Haryana

CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Statewide Cleanliness Drive in Panchkula, Announces Swachhata Ranking for Urban Bodies

CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Statewide Cleanliness Drive in Panchkula, Announces Swachhata Ranking for Urban Bodies

Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday launched a special cleanliness campaign “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” in Panchkula, urging citizens to make hygiene a part of their daily lives. He emphasized that cleanliness should not be limited to symbolic campaigns but practiced consistently to ensure villages, towns, and cities remain clean.Speaking at the inauguration held at the Shaheed Memorial in Sector 2, Saini paid floral tribute to Shaheed Major Sandeep Sankhla and sought blessings from his mother, Smt. Manju Kanwar. He later participated in shramdaan as part of the campaign, encouraging social organizations,…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini to Launch ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ on September 25, Aims to Empower 22 Lakh Women in Haryana

CM Nayab Singh Saini to Launch ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ on September 25, Aims to Empower 22 Lakh Women in Haryana

Chandigarh, September 24 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced the rollout of the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’, a flagship scheme designed to strengthen women’s empowerment in the state. The scheme will be officially launched on September 25, 2025, marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the proponent of Integral Humanism. Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, had introduced the initiative in his first budget of ₹2,05,017 crore presented during the March session of the Haryana Assembly. The scheme carries an allocation of ₹5,000 crore and has been implemented within just 192 days, reflecting the…
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Haryana Launches Procurement of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds Across 100 Mandis, Moong Production Hits Record High

Haryana Launches Procurement of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds Across 100 Mandis, Moong Production Hits Record High

Chandigarh, September 24 — The Haryana government has rolled out procurement of Kharif pulses and oilseeds for the 2025-26 marketing season across more than 100 mandis. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed the procurement arrangements and production status on Monday, stressing that farmers must not face any inconvenience during the process.According to the schedule, procurement of moong will continue from September 23 to November 15 across 38 mandis. Arhar procurement is scheduled for December in 22 mandis, while urad will be procured in 10 mandis. Groundnut procurement will run from November 1 to December 31 in 7 mandis. Sesame procurement is…
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Haryana State Olympic Games 2025 Set to Make a Grand Return After 13 Years, Offering New Opportunities for Athletes

Haryana State Olympic Games 2025 Set to Make a Grand Return After 13 Years, Offering New Opportunities for Athletes

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): After a hiatus of 13 years, the Haryana State Olympic Games 2025 are finally set to return, marking a major milestone for sports in the state. The Games, which were suspended due to political controversies, will take place in November 2025, offering a platform for over 15,000 athletes who have been deprived of opportunities for over a decade. The much-awaited event has been approved by the Haryana government, with the Haryana Olympic Association (HOA) taking charge of the preparations. A key highlight of this year's Games is the inclusion of 27 Olympic sports, giving athletes from various…
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Rain Hits Punjab and Haryana, Safety Alert Issued for Sutlej River Dams

Rain Hits Punjab and Haryana, Safety Alert Issued for Sutlej River Dams

National Times Bureau :- Heavy rainfall began on Friday morning across several districts of Punjab and Haryana, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings for intermittent showers throughout the day. Areas including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Patiala are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, while other districts may experience cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. The rainfall has caused a rise in water levels in the Sutlej River, raising safety concerns at the Dhussi Barrage in Mandala Channa. Rapid water flow has damaged nearby barriers, putting four adjacent homes at risk. The Meteorological Department has…
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Visits Hospital to Wish Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann a Speedy Recovery

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Visits Hospital to Wish Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann a Speedy Recovery

Mohali (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited Fortis Hospital in Mohali to check on the health of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who is currently under medical care. During his visit, CM Saini met with the medical team and Mann’s close aides to receive an update on his health status. Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Saini said, “I came to extend my personal regards and prayers for Bhagwant Mann Ji’s well-being. I hope he recovers quickly and returns to his duties soon.” Though no official medical bulletin has been released yet, sources suggest that the Punjab…
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Prompt and Transparent Action on Complaints in Police Stations and Police posts is the Topmost Priority: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur

Prompt and Transparent Action on Complaints in Police Stations and Police posts is the Topmost Priority: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur

Chandigarh: In a meeting of senior officers held at the Haryana Police Academy (HPA), Madhuban, Director General of Police (DGP) Mr. Shatrujeet Kapur said that prompt, fair, and sensitive action on every citizen’s complaint is the topmost priority of the Haryana Government. He made it clear that the manner in which complaints received in police stations and Police posts are addressed defines the image of the police, and therefore, every complaint must be taken with seriousness and sensitivity. Senior officers from Police Headquarters, Range IGs, Superintendents of Police, and other district-level officers were present at the meeting. Every Complaint is…
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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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Youth Should Make Sports an Integral Part of Life: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Youth Should Make Sports an Integral Part of Life: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, August 31: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called upon the youth to make sports an essential part of their lives, following the discipline, hard work, and dedication exemplified by hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Addressing participants at a "Cyclothon" organized in Kurukshetra on National Sports Day, the CM urged young athletes to aim for the highest medal tally at the 2036 Olympic Games.Before the event, the CM launched the "Mera Kurukshetra, Mera Abhiman" website and flagged off the "Swachh Kurukshetra, Mera Kurukshetra" campaign, encouraging youth to link fitness with cleanliness. He also stressed staying away from drugs, calling…
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Three-Day ‘National Sports Day’ Celebrations in Haryana on Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary; State-Level Closing Ceremony in Kurukshetra with CM Nayab Singh Saini

Three-Day ‘National Sports Day’ Celebrations in Haryana on Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary; State-Level Closing Ceremony in Kurukshetra with CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, August 30 – Haryana is celebrating National Sports Day on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand with a three-day program from August 29 to 31. The state-level closing ceremony will be held on August 31 in Kurukshetra, where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will preside.Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi released the list of chief and special guests participating in various district-level programs across the state.According to the schedule, Energy Minister Anil Vij will attend the event in Ambala, while Women and Child Development Minister Shruti Choudhary along with MLAs Ghanshyam Sarraf and Kapoor Singh will attend in…
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