The North News Shimla, March 15 A former Congress MLA, Bamber Thakur, was shot and injured at his residence in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh. The unidentified attackers opened fire, injuring Thakur and his personal security officer. Thakur was shot in the leg and admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla. His son, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 15 The Punjab government has introduced a One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme to recover long-standing dues from defaulter plot holders of the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC), offering long-awaited relief to industrialists. Industry and Commerce Minister Tarunpreet Singh Sond welcomed the move, crediting Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann for […]
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The North News Chandigarh/Ludhiana, March 13 Punjab’s Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has reaffirmed its tough stance on crime after the swift rescue of a seven-year-old boy who was kidnapped outside his home. State finance minister Harpal Singh Cheema warned that those involved in heinous crimes would face police encounters, declaring there was “no place” […]
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The North News New Delhi, Marc 13 The Tamil Nadu government has replaced the Indian Rupee symbol (₹) with a Tamil script equivalent in its Budget for 2025-26. The previous Budget had featured the standard Indian currency symbol, but this year’s change was highlighted after Chief Minister MK Stalin shared the new logo on X. […]
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Damini Sharma & Shimona Sharma The North News Chandigarh, March 13 To explain love, romance, and intense relationships, Bollywood has long turned to Holi songs. The festival provides ample scope to showcase water-drenched actors in playful yet passionate moments, weaving a visual spectacle of emotions through music, dance, and color. Each year, as spring arrives […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 13 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has assured UAE Ambassador to India, Dr Abdulnasser Jamal Alshaali, that he will take up the issue of direct air connectivity between Punjab and UAE cities with the Union Civil Aviation Minister. Mann hopes to secure approval for UAE-based airlines to operate direct flights […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 13 The Punjab Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has approved the summoning of the Budget Session of the 16th Punjab Vidhan Sabha from March 21 to March 28. The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting at the Chief Minister’s official residence on Thursday. A spokesperson […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 11 Four labourers lost their lives after a high-speed Mercedes ran them over near Sai Mandir on Dehradun’s Rajpur Road. The vehicle, reportedly carrying four to five occupants and bearing a Chandigarh registration plate, was en route from Mussoorie when it also collided with a scooter, injuring two people. Senior […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 11 The Indian government has approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) Scheme until 2025-26, aiming to ensure fair prices for farmers and stabilise the market for essential commodities. The scheme, launched to safeguard farmers against price volatility, includes direct procurement of pulses, oilseeds, […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 13 The Indian government has stepped up security along the Indo-Bangladesh border with advanced surveillance systems, increased personnel, and enhanced cooperation with Bangladesh to tackle illegal migration and cross-border crime. The measures include deploying surveillance equipment such as Hand Held Thermal Imagers (HHTI), Night Vision Devices (NVD), drones, CCTV […]
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