North News Chandigarh, December 20 The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) has arrested Harjit Rai, a revenue Patwari posted at Dera Baba Nanak in Gurdaspur district, for allegedly accepting a ₹4,000 bribe, officials said on Friday. An official VB spokesperson stated that the arrest followed an inquiry into an online complaint filed by Surinder Singh, a […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 20 Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has expressed deep sorrow over the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala. Sandhwan paid tribute to Chautala, acknowledging his significant contributions to Indian politics and his five-term tenure as Haryana’s Chief Minister. Chautala, 89, was the son of India’s 6th […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 19 The Punjab State Election Commission (PSEC) announced that December 21 would be a public holiday for all government offices in areas where municipal elections will be held. The move, under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, aims to provide voters with the opportunity to participate in the general and bye-elections for […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 19 Renowned lyricist and journalist Shamsher Sandhu, expressing his love for sports, released his new book ‘Kithe Kho Gaye Chajj De Bande’ here today. The honours were done by Indian Hockey team Captain Harmanpreet Singh and player Gurjant Singh. Shamsher Sandhu, who has earned a reputation for writing songs, stories and […]
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North News New Delhi, December 18 Aam Aadmi Party MP from Sangrur, Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer, has brought laurels to Punjab by winning five titles in the Parliamentarians Badminton Tournament. The Annual National Parliamentarians Badminton Tournament was held at the Constitution Club of India (CCI) in New Delhi. Meet Hayer participated in five categories and […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 18 The Jalandhar Commissionerate Police have returned case properties worth over ₹13 crore, including vehicles, jewelry, household items, and other valuables from 583 criminal cases registered in the past year, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Wednesday. DGP Yadav highlighted that over 100 lost smartphones, valued at ₹22 […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 18 Punjab’s Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister, Dr. Baljit Kaur, has ordered the immediate disbursal of Rs 28 crore to approximately 70,000 pregnant women and lactating mothers. The funds aim to boost maternal nutrition and health under the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana. Dr. Kaur highlighted that in October […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 18 Punjab’s Farishtey Scheme has proven to be a lifesaver for road accident victims, offering immediate, hassle-free treatment and reducing mortality rates. Launched earlier this year, the initiative provides free medical care to accident victims and has already helped 223 people in need. The scheme was created in response to the […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 18 The Chandigarh administration has shifted Punjabi singer AP Dhillon’s upcoming concert, scheduled for December 21, from Sector 34’s Exhibition Ground to the Rally Ground in Sector 25. The decision comes in response to widespread complaints from local residents and businesses regarding traffic congestion, parking difficulties, noise pollution, and loss of […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 18 Malvinder Singh Kang, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP from Punjab, has submitted a notice in the Lok Sabha, urging an adjournment of the House’s proceedings to address urgent issues faced by farmers. In a letter to the Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha, Kang underscored the critical challenges confronting the farming […]
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