Haryana

Karnal and Sonipat Win National Swachhata Awards, CM Saini and Minister Goel to Receive Honours in Delhi

Karnal and Sonipat Win National Swachhata Awards, CM Saini and Minister Goel to Receive Honours in Delhi

Haryana Poised for Stronger Sanitation Drive under CM Nayab Singh Saini’s Leadership, Says Minister Vipul GoelChandigarh, July 15 — In a significant boost to Haryana’s sanitation efforts, Karnal and Sonipat cities have been selected for national honours under the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel announced on Tuesday. The award ceremony will take place on July 17 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will present awards across various categories. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel will attend the event…
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Delegation Meets Haryana CM Over Hemophilia Patients’ Issues; Urges Drug Supply, Pension Scheme Rollout

Delegation Meets Haryana CM Over Hemophilia Patients’ Issues; Urges Drug Supply, Pension Scheme Rollout

Saini Promises Swift Action to Resolve Factor Shortage and Implement Social Security PensionChandigarh, July 14 — A delegation of hemophilia patients and social activists met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday at his residence to raise pressing concerns over the ongoing shortage of life-saving medicines Factor VIII and Factor IX in the state.The delegation informed the Chief Minister about the severe difficulties faced by hemophilia patients due to irregular supplies of these essential clotting factors, which are critical in managing their bleeding disorders. They urged the government to ensure uninterrupted availability of these medicines across the state’s healthcare…
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Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh Appointed as New Governor of Haryana; Rashtrapati Bhavan Announces Key Changes

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh Appointed as New Governor of Haryana; Rashtrapati Bhavan Announces Key Changes

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant reshuffle of gubernatorial appointments, President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) from the post of Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh and approved several new appointments across states and Union Territories. As per an official statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as the Governor of Haryana. A seasoned academic and former university administrator, Prof. Ghosh's appointment marks a key change in the Raj Bhavan leadership in the northern state. Alongside the Haryana appointment, the President also approved the following:…
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CM Runs Half Marathon to Inspire Youth Against Drugs, Stresses Role in India’s Progress

CM Runs Half Marathon to Inspire Youth Against Drugs, Stresses Role in India’s Progress

Saini Urges Youth to Shun Drugs, Says Healthy Youth Key to State and Nation’s GrowthChandigarh, July 13 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday participated in a half marathon in Kaithal, sending a strong message against drug abuse and encouraging the youth to embrace a healthy lifestyle. The event, held on Ambala Road, drew thousands of participants, including Paralympic medalist Harvinder Singh and mountaineer Reena Bhatti, who served as brand ambassadors for the run.Addressing the massive crowd before flagging off the marathon, CM Saini emphasized that Haryana’s youth have been united in fighting drug abuse for nearly a…
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₹26 Lakh Donated for Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Memorial in Lohgarh

₹26 Lakh Donated for Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Memorial in Lohgarh

Union Minister Manohar Lal Receives Cheques for Contribution to TrustMemorial to Honour Legendary Courage and Sacrifice of Sikh Warrior Baba Banda Singh BahadurChandigarh, July 13 — In a significant gesture towards preserving Sikh heritage, three philanthropists have collectively contributed ₹26 lakh to the Baba Banda Singh Bahadur Memorial Foundation Trust for the ongoing construction of a memorial in Lohgarh.Union Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, formally accepted the donation cheques in Chandigarh. Also present was Dr. Prabhleen Singh, Officer on Special Duty to the Haryana Government, who is actively associated with the Trust’s activities.Among the donors were…
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Employment Fairs a Key Step Towards Government’s Priority on Job Creation: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Employment Fairs a Key Step Towards Government’s Priority on Job Creation: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

30 Newly Selected Candidates Receive Appointment Letters at Rozgar Mela in YamunanagarChandigarh, July 12 — Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Saturday highlighted that employment fairs are an effective step in the government’s mission to prioritise job creation. He made the remarks while attending the 16th Rozgar Mela held by the Northern Railway’s Chief Workshop, Jagadhri, in Yamunanagar. The event was organised simultaneously in 47 cities across the country under the Central Government’s employment generation initiative.During the event, around 200 newly selected candidates were handed appointment letters, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined the proceedings virtually…
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CM Urges Maximum Participation in PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme to Cut Power Bills

CM Urges Maximum Participation in PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme to Cut Power Bills

Haryana Aims for Another 1 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations After Achieving First TargetKaithal, July 12 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday visited Pyoda village in Kaithal district to attend a program under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He first inspected a solar rooftop system installed on a beneficiary’s house and discussed the benefits of the initiative. Saini highlighted that Haryana’s rollout of this scheme began in Kaithal itself, and he was pleased to personally witness its impact on residents. Solar systems, he said, not only promote green energy but also significantly reduce electricity bills…
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Our Vision Goes Beyond Eyesight—It’s About a Brighter Future for Haryana: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

Our Vision Goes Beyond Eyesight—It’s About a Brighter Future for Haryana: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

Statewide ‘Ujjwal Drishti Haryana’ Campaign Launched from Hisar to Provide Free Eyewear and Eye CareChandigarh, July 11 — Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao on Thursday inaugurated the state-level Ujjwal Drishti Haryana Abhiyan from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar. The campaign, launched under the National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment, aims to provide free spectacles to schoolchildren and near vision correction to citizens above 45 years of age.Rao stated that the initiative is backed by a special budget from the state government and will distribute over 1.4 lakh pairs of spectacles through 22…
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Holds High-Level Review on Law and Order, Orders Strict Action Against Crime and Drug Trafficking

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Holds High-Level Review on Law and Order, Orders Strict Action Against Crime and Drug Trafficking

Chandigarh, July 11 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini convened a high-level meeting late Thursday to review the state’s law and order situation, issuing clear directives to senior officials to maintain tight oversight of criminal activities down to the police station level. He stressed that accountability must not be limited to the district level but should extend to individual police stations to effectively curb crime.During the nearly four-hour meeting, the Chief Minister discussed various issues in detail, including police action on criminal cases and the need to improve police conduct and efficiency.“Negligence in crime control will not be tolerated…
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On Guru Purnima, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Citizens: “Plant Trees for a Healthy Future”

On Guru Purnima, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Citizens: “Plant Trees for a Healthy Future”

Chandigarh, July 10 – Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini called upon citizens to take a pledge for a greener future by planting trees under the “One Tree in Mother’s Name” campaign on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. The Chief Minister made this appeal while participating in Guru Purnima celebrations held in Punjab’s Jalandhar on Thursday.During his visit to Jalandhar, CM Saini attended the Guru Purnima event organized at Noor Mahal by the Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan. Union Minister of State for Railways, Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu, was also present on the occasion. The Chief Minister paid floral…
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