The North News New Delhi, February 18 The Centre government has released grants under the Fifteenth Finance Commission (XV FC) for rural local bodies in Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Chhattisgarh for the 2024–25 financial year. These funds, allocated to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs), aim to strengthen grassroots democracy and improve rural governance. In Punjab, the first installment […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 18At least five people were killed and several others seriously injured after a private passenger bus plunged into a drain in Faridkot district on Tuesday morning. The accident occurred when the bus collided with a goods-laden truck on the Kotkapura-Faridkot road, causing the vehicle to skid off the road and […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 17In a significant anti-corruption move, the Punjab government has suspended the Deputy Commissioner of Sri Muktsar Sahib, Rajesh Tripathi, following serious corruption complaints. A spokesperson for the Punjab Government confirmed the action, underscoring the state’s “zero tolerance” policy toward corruption. The suspension is part of broader efforts to hold officials […]
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The North News Punjab, February 17In a move to streamline document verification for Non-Resident Indian (NRI) Punjabis, the state government operationalised the E-Sanad portal in September, allowing NRIs to apply for countersignatures on official documents from the comfort of their homes. Since its launch, 6,481 applications have been received for countersigning from January 1, 2025, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, Febraury 17 Punjab has attracted investment proposals worth ₹94,203 crore since March 2022, with the potential to generate over four lakh jobs, state Cabinet Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond announced on Monday. He credited the green stamp paper initiative and the government’s industry-friendly policies for boosting investor confidence. The green stamp paper […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 17 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday urged newly inducted Punjab Civil Service (PCS) officers to uphold integrity and dedication in their service, ensuring that government welfare schemes reach the grassroots. Addressing the officers at his official residence, Mann congratulated them on their selection and encouraged them to serve […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 17 Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC), resigned on “moral ground” on Monday. His decision follows an open disagreement between Dhami and Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh over the controversial removal of Giani Harpreet Singh as Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib. In a statement […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 17 In a significant operation, Punjab Police apprehended two criminals, Lakhwinder Singh Gill and Avtar Singh @ Dhillon, wanted in connection with an FIR filed at PS Phul, Bathinda, under the BNS and Arms Act. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the arrests, which were made in collaboration with the Anti […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 15 Punjab Police’s NRI Affairs wing has arrested travel agent Anil Batra, one of four accused in an illegal immigration scam, as part of an ongoing crackdown on fraudulent immigration consultants. The arrest follows the registration of 10 FIRs by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing agents who allegedly duped […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 14 Punjab has expanded its financial assistance scheme for acid attack victims to include men and transgender individuals, marking a significant step toward gender equality in welfare policies, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announced on Friday. Previously limited to female victims, the “Punjab Financial Assistance […]
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