The North News New Delhi, March 7 Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar has called for a national debate on the country’s shift from democracy to ’emocracy,’ warning that emotion-driven policies and debates could undermine good governance. Speaking at the inaugural ‘Murli Deora Memorial Dialogues’ in Mumbai, Dhankhar expressed concerns over populism, appeasement politics, and the economic risks […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 7 In a significant breakthrough, Punjab’s Counter Intelligence unit in Jalandhar has thwarted a planned target killing orchestrated by a Babbar Khalsa International (BKI)-backed terror module. Three members of the module—Jagroop Singh alias Jagga, Sukhjit Singh alias Sukha, and Navpreet Singh alias Nav—have been arrested. Police also recovered four sophisticated […]
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The North News New Delhi, March 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for partnerships with international cooperative organisations to boost the country’s cooperative sector, emphasising the promotion of organic products and exploring export markets. Chairing a high-level meeting at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, Modi outlined a multi-faceted approach to strengthen cooperatives, from agriculture […]
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The North News Patna, March 6 Actor Neetu Chandra has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Patna High Court against alleged vulgarity in singer Yo Yo Honey Singh’s latest hit, ‘Maniac’. The petition, expected to be heard later this month, also names lyricist Leo Grewal and Bhojpuri singers Ragini Vishwakarma and Arjun Ajanabi, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 6 Punjab Police’s Counter Intelligence unit in Pathankot has busted an illegal arms smuggling module, arresting two individuals and seizing four pistols along with ammunition, Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav said on Thursday. The accused, identified as Kanwalpreet Singh alias Kanwar from Buttar Kalan in Batala and Ranjit […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 6 The decades-long rivalry between beverage giants Coca-Cola and PepsiCo has intensified with a new advertising showdown. PepsiCo India has launched its “Anytime is Pepsi Time” campaign, directly challenging Coca-Cola’s “Half-Time” initiative during the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy tournament. Coca-Cola’s “Halftime” campaign, prominently featured on television and digital platforms, encourages […]
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The North News Chandigarh/Mohali, March 6 Punjab Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardip Singh Mundian has directed officials to establish new urban estates in cities and towns across the state, reinforcing the government’s commitment to planned urban development and world-class public facilities. During a review meeting at PUDA Bhavan in Mohali, Mundian called for dedication […]
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The North News SAS Nagar (Mohali), March 6 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday called on the public to actively participate in the fight against drugs to eradicate the menace from the state. Speaking at the launch of the City Surveillance and Management System, Mann highlighted the government’s crackdown on drug trafficking, focusing […]
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SHIMONA SHARMA The North News Chandigarh, March 6 The government has revised its passport regulations, making birth certificates the only accepted proof of date of birth for individuals born from October 1, 2023, onwards. The Ministry of External Affairs announced the change on February 24, with the new rules set to take effect once published […]
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The North News Harsil( Uttarakhand), March 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called for a year-round tourism strategy in Uttarakhand, emphasizing the need to eliminate the “off-season” concept in the hill state. Speaking at the Winter Tourism Program in Harsil, Modi said, “Tourism should thrive in every season. The divine aura of Devbhoomi is […]
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