North News Chandigarh, December 23 Punjab’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Tarunpreet Singh Sond, announced that the state has secured investments worth over Rs 86,000 crore in the past two and a half years. This achievement, he noted, reflects the success of the state’s industry-friendly policies under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. Since […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 23 Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has strongly opposed the agenda of bringing Air Turbine Fuel (ATF) under the ambit of Goods and Services Tax (GST), emphasising that including ATF under GST would pave the way for removing petroleum products from the Value Added Tax (VAT). He raised this concern […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 23 Punjab plans to enhance its renewable energy capacity by adding 264MW through the installation of 66 solar power plants, each with a 4MW capacity, by December 2025, State New and Renewable Energy Sources Minister Aman Arora said on Monday. The Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission (PSERC) has approved a tariff […]
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North News New Delhi, December 23 On National Consumer Day 2024, which will be observed tomorrow, top executives from 13 major e-commerce platforms, including those from Reliance Retail, Tata Sons, Zomato, Ola, and Swiggy, will sign a Safety Pledge committing to the protection of consumer rights. This pledge, finalized by the Department of Consumer Affairs […]
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North News New Delhi, December 23 India and Kuwait have reaffirmed their commitment to combating terrorism, enhancing security, and expanding bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s maiden visit to Kuwait on December 21-22. Both nations unequivocally condemned terrorism, including cross-border activities, and called for dismantling terror financing networks and infrastructure. They […]
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North News New Delhi, December 21 The Government of India and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Rs 2,900 crore policy-based loan on Saturday to support the second subprogram of the Strengthening Multimodal and Integrated Logistics Ecosystem (SMILE) program. The loan agreement was formalized by representatives from the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry […]
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North News New Delhi, December 20 Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday called for full integration of industry stakeholders with government platforms to enhance India’s logistics sector. Speaking at the ULIP Logistics Hackathon 2.0 awards ceremony, Goyal stressed adopting sustainable practices and advanced technology to reduce the sector’s carbon footprint. “We […]
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North News New Delhi, December 20 Under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), significant progress has been achieved with 91% of the total projects completed, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said. Out of 8,066 projects worth ₹1,64,669 crore, 7,352 projects amounting to ₹1,47,366 crore have been finished across 100 cities. Key accomplishments of the […]
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North News New Delhi, December 20 India is on track to have the second-largest metro network in the world, with 993 kilometers of metro rail already operational across 23 cities, and an additional 997 kilometers under construction in 28 cities, Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar said. Speaking to the consultative committee […]
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North News New Delhi, December 19 Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal highlighted the significant role of India’s footwear and leather industry in driving economic growth and showcasing skilled craftsmanship during the National Export Excellence Awards 2023-24. Addressing the gathering, Goyal applauded exporters for their dedication and urged the industry to prioritize quality […]
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