‘Deepest condolences to devotees who lost loved ones’: PM Modi on Mahakumbh accident

North News New Delhi, January 29 Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep sorrow on Wednesday over the tragic accident at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, calling it “extremely sad.” “My heartfelt condolences to the devotees who have lost their loved ones in this incident,” Modi wrote. He also wished for the “speedy recovery” of all […]

Mahakumbh Stampede: Yogi says injured hospitalised, urges public to avoid rumours

North News Prayagraj(UP), January 29 At least ten dead, several people were injured in a stampede at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj early Wednesday as pilgrims rushed to take a holy dip on Mauni Amavasya, prompting Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to appeal for calm. The incident occurred between 1 am and 2 am […]

At least 10 dead in Mahakumbh stampede: Reports

Jaishankar meets Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi

North News New Delhi, January 29 Minister of External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, met with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Monday to discuss advancing the strategic partnership between India and the UAE. Jaishankar shared the details of the meeting in a post on X (formerly Twitter), […]

Piyush Goyal promotes India’s vision for sustainable growth during Oman visit

North News New Delhi, January 28 India’s Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, concluded a two-day visit to Oman on January 28, where he emphasized India’s vision for sustainable growth and mutual prosperity. During his visit, Goyal co-chaired the 11th India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) with Oman’s Minister of Commerce, Industry, and Investment […]

6586 new appointments in PSPCL, PSTCL since April 2022: Harbhajan Singh

North News Chandigarh, January 28 Punjab Power and Public Works Minister  Harbhajan Singh announced today that since April 2022, a total of 6,586 recruitments have been completed by Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) and Punjab State Transmission Corporation Limited (PSTCL). The Power Minister also revealed that during the year 2025-26, an additional 4,864 recruitments […]

IIM-Ahmedabad to provide leadership training to ITI, polytechnic principals: Minister Bains

North News New Delhi, January 28 A team of experts from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad, will visit Punjab in February to engage with stakeholders and assess training needs aimed at enhancing leadership and managerial competencies among principals of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and Polytechnics, disclosed Punjab’s Technical Education and Industrial Training Minister […]

Punjab Police bust Pak-ISI backed narco-terror module; two held

North NewsChandigarh/Amritsar, January 28 Punjab Police’s Special State Operation Cell (SSOC) in Amritsar has busted a Pakistan-ISI-backed narco-terror module linked to USA-based operatives Harpreet Singh alias Happy Passian and Sarwan Bhola, a notorious drug smuggler, police said on Tuesday. Two members of the module have been arrested in connection with the January 9 grenade attack […]

Govt officials delaying public services to face Rs 5,000 penalty: VK Janjua

North News Chandigarh, January 28 Punjab’s Chief Commissioner of Transparency and Accountability Commission, V.K. Janjua, said on Tuesday that officials delaying or refusing public services could face penalties of up to Rs 5,000 under the Punjab Transparency and Accountability Act. Addressing a meeting with Additional Deputy Commissioners (General) (ADCs), Janjua emphasized their critical role as […]