Breaking: President Murmu accepts VP Dhankhar resignation

Heavy rain triggers massive landslides in Himachal, five killed

The North News Shimla, July 22 At least five people have been killed and two others injured as heavy rains triggered widespread landslides across Himachal Pradesh over the past two days, said officials. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for four districts—Una, Hamirpur, Solan and Bilaspur—warning of continued heavy rainfall and […]

‘Health reasons’: VP Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns

The North News New Delhi, July 21 In a surprise move, Vice-President, Jagdeep Dhankhar, has resigned from his post with immediate effect, citing medical advice and the need to prioritise his health on Monday. In a formal letter addressed to the President of India, Dhankhar said his decision was made “in accordance with Article 67(a) […]

Breaking: Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar resigns

DCs ordered to root out graft in property registrations in Punjab

The North News Chandigarh, July 21 The Punjab government has instructed all Deputy Commissioners to take immediate steps to curb corruption in the land deed registration process across the state. The move comes as part of a wider push for transparency following the rollout of the “Easy Registration Project” in Mohali, which aims to simplify […]

Opposition misleading public on land pooling: CM Mann

The North News Dhuri (Sangrur), July 21 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has defended his government’s new land pooling scheme, describing it as pro-farmer and essential for the state’s development. He urged residents not to fall for “misleading propaganda” from opposition parties. Speaking in Dhuri while distributing ₹31.3 crore in grants to 70 villages for […]

Flood-hit villagers still awaiting govt relief: Jairam Thakur

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 21 Twenty days after devastating monsoon rains struck Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, thousands of residents in the Seraj Assembly constituency are still living in temporary conditions, with no access to clean water or roads. Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, who toured the affected areas, accused the state […]

IndiGo, SpiceJet and Akasa advise flyers to plan ahead, leave early

The North News Chandigarh, July 21 Airlines such as IndiGo, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air have issued a travel advisory for passengers as heavy rains continue to batter Mumbai. The IMD has forecast rainfall, thunderstorms, and strong winds to persist for the next 48 hours. India’s largest airline, IndiGo, shared on Twitter that while the heavy […]