North News New Delhi, December 20 The Indian government plans to expand the network of seismological observatories in Himachal Pradesh to improve earthquake preparedness, the Ministry of Earth Sciences told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Himachal Pradesh currently has seven permanent seismological observatories, with details available on the National Centre for Seismology’s (NCS) website. The […]
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North News New Delhi, December 20 The Mi-17V5 helicopter crash that claimed the life of India’s first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, his wife, and 12 others three years ago was caused by human error, according to a Parliamentary standing committee report. The December 8, 2021, crash near Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, occurred […]
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North News New Delhi, December 19 The Delhi Police registered a case against Leader of Opposition(LoP), Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday following a complaint by the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing him of “physical assault and incitement” during a scuffle on Parliament premises earlier in the day. The incident occurred during protests linked to Union […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 19 The Punjab State Election Commission (PSEC) announced that December 21 would be a public holiday for all government offices in areas where municipal elections will be held. The move, under the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, aims to provide voters with the opportunity to participate in the general and bye-elections for […]
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North News New Delhi, December 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with King Charles III of the United Kingdom. Recalling the historic relations between the two countries, they both reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and the UK. They exchanged views on the Commonwealth of Nations and […]
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North NewsNew Delhi, December 19 A scuffle erupted in Parliament today, with BJP-led NDA and INDIA bloc accusing each other’s MPs of assault during protests related to Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. Three NDA MPs, including Anurag Thakur and Bansuri Swaraj, filed a police complaint against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, […]
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North News New Delhi, December 19 The Ministry of External Affairs informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that Indian passport holders can enjoy visa-free entry in 26 countries and visa-on-arrival facilities in 40 countries. The details are regularly updated on the Ministry’s website. The Ministry highlighted that India offers visa-free entry to citizens of Nepal, […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 19 Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian has assured farmer union leaders that the state government remains committed to safeguarding farmers’ interests amid concerns over the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing. Farmer unions have called on the state government to reject the National Policy Framework on Agricultural […]
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North News New Delhi, December 19 BJP president JP Nadda on Thursday accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of physically assaulting protesting Members of Parliament, calling it an act of “undemocratic behavior” and “physical harassment.” Addressing the Rajya Sabha, Nadda condemned Gandhi’s actions, stating they led to injuries to two BJP MPs. “Such actions are a […]
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North News Chandigarh, December 19 Renowned lyricist and journalist Shamsher Sandhu, expressing his love for sports, released his new book ‘Kithe Kho Gaye Chajj De Bande’ here today. The honours were done by Indian Hockey team Captain Harmanpreet Singh and player Gurjant Singh. Shamsher Sandhu, who has earned a reputation for writing songs, stories and […]
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