The North News New Delhi, December 19 The Rajya Sabha has passed the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, completing its passage through parliament after approval by the Lok Sabha. Taking part in the debate, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said the legislation safeguards nuclear safety, national sovereignty […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 19 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Friday accused the BJP-led central government of trying to weaken the livelihoods of the poor and labourers by making changes to the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). In a post on social media, Mann said the proposed changes were an […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 18 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh of pursuing what it called a campaign of political vendetta against its leaders and supporters. Speaking at a press conference in Shimla, the Leader of the Opposition and former Chief Minister Jairam Thakur […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 18 The latest round of local government elections in Punjab has produced a clear significant political signal, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) continues to dominate the state’s rural power structures, while the gap between it and its rivals remains wide and, in many districts, structurally entrenched. Across Punjab’s 2,838 Panchayat […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 18 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the country’s armed forces demonstrated “high-impact, short-duration operational capability” during Operation Sindoor, describing it as a clear example of India’s growing air power and strategic readiness. Addressing the Air Force Commanders’ Conclave in New Delhi, he praised the Indian Air […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 18Punjab’s government has invested more than Rs 2,900 crore to strengthen water supply and sanitation infrastructure across the state, aiming to improve daily living conditions in rural and semi-urban areas, Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian on Thursday. The minister said the sustained funding under Chief Minister Bhagwant […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 18Punjab is strengthening its push towards advanced manufacturing and innovation after Amber Group of Industries announced plans to set up a major research and development centre in Rajpura, with an investment of ₹500 crore. The new facility, to be developed in phases, is expected to create around 1,000 high-skilled jobs and […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 18 Violence linked to left-wing extremism (LWE) in India has fallen sharply over the past decade, with the government reporting a steep drop in incidents, fatalities and the number of affected districts, following a sustained security and development strategy. While policing and public order remain the responsibility of state […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 18 India’s marine product exports recorded strong growth in the first seven months of the current financial year, supported by government measures aimed at boosting trade and cushioning exporters against global headwinds, including higher tariffs in key markets. According to data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and […]
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The North News New Delhi, December 18 Groundwater depletion and widespread soil degradation have emerged as some of India’s most serious environmental and socio-economic challenges, as climate change accelerates extreme weather events across the country, according to a major government assessment. The findings are outlined in the Ministry of Earth Sciences’ (MoES) report, Assessment of […]
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