The North News Chandigarh, January 14 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has dismissed speculation that he sought a change in schedule for his appearance before Sri Akal Takht Sahib, saying he will present himself on January 15 as directed and with “full humility”. In a statement, Mann said neither he nor his office had […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 13 The Punjab Government has extended its Amnesty Policy for housing and urban development schemes, a move it says will provide relief to thousands of defaulting plot allottees across the state. Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said the cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, approved […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 13 The Punjab government has dismissed a senior finance official and initiated action against dozens of others after a sweeping corruption probe that officials say underlines a policy of zero tolerance towards graft. The state’s Finance Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema, said complaints received in mid-2022 against four employees posted in […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 13 The United Kingdom has before it a rare opportunity to demonstrate moral leadership by recognising the enduring importance of history—and by acting on it. The Punjab government’s request for access to original archival audio and video recordings linked to the trial of revolutionary freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev Thapar […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 13 The Punjab Police have arrested three men in connection with the killing of kabaddi promoter Kanwar Digvijay Singh, also known as Rana Balachauria, following an intelligence-led operation across several Indian states. The arrests were made by the Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) of Punjab Police, with assistance from police forces […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 12 The Punjab government has announced financial support for farmers looking to diversify into mushroom cultivation, saying a small production unit can be set up with an investment of about ₹2 lakh, backed by a subsidy of up to ₹80,000. The scheme is part of the state’s wider push to […]
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The North News Phagwara, January 16 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday inaugurated the state’s first Startup Punjab Conclave at Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Kapurthala, placing innovation, hard work, and entrepreneurship at the heart of the government’s economic vision. Organised by the Department of Industries and Commerce, Government of Punjab, the Startup […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 16 The long queues and paperwork that once defined the verification of educational certificates in Punjab are set to become a thing of the past. On Monday, the state government led by Bhagwant Singh Mann launched E-Sanad, a fully digital platform for the verification and authentication of academic documents, making […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 12 Braving the winter cold, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday held a Lok Milni (public interaction meeting) in Jalandhar, directly engaging with residents from several assembly constituencies to hear their grievances. Addressing the gathering, Mr Mann said such face-to-face interactions would remain a regular feature of his […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 12 The Punjab Police have arrested seven people in connection with the murder of a village sarpanch in Tarn Taran district earlier this month, and are pursuing suspects believed to be operating from overseas. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said two of the main assailants were arrested from […]
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