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02 Dec

Women Promote Eco-Friendly Jute Bags at International Gita Mahotsav, Draw Strong Response from Visitors

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaInternational Gita Mahotsav, jute bags, Kurukshetra, plastic-free Haryana

Chandigarh, December 2 — The International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra continues to attract huge crowds as artists showcase their craft and tourists arrive in record numbers. Adding to the festival’s vibrant atmosphere, women’s self-help groups are promoting a plastic-free Haryana by offering jute bags made entirely without synthetic materials.Members of the Jai Ambe Self-Help Group reached the festival with a range of handmade jute bags. Rekha, from Kheri Marankda village, said her group has set up stall number 842 on the northwest side of Brahmasarovar, where they are displaying different varieties of jute bags for visitors. She said their team…

02 Dec

Canadian Ambassador Meets Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Explores Partnership in Education, Energy and Investment

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChristopher Cooter, Education Investment, Haryana-Canada Partnership, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, December 2 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini held a courtesy meeting with Canada’s High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, on Tuesday at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir. The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between Haryana and Canada across multiple sectors, including education, investment, energy and mining.The Chief Minister said the state government is committed to transforming Haryana into a global hub for education. During the discussion, Canada expressed interest in collaborating with the state on education, technological partnership and investment, and also explored the possibility of establishing a Canadian university in Haryana. Officials discussed introducing a fast-track…

02 Dec

Haryana Health Department Orders Strict Crackdown on Illegal MTP and PNDT Cases

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Health Department, PNDT Act, Ripudaman Singh Dhillon, Sex Ratio

Chandigarh, December 2 — Haryana Health Department Secretary and National Health Mission (NHM) Mission Director Ripudaman Singh Dhillon has directed all civil surgeons across the state to intensify raids and take strict action against those involved in illegal Medical Termination of Pregnancy (MTP) and Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PNDT) violations.Dhillon issued the instructions while chairing a meeting of the Special Task Force formed to monitor the state's sex ratio. Officials informed the meeting that Haryana’s sex ratio has now reached 915 girls per 1,000 boys.Director General of Health Services Dr. Kuldeep Singh, Dr. Virender Yadav and other senior officials…

02 Dec

Employees of Boards, Corporations, Companies and Cooperative Institutions in Haryana Now Entitled to Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The employees of Haryana Boards, Corporations, Companies and Cooperative Institutions who joined service on or after January 1, 2006 and fall under the New Defined Contributory Pension Scheme (NPS) will now be extended the benefit of Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity. A letter in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Mr Anurag Rastogi, who also holds the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Finance Department, to the Managing Directors, Chief Administrators and Chief Executive Officers of all Boards, Corporations, Companies and Cooperative Institutions in the state. Referring to the Finance Department’s communication dated January 19, 2017, the letter states…

02 Dec

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini meets Canadian High Commissioner in Chandigarh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingNayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Under the leadership of Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the State Government is continuously striving to establish Haryana as a global hub in the field of education. In continuation of these efforts, Canada’s High Commissioner to India, Christopher Cooter, paid a courtesy call on Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, on Tuesday. On this occasion, Canada offered cooperation with Haryana in areas such as education, investment and technical collaboration. The discussions also included Canada’s proposal to open a university in Haryana. During the meeting, it was discussed that investment…

01 Dec

Haryana government committed to making Kurukshetra a Global Icon: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingNayab Singh Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is committed to making Kurukshetra one of the most prestigious places in the world. Under the guidance of Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi, the Gita Mahotsav has been celebrated internationally in Kurukshetra since 2016. The Chief Minister was speaking at the 48 Kos Tirtha Sammelan held in Kurukshetra on Monday. The event was attended by Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, Adhyaksh of the Gita Gyan Sansthanam, along with representatives and devotees from various pilgrimage sites across the Dharmakshetra-Kurukshetra region. Earlier, Chief Minister also released a booklet highlighting the pilgrimage…

01 Dec

Light of Geeta’s Teachings Will Reach the World Through Deepotsav: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDeepotsav, International Geeta Mahotsav, Nayab Singh Saini, Sannihit Sarovar

Chandigarh, December 1 — Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that celebrating Deepotsav on the banks of the ancient and historic Sannihit Sarovar is a matter of pride for the entire state. He said the festival will help spread the light of the sacred Bhagavad Geeta’s teachings to people across the world, enriching and elevating human life.Saini was speaking on Monday after offering lamps at Sannihit Sarovar as part of the International Geeta Mahotsav 2025. Before the ceremony, the Chief Minister, along with Geeta Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, Tourism Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, and former minister Subhash Sudha, performed…

01 Dec

Global Geeta Chant Resonates from Kurukshetra as 21,000 Children Join International Recitation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGlobal Geeta Recitation, International Geeta Mahotsav, Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra, December 1 — The sacred grounds of Dharmakshetra–Kurukshetra echoed with the powerful message of the Bhagavad Gita on Monday as a grand global recitation was held at Keshav Park during the International Geeta Mahotsav. More than 21,000 children recited shlokas in unison, creating a divine atmosphere filled with devotion, knowledge and spirituality. The event showcased the Indian philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, with participants from several countries joining the global chant. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the ceremony and announced a special holiday for the participating school students on Tuesday. Yoga guru Baba Ramdev and Geeta scholar Swami…

30 Nov

NIT Kurukshetra Emerging as a Strong Pillar of Research and Innovation, Says Governor

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAsim Kumar Ghosh, C.P. Radhakrishnan, Nayab Singh Saini, NIT Kurukshetra

Kurukshetra, November 30, 2025: NIT Kurukshetra will continue rising as a powerful centre of research and innovation, Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh said on Sunday. He expressed confidence that the institute, which is rapidly establishing itself as a key pillar of India’s research and innovation ecosystem, will achieve greater heights in the coming years.Governor Ghosh was addressing young graduates and medal recipients at the 20th Convocation of NIT Kurukshetra. Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan attended the ceremony as the chief guest, while Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini participated as the special guest.Congratulating the graduating students, the Governor said their…

30 Nov

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Offers Prayers at Shaktipeeth Mata Bhadrakali Temple, Wishes for Peace and Prosperity

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhadrakali Temple, C.P. Radhakrishnan, Kurukshetra visit, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, November 30, 2025: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan offered prayers at the world-famous Shaktipeeth Mata Bhadrakali Temple in Kurukshetra on Saturday. During the visit, he prayed for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the people of the country. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present with him during the ceremony.The temple’s Peethadheesh, Pandit Satpal Maharaj, performed the rituals according to tradition and guided the Vice President during the worship. After offering prayers, the Vice President bowed before the sacred Shaktipeeth. Pandit Satpal Maharaj also presented him with a memento as a mark of respect.Vice President Radhakrishnan arrived at…