Haryana

Haryana and Bihar Ink Interstate Bus Service Agreement linking Major Industrial Hubs

Haryana and Bihar Ink Interstate Bus Service Agreement linking Major Industrial Hubs

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Government of Haryana has finalized a bilateral agreement with the Government of Bihar to launch direct interstate bus services between the two states. The official agreement was signed by Haryana's Transport Department Additional Chief Secretary Raja Sekhar Vundru and Bihar State Transport Commissioner Arif Ahsan, with key transport officials from both regions in attendance. This collaborative initiative aims to provide commuters with a safe, reliable, comfortable, and highly affordable public transit alternative. Under this newly established framework, modern air-conditioned buses will run on regular, structured schedules linking major Haryana hubs like Gurugram, Ambala, Sonipat, and Panipat…
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Haryana CM Saini Orders Installation of Recharge Wells to Tackle Waterlogging in Panchkula Parks

Haryana CM Saini Orders Installation of Recharge Wells to Tackle Waterlogging in Panchkula Parks

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired the fourth meeting of the Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority, where he directed officials to install recharge wells in all public parks to eliminate waterlogging issues, particularly during the monsoon season. He specified that only treated water should be utilized for maintaining these green spaces. Highlighting the state's vision to transform Panchkula into the top city for civic infrastructure, the Chief Minister instructed departments to formulate a comprehensive master plan and identify suitable land to build flats for eligible families, aiming to make the city entirely slum-free. To streamline urban management…
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Haryana Government Continuously Strengthening Educational Infrastructure in State Schools Claims Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda

Haryana Government Continuously Strengthening Educational Infrastructure in State Schools Claims Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced that the state government is consistently upgrading the basic infrastructure of public schools under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Speaking after the inauguration of newly constructed school buildings at the Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Kahnaur and the Government Senior Secondary School in Kalanaur, Dhanda noted that public schools have transformed into modern centers for qualitative learning, personality development, and skill enhancement. The Education Minister highlighted that the new facility at Kahnaur stands as a testament to the administration's commitment to female empowerment and higher educational standards.…
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Haryana Launches Online Registration Portal to Extend Welfare Benefits to Ex-CAPF Personnel

Haryana Launches Online Registration Portal to Extend Welfare Benefits to Ex-CAPF Personnel

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced the launch of an online registration process for ex-Central Armed Police Forces personnel and their families on the department's official website. With this initiative, Haryana becomes the first state in the country to extend comprehensive welfare benefits to retired CAPF personnel on par with defense veterans. The dedicated portal aims to streamline the distribution of welfare benefits, ensure support reaches the families of martyred personnel, and recognize the immense contribution of those who secured the nation’s borders and internal security. The online registration process, available on…
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Haryana CM Saini Outlines Vision to Bring Local Mangoes to Prestigious Global Markets

Haryana CM Saini Outlines Vision to Bring Local Mangoes to Prestigious Global Markets

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the agricultural sector will lead the nation’s vision of becoming a developed country by 2047. Speaking at the inauguration of the 33rd Mango Mela at Pinjore's historic Yadavindra Gardens, the Chief Minister urged farmers to transition from traditional producers to global value creators and exporters. He stated that the true measure of financial growth for local farmers will be realized when Haryana's premium mangoes successfully line the shelves of supermarkets in major global hubs like New York, London, Dubai, and Tokyo. The three-day exhibition features more than 200 distinct…
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Haryana PWD Contractors Threaten Aggressive Agitation Over 900 Crore Rupees in Unpaid Dues

Haryana PWD Contractors Threaten Aggressive Agitation Over 900 Crore Rupees in Unpaid Dues

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The All Haryana PWD Contractors Association has announced plans for a large-scale agitation across the state to protest pending payments totaling nearly 900 crore rupees, or approximately 147 million Canadian dollars. During a crucial state-level meeting held at Nirman Sadan in Sector 33-A, Chandigarh, frustrated contractors from across the state gathered to voice their grievances regarding the long-delayed clearances, escalating material costs, and ongoing administrative hurdles within various government departments. In an escalating move, the association decided to bypass local authorities and approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly during his upcoming visit to demand an immediate release…
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Haryana Launches Comprehensive Action Plan to Rejuvenate Yamuna River with New Treatment Infrastructure

Haryana Launches Comprehensive Action Plan to Rejuvenate Yamuna River with New Treatment Infrastructure

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has formulated a multi-pronged action plan aimed at the rejuvenation and pollution control of the Yamuna River. Under this initiative, the state will develop an additional treatment capacity of 580 million litres per day (MLD) to handle sewage and industrial effluent. Alongside wastewater management, the plan includes the setup of nine biogas plants designed for the scientific disposal of 1,455 tonnes of organic waste daily. These combined environmental infrastructure projects are specifically designed to reduce the volume of pollutants discharged into the Yamuna, upgrade water quality, and strengthen the river's surrounding ecosystem. Chief Secretary…
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Haryana Launches Clean Yamuna Action Plan with New Sewage and Industrial Treatment Facilities

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has formulated a comprehensive, multi-layered action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna River and curb environmental pollution. Under this initiative, the state will develop an additional treatment capacity of 580 million litres per day (MLD) for sewage and industrial wastewater. Furthermore, nine biogas plants will be set up to process 1,455 tonnes of organic waste daily through scientific disposal methods. The sweeping environmental projects aim to drastically minimize the flow of pollutants entering the Yamuna, upgrade water quality, and restore the river's fragile ecological balance. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi led a high-level review meeting in…
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Haryana Allocates $131 Million to Establish 11 International Sports Centres for Olympic 2036 Mission

Haryana Allocates $131 Million to Establish 11 International Sports Centres for Olympic 2036 Mission

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a comprehensive sports infrastructure initiative to prepare young athletes for the 2036 Olympic Games. During a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh, attended by Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam, the Chief Minister approved the first phase of the Olympic 2036 Talent Mission. Under this phase, the state will establish 11 international-standard sports centres with a dedicated budget of approximately 800 crore rupees, or roughly 131 million Canadian dollars. The initiative focuses on identifying and grooming promising athletes between the ages of 13 and 16, ensuring they have access…
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Indian Navy UAV Drishti-10 Crashes During Training Sortie Near Porbandar

Indian Navy UAV Drishti-10 Crashes During Training Sortie Near Porbandar

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) belonging to the Indian Navy crashed into an open field during a routine training sortie near Porbandar city on Wednesday afternoon. The remote-controlled aircraft went down shortly after taking off from a local naval air enclave, though authorities confirmed that the incident resulted in zero casualties on the ground. Porbandar District Collector S D Dhanani reported that the UAV crash-landed in an open field located in Dharampur village, which sits approximately six kilometres from the coastal city within the Saurashtra region. Following the impact, naval personnel quickly secured the crash site to…
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