Haryana

Haryana Shifts Bill Processing and Approvals to Digital HEWP Portal

Chandigarh, September 3 – The Haryana government has directed treasury and local audit officials posted in municipal corporations, councils, and committees across the state to discontinue physical file processing. All bill-related procedures, approvals, and monitoring will now be carried out exclusively through the Haryana Engineering Works Portal (HEWP).Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who also holds the additional charge of the Finance Department, issued a letter formalizing the directive.According to the communication, the government found that physical exchange of files not only causes delays but also undermines the state’s objective of ensuring good governance through modern technology. To address this, officials and…
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Haryana Gets 200 New MBBS Seats, Admissions to Begin This Session

Haryana Gets 200 New MBBS Seats, Admissions to Begin This Session

Chandigarh, September 3 – Haryana has received approval for 200 new MBBS seats, a move that will allow talented students from the state to pursue medical education closer to home. Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced that admissions for 100 seats each at Bhiwani and Koriawas (Mahendragarh) medical colleges will begin this academic session.Rao expressed gratitude to Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for their swift action. She recalled that she had written to both leaders on August 19, requesting permission to start MBBS admissions at the newly established Pandit Nekiram Sharma Government Medical…
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HSDRF’s Swift and Courageous Action – Hundreds of Lives Saved in Several Districts of Haryana

HSDRF’s Swift and Courageous Action – Hundreds of Lives Saved in Several Districts of Haryana

Chandigarh, September 3. The Haryana State Disaster Response Force (HSDRF) has once again demonstrated its swift action, teamwork, and courage by rescuing flood-affected people in several districts of the state. Relief and rescue operations were conducted at various locations in Faridabad, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Yamunanagar, and Bahadurgarh.Kamulpur Tapu, YamunanagarIn Yamunanagar district's village Kamulpur Tapu, the rising water level of the Yamuna River inundated several homes. QRT-1 team was dispatched to the spot under the leadership of Inspector Satish Kumar and ASI Rajesh. The SDRF team quickly evacuated the villagers to safe locations and created barriers using trees and sandbags to…
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Haryana to Strengthen Irrigation Network with ₹315 Crore Project for Canal Minors

Haryana to Strengthen Irrigation Network with ₹315 Crore Project for Canal Minors

Chandigarh, September 2 – The Haryana government has approved a major initiative to strengthen and modernize the state’s irrigation system with an estimated cost of ₹315 crore. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, where a comprehensive remodeling plan for canal minors was given the green signal.Under this plan, around 54 projects will be implemented across Yamuna Water Service, Loharu Water Service, and Jawaharlal Nehru Circles. The project includes rehabilitation of 30 canals and remodeling of 24 canals using modern techniques to ensure timely and adequate supply of irrigation water to farmers.The…
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Haryana Government Extends Support to Disaster-Hit Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir with ₹5 Crore Aid Each

Haryana Government Extends Support to Disaster-Hit Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir with ₹5 Crore Aid Each

Chandigarh, September 2 – The Haryana government has extended a helping hand to the people of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, who are reeling under the impact of heavy rains and natural calamities. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced financial assistance of ₹5 crore each to both states from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The aid aims to provide immediate relief to affected families and strengthen ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts.In letters addressed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Saini expressed Haryana’s solidarity with the people of both states. He said…
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Nearly 4,000 Lost Mobile Phones Returned to Owners by Haryana Police through CEIR Portal

Nearly 4,000 Lost Mobile Phones Returned to Owners by Haryana Police through CEIR Portal

Chandigarh, September 2, 2025:  Haryana Police has achieved remarkable success this year in tracing mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. Between 01 January 2025 and 31 July 2025, nearly 4,000 mobile phones were returned to their rightful owners. This achievement places Haryana among the leading states in the country where technology and police coordination have delivered direct benefits to the public.District-Level SuccessIn Gurugram, the highest number of 1,195 mobile phones were returned to their owners. Sonipat recorded 609, and Yamunanagar returned 288 mobile phones. Districts like Hisar, Rewari, Sirsa, and Palwal also delivered good results, further…
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Haryana – Three Killed, One Injured as High-Tension Wire Falls on Youths in Hisar

Haryana – Three Killed, One Injured as High-Tension Wire Falls on Youths in Hisar

National Times Bureau :- Hisar witnessed a tragic accident on Tuesday as heavy rainfall led to the snapping of an 11,000-volt high-tension wire, which fell on four bike-borne youths. Three of them died on the spot, while one sustained serious injuries. According to initial reports, the victims, identified as Bunty, Rajkumar, and Amit, were residents of Sulkhani village. The incident occurred on Mirzapur Road near Darshna Academy. Eyewitness Kapoor Singh said that locals immediately alerted the power house, but the electricity supply was cut almost half an hour after the call. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, while…
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Punjab MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra Flees Police Custody

Punjab MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra Flees Police Custody

Karnal (Gurpreet Singh) Sanour MLA Harmeet Pathanmajra escaped from police custody on Tuesday after a violent clash with the escorting team. Police said the legislator and his aides opened fire while being taken to a nearby station. One officer was injured in the firing, and in the chaos, Pathan Majra managed to flee. Officials further stated that the MLA ran his vehicle over the injured policeman before speeding away. The group left the scene in two vehicles — a Scorpio and a Fortuner. While police managed to intercept the Fortuner, the MLA evaded capture in the Scorpio. Senior officers have…
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Haryana Governor Prof. Aseem Kumar Ghosh Adopts Five TB Patients as ‘Nikshay Mitra’

Haryana Governor Prof. Aseem Kumar Ghosh Adopts Five TB Patients as ‘Nikshay Mitra’

Chandigarh, September 1, 2025 – Haryana Governor Prof. Aseem Kumar Ghosh, along with his wife Mrs. Mitra Ghosh, adopted five tuberculosis (TB) patients under the National TB Elimination Programme by providing them with nutritional support. State TB Officer Dr. Rajesh Raju and WHO nominee Dr. Sukhwant briefed the Governor on the current status of TB initiatives in the state.At Haryana Raj Bhavan on Monday, the Governor registered as a ‘Nikshay Mitra’ and formally adopted the patients. He assured complete support to the TB-free Haryana campaign and appealed to all sections of society to come forward and extend solidarity to TB…
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Six New Health Projects Begin in Rewari to Strengthen Rural Medical Infrastructure

Six New Health Projects Begin in Rewari to Strengthen Rural Medical Infrastructure

Chandigarh, September 1 – Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has announced the launch of six major health projects in Rewari district, aimed at enhancing medical services at the grassroots level. The projects, worth nearly ₹2.93 crore, include the construction of five sub-health centers (SHCs) and one block primary health unit (BPHU) in the Kosli Assembly constituency.Work is already underway on SHCs in Chauki No. 2 village of Jatusana block, Mothla Kalan village of Dahina block, and Loochi village of Nahar block. Alongside, a BPHU is being established in Kosli village of Nahar block. Additional SHCs are also coming up…
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