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22 Mar

Haryana Playing a Leading Role in Realising ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’: Chief Minister

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the state is playing a pivotal role in translating the national vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ into reality. He said the vision articulated by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi reflects the aspirations of 140 crore citizens, and the Haryana Government is working consistently to implement it on the ground. Addressing the Viksit Badshahpur Maharally and House allotment programme in village Kakrola (Badshahpur Assembly constituency, Gurugram), the Chief Minister said that Badshahpur has emerged as a strong example of this development journey, where promises have been effectively…

10 Mar

Haryana Employees and Pensioners to Get Treatment in Four Major Hospitals in Punjab: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Taking an important step towards further strengthening healthcare facilities for Haryana Government employees, pensioners and their dependents, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has facilitated access to treatment in four major hospitals in Punjab. The Health Minister informed that the Haryana Government has empanelled four reputed hospitals in Punjab to provide medical treatment to government employees, pensioners and their family members. These include Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Mullanpur, Punjab (a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur, Punjab (also a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Regional Spinal Injuries Centre,…

10 Mar

Haryana Government to Provide Free Pilgrimage for Senior Citizens Via Train

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, the Haryana Government will now facilitate free train travel for eligible elderly devotees to visit various pilgrimage sites. For this purpose, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Haryana Government and IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). On behalf of the Haryana Government, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, and on behalf of IRCTC, Circle Regional Manager (CRM) Harjot Singh Sandhu signed the MoU. Director General K. Makarand Pandurang stated that the Haryana Government launched the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana…

02 Mar

Battle Lines Drawn for Haryana Rajya Sabha Seats as BJP, Congress Finalise Candidates

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Political activity has gathered pace in Haryana ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress engaged in last-minute consultations to seal their nominees for the two seats that will soon fall vacant. The vacancies arise as the terms of sitting members Kiran Choudhry and Ramchandra Jangra conclude on April 9. The Election Commission has set March 5 as the deadline for filing nominations. Scrutiny is scheduled for March 6, while withdrawals can be made until March 9. If required, voting will take place on March 16. Congress Signals…

25 Feb

IDFC First Bank fraud: Mastermind among four arrested in Rs 590-crore case

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Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development in the ₹590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case in Haryana, the State Vigilance Bureau has arrested four people, including the alleged mastermind, for allegedly siphoning off government funds through fraudulent transactions. The accused have been identified as Ribhav Rishi, Abhay Kumar, Swati Singla and Abhishek Singla. Two of them are former officials of IDFC First Bank, while the other two are private individuals who run a partnership firm. Investigators said Rishi, a former branch manager of the bank who is now employed with AU Small Finance Bank in Chandigarh, allegedly masterminded the conspiracy…

29 Jan

Bomb threat triggers evacuation at Punjab and Haryana Secretariats; CM Mann among those targeted

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serious security alert was triggered in Chandigarh on Thursday after a bomb threat was received for the Punjab Secretariat and Mini Secretariat, prompting immediate evacuations and a large-scale security response. The email, reportedly sent from a Gmail account claiming affiliation with the Khalistan National Army, also contained a direct threat against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. As a precaution, both the Punjab and Haryana Secretariat complexes were cleared of all employees and visitors. Administrative operations at the Secretariats have been temporarily suspended, and officials have been advised to stay away until the situation is deemed safe.…

27 Jan

Punjab and Haryana CMs Wrap Up Talks on SYL Dispute

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Punjab

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The meeting between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to discuss the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) issue has come to an end, officials confirmed. The discussions were attended by Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Goyal and Haryana Cabinet Minister Shruti Chaudhary, along with senior officials from both states. While no official statement has been released regarding the conclusions or agreements from the meeting, the talks were seen as part of ongoing efforts to find a resolution to the decades-old water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana.

25 Jan

On his birthday, CM Nayab Singh Saini takes another significant step towards fulfilling the sacred pledge of serving cows

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Chandigarh, January 25: Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini, on the occasion of his birthday today, took another significant step towards fulfilling his sacred resolve of serving Mother Cow (Gau Mata). At a programme held at Mata Mansa Devi Gaudham here, he distributed cheques amounting to Rs. 1 crore 22 lakh 46 thousand as fodder grants to 14 Gaushalas in the district. On the occasion, the Chief Minister also announced to give Rs. 20 lakh for the strengthening and renovation of the unpaved road leading to the ancient Shiva temple located on Saketari Hill. Earlier, Chief Minister Sh Nayab…

18 Jan

VB-G RAM G Lays Strong Foundation for Dignified Rural Livelihoods, Says Haryana CM Saini

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Chandigarh, January 18, 2026: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) has emerged as a decisive step towards improving the living standards of rural labourers, describing it as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assurance of dignity, security and stable livelihood for every worker in the country. Addressing labourers at the state-level conference of VB-G RAM G at the Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula, Saini said the vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047 cannot be realised without empowering villages and strengthening the economic condition of labourers.…

17 Jan

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini digitally releases over Rs. 858 crore under key welfare schemes

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a significant step towards inclusive and people-centric governance, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday digitally released substantial financial assistance under multiple flagship welfare schemes, reinforcing its commitment to women empowerment, agricultural sustainability and household welfare. An amount of Rs. 858 crore released under key welfare schemes including Rs. 659 crore for farmers under five agriculture-related schemes. While addressing a press conference here today, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that guided by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, these initiatives reflect a holistic development approach aimed at strengthening social security and…