The North News Chandigarh, April 3 Punjab government successfully allotted 207 retail excise groups, generating an annual license fee of ₹9,878 crore, surpassing the estimated ₹9,017 crore, said Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday. Total 9.5 percent increase over the reserve price marks a record-breaking achievement for the Punjab Excise Department, he added. Cheema, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 3 The Punjab and Haryana High Court today transferred the investigation into the alleged assault on Colonel Pushpinder Singh Bath by 12 Punjab Police personnel in Patiala to Chandigarh Police. The court has set a four-month deadline for the completion of the probe. The incident occurred on the night of […]
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SHIMONA SHARMA The North News Mohali, April 2 In a landmark event for the Indian beauty and grooming sector, Salonmart has launched world-class beauty education in India through a strategic partnership with the esteemed JJ Savani Academy and the Indian-International Hair, Makeup, and Beauty Academy (IIHMBA). The grand launch in Mohali on Wednesday marks the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal have launched a statewide awareness campaign against drug abuse, calling on thousands of young people to take an oath to eliminate the crisis. “This is a decisive battle, and we pledge to rid Punjab of this scourge,” […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 2 Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has urged Punjab’s youth to support the fight against drug abuse, calling it a decisive battle to make the state drug-free. Addressing a gathering before flagging off an awareness march, Kejriwal emphasised the crucial role of young […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 2 The Punjab Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming the complete withdrawal of security for Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Bikram Singh Majithia, clarifying that his security cover had only been scaled down based on a reassessment of threat perception. However Majithia while addressing the press conference said that his […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 2 BJP Punjab chief Sunil Jakhar has criticised the AAP-led Punjab government for withdrawing the security cover of Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia, cautioning against political vendetta in such decisions. Jakhar, in a post on X, formerly Twitter, said the issue of whether the move was politically motivated was […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 1 In a significant development, Punjab’s Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has successfully thwarted a potential terror attack in the state by arresting an operative with ties to Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI). The operation led to the recovery of a hand grenade from the suspect’s possession, according to Director General of […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab’s Counter Intelligence (CI) in Ferozepur has busted a cross-border drug smuggling network, arresting a key suspect and seizing 3.5 kg of heroin, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Tuesday. The arrested individual, identified as Sukhdev Singh alias Sukhi from Mohan Ke Uttar, Ferozepur, was caught […]
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The North News Chandigarh, April 1 Punjab Finance, Planning, Excise, and Taxation Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema announced on Tuesday that the state’s Excise and Taxation Department has achieved a record Excise revenue of Rs 10,743.72 crore for the financial year 2024-25, reflecting a remarkable annual growth of 16.36 percent over the previous fiscal year. […]
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