The North News Chandigarh, December 23 Punjab’s Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora has underlined the state government’s support for major industrial investments, highlighting expansion plans by HPCL–Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) as a key pillar of Punjab’s growth strategy. Speaking on Tuesday, Arora said HMEL’s wholly owned subsidiary, HMEL Organics Pvt Ltd, commissioned a bio-ethanol […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 23 Punjab has recorded a sharp rise in tax revenues in the 2025–26 financial year, with Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increasing by more than 16% and excise earnings also showing robust growth, the state government said on Tuesday. Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 23 Punjab Police have recovered more than 12kg of suspected heroin near the India–Pakistan border following intelligence inputs about drone movement on Tuesday. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the recovery was made by the Punjab Police Border Range team in coordination with the Border Security Force near Dalleke […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 23 India has announced a $450m support package for Sri Lanka following the cyclone that caused widespread damage across the island nation, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday. Speaking about India’s relief efforts, Dr Jaishankar said Operation Sagar Bandhu delivered around 1,100 tonnes of relief material, including […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North NewsShimla, December 23 A doctor at Shimla’s Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) has been suspended pending further orders following allegations that he assaulted a patient inside the hospital, officials said. The action was taken after the Health Department received a report from an internal committee constituted by the hospital administration […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 22 Declassified US government files linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have brought renewed scrutiny to a network of influential figures, including former US president Bill Clinton, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and pop icon Michael Jackson, as the justice department moved to formally release long-withheld records. Declassified US […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 22 A viral video showing an alleged scuffle between a doctor and a patient at a government hospital has triggered widespread outrage in Himachal Pradesh, prompting swift action from the health department. The incident took place at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla, where […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 22 Punjab’s Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian has held talks with an Israeli diplomat to explore the use of advanced technologies in water conservation and sewage wastewater recycling, as the state looks to strengthen urban infrastructure amid rising demand for civic services. The meeting took place on […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 22 The Punjab government has made 56 smart services related to driving licences and vehicle registration available round the clock, as part of its push for faster and more citizen-centric governance, officials said on Monday. The services can be accessed online through the Parivahan portal, via Sewa Kendras during office […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 22 A retired Inspector General (IG) of the Punjab Police, Amar Singh Chahal, is in a critical condition after allegedly shooting himself at his home in Patiala, police said on Monday. Chahal, who had been living in Patiala since retiring from service, sustained a gunshot wound and was rushed to […]
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