Haryana

Haryana PWD to Form Vigilance Cell to Curb Irregularities: Minister Ranbir Gangwa Issues Strict Directions

Haryana PWD to Form Vigilance Cell to Curb Irregularities: Minister Ranbir Gangwa Issues Strict Directions

Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa announced that the Public Works Department (PWD) will soon establish a dedicated Vigilance Cell to ensure transparency and accountability in infrastructure projects. The cell will investigate complaints related to road and building quality, and strict legal and departmental action will be taken against anyone found guilty of irregularities. He further directed that Superintending Engineers (SEs) and Executive Engineers (XENs) must conduct quality checks on 18 roads each month and submit detailed reports.Presiding over a departmental review meeting at the Secretariat, Gangwa was joined by Additional Secretary…
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Haryana Government Takes Tough Stand on Pollution Control: Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh Issues Strict Directives

Haryana Government Takes Tough Stand on Pollution Control: Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh Issues Strict Directives

Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh said the state government is fully committed to controlling environmental pollution and is taking strong measures in line with the guidelines issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court. He emphasized that effective pollution control can only be achieved through coordinated efforts among all concerned departments, ensuring visible results on the ground.The minister was presiding over a high-level meeting of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board held in Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of Environment and Forest Department Sudhir Rajpal, Board…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini Honors Cricketer Shafali Verma with ₹1.5 Crore and Grade-A Certificate

CM Nayab Singh Saini Honors Cricketer Shafali Verma with ₹1.5 Crore and Grade-A Certificate

Chandigarh, November 12: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today honored Indian women’s cricket team star Shafali Verma with a cheque of ₹1.5 crore and a Grade-A gradation certificate for her outstanding performance in the 2025 World Cup. The Haryana State Commission for Women also appointed Shafali Verma as its brand ambassador.The felicitation ceremony took place at Sant Kabir Kutir, the Chief Minister’s residence in Chandigarh. Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel, along with Shafali’s grandfather, father, and brother, were also present at the occasion. The Chief Minister presented her with a memento and a shawl as a token of…
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Preacher from Haryana Held as Probe Deepens into Red Fort Explosion; Forensic Team Finds Traces of Powerful Explosives

Preacher from Haryana Held as Probe Deepens into Red Fort Explosion; Forensic Team Finds Traces of Powerful Explosives

New Delhi (Balwinder Singh): The Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained a religious preacher from Haryana for questioning in connection with the recent blast near the Red Fort, as investigators uncover new forensic clues pointing to a larger terror network. Officials said that experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) have collected more than 40 samples from the site of the explosion, including two cartridge casings—one containing live ammunition—and traces of two separate explosive materials. Preliminary laboratory analysis suggests that ammonium nitrate was one of the substances used in the explosive device. However, a second, more potent compound was also…
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Haryana Chief Secretary Reviews Banking Progress, Calls for Faster Loan Disbursement

Chandigarh, November 10: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi stressed the need to close the gap between loan approvals and actual disbursement to beneficiaries.He was chairing the 174th meeting of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) held in Chandigarh on Sunday. The meeting was attended by senior officials from various banks, government departments, and financial institutions to assess the performance of the state’s banking sector.Rastogi directed banks to review their internal policies and ensure timely and adequate loan availability to all eligible beneficiaries, including farmers. He lauded the coordinated efforts of banks and government departments in promoting financial inclusion and supporting…
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Haryana Chief Secretary Reviews Banking Progress, Orders Acceleration of Loan Disbursement

Haryana Chief Secretary Reviews Banking Progress, Orders Acceleration of Loan Disbursement

Chandigarh, November 10: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi emphasized the need to bridge the gap between loan sanctioning and actual disbursement to beneficiaries at the earliest.He was presiding over the 174th meeting of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) held in Chandigarh. The meeting focused on reviewing the overall performance of the state’s banking sector and improving coordination between banks and government departments. Senior officials from various banks, government departments, and financial institutions were present.Rastogi directed banks to review their policies and ensure that all eligible beneficiaries, including farmers, receive timely and adequate loans. He commended the collective efforts of…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Strict Action Against Negligence in Civic Services in Gurugram

CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Strict Action Against Negligence in Civic Services in Gurugram

15 of 17 Public Complaints Resolved in District Grievance Redressal Committee Meeting; Stern Warning to Tanker Mafia and Erring BuildersChandigarh, November 10 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that no negligence or laxity in the management of civic services in Gurugram will be tolerated, emphasizing that the state’s fastest-developing city deserves efficient administration and top-quality infrastructure. He directed officials to prepare a detailed report on the city’s current water, sewerage, and sewage treatment plant (STP) conditions, ensuring timely and quality services for every resident.The Chief Minister was presiding over the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee meeting…
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Haryana Celebrates 150 Years of ‘Vande Mataram’; Chief Secretary Rastogi Calls It the Soul of National Character

Chandigarh, November 7 — The 150th anniversary of India’s national song ‘Vande Mataram’ was celebrated across Haryana with dignity and pride on Thursday. A state-level ceremony was held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh, where Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi attended as the chief guest.Addressing the gathering, Rastogi said that the pain of living under foreign rule in one’s own country is unimaginable. He recalled that the first war of independence in 1857 sparked the spirit of resistance among citizens, who began to raise their voices against British oppression.He noted that India has a long-standing tradition of expressing emotions through…
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Haryana to Resonate with ‘Vande Mataram’ on November 7: CM Saini Directs Officials for Grand Celebration

Haryana to Resonate with ‘Vande Mataram’ on November 7: CM Saini Directs Officials for Grand Celebration

Chandigarh, November 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to ensure a grand and dignified celebration on November 7, 2025, marking the 150th anniversary of the iconic national song “Vande Mataram.” As per Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s directive, the entire nation will sing Vande Mataram in unison at 10 a.m. on that day, and Haryana will actively participate in the nationwide event.The Chief Minister presided over a review meeting from the Chandigarh Secretariat with senior officers and all district deputy commissioners through video conferencing to finalize arrangements for the celebration.CM Saini announced that the program will…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini Offers Prayers at Nada Sahib Gurdwara on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv

CM Nayab Singh Saini Offers Prayers at Nada Sahib Gurdwara on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv

Chandigarh, November 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid his respects at the historic Nada Sahib Gurdwara in Panchkula on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv. He prayed for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state.During the visit, the Chief Minister performed the traditional circumambulation of the Nishan Sahib within the gurdwara premises and bowed his head in reverence at the holy site. Extending his heartfelt greetings to the people on this sacred occasion, CM Saini said that he prayed to Guru Nanak Dev Ji for everyone’s good health and…
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