SC directs Centre to bring law recognising paternity leave
New Delhi, March 17 The Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the Centre to come up with a law recognising paternity leave as a social security…
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China to provide humanitarian aid to Iran, Lebanon, other West Asian nations
By K J M Varma Beijing, March 17 China on Tuesday said it will provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Iran, Lebanon and two other West…
CM Sukhu signals more tough measures amid cash crunch
The North News Shimla, March 17 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has defended his government’s decision to withdraw cabinet rank from political appointees…
It’s win-win, Centre has extended hand for meaningful dialogue: Wangchuk on his release
New Delhi, March 17 In his first public remarks after being released from jail, activist Sonam Wangchuk on Tuesday termed the revocation of his detention…
‘I wanted to write and I needed money’: Sumit Arora
New Delhi, March 17 Screenwriter Sumit Arora, known for his work in films such as “Stree”, “Jawan” and “Border 2” as well as series “The…
Jai Ram Thakur: Himachal govt must answer on law and order, economy
Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, March 17 The second phase of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly’s budget session will begin on Tuesday, with Leader…
Draft report on Uniform Civil Code submitted to Gujarat CM Patel
Gandhinagar, March 17 A five-member committee constituted by the Gujarat government to draft the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state submitted its detailed and…
Saurabh Shukla: Intimate stories will never go away
By Ravi Bansal New Delhi, March 17 Actor-director Saurabh Shukla says intimate stories, rooted in emotions just like his latest “Jab Khuli Kitaab”, will always…
Punjab jails overcrowded: CAG report
The North News Chandigarh, March 17 A report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged overcrowding, inadequate infrastructure, and poor medical…
Punjab LPG distributors allege supply shortage despite official assurances
Damini Sharma & Manjari Verma The North News Chandigarh, March 16 Punjab-based LPG distributors have alleged an “inadequate” supply of cooking gas, contradicting government and…