Haryana

Aadhaar Card Not Mandatory for HTET 2025 Applications: Board Secretary

Aadhaar Card Not Mandatory for HTET 2025 Applications: Board Secretary

Chandigarh, December 31: The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani, has clarified that an Aadhaar card is not mandatory for applying to the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025. Providing detailed information, Board Secretary Munish Sharma said that the Supreme Court has not made Aadhaar compulsory for examinations, but has only permitted its use as a valid identity document. In view of the apex court’s directions, Aadhaar is not mandatory while submitting the online application for HTET 2025. Eligible candidates can apply for the examination until January 4, 2026. He further informed that candidates will be allowed to make…
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Faridabad Police Nab Two Men in Connection with Gang Rape Case

Faridabad Police Nab Two Men in Connection with Gang Rape Case

Faridabad (Balwinder Singh): Faridabad authorities have arrested two men accused of gang-raping a 25-year-old woman and abandoning her on the road, resulting in serious head injuries. The victim is currently undergoing treatment at Badshah Khan Hospital. Police said the woman, who had been staying at her parents’ home following a marital dispute, visited a friend’s residence in Sector 23 on Monday evening. While returning late at night, she traveled by auto-rickshaw to NIT 2 Chowk and walked to Metro Chowk to catch transport to Kalyanpuri. According to officials, around midnight, two men in a van offered her a ride. Instead…
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India’s Rice Crown Comes With a Cost as Northern Farmers Struggle With Vanishing Water

India’s Rice Crown Comes With a Cost as Northern Farmers Struggle With Vanishing Water

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Rajeev Sharma): India’s rise to the top of global rice production has been hailed as a major agricultural achievement, reinforcing the country’s status as a food powerhouse and the world’s biggest rice exporter. Exports have climbed steadily over the past decade, crossing 20 million tonnes in the last financial year and supplying markets across Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Yet in the fields of Punjab and Haryana—states that form the backbone of this success—the mood is far from triumphant. Many farmers say the very policies that helped India dominate rice production are now pushing them into financial…
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HTET 2025: Candidates Asked to Apply by January 4, Avoid Misinformation

HTET 2025: Candidates Asked to Apply by January 4, Avoid Misinformation

Chandigarh, December 29 — The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani, has urged candidates to ensure timely submission of applications for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025 by January 4, while cautioning them against misleading information circulating on social media. A board spokesperson said that extensive and unprecedented arrangements are being made to ensure the smooth, transparent, and credible conduct of HTET 2025. Applications for HTET Levels 1, 2, and 3 have been made live from December 24, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of the board, www.bseh.org.in, after carefully reading and understanding the…
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Officials Must Treat Public-Interest Development Works with Utmost Seriousness: Rajesh Nagar

Officials Must Treat Public-Interest Development Works with Utmost Seriousness: Rajesh Nagar

Chandigarh, December 29: Haryana Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Rajesh Nagar, on Sunday reviewed the progress of ongoing development works in Faridabad and directed officials to ensure time-bound and quality execution of projects linked directly to public welfare. Chairing a review meeting with district officials, the minister assessed works being carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD), Public Health Department, Panchayati Raj Department, Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA), and Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP). He stressed that issues affecting daily life must be resolved on priority and accountability fixed for delayed projects. During the…
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Haryana Issues Sweeping Directives to Fast-Track Pending Land Partition Cases

Haryana Issues Sweeping Directives to Fast-Track Pending Land Partition Cases

Chandigarh, December 29, 2025: In a major move to ensure the speedy disposal of long-pending land partition cases, Haryana’s Financial Commissioner (Revenue and Disaster Management), Dr. Sumita Misra, on Sunday issued comprehensive statewide directions aimed at overhauling the revenue justice delivery system. The initiative is expected to bring relief to thousands of citizens affected by prolonged delays in revenue courts. Dr. Misra stated that land partition proceedings are among the most critical statutory responsibilities of revenue officers. Following an extensive review, she directed immediate compliance with a set of strict measures to ensure time-bound resolution of such cases. Under the…
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Haryana Notifies HCS (Executive Branch) Amendment Rules, 2025; Major Changes in Exam Pattern and Evaluation

Haryana Notifies HCS (Executive Branch) Amendment Rules, 2025; Major Changes in Exam Pattern and Evaluation

Chandigarh, December 29, 2025: The Haryana government has officially notified the Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing significant changes in the examination pattern and evaluation process of the HCS (Executive Branch) examination. The notification in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. Through these amendments, Clause II and III of Sub-rule (1) of Rule 11 of the Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) Rules, 2008 have been replaced. As per the revised rules, the main written examination will now consist of six papers carrying a total of 600 marks. These include English (with an English…
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Saints, Great Souls and Martyrs Inspire Society: Krishna Bedi

Saints, Great Souls and Martyrs Inspire Society: Krishna Bedi

Chandigarh, December 27: Haryana’s Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Krishna Kumar Bedi, on Friday said that the lives of saints, great personalities and brave martyrs continue to inspire society and provide moral strength to future generations. He said such spiritual and historical figures show the path of service, sacrifice and commitment towards the nation. The minister was addressing devotees after paying obeisance at the main shrine of Baba Bhuman Shah Maharaj at Sangar Sadha in Sirsa on the occasion of the 278th Mahaparinirvan Day. He also sought blessings from Gaddinashin Baba Brahmdas Maharaj and prayed for peace, prosperity and…
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MP Sports Festival 2025 Kicks Off in Gurugram, Youth Get New Platform with ‘Fit India’ Resolve

MP Sports Festival 2025 Kicks Off in Gurugram, Youth Get New Platform with ‘Fit India’ Resolve

Record Participation of 2,898 Players Across 10 Sports as Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh Inaugurates the Event Gurugram, December 27 — With the objective of strengthening sports culture and channelising youth energy in a positive direction, the MP Sports Festival 2025 began with great enthusiasm in Gurugram on Friday. Union Minister and Member of Parliament Rao Inderjit Singh formally inaugurated the three-day sporting event at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector-38. The festival has witnessed an unprecedented participation of 2,898 players competing across 10 different sports disciplines, making it one of the largest grassroots sporting events in the region. The initiative…
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Rao Narbir Singh Lays Foundation Stones for Development Works in Malibu Town

Rao Narbir Singh Lays Foundation Stones for Development Works in Malibu Town

Central and Starwood Parks to be Developed and Beautified; Minister Pays Obeisance on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Prakash Purab Chandigarh, December 27: Haryana’s Industry and Commerce, Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Saturday laid the foundation stone for several development projects being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation Gurugram in the Malibu Town area. The projects include the construction of an underground water tank in Malibu Town, installation of interlocking tiles in Starwood and GS Block of Ward No. 11, and development and beautification works of Central Park (WW-82) and Starwood Park. The minister said all proposed works would…
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