Himachal Guv holds prayer ritual for disaster-hit states

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 10 Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Saturday organised a special prayer ritual at Raj Bhavan in Shimla for peace and relief in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, both of which have been hit hard by recent natural disasters. The ceremony, held on the occasion of Raksha […]

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PM pays tribute to all involved in Quit India Movement

The Noth News New Delhi, August 10 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has paid tribute to those who took part in the Quit India Movement, calling their courage a spark that ignited patriotism across the nation. In a post on X, Modi expressed “deep gratitude” to the movement’s participants, who rallied under Mahatma Gandhi’s leadership in […]

PM Modi: Putin to visit India for annual summit

The North News New Delhi, August 8 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, with both leaders vowing to strengthen their “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership”. In a post on X, Prime Miniter Modi said he had a “very good and […]

Cabinet clears Rs 12,000 crore for Ujjwala LPG subsidy in 2025-26

The North News New Delhi, August 8 The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries in the financial year 2025-26. The scheme will cover up to nine refills a year — with a proportionate benefit […]

CM Sukhu to high command: Pick HP Cong chief from SC community or Cabinet ministers

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 8 The race to appoint a new president of the Himachal Pradesh Congress is gathering pace, with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu publicly signalling his preference for a leader from the Scheduled Castes or the existing state cabinet ministers. Speaking to reporters, Sukhu confirmed that state party […]

Punjab launches 24 industrial advisory panels in bid to boost investment

The North News Chandigarh, August 8 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal have announced the creation of 24 sector-specific Industrial Advisory Committees aimed at positioning the state as a national hub for manufacturing, trade and investment. Speaking at the launch in Chandigarh, Kejriwal described the initiative as […]

Bishnoi gang claims attack on Kapil Sharma café over Salman Khan invite

The North News Chandigarh, August 8 An audio recording allegedly from a Lawrence Bishnoi gang member has claimed that comedian Kapil Sharma’s restaurant in Surrey, Canada, was targeted because he invited Bollywood actor Salman Khan to its inauguration. In the audio, purportedly recorded by Bishnoi associate Harry Boxer, the speaker warns that any director, producer […]

New Congress state president must have broad acceptance: Pratibha Singh

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 8 Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh on Friday said that the next state party chief must have broad acceptance among the cadre, as she hinted at a looming shake-up in the organisation. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, she acknowledged mounting frustration among workers over delays […]