The North News Chandigarh/Ferozepur, October 28 In a major intelligence-led operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a drug-free state as per directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence Ferozepur has busted a cross-border drug cartel with the arrest of its one operative and recovered 5 kg heroin from his possession, said […]
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The North News Chandigarh, October 28 The Punjab Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, on Tuesday approved a series of major policy and infrastructure decisions aimed at boosting urban development, healthcare, and governance in the state. The Cabinet approved the Punjab Unified Building Rules 2025 to streamline construction and urban planning. It also gave […]
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The North News Mohali, October 28 A fire broke out on Monday at Chhatbir Zoo in Zirakpur, Mohali district, damaging over two dozen electronic carts that were parked inside the premises. According to initial information, the vehicles were plugged in for charging when the blaze started. The incident occurred suddenly, sending thick smoke billowing across […]
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The North News Chandigarh, October 28 The Punjab government is planning to open Aam Aadmi Clinics inside Central Jails to provide inmates with access to quality physical and mental healthcare. Announcing the pilot project, Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh said mental health support is as critical as physical treatment. “We recognise that […]
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The North News Chandigarh, October 28 Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav on Tuesday said that the Jalandhar Commissionerate Police recovered six additional pistols (.32 bore) from three accused — Mankaran Singh Deol, Simranjit Singh and Jaiveer Singh — as part of an ongoing investigation into an organised arms supply network. The latest recovery […]
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The North News Chandigarh, October 27 In a nationwide outreach ahead of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur, Punjab Cabinet Ministers on Sunday extended formal invitations to Chief Ministers from different states to join the commemorations at Sri Anandpur Sahib next month. Carrying forward the initiative of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Local Government […]
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The North News Chandigarh, October 27 Sanjeev Arora, Cabinet Minister of Punjab, held a high-level meeting on Sunday with the Chairman of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to review progress on major infrastructure projects and address pending issues across the state. The meeting, attended by NHAI’s DGM (Technical) and other officials, focused on clearing […]
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The North News Chandigarh/ Bathinda, October 27 Kangana Ranaut, an actor-turned-politician and current BJP MP from Mandi, on Monday expressed regret over what she called a “misunderstanding” linked to a 2021 defamation case filed against her by 81-year-old farmer Mahinder Kaur. She appeared before a court in Bathinda, Punjab, in connection with the case. Speaking […]
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The North News Anandpur Sahib, October 27 Punjab Tourism and Cultural Affairs Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond on Monday announced that a large-scale Tent City is being established at Sri Anandpur Sahib to accommodate devotees attending the celebrations of the 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He informed that the Tent City is […]
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The North News New Delhi, October 27 Chief Justice of India, B. R. Gavai, has recommended Justice Surya Kant—the senior-most judge of the Supreme Court—for appointment as his successor. Justice Surya Kant, born on 10 February 1962 in Hisar, Haryana, comes from a middle-class family. He graduated from Government Post Graduate College, Hisar, in 1981 […]
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