The North News Chandigarh, February 20 The Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police has arrested an associate of foreign-based terrorist Lakhbir Singh alias Landa Harike, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Thursday. The arrested accused has been identified as Sukhchain Singh alias Bhujia, a resident of village Matti […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 20 Punjab’s Industries Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, has emphasised that the state’s progress depends on the growth of its industrial sector. Speaking on Thursday, he highlighted the global market potential of Punjab’s traditional products, including Phulkari embroidery, Punjabi Jutti footwear, and the cycle industry. He also noted that effective marketing […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 20 The Punjab Police has intensified its crackdown on cross-border drug trafficking, arresting a second smuggler and seizing an additional 3 kg of heroin, bringing the total haul in the case to 13 kg, officials said on Thursday. The Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar apprehended Lovepreet Singh, a resident of Attari, […]
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The North News New Delhi, February 19 Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian has urged the central government to release ₹111.13 crore in pending funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission, stressing that the amount is crucial for completing canal water projects in villages affected by groundwater contamination. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 19 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday urged youth to seek opportunities in Punjab rather than moving abroad, citing cases of reverse migration. He mentioned a couple returning from Canada to take government jobs and a man canceling his overseas plans after securing employment. After distributing appointment letters to […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 19 The Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 10 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Harmandeep Singh from Ghumanpura village in […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 19 Can Arvind Kejriwal replace Bhagwant Mann as Punjab’s Chief Minister? The question has been making rounds in political circles, but Mann himself has put the speculation to rest. Dismissing the claims as “rumour-mongering,” the Punjab chief minister said on Tuesday that Kejriwal, as a national leader, had commitments in […]
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The North News Chandigarh/Bathinda, February 18 Punjab’s Local Government Minister, Dr. Ravjot Singh, has reiterated the state government’s commitment to improving governance and public welfare during a high-level meeting at the Municipal Corporation Office. Dr. Ravjot Singh directed municipal authorities to enhance the city’s cleanliness efforts, calling for more structured and efficient practices. He emphasized […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 18 Punjab’s Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that the Excise and Taxation Department’s targeted GST registration campaigns have led to significant growth in the state’s taxpayer base. In a press release on Tuesday, Cheema revealed that 46,338 new taxpayers were added in the 2023-24 fiscal […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 18 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday launched three key IT-based financial modules aimed at enhancing transparency, streamlining processes, and improving pensioner welfare in the state. Among the initiatives, the Pensioner Sewa Portal (PSP) is set to modernize pension management by expediting disbursements, reducing delays, and enabling real-time […]
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