Punjab Vigilance conducted searches at three premises linked to real estate firm Gillco Developers in connection with Majithia graft probe The North News Chandigarh, August 2 A day after prominent Punjab realtor Ranjit Singh Gill joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the Punjab Vigilance Bureau raided his residence in Chandigarh and other two places. Gill, […]
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The North News (Varanasi) Uttar Pradesh, August 2 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday issued his first direct rebuke of US President Donald Trump, delivering a clear message that India would not be intimidated by threats of tariffs. In a speech blending economic nationalism with political resolve, Modi urged Indians to fully embrace swadeshi — […]
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The North News New Delhi, August 1 India has reaffirmed its strategic ties with both the United States and Russia, asserting that its bilateral relationships stand on their own merit and should not be interpreted through the lens of third-party geopolitics. Responding to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump and a Reuters report suggesting […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 1 In a bid to restore confidence among local businesses and demonstrate bureaucratic efficiency, the Punjab government has sanctioned Goods and Services Tax (GST) refunds worth Rs 241.17 crore in July, marking a significant step in clearing a long-standing backlog of pending applications. Punjab’s Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister, […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 1 The Punjab government has launched a pioneering anti-drug curriculum for school students as part of its ongoing campaign against drug abuse. The initiative, unveiled by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convener Arvind Kejriwal, aims to educate over 800,000 students across 3,658 government schools from […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 1 The decision by the Himachal Pradesh government to revive lottery operations in the state has sparked sharp political backlash, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) calling it a “regressive step” that threatens to derail the future of unemployed youth. At a press briefing in Shimla, BJP […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 1 Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut has suffered a setback after the Punjab and Haryana High Court rejected her plea to quash a defamation complaint filed against her in 2021. The defamation case was filed against Ranaut over a controversial social media post during the farmers’ protest, in which she shared […]
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The North News Chandigarh, August 1 In a major operation, the Punjab Police have busted two illegal arms smuggling modules with alleged links to Pakistan and arrested four people, including a juvenile. Sharing details, DGP Gaurav Yadav said that the accused were in direct contact with Pakistan-based smugglers and collected weapon consignments near the international […]
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The North News Shimla, August 1 A section of the Chandigarh-Manali highway was washed away following a landslide near Pandoh in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, officials said on Friday, forcing the complete closure of the key route amid ongoing monsoon rains. The landslide, triggered by continuous rainfall since Wednesday night, caused major damage near Kainchi […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 31 Himachal Pradesh is set to reopen its long-discontinued state lottery and buy a ₹92 lakh Mercedes-Benz for the Governor, as the state battles a deepening financial crisis. These were among several key decisions taken during a four-day Cabinet marathon that concluded ahead of the monsoon session […]
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