The North New Chandigarh, February 10 Punjab Public Works and Power Minister Harbhajan Singh said on Monday that the state’s Public Works Department (PWD) Research Laboratory played a key role in maintaining construction quality while generating approximately ₹1.5 crore in fees from material testing during the 2024-25 financial year. The laboratory, the only facility under […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 10 The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is facing internal turmoil in Punjab following its heavy defeat in the Delhi Assembly elections, raising speculation over Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s leadership and the influence of party supremo Arvind Kejriwal.The AAP, which governs only Punjab, suffered a major setback in Delhi, winning just […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 8 Punjab Congress Leader of Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa has claimed that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) in Punjab is on the verge of a split, with Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann potentially following the path of Maharashtra’s Eknath Shinde. Speaking to India Today, Bajwa said that over 30 AAP MLAs […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 8 The Punjab Vidhan Sabha has adopted the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), making its proceedings paperless. Sharing details, Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan called the digitization a “revolutionary step” to improve legislative efficiency, allowing MLAs to address public concerns more effectively. “This marks a new era, ensuring transparent and accessible governance,” […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, February 6 In a move to enhance governance and make public services more accessible, Punjab Governance Reforms Minister Aman Arora announced the expansion of the “Bhagwant Mann Sarkar, Tuhade Dwaar” scheme. With 363 new additions, the scheme now provides doorstep delivery of 406 government services, including Aadhaar card issuance, driving licenses, and […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 6 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Thursday condemned the deportation of 104 Indian nationals from the US, calling it “deeply regrettable” and “a matter of great shame” that American authorities sent the individuals back in handcuffs and shackles. Mann expressed his dismay over the situation, highlighting the emotional and […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 6 The Income Tax officials raided the premises of Congress MLA Rana Gurjeet Singh in Chandigarh and Kapurthala on Thursday, targeting multiple locations linked to the leader. Rana Gurjeet, one of Punjab’s wealthiest legislators, owns distilleries and sugar mills across Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. His family also operates two […]
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The North News Amritsar, February 5 A US military aircraft carrying 104 Indians, including 13 children, landed in Punjab on Wednesday amid a crackdown on illegal immigration under President Donald Trump, according to media reports. The C-17 military transport plane took off from San Antonio, Texas, and arrived at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 5 Punjab Revenue and Rehabilitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian conducted the surprise inspection of the Tehsil Office in Bathinda, reviewing operations at the Sub-Registrar Office, Fard Kendra, and other branches. During his visit, Mundian emphasized the need for both the buyer and seller to be present during registration and instructed […]
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The North News Chandigarh, February 5 The Punjab government has provided jobs to 597 family members of farmers who died during protests against contentious farm laws, Agriculture Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Tuesday. Khudian handed appointment letters to three individuals—Jasvipan Kamboj from Fazilka, Ramadeep Kaur from Tarn Taran, and Parwinder Kaur from Jalandhar—who joined […]
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