Haryana

Haryana Farmers Must Report Crop Damage on Compensation Portal Within Three Days: Agriculture Minister

Haryana Farmers Must Report Crop Damage on Compensation Portal Within Three Days: Agriculture Minister

Chandigarh, March 3, 2025 – Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, has urged farmers who are not registered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to report their crop damage due to hailstorms on the Haryana Compensation Portal within the next 72 hours. This will enable agricultural officers to assess the damage on-site and ensure fair compensation. Assurance of Compensation Minister Rana assured farmers that they need not worry, as the government is committed to compensating their losses. The state has provided two reporting mechanisms for farmers to register their crop damage:1. PMFBY-Registered Farmers – Those…
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Murder of Young Congress Leader Sparks Outrage: Chandigarh Women’s Congress Chief Demands Justice

Murder of Young Congress Leader Sparks Outrage: Chandigarh Women’s Congress Chief Demands Justice

Chandigarh, March 2, 2025 – Chandigarh Mahila Congress President Nandita Hooda has expressed deep outrage over the brutal murder of young Congress leader Himani Narwal in Rohtak, Haryana. She has demanded the immediate arrest of the accused and a fair, high-level investigation into the case. Hooda described the incident—where Narwal’s body was found stuffed inside a suitcase—as shocking and tragic, calling it a blot on Haryana’s law and order system. She urged the government to ensure swift justice for the victim's family and the harshest possible punishment for the culprits. A Grim Reality for Women’s Safety in Haryana Expressing deep…
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Hooda speaks to SP regarding Himani murder case

Hooda speaks to SP regarding Himani murder case

• Police should arrest the culprits soon, Congress stands with the victim's family- HoodaRohtak, March 2, 2025: Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has spoken to SP regarding Himani murder case. He has said that the police and the government should ensure speedy justice for the victim's family.The former Chief Minister also spoke to the victim’s family and offered his condolences, saying that he stood with the family in their hour of grief. He said he and the entire Congress party will fight for justice for the victim.“The culprit should be brought to the clutches of law as soon as…
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Haryana Human Rights Commission Backs Green Crematoriums for Environmental Conservation

Haryana Human Rights Commission Backs Green Crematoriums for Environmental Conservation

Chandigarh, March 1, 2025: The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken a major step toward environmental sustainability by supporting the statewide expansion of Green Crematoriums. The initiative, spearheaded by retired IAS officer Sunil K. Gulati, aims to replace traditional wood-based cremation with eco-friendly cow dung sticks (Gaukashth). Eco-Friendly Cremation Gains Traction This smoke-free and cost-effective method has already been successfully implemented in several villages of Sirsa district, thanks to the efforts of environmentalist Dr. Ram Ji Jaimal from Village Darbi, Sirsa. Research by the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun confirms that only 60 kg of cow dung sticks are…
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March 2 Declared Public Holiday in Haryana for Urban Body Elections

March 2 Declared Public Holiday in Haryana for Urban Body Elections

Chandigarh, March 1, 2025: Haryana State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh has announced that all government offices, boards, corporations, and educational institutions will remain closed on March 2 due to local urban body elections in the state.A notification issued by the Chief Secretary states that under Section 135B of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, employees working in trade, business, industrial establishments, or private institutions, who are voters in these elections, will receive a paid holiday. Employers are prohibited from deducting leave or making salary cuts for this day. Paid Holiday for Factory and Commercial Workers Factories: As per Section…
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Political Parties Must Appoint Booth Level Agents (BLA): Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Aggarwal

Political Parties Must Appoint Booth Level Agents (BLA): Haryana Chief Electoral Officer Pankaj Aggarwal

BLAs Play a Key Role in Error-Free Voter ListsChandigarh, March 1, 2025 – Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Pankaj Aggarwal has urged all national and state-recognized political parties to appoint their respective Booth Level Agents (BLA) and submit the list to the CEO office for official records.Chairing a meeting with political party representatives, Aggarwal highlighted that the Election Commission of India (ECI) recently directed all states and union territories to ensure the appointment of Polling Station-wise BLAs and maintain proper records. BLAs: An Important Link in the Election Process Haryana currently has six national and two state-recognized political parties, all…
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Haryana Municipal Elections: Single EVM for By-Polls, Liquor Ban from February 28

Haryana Municipal Elections: Single EVM for By-Polls, Liquor Ban from February 28

Chandigarh, February 27, 2025: The Haryana State Election Commission has decided that in places where only by-elections are being held, voting will be conducted using a single Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). Liquor Ban During Elections State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh announced that to ensure free and fair elections, the Excise and Taxation Department has imposed a liquor ban under Section 135C of the Representation of the People Act, 1951.This ban will be in effect from 6 PM on February 28 until the conclusion of polling on March 2. Strict orders have been issued for the enforcement of this directive. Identification…
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PM Modi’s Policies Will Ensure Our Victory in 2029 Lok Sabha & Assembly Elections: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

PM Modi’s Policies Will Ensure Our Victory in 2029 Lok Sabha & Assembly Elections: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, February 28, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed his confidence in the BJP’s continued rule at the Center and in the state, stating that the people’s trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s policies and guarantees will lead to another victory in the 2029 Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.CM Saini was speaking at an event in Ambala, where he outlined the government's achievements and criticized the opposition. CM Saini Slams Congress: ‘Just a Tweet Party’ Taking aim at the Congress, CM Saini remarked that the party has been reduced to a mere "tweet party", lacking both leadership…
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After Class 12, Haryana’s Class 10 Math Paper Leaked Within Minutes of Exam Start

After Class 12, Haryana’s Class 10 Math Paper Leaked Within Minutes of Exam Start

Haryana (National Times): Just a day after the Class 12 English paper leak in Haryana, the Class 10 Mathematics exam has also been compromised. Reports from Nuh indicate that the question paper went viral within 15 minutes of the exam beginning, raising serious concerns about security lapses in the board examinations. Paper Leak Sparks Chaos Outside Exam Center The Class 10 exam began at 12:30 PM, but shortly after, images of the mathematics question paper surfaced online. The leak reportedly originated from LDM Public School, Punhana, an official examination center. Adding to the controversy, disturbing visuals have emerged showing relatives…
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Haryana Congress Expels Five Leaders for Anti-Party Activities

Haryana Congress Expels Five Leaders for Anti-Party Activities

Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – The Haryana Congress has expelled five leaders, including former MLA Rambir Singh, for anti-party activities. The decision, effective immediately, was taken after reports confirmed their involvement in actions against party interests. The other expelled leaders are Vijay Kaushik, Rahul Chaudhary, Pooja Rani, and Rupesh Malik.An official order from the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) stated, "Consequent upon the receipt of reports through various means of communications pertaining to party leaders/workers indulging in anti-party activities during the ongoing Municipal Corporation Elections (2025), the following persons are hereby expelled from the party for six years with immediate…
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