From ABVP to BJP’s Frontline: The Rise of Delhi CM Rekha Gupta

The North News New Delhi, February 20 For the first time in Delhi’s electoral history, women voters outnumbered men in the Assembly elections held on February 5. Of the 7.23 million registered female voters, 60.92 percent turned out to cast their ballots, surpassing the 60.21 percent turnout of male voters. This surge in women’s participation […]

Rekha Gupta is Delhi’s new CM

Centre should release pending funds of Rs 111.13 crore for Punjab: Mundian

The North News New Delhi, February 19 Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian has urged the central government to release ₹111.13 crore in pending funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission, stressing that the amount is crucial for completing canal water projects in villages affected by groundwater contamination. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. […]

Voting is first step in nation-building: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The North News New Delhi, February 19 After assuming office, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday emphasised the significance of voting in nation-building, urging all eligible citizens to participate in elections. ” Voting is the first step in nation-building. Every Indian aged 18 and above should register as a voter and always cast their […]

CM Mann urges youth to work in Punjab, not overseas

The North News Chandigarh, February 19 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday urged youth to seek opportunities in Punjab rather than moving abroad, citing cases of reverse migration. He mentioned a couple returning from Canada to take government jobs and a man canceling his overseas plans after securing employment. After distributing appointment letters to […]

History meets action: Vicky Kaushal shines in Laxman Utekar’s Chhaava

Damini Sharma North News Chandigarh, February 19 Laxman Utekar’s historical drama Chhaava has stormed the box office since its release on 14 February 2025, drawing audiences with its sweeping portrayal of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj’s life. Starring Vicky Kaushal in the titular role, the film delves into the legacy of Shivaji Maharaj’s son as he takes […]

Punjab Police bust cross-border drug smuggling racket; suspect held with 10kg heroin

The North News Chandigarh, February 19 The Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border drug smuggling racket with the arrest of a drug smuggler and recovered 10 kg heroin from his possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as Harmandeep Singh from Ghumanpura village in […]

Who will be Delhi’s next Chief Minister?

The North News New Delhi, February 19 The suspense over Delhi’s next chief minister continues as newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs are set to meet at 7 pm today to elect their legislative party leader. Several names are being considered, including Parvesh Verma, who defeated AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, as well as former […]