Haryana

Education Builds Character and Fosters Global Leadership, Says Haryana Chief Minister

Education Builds Character and Fosters Global Leadership, Says Haryana Chief Minister

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Education is a transformative force that instills self-confidence, builds character, and cultivates a deep sense of national duty, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Tuesday. Speaking at the 22nd death anniversary memorial ceremony of Swami Devendra Swarup Brahmachari at DBS International Public School in Ladwa, Saini stated that Indian youth are realizing the spiritual leader’s vision by staying rooted in cultural values while leading global advancements in science and modern technology. During the event, the Chief Minister inaugurated a new auditorium hall, paid floral tributes to the late spiritual figure, and honoured Mahamandaleshwar Swami Hari…
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Haryana Invites Applications from Sikh Pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev Prakash Purab in Pakistan

Haryana Invites Applications from Sikh Pilgrims for Guru Nanak Dev Prakash Purab in Pakistan

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has invited applications from Sikh pilgrims intending to participate in religious celebrations in Pakistan marking the Prakash Purab of Guru Nanak Dev, scheduled to take place from November 22 to December 1, 2026. A government spokesperson announced in Chandigarh on Tuesday that the state Home Department has formally opened the registration window for devotees seeking inclusion in the proposed Sikh pilgrim delegation (jatha). Pilgrims from Haryana must submit their complete applications to the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee in Kurukshetra on or before September 12, 2026. The department emphasized that early submission is essential…
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Haryana Offers High-Yielding Potato Seeds to Boost Farm Incomes, Says Agriculture Minister

Haryana Offers High-Yielding Potato Seeds to Boost Farm Incomes, Says Agriculture Minister

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government is supplying certified, disease-resistant potato seeds through the Department of Horticulture to enhance crop productivity and elevate farmer incomes across the state. Announcing the initiative in Chandigarh on Tuesday, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana affirmed that distributing superior seed varieties forms a key part of the state’s broader strategy to support rural prosperity and empower growers economically. Under the distribution drive, the Potato Technology Centre at Shamgarh in Karnal is supplying early generation seeds and minitubers across popular high-yield cultivars, including Kufri Pukhraj, Kufri Mohan, Kufri Khyati, Kufri Chipsona, and Kufri…
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Three Devotees Killed, 15 Injured in Pickup-Truck Crash on Haryana’s KMP Expressway

Three Devotees Killed, 15 Injured in Pickup-Truck Crash on Haryana’s KMP Expressway

Bahadurgarh (Balwinder Singh): A religious trip turned tragic in Haryana on Tuesday morning when a pickup vehicle carrying devotees collided with a truck on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway near Mandothi village. Three people, including two women, died in the crash, while around 15 others suffered injuries. The injured included women and children. Several victims were initially taken to the Civil Hospital in Bahadurgarh, while those in serious condition were later shifted to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, for specialised treatment. Devotees were returning from Rajasthan According to preliminary information, the passengers were residents of Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh. The group…
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Youth Power Key to Haryana’s Growth and Viksit Bharat Vision, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Youth Power Key to Haryana’s Growth and Viksit Bharat Vision, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Monday that the state's youth represent the single largest driving force behind regional advancement and the national vision of building a developed India by 2047. Addressing the assumption of office ceremony of newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha state president Akshit Dahiya at the party office in Panchkula, Saini emphasized that channelling the potential, vitality, and skills of young citizens in the right direction remains the paramount priority of the government. The Chief Minister asserted that contemporary youth are not merely future prospects but active architects of the present.…
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Haryana Approves 500,000 Data SIMs for School Tablets to Bolster Digital Education

Haryana Approves 500,000 Data SIMs for School Tablets to Bolster Digital Education

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has sanctioned the procurement of 500,000 data SIM cards for senior school students to enhance technical education and equip youth with digital skills aligned with modern market demands. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the decision on Monday while presiding over a High Powered Purchase Committee meeting in Chandigarh. The session, attended by Higher Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao, and senior state officials, cleared public service procurements and infrastructure contracts valued at over 90 crore rupees. Under the initiative, the state will supply 500,000 free tablet computers equipped with high-speed…
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Haryana to Emerge as Major Artificial Intelligence Hub, Says Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

Haryana to Emerge as Major Artificial Intelligence Hub, Says Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is actively laying the groundwork to develop the state into a premier artificial intelligence hub, driven by continuous digital empowerment initiatives under Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Speaking in Chandigarh on Monday, Health Minister Arti Singh Rao affirmed the government's resolve to harness cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence to establish a transparent, prompt, and accountable governance architecture for residents across rural and urban landscapes. Highlighting the expansion of e-governance infrastructure, Rao noted that 25,201 Atal Seva Kendras have been registered statewide to bridge service delivery gaps, comprising 17,085 centres in rural belts and 8,116 in urban…
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Haryana Deploys Advanced AI and Tech Solutions to Tackle Financial Fraud and Cybercrime

Haryana Deploys Advanced AI and Tech Solutions to Tackle Financial Fraud and Cybercrime

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is scaling up its deployment of artificial intelligence and modern technologies to counter escalating cyber threats, curb financial fraud, and safeguard public investments. Chairing the 16th meeting of the Reserve Bank of India’s State Level Coordination Committee in Chandigarh on Monday, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi conducted an extensive review of evolving financial scams and directed agencies to strengthen institutional coordination alongside grassroots public awareness initiatives. A major focus of the review centred on technological interventions designed to detect and disrupt illicit financial networks. Officials highlighted the successful implementation of "MuleHunter.ai," an advanced tool developed by the…
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Haryana Government Grants Job Security and Pay Hikes to Sanitation Workers Under Contractual Employees Act

Haryana Government Grants Job Security and Pay Hikes to Sanitation Workers Under Contractual Employees Act

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— In a major move to deliver long-term employment stability and economic protection to municipal sanitation staff, the Haryana Government has approved bringing sweepers employed on municipal rolls under the purview of the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Act, 2024. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has granted in-principle approval to the proposal, extending near-parity benefits with regular public servants to thousands of frontline municipal workers across the state. The policy initiative impacts 13,093 municipal-roll sanitation workers who currently receive a monthly remuneration of 20,590 rupees. Bringing these personnel under the statutory umbrella ensures guaranteed job security up…
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Unveils Projects Worth Rs 78 Crore at Bawani Khera Rally

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Unveils Projects Worth Rs 78 Crore at Bawani Khera Rally

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presented an extensive development roadmap for the Bawani Khera assembly segment on Sunday, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for seven key infrastructure initiatives valued at approximately 78 crore rupees. Addressing a large gathering at the "Vikas Sankalp Jansabha" held in the local grain market, the Chief Minister declared that the double-engine administration is driving progress at triple speed across the state. In response to regional memorandums, Saini pledged that nearly all local demands would be addressed on priority, while granting an additional five crore rupees specifically earmarked for rural civic works…
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