Haryana Archives - Page 11 of 16

02 Jun

Directions Issued by Haryana DGP to Make ERV Functioning More Effective

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Chandigarh (National Times): Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur held an important meeting with senior officials late in the evening, during which he issued directions to enhance the operational efficiency of Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs). He stated that the ERV represents the 'face' of Haryana Police, and its primary responsibility is to respond promptly and act effectively upon receiving information about any incident. It was informed in the meeting that approximately 4000 police personnel are deployed on ERVs across the state.Sh. Kapur directed that Superintendents of Police should ensure an audit of ERV operations so that existing…

21 May

IMD warns of heatwave in Punjab, Haryana till May 23, Light Rain from May 24 onwards

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): While a searing heatwave grips Punjab and Haryana between May 21 and 23, relief may be in sight as the weather department predicts light rain and thunderstorm activity from May 24 onwards. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) stated that isolated pockets in both states may witness light rain on May 21, 23, and 24. Moderate rainfall at several places is expected by May 25 and 26. These showers are likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40–50 kmph. “Thunderstorm activity with lightning and strong gusty winds will hit isolated parts of…

20 May

Haryana: Kaithal Student Arrested for Allegedly Sharing Sensitive Information with Pakistani Intelligence

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Kaithal (National Times): A 25-year-old student from Kaithal, Haryana, has been arrested for allegedly passing sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives, Kaithal Superintendent of Police (SP) Astha Modi confirmed on Monday. The accused, Devendra Singh, is currently pursuing his first year of a Master’s degree at a college in Patiala. According to police, Devendra had established contact with four Pakistani intelligence operatives—three men and one woman—following a visit to Pakistan in November last year. “He has confessed to filming a video near a cantonment area in Patiala and sending it to these operatives,” SP Modi stated. Devendra is currently in…

15 May

Haryana CM Pledges Rs 4 Crore Aid, Renames Village to Honor Martyr Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar

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Palwal (National Times): In a moving gesture of tribute and solidarity, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a series of significant steps to honor the memory of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar Sharma, who lost his life in cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch region. While visiting the martyr’s native village of Nagla Mohammadpur in Palwal district, CM Saini declared financial assistance of Rs 4 crore for the grieving family. Further, he announced that the village will be renamed “Dineshpur”, in remembrance of the soldier’s ultimate sacrifice. In addition to the renaming, the Chief Minister revealed that a…

14 May

Pakistani Spy Arrested in Panipat for Leaking Classified Information; National Security Agencies Step In

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Panipat (National Times): In a significant development, Haryana Police have arrested a suspected Pakistani spy in Panipat for allegedly transmitting sensitive information to operatives across the border. The accused, 28-year-old Nauman Ilahi, hails from Kairana in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, and was apprehended on May 13 in Sector 13/17 of Panipat. In Contact with Terrorist Based in Pakistan According to Additional Director General of Police (Crime) Kuldeep Yadav, Ilahi was found to be in contact with a suspected terrorist named Iqbal, who is believed to be operating out of Pakistan. Investigators allege that Ilahi used WhatsApp and other social media…

08 May

BBMB Chairman Manoj Tripathi Detained in Nangal for Attempting to Release Water to Haryana

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Nangal (National Times): In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing water-sharing dispute between Punjab and Haryana, Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) Chairman Manoj Tripathi and the board’s secretary have been detained for allegedly attempting to release water to Haryana from the Bhakra Nangal Dam. The development was confirmed by Punjab Cabinet Minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Harjot Singh Bains, who stated that Tripathi’s actions were unauthorized and that he would remain in custody until legal action is taken against him. According to sources, Tripathi is being held at a rest house in Nangal, Punjab, under tight security. Bains,…

03 May

Punjab Likely to Boycott BBMB Meeting Amid SYL Canal Row

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBBMB meeting, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab, SYL Canal, water dispute

Chandigarh, May 3, 2025 — The Punjab government is reportedly preparing to boycott the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) meeting scheduled for 5 PM today, intensifying the ongoing dispute over the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal and water-sharing issues.The decision, yet to be officially confirmed, follows an all-party meeting in Haryana earlier today where leaders unanimously demanded the implementation of the BBMB’s April 23 decision to release Haryana’s share of river water. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini accused Punjab of acting “unconstitutionally” by allegedly holding back the agreed water quota.Sources suggest that Punjab’s absence from the key BBMB meeting could…

02 May

Haryana CM Unveils SOPs to Ensure Quality Infrastructure Across the State

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Chandigarh, May 2 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today launched the Standard Operating Methods and Procedures (SOMPs) developed by the state’s Quality Assurance Authority to ensure strong, durable, and sustainable infrastructure in the state. Speaking at the event, he emphasized that these guidelines are not just a document but a visionary foundation for long-lasting infrastructure, efficient services, and good governance.Addressing the Quality Assurance Conclave held in Panchkula, the Chief Minister congratulated the Haryana Quality Assurance Authority on completing two years of its establishment. He lauded the authority for its commendable work in a short span and also launched…

02 May

Water Dispute Escalates Between Punjab and Haryana, Centre Calls Emergency Meeting

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPolitics, PunjabHaryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (National Times): In response to mounting discord between Punjab and Haryana over the BBMB's directive to release 8,500 cusecs of additional water to Haryana, the Union Government has convened an emergency meeting of top officials from four northern states. The meeting is scheduled for May 2 in Delhi and will include Chief Secretaries from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan will head the high-level meeting. Since Punjab’s Chief Secretary is currently on leave, the state will be represented by Additional Chief Secretary Alok Shekhar and Krishan Kumar, Principal Secretary for Water Resources. The water-sharing…

01 May

Punjab Leaders Protest Centre’s Forced Water Allocation to Haryana

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Bhakra Dam, Haryana, Punjab, water dispute

Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, May 1:Today, senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party staged a strong protest at Phase 7 lights in Mohali against the Centre’s decision to release additional water from Bhakra Dam to Haryana by force.District Planning Committee Chairperson and AAP’s District President Prabhjot Kaur stated that the Centre is behaving unjustly with Punjab and that the Punjab government will not allow even a single drop of its water to go to waste. She made it clear that the Bhagwant Singh Mann government will not tolerate any plundering of Punjab’s water. She pointed out that although Haryana had…