The North News Chandigarh, January 3 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Saturday handed over appointment letters to 606 newly recruited employees of the state Education Department, saying the move marked a key milestone in the government’s flagship Mission Rozgar programme. The ceremony, held at Tagore Theatre in Chandigarh, took the total number of […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 3 The Chandigarh Press Club has demanded the immediate withdrawal of criminal cases registered against journalists and online content creators over reports alleging misuse of the Punjab chief minister’s official helicopter, warning that it will move the Punjab and Haryana High Court if relief is not granted. Addressing reporters on […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 3 Punjab’s Defence Services Welfare Minister Mohinder Bhagat on Saturday released the 2026 Diary and Table Calendar of the Defence Services Welfare Department in Chandigarh. The minister said the diary and calendar have been specially designed to bring together essential information and departmental contact details at one place, with the […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 2 Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Friday unveiled the official diary and calendar of the Punjab government for the year 2026 at his official residence in Chandigarh. The Chief Minister’s Office said the release marked the formal publication of a key institutional document that serves as a reference […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 2 The Punjab government is set to launch a new state-wide health insurance scheme this month, promising ₹10 lakh cashless medical cover for every family, as part of its push towards universal health coverage. The scheme, titled Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), was formally advanced on Friday with the signing […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 2 The Chandigarh Press Club has condemned the Punjab government and the state police for registering criminal cases against journalists and online content creators over reports alleging misuse of the Punjab chief minister’s official helicopter. In a statement issued here, the Chandigarh Press Club said the filing of FIRs against […]
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The North News Chandigarh, January 1 The Punjab government has extended the deadline for its One-Time Settlement (OTS) scheme for recovery of outstanding tax dues until 31 March 2026, offering fresh relief to traders and industry across the state. The decision was approved by Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema under the […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, January 1 The Punjab government has announced a state-wide campaign aimed at improving the dignity, safety and wellbeing of senior citizens, with large-scale health, legal and awareness services to be rolled out from mid-January. Social Security, Women and Child Development Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur said the campaign, titled Sade Buzurg Sada Maan […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, January 1 The Punjab government has announced plans to deploy artificial intelligence in agriculture to boost productivity, sustainability and farmers’ incomes, officials said on Thursday. The initiative will be implemented with support from a Centre of Excellence set up at Indian Institute of Technology Ropar. A high-level review meeting was chaired in […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 31 The Punjab Police has announced a sweeping, technology-driven overhaul aimed at making policing faster, more professional and more responsive, under a new roadmap titled Vision 2026. Speaking in Chandigarh on Wednesday, Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the reforms reflect the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann […]
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