Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 5 Torrential rains have continued to lash Himachal Pradesh for the second consecutive day, crippling transport, damaging infrastructure and prompting widespread school closures across the hill state. Landslides, uprooted trees and flooding have forced the closure of 613 roads, including four national highways, officials said. Power and […]
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The North News Mumbai, August 6 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the key repo rate unchanged at 5.5% following a three-day meeting of its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, who chaired the 56th meeting of the MPC, said the decision was in line with the central bank’s goal of […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 5 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has directed officials to fast-track the resolution of demands raised by the Freedom Fighters, Successors Organisation, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to honouring the legacy of India’s independence movement. Chairing a high-level meeting with representatives of the organisation, Cheema said Punjab stood “shoulder […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 5 In a move to streamline public services, the Punjab government will construct a state-of-the-art Jal Bhawan in Mohali, where all water supply and sanitation-related services will be provided under one roof. Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian made the announcement after a review meeting with department […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 5 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has struck down a controversial provision in the state’s land law that permitted the regularisation of encroachments, terming it arbitrary and unconstitutional. A division bench comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Bipin Chander Negi on Tuesday invalidated Section 163-A of […]
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The North News Uttarkashi, August 5 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed deep concern and condolences over the flash floods that struck the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, after a massive cloudburst left at least four people dead and dozens missing. “I express my condolences to those affected by the tragedy in […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 5 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that all MPs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) congratulated and saluted Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the success of ‘Operation Sindoor’, calling it a symbol of firm political will and a decisive response to attacks on India and its […]
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The North News Uttarkashi, August 5 At least four people have died and 50 others are missing after a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods in the Dharali area near Harsil in Uttarakhand’s Uttarkashi district on Tuesday. The cloudburst, which was caught on camera, led to the near-total destruction of a remote village, with houses and […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 5 The Punjab Police are intensifying security measures ahead of Independence Day, with Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav chaired a high-level law and order meeting in Chandigarh to review internal security, the anti-drug campaign, and emerging threats from across the border. The state-level meeting, held at the Punjab […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 5 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh has launched a major organisational overhaul as it intensifies preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections. State BJP President Rajeev Bindal announced that working committees across all 17 organisational districts will be finalised within two days. In addition, executive […]
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