The North News Chandigarh, July 2 Punjab National Bank (PNB), in a bid to strengthen financial inclusion and promote customer empowerment, has waived penal charges for non-maintenance of minimum average balance across all savings accounts. The customer-first initiative, launched on July 1, aims to support priority groups including women, farmers, and low-income households. By removing […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 1 A series of regulatory changes across financial services, taxation, and public transport came into force across India on Tuesday, affecting millions of citizens in their day-to-day activities—from filing income tax returns to booking train tickets and using credit cards. The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has now made […]
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The North News New Delhi, July 1 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Digital India has evolved from an ambitious policy plan to a mass movement that is reshaping governance, education, commerce and public service delivery. “When the intent is right, innovation empowers the less empowered,” he noted, adding that inclusive technology had […]
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The North News Chandigarh, July 1 IndiGo has announced the launch of a new daily, non-stop flight connecting Mumbai to Adampur, from July 2. With this addition, Adampur becomes the 92nd domestic destination in IndiGo’s growing network. The new service aims to boost connectivity to Jalandhar and nearby regions of Punjab, offering travelers greater convenience […]
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The North News Chandigarh, June 28 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann congratulated litchi farmers in the state after the fruit made its debut in international markets, landing on store shelves in Doha, Qatar. In a statement, the Chief Minister hailed the development as a significant milestone for the state’s agricultural sector, crediting government efforts […]
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Shimona SharmaThe North NewsChandigarh, June 27 Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dinesh Gundu Rao, has sounded an urgent public health warning after 15 pharmaceutical and cosmetic products, including a popular paracetamol brand, were declared substandard by the state’s Drugs Testing Laboratory.Among the flagged products are Compound Sodium Lactate Injection IP (Ringer-Lactate solution) manufactured by […]
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The North News New Delhi, June 24 The Indian Railways is preparing to implement a fare hike for passenger trains starting July 1, marking the first such increase in several years, officials confirmed on Monday. According to railway sources, the revised structure will see non-air-conditioned Mail and Express trains incur a one paisa per kilometre […]
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The North News New Delhi, June 24 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to grant the state a 12 percent share of free power from all Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects, calling it a matter of long-pending justice. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister, Sukhu […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, June 19 Punjab Police have intensified their campaign against drug trafficking with the arrest of 132 alleged smugglers in a single day, marking the 110th day of the state’s ongoing “Yudh Nashian Virudh” (War Against Drugs) initiative. Launched under the directives of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, the anti-narcotics drive has seen […]
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The North News New Delhi, June 11 Tech billionaire Elon Musk has expressed regret over his recent posts criticising US President Donald Trump, following a public dispute that played out on social media last week. Posting on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, the Tesla and SpaceX CEO wrote: “I regret some of my posts about […]
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