The North News New Delhi, October 1 Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to India on December 5 and December 6 for the annual India-Russia summit, at a time when the two countries are marking the 15th anniversary of what they call a “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership”. The Kremlin leader’s visit, confirmed […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, October 1 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Wednesday announced that Group D employees of the state government will receive an interest-free advance of ₹10,000 each to mark the upcoming festival season. The initiative is expected to benefit nearly 35,894 employees. Cheema said the scheme underlined the government’s commitment to supporting […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North NewsShimla, October 1 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that a new Chief Secretary would be appointed soon. On the recent suicide of a 12-year-old boy in Rohru, Sukhu said the Himachal Pradesh State Commission had taken cognisance of the matter and summoned the family to […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North NewsShimla, October 1 The Indian Army must play its part in helping India achieve the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 by focusing on unity, self-reliance and innovation, a senior commander has said on Wednesday. “India is moving towards becoming a developed nation, and the Army too must […]
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The North NewsAmritsar, October 1 Punjab Police have uncovered a major pharmaceutical drug racket after seizing more than one lakh Tramadol tablets in Amritsar on Wednesday. The seizure was made when Amritsar Rural Police stopped a vehicle and arrested Jobanjit Singh, also known as Joban. The officers also recovered a Glock pistol, five live cartridges […]
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The North News New Delhi, October 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday described the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a “virtuous incarnation of India’s eternal national consciousness” as he addressed its centenary celebrations in New Delhi, where the government released a commemorative coin and postage stamp in its honour. Speaking at the Dr Ambedkar […]
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The North News New Delhi, October 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for its century-long contribution to national service and community development, saying the organisation had withstood conspiracies and attacks since independence. Speaking at an event in New Delhi to mark the RSS’s centenary, Prime Minister Modi released […]
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The North News Chandigarh/ New Delhi, October 1 A high-level Punjab government delegation has urged the 16th Finance Commission to provide a long-term rehabilitation package, citing the devastating floods this year and the state’s unique challenges as a frontline border region. The delegation, led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, met Commission Chairman Dr Arvind […]
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The North News Mumbai, October 1 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 5.5 percent for the second consecutive policy meeting, citing global tariff and economic uncertainties. The decision followed the Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) 57th meeting, chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, held from September 29 to […]
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The North News New Delhi, September 30 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the Modi government stands “shoulder to shoulder” with the people of Punjab and will provide all possible help to those affected by the recent floods. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann met Shah in New Delhi and briefed him on the […]
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