Haryana

Haryana Government Revises Bank Empanelment Policy, Eases Deposit Limit Rules

Chandigarh, October 13 – The Haryana government has made significant amendments to its policy governing the empanelment of banks authorized to handle state government transactions. The revised guidelines were issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who also holds the additional charge of the Finance Department.According to the updated policy, the Finance Department has removed the ₹50 crore deposit limit for banks (excluding small finance banks) that are being empanelled with the state government for the first time. With this change, newly empanelled banks will now be treated on par with those already empanelled with the Haryana government.For small finance banks,…
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Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa Inaugurates Newly Constructed Municipal Building in Barwala, Announces Plans for Stadium and Library

Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa Inaugurates Newly Constructed Municipal Building in Barwala, Announces Plans for Stadium and Library

Chandigarh, October 13 – Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa inaugurated the newly constructed municipal building in Barwala on Monday. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the minister said the government’s top priority is to ensure efficient public service delivery and smooth execution of civic works. He noted that the new municipal building was a long-pending need for the region and confirmed that efforts are underway to upgrade Barwala Municipality to the status of a Municipal Council.Gangwa emphasized that the development and beautification of the city are the prime responsibilities of the municipal body. He directed local…
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Honoured with ‘Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award’ for Promoting Social Harmony and Sikh Welfare

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Honoured with ‘Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award’ for Promoting Social Harmony and Sikh Welfare

Chandigarh, October 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was honoured with the prestigious ‘Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award’ by the Global Punjabi Association for his exemplary leadership, commitment to social harmony, and continuous efforts toward the welfare of the Sikh community.During the ceremony held at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, the Chief Minister also unveiled the Hindi book “Tilak Janju Ka Rakha” authored by Dr. Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chief Patron of the Global Punjabi Association. The book is a well-researched chronicle on the life, journeys, and supreme sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.Expressing…
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Artisans from Across India and Abroad to Showcase Craft at International Geeta Festival 2025

Chandigarh, October 12 – The International Geeta Festival 2025 is set to light up Kurukshetra from November 15 to December 5, with artisans from multiple Indian states adding vibrant hues of traditional craftsmanship. The festival will also feature folk art from several countries, celebrating and preserving global and regional cultural heritage.A government spokesperson said the festival will span 21 days, with the main events scheduled from November 24 to December 1. The Ministry of External Affairs has facilitated participation from over 25 scholars representing more than 15 countries, whose performances and discussions will enrich the festival’s atmosphere.Pre-festival activities include an…
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Haryana Cabinet Approves Draft of Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Haryana Cabinet Approves Draft of Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025

Chandigarh, October 12 — The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Saturday approved the draft of the Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for the merger of the Haryana Housing Board with the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP).The primary aim of this amendment is to streamline urban development and housing-related functions, eliminate administrative overlaps, and enhance efficiency in the delivery of public services to citizens.Earlier, in his Budget Speech for the financial year 2025–26, Chief Minister Saini had announced the government’s decision to dissolve the Housing Board and integrate its operations within HSVP…
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Haryana Cabinet Approves Rules for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2017

Haryana Cabinet Approves Rules for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2017

Chandigarh, October 12 — The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved the formulation of state-specific rules under Section 49(1) of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017.The new regulations will be known as the Haryana Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Rules, 2025.Under these rules, the state government will designate the Commissioners of its six administrative divisions—Rohtak, Hisar, Karnal, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ambala—as Ombudsmen. As outlined in Section 23 of the Act, their primary role will be to address grievances of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Each Ombudsman will…
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AAP Leader Manish Sisodia Pays Tribute to Late IPS Officer V. Pooran Kumar, Condemns Caste-Based Discrimination

AAP Leader Manish Sisodia Pays Tribute to Late IPS Officer V. Pooran Kumar, Condemns Caste-Based Discrimination

Chandigarh, October 11 — Senior Aam Aadmi Party leader and Punjab in-charge Manish Sisodia paid heartfelt tribute to late IPS officer V. Pooran Kumar and met his family to express condolences.Sisodia expressed deep anguish over the officer’s death, calling it a tragic reflection of the caste-based discrimination still prevailing in the system. “A well-educated, capable son from a respected family was harassed so much—just because he was a Dalit—that he was driven to take his own life,” he said.He further questioned the country’s conscience, remarking, “If a Dalit IPS officer can face such humiliation, if even the Chief Justice of…
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PM Launches ‘Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ and ‘Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission’; Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Says Schemes Will Empower Farmers and Strengthen Agriculture

PM Launches ‘Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ and ‘Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission’; Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Says Schemes Will Empower Farmers and Strengthen Agriculture

Chandigarh, October 11 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the newly launched ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ and ‘Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission’ will play a vital role in making Indian agriculture stronger, self-reliant, and transformative for farmers’ lives. He added that Haryana’s Nuh district is among the 100 districts where the Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana has been introduced.Speaking at the Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide launch event, Saini said these initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to ensuring food security and increasing farmers’ income. The Prime Minister inaugurated over 1,100 agricultural projects worth ₹42,000 crore,…
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Congress State Chief Rao Narendra Singh Meets Family of Late IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar Singh, Calls It a ‘Systemic Failure’

Congress State Chief Rao Narendra Singh Meets Family of Late IPS Officer Y. Puran Kumar Singh, Calls It a ‘Systemic Failure’

Chandigarh, October 10 — Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) President Rao Narendra Singh met the family of late IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar Singh in Chandigarh today and expressed deep condolences over his tragic death.Rao described the officer as an honest and fearless individual who was forced to take the extreme step, calling it a “painful reflection of systemic failure and the injustice faced by Dalit officers.” He said the incident has caused nationwide concern and widespread outrage among justice-seeking citizens.He added that Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has personally directed him to ensure the matter is investigated thoroughly and to…
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Rohtak SP Removed from Post Amid Allegations in IPS Officer’s Death

Rohtak SP Removed from Post Amid Allegations in IPS Officer’s Death

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has transferred Rohtak Superintendent of Police Narendra Bijarniya days after the alleged suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, officials confirmed on Saturday. The decision comes in the wake of a growing uproar following the discovery of a note allegedly written by Kumar before his death, in which he accused several senior officers — including Bijarniya — of severe mental harassment, caste-based bias, and public humiliation. The note reportedly names eight officials and details what Kumar described as sustained, targeted mistreatment. In an official communication, the state government announced that Surinder Singh Bhoria,…
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