Haryana

Haryana STF’s Year of Crackdown: Gangsters, Cybercrime, and Rewarded Criminals in the Crosshairs

Haryana STF’s Year of Crackdown: Gangsters, Cybercrime, and Rewarded Criminals in the Crosshairs

Chandigarh, July 1: Haryana Police’s Special Task Force (STF) achieved remarkable success in its decisive operations against organized crime between January 1 and June 29, 2025. During this period, STF arrested 58 rewarded criminals, 101 gangsters/gang members, and 178 heinous offenders, successfully putting them behind bars. These achievements highlight STF’s aggressive strategy, rapid response, and direct strikes on criminal networks in 2025, which have significantly strengthened the protective shield against crime in the state.When compared with the same period in the year 2024, 100 rewarded criminals, 29 gangsters/gang members, and 227 heinous offenders were arrested. This comparison clearly indicates that…
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Expresses Grief Over Demise of Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Expresses Grief Over Demise of Former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani

Chandigarh, June 30 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has expressed deep sorrow over the sudden demise of former Gujarat Chief Minister and Punjab BJP in-charge, Vijay Rupani. Rupani passed away in an air crash in Ahmedabad, which the Chief Minister described as an irreparable loss for the nation. CM Saini was speaking today at a condolence meeting organized at Ambedkar Bhawan in Chandigarh, attended by Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya, Haryana BJP State President Mohanlal Kaushik, and other senior dignitaries.In his condolence message, Chief Minister Saini said that the passing of Vijay Rupani is a profound shock for everyone.…
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Haryana Revises Power Tariffs Effective April 2025 After Seven Years

Haryana Revises Power Tariffs Effective April 2025 After Seven Years

Chandigarh, June 30 — The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC), through its order dated March 28, 2025, has approved revised power tariffs for various consumer categories effective from April 2025. This marks the first tariff increase in seven years, since FY 2017–18, during which power purchase costs and operational expenses have continuously risen.The state was able to keep tariffs unchanged for nearly a decade due to improved operational efficiency and strict financial discipline. Notably, Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses were reduced from 29% in FY 2014–15 to just 10% in FY 2024–25.Under the revised tariff structure, the Minimum Monthly…
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PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Broadcast Heard in Gurugram

PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ Broadcast Heard in Gurugram

Chandigarh, June 29 – A community listening event for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio programme ‘Mann Ki Baat’ was held today in Gurugram. The special gathering saw the presence of BJP National President J.P. Nadda, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Haryana BJP President Mohanlal Kaushik, along with Industries, Commerce, and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh.During the event, senior leaders joined local citizens and party workers at the GNH Convention Centre in Booth No. 4 of Badshahpur Assembly segment to listen to the Prime Minister’s thoughts and engage in discussions based on his message.Speaking to media after the…
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Monsoon Covers Entire Country as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

Monsoon Covers Entire Country as IMD Warns of Heavy Rain for Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

Chandigarh, June 29, 2025 – The Southwest Monsoon has swept across the entire country nine days ahead of schedule, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced on Sunday, even as it issued a heavy rain alert for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh until July 1.The IMD’s special weather bulletin warned of light to moderate rain across most regions and heavy to very heavy rain at isolated places in the affected states over the next three days.A major weather system, including an upper air cyclonic circulation over north Haryana and its surrounding areas, extending up to 1.5 km above sea level, is fueling…
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Haryana Police Mourns the Untimely Demise of IPS Officer Smiti Chaudhary

Haryana Police Mourns the Untimely Demise of IPS Officer Smiti Chaudhary

Chandigarh (National Times): Smiti Chaudhary, IPS, a dedicated officer of the 2012 Haryana cadre and the Superintendent of Police, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Ambala, passed away suddenly on June 27 in Nashik, Maharashtra. Haryana Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, along with the entire Haryana Police fraternity, expressed profound sorrow over her demise. Offering condolences, DGP Kapur said, “The department stands firmly with her family in this difficult time. Her passing is a monumental loss to the police family.” He also prayed for the peace of the departed soul. Mrs. Smiti Chaudhary had been unwell for a few days and was on…
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Women Played the Role of Guardians of Democracy During Emergency: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Women Played the Role of Guardians of Democracy During Emergency: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, June 28 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that women endured as many atrocities during the Emergency as the democracy activists did, facing that dark period with remarkable courage. Women’s contributions as guardians of democracy during those difficult times can never be forgotten, he emphasized. He called for efforts to ensure that the dark chapter of the Emergency reaches every citizen so future generations remain aware and vigilant.Mr. Saini was speaking today at the Women’s Mock Parliament organized at the auditorium of Gurugram University, held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Emergency. The Chief Minister…
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Youth Mock Parliament a Vibrant Laboratory for Policy-Making: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Youth Mock Parliament a Vibrant Laboratory for Policy-Making: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, June 28 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini described the Youth Mock Parliament not merely as an event, but as a festival of democracy and a vibrant laboratory for policy-making. He urged the youth to send a clear message through this Mock Parliament that the protection of democracy remains India’s highest priority.Addressing young participants in Gurugram today, Mr. Saini said the Youth Mock Parliament is not just an academic exercise but also a significant occasion to reflect on the “black chapter” of the Emergency, which is remembered as Constitution Murder Day—a time when the soul of democracy was…
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Haryana Chief Secretary Hosts Financial Dialogue with Tanzanian Delegation

Haryana Chief Secretary Hosts Financial Dialogue with Tanzanian Delegation

Chandigarh, June 27 — Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi today chaired a high-level meeting with the Joint Finance Commission (JFC) of the United Republic of Tanzania, held here to discuss fiscal structures and financial governance.During the session, Mr. Rastogi outlined India’s fiscal framework, elaborating on the division of tax collection responsibilities, sources of revenue, debt financing mechanisms, and the distribution of loans and grants between the central and state governments. Reiterating Haryana’s commitment to fiscal discipline, he noted that the state refrains from off-budget borrowings.Explaining the principles of fiscal federalism in India, Mr. Rastogi said that states receive a share…
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Haryana Approves Projects Worth Over ₹718 Crore; Saves Over ₹26 Crore Through Negotiations

Haryana Approves Projects Worth Over ₹718 Crore; Saves Over ₹26 Crore Through Negotiations

Chandigarh, June 27 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini presided over a meeting of the High Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) and the High Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC) held here today, during which contracts and procurements worth over ₹718 crore were approved. Through negotiations with various bidders, the state achieved savings exceeding ₹26 crore.The meeting was attended by Cabinet Ministers Mahipal Dhanda, Vipul Goel, Shyam Singh Rana, Ranbir Gangwa, and Shruti Choudhary.The committees approved a rate contract worth approximately ₹132 crore for the manufacturing and supply of transmission line towers, substation structures, and HT underground cables for the financial…
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