Haryana

Creative Economy is Emerging as India’s Next Growth Frontier, Offering New Opportunities for Young Indians: Dr. L. Murugan

Creative Economy is Emerging as India’s Next Growth Frontier, Offering New Opportunities for Young Indians: Dr. L. Murugan

Sonipat (Balwinder Singh): The Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs, Dr. L. Murugan, attended the Opening Ceremony and delivered the Inaugural Address at the Jindal Policy Conclave on the theme “Law, Policy, and the Creative Economy” at O.P. Jindal Global University. Addressing the young participants, Dr. Murugan highlighted the rapid growth of India’s creative economy, driven by ideas, imagination, culture, innovation and intellectual property. He said that sectors including film, music, gaming, animation, design, publishing, advertising and digital content are creating new opportunities for employment and entrepreneurship. Dr. Murugan noted that the…
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Gautam Gambhir Explains Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Absence from Playing XI in Afghanistan T20I Series

Gautam Gambhir Explains Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s Absence from Playing XI in Afghanistan T20I Series

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh) — Indian head coach Gautam Gambhir has clarified the decision to keep emerging batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi out of the playing eleven during the recently concluded three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan. Despite coming off a remarkable run of form, the 15-year-old left-hander was asked to wait for his opportunities as the team management prioritized veteran wicketkeeper-batter Sanju Samson to maintain stability ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Suryavanshi entered the Afghanistan series carrying tremendous momentum following an exceptional Player of the Series performance against Zimbabwe, where he amassed 151 runs across three fixtures, alongside…
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Seva Sankalp Abhiyan a Strong Medium for Service and Welfare, Says Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa

Seva Sankalp Abhiyan a Strong Medium for Service and Welfare, Says Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa

Hisar (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa participated as the chief guest at the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan programme organised by the Municipal Corporation in Satrod on Friday. During the event, the minister planted saplings on the premises to advocate for environmental conservation and engaged directly with local residents to understand their community concerns. Addressing the gathering, Gangwa described the campaign as a powerful driver of public participation, dedicated service, and social welfare across all sections of society. He stated that the state government remains committed to extending administrative benefits to the most marginalised individuals…
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Over 5,100 Gram Panchayats in Haryana Connected Under BharatNet, Chief Secretary Reviews Telecom Reforms

Over 5,100 Gram Panchayats in Haryana Connected Under BharatNet, Chief Secretary Reviews Telecom Reforms

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana has achieved a major milestone in rural digital infrastructure expansion, connecting 5,154 out of 6,222 gram panchayats under the BharatNet initiative. Presiding over a State Broadband Committee meeting on Friday, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed ongoing telecommunication projects, 5G network rollout, and regulatory compliance under the Right of Way (RoW) Rules, 2024. Officials confirmed that 82.84 per cent of local village councils are now integrated into the network, supported by 45,130 operational Fibre to the Home (FTTH) connections out of a planned target of 62,220. The state is actively pursuing key milestones tied to a ₹150…
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Haryana Strengthens Livestock Sector with Full Insurance Subsidies and Modern Veterinary Care, Says CM Nayab Saini

Haryana Strengthens Livestock Sector with Full Insurance Subsidies and Modern Veterinary Care, Says CM Nayab Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— The Haryana government continues to fortify its dairy and animal husbandry sectors through comprehensive welfare initiatives, including providing full insurance premium coverage for Scheduled Caste families and subsidising 85 per cent of premiums for general category livestock rearers. Announcing the policy milestones on Friday, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini affirmed that the Pandit Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Collective Livestock Insurance Scheme has emerged as a major financial safety net across rural communities. By August 31, 2026, the state had insured 19.91 lakh animals, settling 32,679 insurance claims worth ₹123.68 crore since the 2018–19 financial year to shield farmers…
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Haryana Chief Minister Announces 1.2 Billion Rupee Circuit House at Brahmasarovar, Launches Seva Sankalp Drive

Haryana Chief Minister Announces 1.2 Billion Rupee Circuit House at Brahmasarovar, Launches Seva Sankalp Drive

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a major infrastructure initiative to boost tourism and pilgrimage in Kurukshetra, approving the construction of a state-of-the-art Circuit House on the southern banks of the sacred Brahmasarovar at an estimated cost of 1.2 billion rupees (120 crore). The Chief Minister made the announcement while addressing attendees at the Purushottampura Bagh during the "Aashirwad Ka Diya" lamp-lighting ceremony and voluntary blood donation drive organized under the month-long "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan." Commemorating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and Vishwakarma Jayanti, the event transformed the historic banks of Brahmasarovar into a grand civic…
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Haryana Chief Minister Inaugurates Free Eye and Anaemia Screening Camp in Ambala

Haryana Chief Minister Inaugurates Free Eye and Anaemia Screening Camp in Ambala

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated an eye and anaemia screening camp at the Government Model Senior Secondary School in Police Line, Ambala, organized jointly by the state health and education departments. Held under the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the healthcare initiative aimed to provide comprehensive medical check-ups to school students, with a special focus on young girls. Former provincial minister Aseem Goel Nanyola was present alongside the Chief Minister during the launch event. Commending the initiative, Chief Minister Saini highlighted the critical role such interventions play in student welfare, noting that medical screenings ensure early…
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Haryana Chief Minister Attends 51st Barsi Samagam of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, Announces Financial Grant

Haryana Chief Minister Attends 51st Barsi Samagam of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, Announces Financial Grant

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the 51st Barsi Samagam of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji of Rara Sahib at Jurasi in Pehowa, Kurukshetra, paying rich tributes to the revered spiritual figure. Addressing the gathering of saints, religious leaders, and devotees, the Chief Minister announced a financial grant of 2.1 million rupees for the Gurdwara Management Committee. Saini emphasized that remembering holy personalities goes beyond commemorative ceremonies, serving as an opportunity for society to adopt their timeless teachings of selfless service, meditation, and human welfare. Recalling the life of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, the Chief…
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Haryana Chief Minister Flags Off Drug-Free NaMo Marathon to Launch Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Haryana Chief Minister Flags Off Drug-Free NaMo Marathon to Launch Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the statewide "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" on Thursday by flagging off and actively participating in the "Nasha-Mukt Haryana NaMo Marathon" in Ambala. Addressing thousands of youth, athletes, students, and citizens, the Chief Minister urged the younger generation to firmly reject substance abuse and commit their energies toward constructive goals, sports, and entrepreneurship. Prior to inaugurating the marathon, Saini participated in a tree-planting drive to promote environmental conservation. Coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and Vishwakarma Day, Chief Minister Saini extended congratulations on behalf of the state's residents, commending Modi’s quarter-century…
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab to Adopt Transparent Governance, Highlights Welfare and Anti-Drug Crackdown

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab to Adopt Transparent Governance, Highlights Welfare and Anti-Drug Crackdown

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Addressing a public rally at Goluka village in Punjab’s Ferozepur district on Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that Punjab urgently requires a transparent, development-oriented administration to fulfill the aspirations of its hardworking and resilient populace. Commending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decisive leadership across national security, economic growth, and citizen welfare, Saini called upon citizens to participate in the nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ by lighting an ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM on September 17 to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday. During his visit, the Chief Minister paid homage to freedom…
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