The North News Chandigarh, August 28 Large parts of Punjab are battling floods after the Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers overflowed due to heavy rainfall in their catchment areas. Several villages across the state have been submerged, forcing the evacuation of residents to safer locations. Officials warned that the next three to four days will […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 27 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a proposal to submit India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The Cabinet also cleared the signing of the Host Collaboration Agreement, along with guarantees from relevant ministries and departments. If the bid is successful, the […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 27 Monsoon rains battered Himachal Pradesh, cutting off key routes and damaging infrastructure. Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday said massive landslides and flooding led to ₹158 crore in losses in just two days. Relief teams are working round the clock to restore connectivity. According to […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 27 Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Wednesday said that flood control rooms across the state are operating round the clock to assist citizens during emergencies. The Minister shared dedicated helpline numbers for each district, urging people to use them in case of floods or related crises. The […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 27 The BJP on Wednesday raised allegations of irregularities in the allocation of 70 shops by APMC Shimla and Kinnaur and demanded a judicial inquiry into the matter on the eighth day of the Monsoon Session in Himachal Pradesh Assembly. Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur said the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 27 Flight operations at Leh Airport were disrupted on Wednesday after adverse weather left the runway unavailable for use. IndiGo, in a post on X, said several flights could face delays or rescheduling and urged passengers to monitor flight status updates closely. Airlines have advised affected travelers to check their […]
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The North News Gurdaspur, August 27 The Border Security Force (BSF) has continued rescue operations in flood-affected villages along Punjab’s border, safely evacuating scores of residents. In Gurdaspur district, BSF teams carried out a special operation in Makora and Chakmakoda villages, where 70 people were evacuated using inflatable boats operated by trained Water Wing personnel. […]
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The North News Jammu, August 27 At least 33 people have died and 14 others were injured after a landslide struck the route to the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Temple in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, officials said. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon after continuous heavy rainfall triggered the collapse along a stretch of […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 27 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that future wars will not be fought with weapons alone but will be shaped by technology, intelligence, the economy and diplomacy.He stressed that Operation Sindoor had underscored the critical role of information and cyber warfare in modern conflict. “While enhancing our […]
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The North News Spiti, August 26 The Indian Army has concluded two high-altitude events in Himachal Pradesh’s Spiti Valley, combining adventure sport with cutting-edge technology to promote endurance, innovation and community engagement. Under Operation Sadbhavana, the Army hosted the second edition of the Surya Spiti Challenge marathon and the maiden Surya Dronathon 2025 at Sumdo, […]
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