The North NewsChandigarh, July 15 The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday paid heartfelt tribute to legendary Sikh marathoner Fauja Singh, who passed away at the age of 114 in a tragic road accident. On a motion moved by Punjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr. Ravjot Singh, the House observed a moment of solemn remembrance for the […]
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Fauja Singh, the world-renowned marathon runner who inspired millions by competing well past his centenary, has died at the age of 114 after being hit by a car in Punjab. The accident took place on Monday afternoon on the Jalandhar-Pathankot highway, near his native village of Beyas in Jalandhar district. He was walking along the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 14 The Punjab Legislative Assembly today unanimously passed the Punjab State Development Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Punjab Appropriation Acts (Repeal) Bill, 2025, presented by the Punjab Finance Minister, Harpal Singh Cheema. The Punjab State Development Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aims to streamline and enhance the efficiency of the […]
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The North News New Delhi, July 14 The Income Tax Department initiated a large-scale verification operation across multiple locations in the country today, targeting individuals and entities facilitating fraudulent claims of deductions and exemptions in Income Tax Returns (ITRs). This action follows a detailed analysis of the misuse of tax benefits under the Income-tax Act, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 14 Punjab Water Resources Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal on Monday assured the state’s legislative assembly that there is currently no flood-like situation in Punjab, citing stable reservoir levels and extensive flood preparedness by the government. Responding to a call attention motion by MLA Rana Inder Pratap Singh regarding risks to […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 12 A key accused in the Sidhu Moosewala murder conspiracy, Shahbaz Ansari, has absconded again after being released on interim bail for the second time. The National Investigation Agency (NIA), which is probing the wider arms supply chain behind the killing, confirmed that Ansari failed to return to court despite […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 11 Punjab BJP President Sunil Jakhar has sharply criticised Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann for what he described as “disgraceful and arrogant” remarks directed at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah.Jakhar said the remarks reflect a “complete loss of decorum” and alleged that the Chief Minister’s behaviour […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 11 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday expressed support for the Centre government’s decision to suspend the Indus Water Treaty with Pakistan, suggesting it would enable Punjab to harness more water from the western rivers — including the Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ujh, and other tributaries in Jammu & […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 11 The Punjab Vidhan Sabha on Friday unanimously passed five significant bills during the 9th session of the 16th Assembly, covering labour welfare, education, animal rights, and commercial regulations. A government spokesperson said the bills were passed with full support from all members present in the House. Among the major […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 11 The Talwara bus stand in Punjab’s Hoshiarpur district is set for a long-awaited overhaul after the state government acknowledged the dire condition of the facility in the Vidhan Sabha. Responding to a Call Attention motion, Punjab’s Minister for Rural Development and Panchayats, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, assured the House that […]
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