North India State News

Atal Canteens in Delhi to Offer Meals at ₹5

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

In her first Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Rekha Gupta announced the launch of Atal Canteens across the city, where workers and vulnerable populations will receive a full meal for just ₹5. Affordable Meal Scheme The initiative plans to set up around 100 canteens, prioritizing locations in slum clusters and construction zones. The goal […]

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Cloudburst in Kishtwar Kills Over 50, Dozens Missing

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

A devastating cloudburst in Chositi village, located on the Machail Mata pilgrimage route, has claimed at least 56 lives. More than 300 people have been rescued, while over 250 remain missing. The disaster struck around 11:30 a.m., catching pilgrims and locals off guard during lunch near a community kitchen and security post. Disaster Strikes Harshly […]

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Cloudburst in Kishtwar Claiming Dozens of Lives

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

A sudden cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Jammu & Kashmir’s remote Kishtwar district, triggering devastating flash floods during the Machail Mata pilgrimage. The disaster has claimed dozens of lives and injured many more. Death Toll and Casualties Initial estimates confirmed at least 38 fatalities, including two CISF personnel. Dozens of others were wounded, many

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SC Halts Enforcement Against Old Vehicles in Delhi-NCR

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Supreme Court of India has issued a temporary relief for owners of older vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region. It directed that no coercive action—such as fuel denial or fines—be taken against diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years, pending a full review of the ban. Direction and Timeline […]

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Rahul Gandhi Opposes SC’s Stray Dog Removal Order

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Supreme Court’s directive to remove stray dogs from public areas in Delhi-NCR, calling it a step backward from humane and science-based policy. Humane Alternatives Over Mass Removal In a social media post, Gandhi said stray dogs are “voiceless souls, not problems to be erased.” He urged authorities […]

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Punjab Government Withdraws Land Pooling Policy Amid Strong Backlash

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

The Punjab government has officially withdrawn its controversial Land Pooling Policy 2025, announced earlier this year. The decision came just days after the Punjab and Haryana High Court issued a temporary stay on the scheme, citing legal and procedural shortcomings. The court noted the absence of key elements such as environmental and social impact assessments, […]

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Animal Rights Groups Challenge Supreme Court Stray Dog Order

By BPN News Desk August 12, 2025

Animal welfare organisations have strongly opposed the Supreme Court’s directive to remove all stray dogs from the streets of Delhi and nearby cities, including Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad, within eight weeks. The order mandates that the dogs be sterilised, vaccinated, and shifted to shelters without being released back to their original locations. The court’s decision

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Supreme Court Directs Immediate Removal of Stray Dogs in Delhi-NCR

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

The Supreme Court has ordered authorities across Delhi and its neighboring regions—Noida, Gurugram, and Ghaziabad—to begin clearing stray dogs from residential areas immediately. The court described the situation as “extremely grim,” citing rising cases of dog bites and rabies. Dog Shelters Must Be Ready in Eight Weeks Civic bodies are instructed to establish shelters

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Temple Gate Slab Collapses in Nagpur, Seventeen Injured

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On the evening of August 9, 2025, a slab from the under-construction rear gate of the Mahalaxmi Jagadamba Devasthan in Koradi, Nagpur, caved in, injuring 17 workers. Three of the injured are in critical condition, while the rest are receiving treatment for moderate injuries. Rescue Efforts and Official Response Rescue operations began immediately and involved […]

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Supreme Court Likely to Hear J&K Statehood Case on August 14

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

A petition seeking the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir is expected to be heard by India’s Supreme Court on August 14, 2025. The plea was originally scheduled for August 8 but was postponed after a senior advocate raised concerns, prompting a judge to ensure it remained on the court’s agenda. What the Petition […]