Haryana Archives - Page 19 of 116

27 May

Haryana CM Saini Thanks PM Modi for Approving India’s First Hydrogen Train Between Jind and Sonipat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanahydrogen fuel cell DEMU, India's first hydrogen train, Jind-Sonipat railway, Narendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday expressed his deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the central government for allocating India's first hydrogen fuel cell-based DEMU train to Haryana. The Chief Minister hailed the decision as a historic milestone, not just for the state but for the entire nation, stating that it will establish a new identity for India in modern, environment-friendly, and future-oriented public transit systems. Chief Minister Saini noted that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Indian Railways is advancing rapidly toward green energy and world-class infrastructure. He stated…

26 May

NIA Chargesheets Nine, Including Two Pakistani Nationals, in Sirsa Police Station Grenade Attack

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti-terror investigation, National Investigation Agency chargesheet, Shahzad Bhatti, Sirsa grenade attack

Sirsa (Balwinder Singh): The National Investigation Agency filed a comprehensive chargesheet against nine individuals, including two Pakistani nationals, in connection with the November 2025 grenade attack targeting the Women’s Police Station in Sirsa, Haryana. Submitted before the Special NIA Court in Panchkula, the chargesheet invokes rigorous provisions under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, the Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, and the Explosive Substances Act. The anti-terror agency identified the overseas handlers as Pakistan-based operatives Shahzad Bhatti and Sohail Ahmad, also known as Sohail Baloch, while the named Indian operatives include Dheeraj, Vikas (alias Vikky), Sandeep, a second individual named Vikas, Sushil, Mohammad…

26 May

Connecting Every Corner: Chief Minister Directs Expansion of Public Bus Networks to Curb Private Vehicle Reliance

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaelectric bus infrastructure, HAPPY card scheme, Haryana public transport roadmap, Nayab Singh Saini, smart transit tracking

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that reducing the reliance on private vehicles is vital for lowering petroleum and diesel consumption, a goal that can only be achieved by expanding the reach of public transit. Presiding over a review meeting for the Transport Department’s five-year roadmap under the Haryana Vision-2047 initiative, the Chief Minister instructed officials to design a comprehensive statewide route map aligned with population growth and future transit demands, ensuring that an increased number of villages and cities are effectively linked through an updated transit system. During the meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat,…

26 May

Field-First Governance: Minister Ranbir Gangwa Directs Officials to Tackle Civic Issues on the Ground

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana development projects, public works infrastructure, Ranbir Gangwa, water supply management

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works (Buildings & Roads) Minister Ranbir Gangwa has issued strict directives to officials from both departments, emphasizing that ensuring uninterrupted drinking water supply during the intense summer heat wave and accelerating road repairs before the monsoon are among the government’s highest priorities. The minister stressed that administrative staff must increase their presence on the ground to address and resolve public grievances directly in the field, specifically extending these operational guidelines to Executive Engineers and Sub-Divisional Officers. In an official correspondence sent to Deputy Commissioners across the state, Minister Gangwa highlighted that…

26 May

Educational Standards Raised for OT Assistants in Haryana: Association Expresses Gratitude to Health Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh Rao, Haryana healthcare reform, medical education Haryana, Operation Theatre Assistant qualification

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a significant move to upgrade healthcare services, the Haryana government has made a historic decision to elevate the educational qualification required for Operation Theatre (OT) Assistants. The Operation Theatre Assistant Welfare Association, Haryana, has warmly welcomed the decision to transition the minimum qualification from a Grade 12 science background to a specialized "B.Sc. in OT Technology." A delegation led by the association's president, Rahul Jaglan, and general secretary, Rajinder Singh, met with Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao in Chandigarh to express their profound gratitude for this landmark decision. Association members highlighted that this shift is not…

26 May

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Walks Out on Fresh 30-Day Parole, Marks Another Temporary Release

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingRam Rahim

Rohtak (Balwinder Singh): Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, serving a 20-year prison sentence in a rape case, was released from Haryana’s Sunaria jail on Tuesday after authorities approved a 30-day parole. The controversial Dera leader exited the Rohtak prison complex early in the morning at around 6:35 am, accompanied by tight security arrangements. He was escorted out in a convoy as police personnel monitored the area to maintain order. This is another temporary release for Ram Rahim since his conviction in 2017 by a special CBI court in Panchkula for sexually assaulting two women followers. Since being…

25 May

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Inspections Police Recruitment PMT Arrangements at Tau Devi Lal Stadium

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernance, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula, Police Recruitment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid a surprise visit to the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector-3 on Monday to personally inspect the ongoing physical measurement test (PMT) organized for state police recruitment. Conducted under the supervision of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, the administrative drive processes approximately 3,000 candidates daily. The Chief Minister interacted directly with the aspirants and their accompanying family members to gather first-hand feedback regarding the logistics, security, and medical arrangements set up at the venue. During his interaction with the applicants, Saini emphasized that the state administration has executed comprehensive, candidate-friendly…

25 May

Haryana to Empower Villages in Decentralized Water Management with Policy-2026

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana, rural development, Water management, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is set to significantly decentralize its rural water management system by assigning village communities a central role in planning, monitoring, and maintaining their local water supply infrastructure. Under the newly formulated Rural Water Supply Scheme Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Policy-2026, the state government aims to shift the responsibility of operating and sustaining drinking water networks to local bodies. Reviewing the initiative during a high-level meeting, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi directed administrative officers to develop model villages in every district to ensure the effective implementation of this citizen-centric framework. Chief Secretary Rastogi emphasized that while creating initial…

25 May

Haryana Orders Swift Settlement of Loan Waiver Cases for Deceased Teachers

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEducation Department, governance, Haryana, Loan Waiver

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Directorate of Elementary Education in Haryana has issued a strict directive to all District Elementary Education Officers across the state, mandating the rapid and accurate settlement of loan waiver cases concerning deceased teachers. The department has made it clear that any administrative delays or lapses in this process will not be tolerated, and the concerned officials will be held personally accountable for negligence. An official spokesperson for the department revealed that district offices frequently forward the loan files of deceased employees to the headquarters without conducting proper initial inspections. This lack of scrutiny leads to unnecessary…

25 May

Panchkula District Power Consumers Grievance Redressal Forum to Hold Hearing on May 26

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaConsumer Grievance, Electricity, Haryana, Panchkula, UHBVN

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) reaffirmed its commitment to providing uninterrupted power supply to citizens by organizing a dedicated consumer grievance redressal forum. The Chairman and members of the UHBVN Circle Forum Panchkula will conduct official proceedings on May 26 at the office of the Superintending Engineer in Panchkula. The session will explicitly focus on resolving issues faced by electricity consumers residing within the Panchkula district. During the hearing, the forum will address a wide array of consumer complaints, including billing discrepancies, voltage fluctuations, metering issues, service disconnections, load reconnections, power supply interruptions, and operational…