The North News Chandigarh, December 24 Punjab recorded a 53 percent fall in stubble-burning incidents during the latest Kharif season, marking one of the state’s most significant environmental gains of the year, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Gurmeet Singh Khudian said on Wednesday. Official figures show that cases dropped to 5,114 in 2025, down from […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 24 The Punjab government has described 2025 as a landmark year for social justice and inclusion, citing a series of welfare measures aimed at empowering disadvantaged communities across the state. Speaking in Chandigarh, Social Justice, Empowerment and Minorities Minister Baljit Kaur said the initiatives reflected the government’s commitment under Chief […]
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The North NewsChandigarh/Fatehgarh Sahib, December 23 The Punjab Police have put extensive security arrangements in place ahead of the annual Shaheedi Sabha at Fatehgarh Sahib, with more than 3,400 personnel deployed to manage the three-day religious congregation beginning on December 25. Special Director General of Police (Law and Order) Arpit Shukla visited Fatehgarh Sahib on […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 23 Punjab’s Industries and Commerce Minister Sanjeev Arora has underlined the state government’s support for major industrial investments, highlighting expansion plans by HPCL–Mittal Energy Limited (HMEL) as a key pillar of Punjab’s growth strategy. Speaking on Tuesday, Arora said HMEL’s wholly owned subsidiary, HMEL Organics Pvt Ltd, commissioned a bio-ethanol […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 23 Punjab has recorded a sharp rise in tax revenues in the 2025–26 financial year, with Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections increasing by more than 16% and excise earnings also showing robust growth, the state government said on Tuesday. Finance, Planning, Excise and Taxation Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said […]
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The North NewsChandigarh, December 23 Punjab Police have recovered more than 12kg of suspected heroin near the India–Pakistan border following intelligence inputs about drone movement on Tuesday. Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav said the recovery was made by the Punjab Police Border Range team in coordination with the Border Security Force near Dalleke […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 22 Punjab’s Housing and Urban Development Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian has held talks with an Israeli diplomat to explore the use of advanced technologies in water conservation and sewage wastewater recycling, as the state looks to strengthen urban infrastructure amid rising demand for civic services. The meeting took place on […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 22 The Punjab government has made 56 smart services related to driving licences and vehicle registration available round the clock, as part of its push for faster and more citizen-centric governance, officials said on Monday. The services can be accessed online through the Parivahan portal, via Sewa Kendras during office […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 22 A retired Inspector General (IG) of the Punjab Police, Amar Singh Chahal, is in a critical condition after allegedly shooting himself at his home in Patiala, police said on Monday. Chahal, who had been living in Patiala since retiring from service, sustained a gunshot wound and was rushed to […]
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The North News Chandigarh, December 22 The Punjab government has formally notified Amritsar, Sri Anandpur Sahib and Talwandi Sabo as holy cities, a move Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann described as long overdue and of deep spiritual significance. In a video address to the people of Punjab, Mann said the notification marked “a moment of […]
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