The North News Chandigarh, February 23 A day after IDFC First Bank exposed a Rs 590-crore fraud involving Haryana government accounts, the opposition Congress on Monday raised the issue in the Assembly, with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announcing a probe. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assured the House that a probe has been ordered […]
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By Mohit Saini New Delhi, February 20 Issuing a show-cause notice for “submitting incorrect facts” and “causing obstruction in the dissemination of information” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has pulled up the Chandigarh Police in a case stemming from an FIR over an anonymous, allegedly-threatening letter sent to […]
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Ludhiana, February 20 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday described sports as the “most lethal weapon” against the drug menace and announced that the state government will increase the spots budget in the forthcoming fiscal year. Addressing a gathering at the Kila Raipur Rural Olympics, Mann said the state is prompting sports to channelise […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 19 Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu on Thursday slammed the AAP government over the alleged deteriorating law and order situation in Punjab, claiming that once the BJP comes to power in 2027 here, no gangsters will be seen in the state and promised decisive action against hardcore criminals. Bittu pointed […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 19 The Punjab Secretariat received a bomb threat e-mail on Thursday, prompting the authorities to carry out an anti-sabotage check, officials said. The Police, fire brigade officials, bomb squads, dog squads and an ambulance were rushed to the Secretariat building but even after an extensive search operation, no suspicious material […]
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Chandigarh, February 16 In a major step towards strengthening emergency cardiac care, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here will operationalise its long-awaited dedicated cardiac emergency facility from March 1.The initiative addresses a critical gap that has been felt since the establishment of the Advanced Cardiac Centre in 2009, a PGIMER statement said […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 16 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann was brought to Fortis Hospital in Mohali for a check-up on Sunday after he experienced exhaustion. The hospital authorities said Mann’s condition is stable, and he has been admitted for observation. Earlier, Mann was brought to Mohali from Sangrur where he, along with AAP […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 12 Punjab’s ruling party AAP has extended support to the nationwide strike called on February 12 by the central trade unions and farmer bodies. In a statement here, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday condemned the BJP-led Union government’s “anti-worker labour policies and anti-farmer economic decisions.” The party announced […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 11 Sixteen private schools in Punjab’s Mohali received bomb threat emails on Wednesday, triggering evacuation and prompting detailed anti-sabotage checks by police, an officer said. School authorities sent messages to parents, declaring a holiday. Manav Mangal School, Shivalik Public School, and Learning Paths School were among the schools which received […]
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Manjari Verma and Shimona Sharma The Chandigarh, February 4ZEE5 Original series Shabad Reet Aur Riwaaz, deeply rooted in Punjab’s faith, traditions and musical heritage, reached Chandigarh as part of its promotional journey ahead of its premiere on February 6. Lead actors Mihir Ahuja and Chandigarh’s own Suvinder Vicky visited the city and began the day […]
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