Haryana

Haryana Employees and Pensioners to Get Treatment in Four Major Hospitals in Punjab: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

Haryana Employees and Pensioners to Get Treatment in Four Major Hospitals in Punjab: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Taking an important step towards further strengthening healthcare facilities for Haryana Government employees, pensioners and their dependents, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has facilitated access to treatment in four major hospitals in Punjab. The Health Minister informed that the Haryana Government has empanelled four reputed hospitals in Punjab to provide medical treatment to government employees, pensioners and their family members. These include Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Mullanpur, Punjab (a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur, Punjab (also a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Regional Spinal Injuries Centre,…
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Haryana Government to Provide Free Pilgrimage for Senior Citizens Via Train

Haryana Government to Provide Free Pilgrimage for Senior Citizens Via Train

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, the Haryana Government will now facilitate free train travel for eligible elderly devotees to visit various pilgrimage sites. For this purpose, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Haryana Government and IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). On behalf of the Haryana Government, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, and on behalf of IRCTC, Circle Regional Manager (CRM) Harjot Singh Sandhu signed the MoU. Director General K. Makarand Pandurang stated that the Haryana Government launched the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana…
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Budget for Lado Lakshmi Yojana Increased to Rs 6,500 Crore by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Budget for Lado Lakshmi Yojana Increased to Rs 6,500 Crore by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Vice-Chairperson of the Haryana State Child Welfare Council, Smt. Suman Saini, said that on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the state takes pride in the women of Haryana who have brought laurels not only to the state but also to the entire country through their hard work, courage and talent. She said that Haryana, once known mainly as the land of farmers and soldiers, is now gaining global recognition due to the remarkable achievements of its daughters. Today, daughters of Haryana are showcasing their talent in fields such as sports, science, education, the armed forces, administration…
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Tateeree song controversy: Haryana Police initiates process to issue lookout circular against singer Badshah

Tateeree song controversy: Haryana Police initiates process to issue lookout circular against singer Badshah

Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development, the Haryana Police in major crackdown on spread of offensive content on social media, have taken tough action against singer Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, alias Badshah. Panchkula Police have registered an FIR concerning his recently released song/video 'Tateeree' and have begun the process of issuing a Look-Out Circular (LOC) to prevent the accused from leaving the country.  In this regard, a case has been registered at Cyber ​​Police Station Sector-20, Panchkula, under FIR No. 28, dated March 6, 2026, under Section 296 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4…
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High Court Clears Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Ram Rahim in Journalist Chhatrapati Murder Case

High Court Clears Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Ram Rahim in Journalist Chhatrapati Murder Case

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major turn in a two-decade-old case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 killing of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, overturning his earlier conviction that had resulted in a life sentence. The decision was delivered by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Vikram Aggarwal while hearing appeals challenging the 2019 judgment of a trial court. While granting relief to Ram Rahim, the court rejected the appeals filed by two other accused persons, thereby keeping their convictions intact. The High…
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Haryana Presents ₹2.23 Lakh Crore Budget for 2026-27, Deficit Focus on Growth and Development

Haryana Presents ₹2.23 Lakh Crore Budget for 2026-27, Deficit Focus on Growth and Development

Balwinder Singh :- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2026-27, unveiling an outlay of ₹2.23 lakh crore in the Vidhan Sabha. The budget, which marks the second fiscal framework of the BJP government under his leadership, reflects an increase from last year’s ₹2.05 lakh crore estimate and aims to bolster development, infrastructure, and welfare initiatives across the state. Adorned in a traditional saffron turban, Chief Minister Saini commenced his budget speech amidst keen interest not only from Haryana legislators but also from observers in neighbouring Punjab, underscoring the political significance…
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Battle Lines Drawn for Haryana Rajya Sabha Seats as BJP, Congress Finalise Candidates

Battle Lines Drawn for Haryana Rajya Sabha Seats as BJP, Congress Finalise Candidates

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Political activity has gathered pace in Haryana ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress engaged in last-minute consultations to seal their nominees for the two seats that will soon fall vacant. The vacancies arise as the terms of sitting members Kiran Choudhry and Ramchandra Jangra conclude on April 9. The Election Commission has set March 5 as the deadline for filing nominations. Scrutiny is scheduled for March 6, while withdrawals can be made until March 9. If required, voting will take place on March 16. Congress Signals…
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CBI Files Second Fraud Case Against Anil Ambani; Searches Conducted at Residence and RCoM Offices

CBI Files Second Fraud Case Against Anil Ambani; Searches Conducted at Residence and RCoM Offices

NEW DELHI (Gurpreet Singh) — In a major escalation of legal troubles for the Reliance Group, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a second criminal case against Anil Ambani and M/s Reliance Communications (RCoM) on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This development follows the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) recent attachment of Ambani’s Pali Hill residence and is based on a formal complaint lodged by the Bank of Baroda. The FIR alleges a massive financial conspiracy, cheating, and criminal misconduct, leading to a loss of over ₹2,220 crore for the public sector lender. Immediately following the registration of the case, CBI teams…
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IDFC First Bank fraud: Mastermind among four arrested in Rs 590-crore case

IDFC First Bank fraud: Mastermind among four arrested in Rs 590-crore case

Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development in the ₹590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case in Haryana, the State Vigilance Bureau has arrested four people, including the alleged mastermind, for allegedly siphoning off government funds through fraudulent transactions.  The accused have been identified as Ribhav Rishi, Abhay Kumar, Swati Singla and Abhishek Singla. Two of them are former officials of IDFC First Bank, while the other two are private individuals who run a partnership firm. Investigators said Rishi, a former branch manager of the bank who is now employed with AU Small Finance Bank in Chandigarh, allegedly masterminded the conspiracy…
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Surajkund fair accident: Inspector who led rescue to be honoured as martyr

Surajkund fair accident: Inspector who led rescue to be honoured as martyr

Faridabad (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Police Inspector Jagdish Prasad, who died while rescuing visitors after an amusement ride collapsed at the Surajkund International Crafts Festival, will be posthumously granted martyr status, officials said on Sunday. The announcement follows widespread appreciation of his role in ensuring the safety of fairgoers during the emergency. The mishap occurred on Saturday evening when a swing at the 39th Surajkund fair malfunctioned and collapsed, injuring several people. Inspector Prasad, who was posted at the venue, rushed to the site as panic spread and coordinated efforts to pull people out of harm’s way. During the operation, he…
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