Haryana

Haryana Govt Issues Statewide Measures to Strengthen Maternal Healthcare Services After Faridabad Incident

Haryana Govt Issues Statewide Measures to Strengthen Maternal Healthcare Services After Faridabad Incident

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Following a recent incident in Faridabad, the Haryana Health Department has issued comprehensive directions across the state to strengthen maternal healthcare services and improve emergency response systems in government health institutions.Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra, directed all Civil Surgeons to take immediate corrective and preventive measures to ensure timely treatment, respectful care and uninterrupted medical services for every pregnant woman visiting government hospitals.She said the initiative is aimed at increasing accountability and further strengthening patient-centric healthcare services across Haryana.Under the new measures, all First Referral Units (FRUs) in the state have been…
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Haryana Cabinet Validates Previous BC-A and BC-B Certificates to Benefit HPSC Candidates

Haryana Cabinet Validates Previous BC-A and BC-B Certificates to Benefit HPSC Candidates

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, approved a crucial proposal on Monday to validate BC-A and BC-B non-creamy layer certificates issued during the 2024-25 period under the previous notification dated November 17, 2021. This strategic decision directly addresses issues arising from the Haryana Public Service Commission recruitment advertisements released in 2024 for 3,069 Post Graduate Teacher vacancies across multiple disciplines. Based on the employment notice issued on July 23, 2024, applicants belonging to the BC-A and BC-B categories were instructed to submit fresh certificates aligned with the newly updated government notification dated…
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Haryana Cabinet Mandates Clean Fuel and Strict Safety Guidelines for NCR Aggregators

Haryana Cabinet Mandates Clean Fuel and Strict Safety Guidelines for NCR Aggregators

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday, approved an updated regulatory framework for ride-hailing aggregators and delivery service providers operating within the National Capital Region (NCR). Formulated under the Haryana Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993, the new rules align directly with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Commission for Air Quality Management. The state administration enacted these measures to modernize regional transport systems, reduce vehicular emissions, and improve overall air quality across Haryana’s NCR districts. According to the amended provisions, any new vehicle added to the fleets…
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Opposition Criticism of Haryana Recruitment Process a Political Stunt, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Opposition Criticism of Haryana Recruitment Process a Political Stunt, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday strongly dismissed opposition protests regarding the recruitment of out-of-state candidates, categorizing the backlash from the Congress and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) as a mere political stunt. Speaking at a press conference at the Haryana Civil Secretariat following a cabinet meeting, Saini asserted that the selection processes managed by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) are completely transparent and based strictly on merit. The Chief Minister targeted the previous opposition regimes, accusing them of systematically ignoring merit during their tenures, which…
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Haryana Announces Maharana Pratap Chair at Kurukshetra University and Multi-Crore Regional Development Grants

Haryana Announces Maharana Pratap Chair at Kurukshetra University and Multi-Crore Regional Development Grants

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a series of major academic and infrastructure initiatives during the state-level Maharana Pratap Jayanti celebrations held in Shahzadpur, Ambala. The commemorative event, organised under the state’s cultural propagation scheme, served as a platform to honour historic icons and support regional development. Mizoram Governor General Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh attended the function as a special guest, alongside Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana and several other senior cabinet ministers. As part of the key academic announcements, Chief Minister Saini declared that Kurukshetra University will establish a dedicated study centre and an…
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Haryana Accelerates 2027 Census Operations with Rapid House Listing Progress

Haryana Accelerates 2027 Census Operations with Rapid House Listing Progress

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— The state of Haryana has recorded remarkable progress in its house listing and housing census operations under the ongoing 2027 Census. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi conducted a comprehensive review meeting via video conferencing with divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, municipal chiefs, and other senior officials to assess the state's preparedness for completing this monumental national task within the stipulated timeframe. During the session, Rastogi directed all civil servants to treat the census operation with the highest priority, demanding complete commitment, accountability, and efficiency from field workers. He firmly stated that any negligence or lack of co-operation from staff…
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini Praises Agrawal Samaj Legacy and Outlines State Economic Reforms

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini Praises Agrawal Samaj Legacy and Outlines State Economic Reforms

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini highlighted the glorious history and profound dignity of the Agrawal community while speaking as the chief guest at the 5143rd foundation day celebrations of the Agrawal Samaj. Organised by the All India Agrawal Maitri Sangh at the Sector 17 Circus Ground in Chandigarh, the grand event drew thousands of community members from Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and other northern states. Saini lauded the community's frontline role in everything from India's independence struggle to its modern economic fortification, commending event organiser Pradeep Goel for assembling such an impactful gathering. The Chief Minister emphasised…
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Haryana to Organize Free Senior Citizen Pilgrimages to Somnath Under Mukhya Mantri Tirth Yatra Yojana

Haryana to Organize Free Senior Citizen Pilgrimages to Somnath Under Mukhya Mantri Tirth Yatra Yojana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Highlighting the state’s commitment to welfare initiatives for senior citizens, Haryana Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma announced that the government will soon organize free pilgrimage tours to the historic Somnath Temple in Gujarat. The announcement was made on Saturday at the Charkhi Dadri railway station, where the minister flagged off a special train carrying pilgrims to Sri Nanded Sahib in Maharashtra. The flag-off ceremony coincided with a state-wide launch by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who simultaneously flagged off a primary contingent of pilgrims toward Nanded Sahib from Sirsa. Operating in coordination with the Indian Railway…
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Haryana Secures Global Geospatial Excellence Award in Rotterdam for Space-to-Citizen Agricultural Tech

Haryana Secures Global Geospatial Excellence Award in Rotterdam for Space-to-Citizen Agricultural Tech

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— In a major international validation of its digital governance, the Haryana Space Applications Centre secured the prestigious Geospatial Excellence Award at the Geospatial World Forum 2026. The global recognition celebrates Haryana’s innovative "Space to Citizen Service" framework, an integrated geo-enabled system designed to assist farmers, track crop health, and streamline environmental resources across the state. Operating under the Citizen Resources Information Department, HARSAC developed the platform to provide real-time spatial analytics for over 1.5 million farmers across 10 million distinct agricultural plots each cropping season. The cloud-based infrastructure maintains over 4,000 active daily users, ranging from local…
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Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa slashes official vehicle usage to boost fuel conservation

Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa slashes official vehicle usage to boost fuel conservation

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Following a directive from Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini regarding environmental protection and fuel conservation, Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa ordered the immediate withdrawal of 17 official vehicles across his departments. The decision was finalized during a high-level review meeting held on Sunday to assess transport logistics within his ministries. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide call to minimize carbon footprints and promote the responsible utilization of state resources. The administrative action impacts the state's infrastructure wings directly, leading to the immediate removal of nine vehicles from the Public Health Engineering Department and eight…
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