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Haryana Chief Secretary calls for greater sensitivity in senior citizen welfare cases
07 May

Haryana Chief Secretary calls for greater sensitivity in senior citizen welfare cases

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued a clear directive to district administrative officers, urging them to adopt a more compassionate and committed approach when handling matters related to the welfare of the elderly. Speaking at a state-level workshop focused on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007, Rastogi emphasized that officials must be fully attuned to legal provisions while maintaining a deeply humanitarian perspective during their daily duties. He remarked that the law is not simply a financial tool but a moral commitment to provide seniors with honour, dignity, and access…
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Developed India 2047 Vision Linked to Women’s Empowerment, Says Haryana CM Nayab Saini
05 May

Developed India 2047 Vision Linked to Women’s Empowerment, Says Haryana CM Nayab Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that the dream of a "Viksit Bharat" or Developed India by 2047 can only be realized through the comprehensive development and empowerment of women. Speaking on Tuesday at Kurukshetra University during the inauguration of a seminar and exhibition titled "Empowered Woman, Empowered Society, Empowered Nation," the Chief Minister stated that a nation reaches its peak only when its female citizens are truly empowered. The event, organized jointly by the university and the Department of Information, Public Relations, and Languages, served as a platform to highlight the pivotal role of women…
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Punjab and Haryana May Be Separate Geographically, but Our Soul Is One: Nayab Singh Saini
01 May

Punjab and Haryana May Be Separate Geographically, but Our Soul Is One: Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized the profound cultural and spiritual bond between Punjab and Haryana, stating that while the two may be distinct states on a map, they share a singular soul. Speaking on Friday at the 24th Nirvana Divas ceremony of Satguru Brahmanand Maharaj Bhuriwale in Pojewal, Punjab, the Chief Minister remarked that the shared lifestyle, values, and traditions of the region are the enduring gifts of spiritual leaders who transcend political boundaries. He asserted that saints do not belong to a specific state but to all of humanity, embodying the ancient principle of…
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Haryana Assembly to Hold One-Day Special Session on April 27; Clerical Services Bill to Be Tabled
22 Apr

Haryana Assembly to Hold One-Day Special Session on April 27; Clerical Services Bill to Be Tabled

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Balwinder Singh :- The Haryana Cabinet has decided to convene a one-day special session of the state Legislative Assembly on April 27, a decision taken during a meeting held in Gurugram under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the Haryana Clerical Services Bill, 2026, will be introduced during the special session. He also informed that the Cabinet has approved the framework to streamline promotion rules for employees belonging to the common cadre Group D category. According to the proposed provisions, Group D employees who have completed…
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Haryana Chief Minister Saini Slams Opposition for Obstructing Women’s Empowerment
19 Apr

Haryana Chief Minister Saini Slams Opposition for Obstructing Women’s Empowerment

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused the opposition of creating hurdles in the path of women’s rights, specifically targeting the Congress for what he termed "hypocrisy" regarding female reservation. Addressing a press conference in Rohtak, the Chief Minister labelled the Congress and its alliance partners as "anti-women," stating that their recent actions in Parliament to block bills related to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam have exposed their true character. He was joined by West Delhi MP Kamaljeet Sehrawat and BJP State President Mohan Lal Kaushik during the session. Chief Minister Saini claimed that on April…
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Haryana Presents ₹2.23 Lakh Crore Budget for 2026-27, Deficit Focus on Growth and Development
02 Mar

Haryana Presents ₹2.23 Lakh Crore Budget for 2026-27, Deficit Focus on Growth and Development

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Balwinder Singh :- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2026-27, unveiling an outlay of ₹2.23 lakh crore in the Vidhan Sabha. The budget, which marks the second fiscal framework of the BJP government under his leadership, reflects an increase from last year’s ₹2.05 lakh crore estimate and aims to bolster development, infrastructure, and welfare initiatives across the state. Adorned in a traditional saffron turban, Chief Minister Saini commenced his budget speech amidst keen interest not only from Haryana legislators but also from observers in neighbouring Punjab, underscoring the political significance…
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IDFC First Bank fraud: Mastermind among four arrested in Rs 590-crore case
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…
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Haryana fire incident: Two migrant workers killed, one critically injured in Bahadurgarh factory blaze
22 Jan

Haryana fire incident: Two migrant workers killed, one critically injured in Bahadurgarh factory blaze

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National Times Bureau :- Two migrant labourers were burnt alive and another sustained critical injuries after a major fire engulfed a factory in the Modern Industrial Estate of Bahadurgarh in the early hours of Thursday, officials said. The deceased have been identified as Abdul and Ameeruddin, popularly known as Bade Bhaiya, both natives of Hardoi district in Uttar Pradesh. The injured worker, Arif, also from Hardoi, has been admitted to a nearby hospital, where doctors described his condition as critical. According to preliminary information, the unit is engaged in manufacturing footwear components. The fire reportedly broke out around 5 am,…
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Haryana bans use of ‘Harijan’ and ‘Girijan’ words in official communications
14 Jan

Haryana bans use of ‘Harijan’ and ‘Girijan’ words in official communications

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National Times Bureau :- The Haryana government has asked all its departments, public and educational institutes and others to "strictly avoid" using the terms 'Harijan' and 'Girijan' in official communications in respect of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) respectively. This has been disclosed in a report by NDTV. According to report, the Haryana Chief Secretary's Office issued a letter in this regard on Tuesday. Mahatma Gandhi had named the SCs as 'Harijans', meaning 'people of God'. However, BR Ambedkar was against the use of 'Harijans' and he preferred to call them Dalits. It said that the Haryana government…
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National shooting coach suspended for allegedly ‘sexually harassing’ minor athlete in Haryana
08 Jan

National shooting coach suspended for allegedly ‘sexually harassing’ minor athlete in Haryana

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National Times Bureau :- The Haryana Police has registered a case against a national shooting coach, Ankush Bharadwaj for allegedly sexually harassing a minor athlete in Faridabad.  According to the FIR, the incident unfolded on December 16, 2025 after the athlete participated in a national-level shooting competition at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in South Delhi. The coach was staying at a hotel in Faridabad's Surajkund area allegedly lured her into the hotel lobby after the competition under the pretext of evaluating her performance. The FIR alleges the coach later persuaded the teen to come to his room, claiming…
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