Haryana

Haryana Hosts India’s First Inter-State Seminar on Fake Medicines and NDPS Misuse

Haryana Hosts India’s First Inter-State Seminar on Fake Medicines and NDPS Misuse

Chandigarh, November 22, 2025: Haryana’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) organized the country’s first inter-state seminar on fake medicines and NDPS-related issues in Chandigarh, bringing together drug controllers from seven states along with senior officials from CID and police departments. The seminar marked a major step toward strengthening cooperation among neighboring states to curb counterfeit drugs and prevent the misuse of NDPS medicines as narcotics.The objective of the seminar was to enhance coordination between states, promote information sharing, and improve enforcement through specialized training for officers. The event focused on developing a collective strategy to tackle fake drug networks and…
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Haryana Makes Historic First Appearance at IFFI 2025 Opening Parade

Haryana Makes Historic First Appearance at IFFI 2025 Opening Parade

Chandigarh, November 21 — Haryana showcased its rich culture, cinematic legacy and vibrant identity with a grand debut tableau at the opening parade of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2025 in Goa. For the first time, IFFI replaced the traditional opening ceremony with a spectacular and immersive “street parade,” offering audiences a unique moving celebration of Indian culture and cinema.The prestigious nine-day festival, being held from November 20 to 28, features several major events, including the Film Bazaar.Under the guidance of KM Makarand Pandurang, Director General of the Department of Information, Public Relations, Languages and Culture, Haryana’s tableau…
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Rohtak Honour Killing: Police Capture Four Suspects After Late-Night Gunfight

Rohtak Honour Killing: Police Capture Four Suspects After Late-Night Gunfight

Rohtak: (Balwinder Singh): Four men accused of murdering 23-year-old Sapna in what investigators describe as an honour-related crime were arrested late Thursday after a dramatic police chase and exchange of fire on the Ladhot–Bohar stretch. Among those detained is the victim’s brother, Sanju, who police say led the group involved in the attack. The other arrested suspects have been identified as Rahul from Kahni village, and Ankit alias Baba and Gaurav from Rukhi village in Sonepat district. All four suffered gunshot wounds to their legs during the encounter and were admitted to PGIMS Rohtak for treatment under police supervision. Officers…
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Health Minister Directs Officials to Ensure Timely Redressal of Grievances

Health Minister Directs Officials to Ensure Timely Redressal of Grievances

Chandigarh, November 20 — Haryana Health, Medical Education, Research and AYUSH Minister Aarti Singh Rao chaired the monthly meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Committee in Palwal, where she reviewed public complaints and ordered swift resolution of issues. Out of 14 complaints listed in the agenda, 10 were resolved on the spot.She instructed officials to take every citizen’s grievance seriously and ensure effective and timely solutions.During the meeting, Minister Aarti Singh Rao heard complaints from Bhanu Prakash of Lulwadi village, Prabhu Dayal of Khacheru, Usha Rani of Ballabhgarh, farmers of Siha and Allika villages, Dalchand of Khambi, Shivkumar…
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“Youth Should Embrace the Teachings of the Gita,” Says Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

“Youth Should Embrace the Teachings of the Gita,” Says Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, November 20 — Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana urged the youth to embrace the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita in their daily lives. He said the sacred scripture offers solutions to every human challenge and provides the essence of true knowledge.Rana was addressing young students at the Government Industrial Training Institute in Yamunanagar during the International Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Jayanti Celebrations–2025. He attended the event as the chief guest. Upon his arrival, he was welcomed by Dr. Shriprakash Mishra, founder of Matrubhoomi Seva Mission, and institute principal Bhupinder Sangwan.Students from Matrubhoomi Shiksha Mandir, run by…
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Congress Stages ‘Halla Bol’ Protest in Kaithal Alleging Vote Theft, Crop Compensation Scam and Sand Mafia Nexus

Congress Stages ‘Halla Bol’ Protest in Kaithal Alleging Vote Theft, Crop Compensation Scam and Sand Mafia Nexus

Kaithal, November 20, 2025: Today, the Congress party held a protest march in Kaithal from Jawahar Park to Navgrah Chowk against large-scale vote theft. The protesters marched from Jawahar Park to Navgrah Chowk and submitted a memorandum addressed to the President of India to the SDM. The protest was chaired by Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee President Rao Narendra Singh and saw the special presence of AICC General Secretary & Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Singh Surjewala. Also present were Haryana Co-Incharge Prafull Gudde, District President Ramchandra Gurjar Dhand, Kaithal MLA Aditya Surjewala, Guhla MLA Devender Hans, Kalayat MLA Vikas Saharan, and…
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India International Science Festival 2025 to Host ‘Student Science Village’ at Panjab University

Chandigarh, November 19 — In a major step toward nurturing scientific curiosity among students, the Government of India is set to organize the India International Science Festival–2025 (IISF–2025) under the joint initiative of the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the India Meteorological Department. As part of this series, the ‘Student Science Village’ program will be held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, from December 6 to 9, 2025.A Haryana government spokesperson said that the Director General of the Directorate of Science and Technology, North, Education Department, Haryana, has been appointed as the nodal officer for the event.As per the spokesperson, each district…
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Haryana Announces Subsidy for Barley and Wheat Demonstration Plots, Seed Distribution and Soil Conservation

Haryana Announces Subsidy for Barley and Wheat Demonstration Plots, Seed Distribution and Soil Conservation

Chandigarh, November 19 — The Haryana government has launched a subsidy initiative under the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (Coarse Grains) to support farmers in seven districts with barley demonstration plots, seed distribution, and plant and soil conservation management. Farmers in Panchkula, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Sirsa, Hisar, Jhajjar and Charkhi Dadri can apply for the subsidy online.Interested farmers can visit the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department’s official website and complete the application process. A department spokesperson said farmers may submit applications according to their crop sowing and harvesting schedule. For further details, farmers can contact the Agriculture Development Officer, Block…
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Haryana Technical Education Focuses on Industry Linkages, Top Students Visit Infosys Chandigarh

Haryana Technical Education Focuses on Industry Linkages, Top Students Visit Infosys Chandigarh

Chandigarh, November 19 — The Haryana Technical Education Department has intensified its efforts to connect students with the industry, giving them direct exposure to modern technologies, real-time workflows and emerging research trends. As part of this initiative, 16 top-performing students visited the Infosys campus at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park in Chandigarh under the leadership of Director General Prabhjot Singh.DG Prabhjot Singh said that industry exposure is crucial for preparing students to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global tech ecosystem. He added that the department is consistently organising such educational visits to bridge academic learning with industry practices.A departmental…
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Haryana CM Says Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Life Will Inspire Future Generations

Haryana CM Says Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Life Will Inspire Future Generations

Chandigarh, November 18 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that whenever the nation remembers those who sacrificed their lives for religion and the country, the name of Guru Tegh Bahadur stands at the top. He added that the 350th martyrdom year of the Sikh Guru is being observed across the state to inspire future generations with his life and teachings.The Chief Minister was speaking at Kalesar in Yamunanagar, where he inaugurated a forest, wildlife and biodiversity conservation block named after Guru Tegh Bahadur. He also planted 350 saplings with students, launched a safari trail, and unveiled the Guru…
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