Haryana

Monsoon Advances Across North India, Bringing Widespread Rainfall to Punjab and Haryana

Monsoon Advances Across North India, Bringing Widespread Rainfall to Punjab and Haryana

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The southwest monsoon has expanded across almost the entire northern belt of the country, bringing steady rainfall to Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said only a limited stretch in the western parts of the two states is yet to come under complete monsoon influence, with conditions remaining favourable for further advancement. Following its recent progress, several parts of Punjab and Haryana have recorded rainfall above the normal average for the past few days, providing much-needed relief from the prolonged spell of heat and humidity. The weather office has forecast widespread rain…
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Panchkula Zone Power Consumers to Get Quick Grievance Redressal with Special Meetings Scheduled for July

Panchkula Zone Power Consumers to Get Quick Grievance Redressal with Special Meetings Scheduled for July

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) has released the schedule for its Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum proceedings for July 2026 to ensure reliable, high-voltage, and uninterrupted power supply. Aimed at achieving complete consumer satisfaction, these special sessions are designed to resolve ongoing public complaints quickly. The redressal meetings are scheduled to take place on July 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the UHBVN Headquarters, Vidyut Sadan, Sector-14, Panchkula. An official spokesperson for the power corporation stated that the forum will address grievances from consumers residing across Kurukshetra, Ambala, Panchkula, Kaithal,…
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Haryana Vision 2047: Chief Minister Reviews 5-Year Agricultural Roadmap to Boost Farmers’ Income

Haryana Vision 2047: Chief Minister Reviews 5-Year Agricultural Roadmap to Boost Farmers’ Income

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level review meeting at the Haryana Civil Secretariat on Friday to evaluate the Agriculture Department's upcoming five-year roadmap and action plan. Aligned with the state's Vision 2047 initiative, the comprehensive strategy focuses on integrating modern technologies, reducing input costs, and establishing better market linkages to substantially increase farmers' income. The Chief Minister directed officials to implement budgetary promises and policy announcements within the stipulated timeframes to ensure direct benefits reach local farmers. The state government has set a target to reclaim 1.40 lakh acres of waterlogged and salinity-affected land…
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Haryana Makes Prenatal Dental Screenings Mandatory Under New Maternal Health Scheme

Haryana Makes Prenatal Dental Screenings Mandatory Under New Maternal Health Scheme

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana health department has launched a new state-wide initiative, 'Muskaan Se Maatratav Tak', making oral health check-ups mandatory for all pregnant women visiting government healthcare facilities. Under this scheme, expectant mothers will receive free dental screenings to identify and treat oral health issues early. Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced that these check-ups are now a compulsory component of the services provided during the monthly Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) and ePMSMA days at all public health centres. The state government introduced this policy to address the heightened risk of dental caries and gingivitis caused…
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Condoles Demise of Late Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Condoles Demise of Late Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic demise of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Chief Minister visited the official residence of the late jurist in Chandigarh on Thursday to pay his rich tributes and extend his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family members, offering them strength during this difficult period of bereavement. Reflecting on the legacy of the deceased judge, the Chief Minister stated that Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu made monumental contributions toward reinforcing the dignity and stature of…
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Haryana to Provide Country’s Highest Daily Wage of 409 Rupees Under VB-JERAMJI Scheme

Haryana to Provide Country’s Highest Daily Wage of 409 Rupees Under VB-JERAMJI Scheme

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar announced that Haryana will offer the highest daily wage in the country at 409 rupees per day under the newly launched Viksit Bharat Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB-JERAMJI). Speaking at a state-level launch event held at Shri Krishna AYUSH University auditorium in Kurukshetra, the minister inaugurated the scheme digitally by kickstarting a pond-digging project in Shahzadpur village. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also addressed the gathering via a video link. The structural overhauls introduced to the scheme aim to optimize transparency and benefit disbursement for rural laborers. Under the…
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Haryana Board Releases Admit Cards for Secondary and Senior Secondary July 2026 Exams

Haryana Board Releases Admit Cards for Secondary and Senior Secondary July 2026 Exams

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Board of School Education Haryana, Bhiwani, has officially released the admit cards for the upcoming Secondary and Senior Secondary compartment, partial improvement, and additional subject examinations scheduled for July 2026. Board Chairman Shankar Lal Dhuparr announced that the hall tickets are live on the board's official website. Candidates can download their respective documents by entering their previous roll number or their name along with their parents' names. A total of 50,867 students are registered to appear across both levels. According to the official schedule, the Senior Secondary compartment and additional subject exam will be conducted as…
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Haryana Appoints Nodal Officers to Accelerate Land Pooling for Proposed Industrial Townships in Ambala and Narayangarh

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has taken a significant step toward expanding its regional industrial infrastructure by appointing two Haryana Civil Services officers as nodal officers to oversee land pooling operations. The administrative intervention is specifically directed at speeding up the land aggregation process for the proposed Industrial Model Townships in Ambala and Narayangarh. Issued by Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, the executive orders establish newly created designated posts to streamline the acquisition and pooling of necessary land parcels. Darshan Kumar, a 2019-batch HCS officer currently serving as the Sub-Divisional Officer for Ambala City, has been assigned the additional…
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Haryana Steps Up Health and Public Service Measures with Free Dengue Treatment and New Digital Timelines

Haryana Steps Up Health and Public Service Measures with Free Dengue Treatment and New Digital Timelines

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government has launched a comprehensive public welfare push targeting both seasonal health risks and administrative efficiency across the state. In a major health directive timed with the arrival of the monsoon season, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced a state-wide preventive campaign titled "Let us Stop Dengue Together," designating July as anti-dengue month. To support residents, the administration has made platelet distribution and diagnostic testing completely free of charge at all government-run district hospitals. The minister urged citizens to actively participate in eliminating stagnant water from residential areas, recommending dedicated weekly dry days to…
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Overnight Bus Blaze on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Leaves Seven Dead, Scores Injured

Overnight Bus Blaze on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway Leaves Seven Dead, Scores Injured

Dausa (Rajeev Sharma): A tragic accident on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan's Dausa district left seven passengers dead and at least 22 others injured after a sleeper coach rammed into a trailer and was engulfed in flames during the early hours of Wednesday. The private bus was travelling from Rishikesh to Indore when the collision occurred at around 2:30 a.m. Initial reports indicate that the vehicle crashed into a trailer moving ahead on the expressway, following which a massive fire broke out, quickly spreading to both vehicles. The impact threw several passengers from their berths, while others found themselves trapped…
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