North News Chandigarh, October 24 The government is actively encouraging farmers to transition from traditional wheat and paddy cultivation to horticulture as part of its efforts to promote agricultural diversification. According to Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat , these initiatives aim to address the environmental challenges caused by extensive wheat and paddy farming, such as groundwater […]
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NORTH NEWS CHANDIGARH, OCTOBER 23 Punjab’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. Balbir Singh on Wednesday directed the Mass Education and Media (MEM) wing of his department to intensify health awareness campaigns aimed at reaching grassroots communities. During a meeting on Wednesday, Dr. Balbir Singh emphasised the importance of mass communication as a crucial tool […]
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NORTH NEWS CHANDIGARH, OCTOBER 23 In an innovative initiative aimed at providing quality seeds to farmers, Punjab Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian on Wednesday launched a QR Code system, which will help in eliminating the market for spurious seeds and ensuring the integrity of the seed supply chain. This move will help […]
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NORTH NEWS NEW DELHI, OCTOBER 23 The Supreme Court on Wednesday criticised the Centre government for failing to enforce strict regulations to combat stubble burning in North India, stating that the Environment Protection Act has become “toothless.” The court pointed to the ineffective implementation of anti-pollution measures, as air quality in Delhi and the National […]
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NORTH NEWS CHANDIGARH, OCTOBER 23 National digital platforms are crucial in transforming governance by enabling efficient, transparent, and secure systems, said Nilkanth S. Avhad, Principal Secretary of Water Supply and Sanitation Department, Punjab. Speaking at a workshop on CollabFiles, eTAAL, and the Gov.in Secure Intranet, he emphasized the role of these platforms in data-driven decision-making […]
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NORTH NEWS CHANDIGARH, OCTOBER 23 Presenting a strong case of industrial growth in state before a high level team of NITI aayog, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Wednesday sought incentives for industry of state at par with the neighbouring hilly states. The Chief Minister said that it is the need of hour to […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 23 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Tuesday seek the kind intervention of Union Home Minister Amit Shah for carrying out smooth procurement operation in the state. During telephonic conversation with Union Home Minister, Bhagwant Singh Mann apprised him about the hiccups in smooth procurement operations. He informed the Union […]
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North News New Delhi, October 22 External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that India andPakistan have agreed, through diplomatic channels, to extend the validity of the Agreement on the Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor for an additional five years. The Agreement, originally signed on October 24, 2019, facilitates the pilgrimage of Indian devotees […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 22 Punjab Finance, Planning, and Excise Minister Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday emphasized the Punjab government’s commitment to strengthening student-teacher-parent coordination through annual Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs), aimed at securing a brighter future for students in government schools. Speaking at Mega PTMs in Dirba and Mahalan, Cheema highlighted the importance of […]
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North News Chandigarh, October 22 Punjab Power and Public Works Minister Harbhajan Singh announced on Tuesday that the Mega Parent-Teacher Meetings (PTMs) held across all government primary and upper primary schools in the state have fostered stronger relationships among teachers, students, and parents, creating a supportive educational community. During his visit to various schools in […]
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