Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, March 27 There was uproar in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday as opposition BJP members staged a protest during the budget session over allegations of irregularities in the Himcare health insurance scheme. The disruption began even before Question Hour, with opposition legislators entering the well of the […]
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Kathmandu, March 27 Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, widely known as Balen, was sworn in as Nepal’s 47th Prime Minister on Friday, becoming the country’s youngest democratically elected leader and the first from the Madhes region to hold the post. The 35-year-old leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) took the oath of office at the President’s […]
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Chandigarh, March 27 Chandigarh witnessed a spectacular aerial display on Friday as the Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) performed over Sukhna Lake as part of the airshow here. The team carried out a series of manoeuvres and formations during a half-hour display amid cloudy weather, drawing a large crowd, including students. The […]
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Mohali, March 27 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday alleged that illegal mining was taking place along the Siswan River in the Majri block of Kharar Assembly constituency despite claims by the Punjab government of strict action. The party’s media head in the state, Vineet Joshi, said he visited the area after complaints from villagers […]
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The North News Chandigarh, March 27 The Punjab government has seized illegal tobacco products worth about Rs 1.5 crore during a statewide crackdown on tax evasion, Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said on Friday. Cheema said the state tax department carried out simultaneous raids at eight locations, including five registered firms and three unregistered businesses, […]
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New Delhi, March27 The Delhi Traffic Police issued an advisory on Friday announcing restrictions in parts of central and east Delhi in view of artist Sonu Nigam’s concert at Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on March 28. The advisory stated that the ‘Satrangi Re’ concert will be held between 4 pm and 11 pm, with peak […]
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New Delhi, March 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday congratulated Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ on being sworn in as Nepal’s new prime minister, saying that he looks forward to working closely with him to deepen India-Nepal ties for the mutual benefit of both nations. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah ‘Balen,’ took oath as Nepal’s democratically elected prime […]
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New Delhi, March 27 Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Central government’s decision to cut excise duty on fuel when prices are shooting up globally underscores its people-centric governance and sensitivity-led decision-making. In an X post, Shah wrote, “As the world is reeling under fuel shortages amid the West Asia crisis, driving […]
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New Delhi, March 27 The central government has increased commercial LPG allocations to states by 20 percentage points, taking the total quota to 70% of pre-war demand, in a move aimed at supporting industrial activity. In a letter to state chief secretaries, Oil Secretary Neeraj Mittal said the additional supply should be prioritised for labour-intensive industries […]
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Rahul Chawla The North News Dharamshala, March 27 Tourists from across India and overseas are flocking to Dharamshala, praising the hill town’s scenic beauty and pleasant atmosphere, even as some raise concerns over poor road conditions in parts of the district. Many visitors have described Dharamshala and the wider Himachal Pradesh region as among the […]
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