North India State News

Himachal Flood Disaster: 37 Dead, ₹400 Cr Damage in Monsoon Fury

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

Severe monsoon rainfall has unleashed devastation across Himachal Pradesh, claiming the lives of at least 37 people, displacing scores, and damaging public infrastructure and private property worth over ₹400 crore, as confirmed by state authorities. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has placed several districts on red alert with heavy rain expected to continue

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Delhi Halts Age-Based Fuel Ban, Targets Only Polluting Old Vehicles

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

The Delhi Government has rolled back its earlier proposal to deny fuel to diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years. Instead, it will now adopt a more targeted approach by focusing only on vehicles that are proven to be polluting, based on emissions data. This change comes after technical […]

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JK’s 5 Lakh Homeless to Get Permanent Shelters, Says Centre

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

In a significant push for inclusive development, the Government of India has announced plans to provide permanent housing to nearly 5 lakh homeless individuals in Jammu and Kashmir. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan confirmed the initiative during his visit to the Union Territory, outlining a massive shelter campaign aimed at uplifting the region’s most vulnerable […]

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Delhi Bans Fuel for 62 Lakh Old Vehicles from July 1

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In a landmark move to combat vehicular pollution, the Delhi government has barred over 62 lakh petrol and diesel vehicles from refuelling at fuel stations starting July 1. The restriction targets vehicles that have surpassed their age limits—petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years—in compliance with orders from the […]

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Hapur City Faces Severe Waterlogging After Monsoon Deluge

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

The city of Hapur in Uttar Pradesh has come to a near standstill after relentless monsoon rains triggered widespread waterlogging across residential and commercial zones. Located about 60 kilometers from Delhi and part of the National Capital Region (NCR), Hapur was inundated after several hours of intense rainfall, with many key roads now submerged in […]

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52 Ladakh Villages Near Border Declared Reserved Areas

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

The administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh has officially designated 52 villages located near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the Line of Control (LoC) in Leh and Kargil districts as “reserved areas,” bringing them under the ambit of enhanced benefits in public employment and education. This step follows the implementation of the […]

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Char Dham Yatra Resumes After 24-Hour Safety Suspension

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

The Char Dham Yatra, one of India’s most revered spiritual journeys, has resumed after a 24-hour suspension imposed by authorities due to safety concerns following a tragic road accident. Officials confirmed that after careful review and the implementation of precautionary steps, the yatra was declared safe to continue on Saturday. The temporary ban was ordered […]

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Cloudbursts in Himachal Leave 2 Dead, 20 Missing

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Devastating cloudbursts struck parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 25, triggering flash floods that claimed at least two lives and left up to 20 people missing. The worst-affected regions included Kangra and Kullu districts, where sudden surges in water levels damaged infrastructure, swept away shelters, and disrupted daily life. In Kangra district, two bodies were […]

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Omar Abdullah Ready to Dissolve J&K Assembly if Statehood Restored

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has signaled a major willingness to relinquish power, declaring he is prepared to recommend the dissolution of the Legislative Assembly and oversee fresh elections the moment full statehood is granted to the region. Speaking during a public engagement in Gulmarg on June 24, 2025, Abdullah emphasized that his […]

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Court Denies Activist Navlakha’s Request To Live In Delhi

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

A National Investigation Agency (NIA) court has refused the plea of senior activist Gautam Navlakha to shift his residence from Pune to Delhi during legal proceedings related to the Elgar Parishad–Bhima Koregaon case. The court upheld the existing bail conditions, requiring him to remain in Pune under restrictive measures. Navlakha, known for his human rights […]