The North News Chandigarh, August 29 Punjab’s Anti-Gangster Task Force (AGTF) has arrested a key suspect in the killing of Rakesh Kumar, also known as Gaggi, in Una district of Himachal Pradesh. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the accused, identified as Vipan Kumar from Hoshiarpur, was apprehended near Khanpur village in Kharar. Police […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 29 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday called on India’s medical technology industry to set bold growth targets and leverage government schemes to drive innovation and exports. Speaking at the 17th CII Global MedTech Summit in New Delhi, Goyal said the sector must evolve from being […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for a renewed push to strengthen ties between India and Japan, urging Japanese companies to expand their role in India’s growth story. Speaking alongside his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba at the India–Japan Economic Forum on Friday, Modi said the two nations had […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 29 Relentless downpours continue to batter Himachal Pradesh, where an orange weather alert has been issued across multiple districts until the end of the month. The meteorological centre in Shimla has warned of “very heavy to extremely heavy” rainfall, placing Kangra, Mandi, Una and Sirmaur under orange […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 29 Former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Urjit Patel has been appointed as India’s next Executive Director (ED) to the Washington-based International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a period of three years. Patel’s appointment was approved by the Cabinet Appointment Committee. According to the official notification issued by the Department […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 29 Officials in Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula issued a flood alert on Friday after rising water levels in the Ghaggar river and the opening of floodgates at Sukhna Lake. The officials said the surge was caused by heavy rainfall in the catchment area. In Mohali, the district administration identified several […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday expressed gratitude to the Indian community in Tokyo, saying he was “deeply touched” by their warmth and affection. In a post on X, Modi lauded their commitment to preserving Indian cultural roots while making “meaningful contributions” to Japanese society. He said he […]
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The North News Beas (Amritsar), August 28 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Thursday directed Deputy Commissioners in flood-affected districts to intensify relief and rescue operations and ensure stranded families receive food, water, shelter and medical support. Mann, who toured several inundated areas, said the floods had caused unprecedented damage to crops, homes, livestock […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 28 Punjab Local Government Minister Dr Ravjot Singh on Thursday said the state will soon roll out eight new online services for urban citizens, describing the initiative as a “major step” in strengthening e-Governance and delivering transparent, citizen-friendly administration. The services, introduced under the Bhagwant Singh Mann-led government, aim to […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 28 Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution under Rule 102, urging that the natural disaster triggered by heavy monsoon rains be declared a “national calamity.” The motion, supported by both the ruling party and the opposition BJP, reflected the scale of destruction across the […]
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