North India State News

Dozens Charged for Violating VPN Ban in Jammu and Kashmir

By BPN News Desk January 4, 2026

Police in Jammu and Kashmir have booked dozens of individuals for allegedly violating a ban on the use of virtual private networks, or VPNs, imposed by local administrations in parts of the Union Territory. The action follows intensified enforcement of prohibitory orders issued by district authorities citing security concerns. FIRs Filed and Action Taken According […]

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Indore Water Contamination Leaves Hundreds Hospitalised

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

Indore is grappling with a serious public health emergency after contamination of the municipal water supply caused widespread illness in several parts of the city, including the Bhagirathpura area. Residents reported symptoms such as diarrhoea, vomiting, and dehydration after consuming tap water, prompting an immediate response from health authorities. Officials confirmed

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Train Collision in Chamoli Tunnel Injures 65

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

At least 65 workers were injured after two locomotive trains collided inside an under-construction hydropower tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on December 31. The accident occurred during operations linked to a hydropower project when one locomotive reportedly rammed into another inside the narrow tunnel, triggering panic among workers present at the site. Rescue

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Delhi Fog Disrupts Flights and Train Services

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Dense fog enveloped Delhi and surrounding regions early on Tuesday, sharply reducing visibility and causing widespread disruption to air and rail services. The weather conditions affected normal movement across the national capital, with visibility dropping to very low levels during the early morning hours. Flight Operations Hit At Indira Gandhi International Airport,

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Delhi AQI Turns Severe As Dense Fog Hits Travel

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

Delhi’s air quality slipped into the “severe” category as the Air Quality Index crossed the 400 mark in several parts of the city. Monitoring stations reported hazardous pollution levels, with poor dispersion conditions and winter weather contributing to the sharp deterioration. Authorities said the combination of low wind speed, high moisture and emissions led to […]

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Doctors at IGMC Shimla Begin Indefinite Strike

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Resident doctors at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla have gone on an indefinite strike following the termination of a senior resident doctor after a recent brawl inside the hospital premises. The strike began after the state government dismissed the doctor in connection with an altercation involving a patient, an incident that […]

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Delhi Weather May Worsen Again, Manjinder Singh Sirsa Warns

By BPN News Desk December 27, 2025

Delhi’s winter weather conditions are expected to worsen again in the coming days, with dense fog likely to return, according to Delhi minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. He said the recent improvement in visibility and air quality should be seen as temporary and warned that adverse conditions could re-emerge soon. Sirsa stated that changing meteorological factors, […]

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UP Steps Up Services Push for $50 Billion Export Goal

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Uttar Pradesh has intensified efforts to expand services exports as part of its plan to reach a USD 50 billion export target and build a USD 1 trillion state economy. The strategy is anchored in the state’s Export Promotion Policy for the 2025–30 period, which seeks to complement merchandise exports with faster growth in services. […]

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Delhi Sees Temporary Relief as Air Quality Improves

By BPN News Desk December 25, 2025

Delhi witnessed a brief improvement in air quality on Thursday, with the overall Air Quality Index recorded at around 220, placing it in the ‘poor’ category. This marked a notable respite from the severe pollution levels seen earlier in the week, when AQI readings in several parts of the city had crossed the severe threshold. […]

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Delhi Cabinet Approves Metro Expansion with 13 New Stations

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved a major expansion of the Delhi Metro network under the Phase V(A) project. The decision clears the construction of 13 new metro stations along three new corridors over the next three years, with the aim of improving connectivity and extending the rapid transit system in the national capital. Scope […]