The North News Chandigarh, February 17 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Monday urged newly inducted Punjab Civil Service (PCS) officers to uphold integrity and dedication in their service, ensuring that government welfare schemes reach the grassroots. Addressing the officers at his official residence, Mann congratulated them on their selection and encouraged them to serve […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 17 Harjinder Singh Dhami, president of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbhandak Committee (SGPC), resigned on “moral ground” on Monday. His decision follows an open disagreement between Dhami and Akal Takht Jathedar Giani Raghbir Singh over the controversial removal of Giani Harpreet Singh as Jathedar of Takht Damdama Sahib. In a statement […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 17 In a significant operation, Punjab Police apprehended two criminals, Lakhwinder Singh Gill and Avtar Singh @ Dhillon, wanted in connection with an FIR filed at PS Phul, Bathinda, under the BNS and Arms Act. Punjab DGP Gaurav Yadav confirmed the arrests, which were made in collaboration with the Anti […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 15 Punjab Police’s NRI Affairs wing has arrested travel agent Anil Batra, one of four accused in an illegal immigration scam, as part of an ongoing crackdown on fraudulent immigration consultants. The arrest follows the registration of 10 FIRs by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing agents who allegedly duped […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 14 Punjab has expanded its financial assistance scheme for acid attack victims to include men and transgender individuals, marking a significant step toward gender equality in welfare policies, Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur announced on Friday. Previously limited to female victims, the “Punjab Financial Assistance […]
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Nitish Kumar The North News Chandigarh, February 14 Punjab police have seized 30kg of heroin in one of the biggest drug busts of the year, as part of an intensified crackdown on narcotics. The operation led to the arrest of an alleged cross-border smuggler and the recovery of a consignment suspected to have been trafficked […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 14 The Punjab government has ramped up its anti-corruption efforts, instructing Deputy Commissioners (DCs), Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), Senior Superintendents of Police (SSPs), and Station House Officers (SHOs) to root out corruption in their jurisdictions or face disciplinary action. A government spokesperson reaffirmed Punjab’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and integrity in […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 14 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has launched a pioneering initiative to modernise education by distributing laptops to students in government schools. The move, part of the Ludhiana administration’s digital education programme, aims to equip students with the tools needed for success in an increasingly technology-driven learning environment. Speaking […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 13 The Punjab government has approved the release of pending arrears worth £14bn for state employees and pensioners, in what is being described as a major financial relief. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s cabinet made the decision during a meeting on Thursday, agreeing to disburse the payments in stages. A spokesperson […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 13 Ludhiana is undergoing a major transformation, with 85 infrastructure projects worth ₹930 crore aimed at modernising the city and improving urban living, Punjab Local Government Minister Dr Ravjot Singh said on Thursday. He said that 65 projects, valued at ₹712.86 crore, have been completed, including key developments such as […]
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