Haryana Archives - Page 15 of 19

01 May

Punjab Leaders Protest Centre’s Forced Water Allocation to Haryana

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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…

01 May

Haryana Officer Replaces Punjab’s Akashdeep at BBMB Nangal Amidst Growing Water Tensions

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Chandigarh (National Times): A key reshuffle at the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has raised eyebrows in Punjab amid an intensifying water-sharing conflict with neighboring Haryana. Punjab cadre Superintendent Engineer Akashdeep, who held the dual responsibilities of Director NHP at BBMB Chandigarh and Director Water Regulation at BBMB Nangal, has been abruptly transferred. He will now serve as Director Dam Safety at BBMB Nangal. Taking his place is Sanjeev Kumar, a Haryana cadre officer, who will now oversee water regulation duties at Nangal Dam in addition to his role as Director NHP. The timing of the transfer has sparked outrage…

01 May

Political Row Erupts After BBMB Okays More Water to Haryana, Punjab Protests

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Chandigarh (National Times): In a decision that has sparked sharp backlash from Punjab, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has approved the immediate release of 8,500 cusecs of water from the Bhakra Dam to Haryana, citing humanitarian concerns amid the latter’s reported water shortage. The decision was taken during a lengthy technical committee meeting chaired by BBMB Chairman Manoj Tripathi. While Punjab opposed the move, stating that no surplus water was available, it found itself isolated as BJP-ruled Haryana, Rajasthan, and Delhi collectively pushed the demand through. Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh remained neutral. Haryana officials, led by Anurag Agarwal, Additional Chief…

26 Apr

Haryana CM Announces Rs 50 Lakh and Government Job for Family of Navy Lieutenant Killed in Pahalgam Terror Attack

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChief Minister, Haryana, Navy Lieutenant, Nayab Singh Saini, Vinay Narwal

Chandigarh, April 26, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a financial aid of Rs 50 lakh and a government job for a family member of Navy Lieutenant, Late Vinay Narwal, a resident of Karnal, who was tragically killed by terrorists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir.The Chief Minister confirmed that the government job will be offered to a family member, as per the wishes of Lt. Narwal's parents. On April 22, 2025, terrorists carried out an attack on unarmed tourists in Pahalgam, which led to the martyrdom of Lt. Vinay Narwal.Condemning the terrorist act, Chief Minister Saini expressed…

18 Apr

Major Action by Haryana Police Against Traffic Rule Violators; Over 10 Lakh Challans Issued in First Quarter

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Chandigarh, April 18: Haryana Police has intensified its road safety campaign and issued a total of 10,13,422 challans for traffic rule violations in the first quarter of 2025 (January 1 to March 31). This initiative by the police is a commendable step toward encouraging traffic rule compliance and reducing road accidents across the state.According to data received from Police Headquarters, out of the total challans issued, 5,63,485 were through CCTV cameras, 4,49,931 via e-challan machines, and only 6 challans were issued manually. This indicates that the Haryana Police is steadily moving toward making the challan system fully technology-driven. Most Challans…

15 Apr

Haryana Reaffirms Faith in PM Modi’s Leadership, Policy, and Intentions, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Yamunanagar (National Times): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that every citizen of Haryana has full faith in the policy (niti), intention (niyat), and leadership (netritva) of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling it a symbol of "unprecedented public trust." Speaking at the ‘Viksit Bharat-Viksit Haryana’ programme in Yamunanagar, CM Saini described the emotional bond between the people of Haryana and the Prime Minister as strong and deep-rooted. "Every Haryanavi sees PM Modi as one of their own. His call for support during elections was met with a historic and decisive mandate," Saini stated in an official release.…

14 Apr

PM Modi Inaugurates Hisar-Ayodhya Flight, Slams Congress on Ambedkar’s Legacy

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Hisar (National Times): Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked a significant milestone for Haryana’s aviation sector on Monday by inaugurating the first-ever passenger flight from Hisar’s Maharaja Agrasen Airport to Ayodhya. The event coincided with the 135th birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar, a moment the Prime Minister used to reflect on his government’s commitment to social justice. PM Modi also laid the foundation stone for a new terminal at the airport, which now connects Haryana to five Indian states. Speaking at a public rally, the PM linked the occasion with Ambedkar’s vision of inclusive growth and asserted that every government…

13 Apr

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Remembers Mahatma Phule’s Legacy on Vaisakhi

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Gurugram (National Times): Extending greetings on Vaisakhi, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid heartfelt tribute to Mahatma Jyotiba Phule, describing him as a visionary social reformer, thinker, and philosopher who challenged oppressive norms and championed the causes of education, equality, and women’s empowerment during colonial rule. He praised Phule’s work to end child marriage, promote widow remarriage, and fight untouchability, noting that he and his wife Savitribai Phule—India’s first female teacher—together founded the country’s first school for girls in Pune. "Mahatma Phule believed that education is the cornerstone of societal progress. His ideals remain deeply relevant today,” the Chief…

13 Apr

Haryana CM Saini Announces Full Scholarships for SC and OBC Students in Govt Medical, Engineering Colleges

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Gurugram (National Tuimess): In a major boost to educational access, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that beginning with the 2025–26 academic session, all Scheduled Caste (SC) and Other Backward Class (OBC) students enrolled in medical and engineering courses at any government college in India will be eligible for full scholarships. A dedicated online portal will also be launched to streamline the application and distribution process. CM Saini made the announcement while addressing the National Awakening Maha Sammelan, hosted by the All India Saini Seva Samaj in Gurugram, marking the birth anniversary of Mahatma Jyotiba Phule. The event was…

12 Apr

Haryana Launches ‘Saheli’ Initiative To Assist Pregnant Workers

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Panchkula (National Times): In a significant move to combat female foeticide and improve maternal health, the Health Department of Haryana has intensified the implementation of the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PC&PNDT) Act across the state. A State Task Force, led by the Additional Chief Secretary (Health), has been formed to ensure strict enforcement of the law. This task force is conducting regular field visits, holding review meetings, and taking strict punitive action against violators of the Act. In a landmark initiative, the state has decided to assign a dedicated caregiver, known as a “Saheli”, to every pregnant woman carrying…