The North News Chandigarh, March 27 The Punjab government has seized illegal tobacco products worth about Rs 1.5 crore during a statewide crackdown on tax evasion, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Friday. Cheema said the state tax department carried out simultaneous raids at eight locations, including five registered firms and three unregistered businesses, […]
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New Delhi, March27 The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Friday announcing restrictions in parts of central and east Delhi in view of artist Sonu Nigam’s concert at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on March 28. The advisory stated that the ‘Satrangi Re’ concert will be held between 4 pm and 11 pm, with peak […]
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New Delhi, March 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ on being sworn in as Nepal’s new prime minister, saying that he looks forward to working closely with him to deepen India-Nepal ties for the mutual benefit of both nations. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah ‘Balen,’ took oath as Nepal’s democratically elected prime […]
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New Delhi, March 27 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Central government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel when prices are shooting up globally underscores its people-centric governance and sensitivity-led decision-making. In an X post, Shah wrote, “As the world is reeling under fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, driving […]
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New Delhi, March 27 The central government has increased commercial LPG allocations to states by 20 percentage points, taking the total quota to 70% of pre-war demand, in a move aimed at supporting industrial activity. In a letter to state chief secretaries, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said the additional supply should be prioritised for labour-intensive industries […]
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Rahul Chawla The North News Dharamshala, March 27 Tourists from across India and overseas are flocking to Dharamshala, praising the hill town’s scenic beauty and pleasant atmosphere, even as some raise concerns over poor road conditions in parts of the district. Many visitors have described Dharamshala and the wider Himachal Pradesh region as among the […]
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Jammu, March 27 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday condemned the “unjust and illegal war imposed on Iran” and requested Prime Minister Narendra Modi to use his influence to end the war in the interest of humanity. Abdullah made the statement in the Legislative Assembly as the Leader of the House after […]
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New Delhi, March 27 A BJP lawmaker on Friday raised a demand to rename Delhi as Indraprastha in the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly. Poonam Sharma, BJP MLA from Wazirpur, made her pitch through a special mention at the House sitting, saying it will connect the city to its roots. “I urge Chief Minister […]
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New Delhi, March 27 India has adequate fertiliser reserves and farmers need not worry despite concerns over supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia, Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister J P Nadda has told parliament.Responding to questions in the Lok Sabha on Friday, Nadda said the government had taken steps to ensure fertilisers remain […]
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New Delhi, March 27 The Congress party has accused the government of creating the impression of fuel price relief without reducing the actual cost for consumers, after the Centre cut excise duty on petrol and removed the levy on diesel. The government on Thursday reduced excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre from […]
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