The North News Chandigarh, December 24 Punjab has recorded a steady expansion in horticulture, with the area under such crops rising from 4.81 lakh hectares to about 5.21 lakh hectares, as the state intensifies efforts to diversify agriculture and boost farm incomes. Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat said on Wednesday that sustained policy support, financial incentives […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 24 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved three new corridors under Delhi Metro’s Phase V (A) project, a move aimed at easing congestion and improving connectivity across the national capital. The approved corridors include R.K. Ashram Marg to Indraprastha (9.9km), Aerocity to Indira Gandhi […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 24 Punjab recorded a 53 percent fall in stubble-burning incidents during the latest Kharif season, marking one of the state’s most significant environmental gains of the year, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday. Official figures show that cases dropped to 5,114 in 2025, down from […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 24 The Punjab government has described 2025 as a landmark year for social justice and inclusion, citing a series of welfare measures aimed at empowering disadvantaged communities across the state. Speaking in Chandigarh, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Baljit Kaur said the initiatives reflected the government’s commitment under Chief […]
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North NewsNew Delhi, December 24 India has successfully launched its heaviest satellite to date after the LVM3 rocket lifted off at 8:24am on Wednesday, carrying the US-built BlueBird Block-2 spacecraft into orbit. Developed by Indian Space Research Organisation, the LVM3 placed the nearly 6,100kg satellite into Low Earth Orbit, marking a milestone for India’s heavy-lift […]
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The North NewsNew Delhi, December 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Lucknow on December 25 to mark the 101st birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a Bharat Ratna awardee. During the visit, scheduled for the afternoon, Modi will inaugurate the Rashtra Prerna Sthal and address a public gathering. The memorial complex […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 23 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed officials to complete an inquiry into the recent incident at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) by December 24 and ensure swift action based on the findings.Chairing a meeting with senior officials from the Health Department, IGMC Shimla […]
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The North NewsChandigarh/Fatehgarh Sahib, December 23 The Punjab Police have put extensive security arrangements in place ahead of the annual Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib, with more than 3,400 personnel deployed to manage the three-day religious congregation beginning on December 25. Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla visited Fatehgarh Sahib on […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 23 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has ordered the immediate release of ₹68.98 crore to upgrade infrastructure, equipment and diagnostic facilities at four government-run medical colleges in the state. Chairing a review meeting of the Medical Education and Research Department on Tuesday, the Chief Minister said the investment was aimed […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 23 India’s Olympic javelin champion Neeraj Chopra and his wife Himani Mor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi on Tuesday. Modi said the meeting covered a range of issues, with sport featuring prominently in the discussion. In a post on X, the […]
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