […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, January 13 Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh have met the Chief Minister to voice strong opposition to a reduction in import duties on apples under the India–New Zealand free trade agreement, warning that cheaper imports could severely harm local farmers and their livelihoods. The growers held a meeting […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 13 The Punjab Government has extended its Amnesty Policy for housing and urban development schemes, a move it says will provide relief to thousands of defaulting plot allottees across the state. Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved […]
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