Haryana

Haryana on Fast Track Toward TB-Free Status as 10,000 Cases Identified in 30 Days

Haryana on Fast Track Toward TB-Free Status as 10,000 Cases Identified in 30 Days

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has announced that the state is making rapid strides toward its "TB-free Haryana" objective through a combination of public awareness, advanced technology, and robust community involvement. While releasing a 30-day progress report for the second phase of the 100-day TB eradication campaign launched on World TB Day, Rao noted that 10,978 new cases have already been identified. This achievement is largely attributed to a proactive "Active Case Finding" strategy and the integration of artificial intelligence into the screening process. Rather than waiting for symptomatic individuals to visit clinics, health workers are…
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Haryana Government Sets May 22 Deadline for Employees to File Annual Property Returns

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has officially mandated all state government employees to submit their annual property returns for the 2025-2026 fiscal year by May 22, 2026. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued these instructions to ensure that every public servant remains compliant with the state's transparency and conduct regulations. The directive applies to all personnel across various government departments, emphasizing the administration's focus on maintaining updated records of assets held by its workforce. According to the guidelines provided by the Chief Secretary, the requirement is rooted in Rule 24 of the Haryana Civil Services (Government Employees' Conduct) Rules, 2016.…
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Haryana Right to Service Commission Launches WhatsApp Chatbot to Streamline Citizen Appeals

Haryana Right to Service Commission Launches WhatsApp Chatbot to Streamline Citizen Appeals

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— The Haryana Right to Service Commission has officially launched a WhatsApp-based chatbot designed to simplify the process for citizens to track their applications and file appeals. A spokesperson for the Commission announced on Wednesday that this initiative is a significant step toward increasing transparency and strengthening citizen services through the use of digital technology. By leveraging this platform, residents can now easily monitor the status of their requests and engage with the Auto Appeal System (AAS) directly from their mobile devices. The new chatbot allows users to receive real-time updates regarding their applications and any subsequent appeals…
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Haryana Water Minister Shruti Choudhry Assures State of Uninterrupted Drinking Water Supply Amid Rising Heat

Haryana Water Minister Shruti Choudhry Assures State of Uninterrupted Drinking Water Supply Amid Rising Heat

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has assured citizens that the provincial government is fully committed to ensuring an uninterrupted and clean supply of drinking water across the state. During a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from the Irrigation and Public Health Engineering departments on Wednesday, the minister emphasized that no region should face a shortage as temperatures continue to climb. She made it clear that the administration views the provision of potable water as a top priority and will provide all necessary resources and funding to maintain the infrastructure required for consistent delivery.…
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Haryana Becomes First Northern State to Provide Free Platelets for Dengue Patients

Haryana Becomes First Northern State to Provide Free Platelets for Dengue Patients

Kurukshetra (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Tuesday that Haryana has become the first state in Northern India to provide free Single Donor Platelets to dengue patients in government hospitals. Speaking at a blood donation camp and religious ceremony organized in Ladwa to celebrate the birthday of Union Minister Manohar Lal, the Chief Minister highlighted that the state government is also providing a reimbursement of 11,000 rupees to those suffering from the disease. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernize healthcare and ensure that life-saving treatments remain accessible to every citizen regardless of…
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Over 20,000 Candidates Complete Physical Measurement Test as Haryana Ensures Seamless Recruitment Process

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has successfully conducted the Physical Measurement Test for approximately 20,000 candidates at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. Nodal Officer and Commission member Bhupender Chauhan confirmed that the process, which took place between April 20 and April 30, continues to move forward with rigorous arrangements in place to ensure transparency and administrative efficiency. Under the continuous inspection of HSSC Chairman Himmat Singh and a dedicated team of board members, the recruitment drive has been organized to handle the large influx of aspirants while maintaining high standards of management from the entrance…
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Haryana Fugitive Nabbed After Gunfight with Chandigarh Police

Haryana Fugitive Nabbed After Gunfight with Chandigarh Police

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) : A joint operation by the Chandigarh Police led to the arrest of a wanted criminal from Haryana after a brief but intense exchange of gunfire in the city on Tuesday morning. The accused, Mukesh Golu, who hails from Gohana, was intercepted by the police following a tip-off about his movement into Chandigarh. Officials said he was allegedly planning to carry out a criminal act. Acting on the information, a team from the Operations Cell tracked and surrounded the suspect near the Sector-25 rally ground. As police attempted to apprehend him, the accused reportedly opened fire in…
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Demand rises in Haryana for strict anti-sacrilege law on Punjab model; HSGMC urges CM and Centre to act

Demand rises in Haryana for strict anti-sacrilege law on Punjab model; HSGMC urges CM and Centre to act

Balwinder Singh :- Following the implementation of a stringent law against sacrilege in Punjab, demand for a similar legal framework has intensified in neighbouring Haryana. Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (HSGMC) President Jagdish Singh Jhinda has written to the Chief Minister of Haryana and the Union Government, urging them to introduce a strict anti-sacrilege law on the lines of Punjab. Punjab law said to have limited jurisdictionIn his letter, Jhinda stated that the newly enacted Punjab law remains confined within the territorial jurisdiction of the state. He emphasised that Haryana must also enact a comparable and stringent law to ensure…
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Heatwave Likely to Grip Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana as IMD Flags Rising Temperatures

Heatwave Likely to Grip Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana as IMD Flags Rising Temperatures

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): Parts of Chandigarh, Punjab and Haryana are set to experience heatwave-like conditions between April 21 and April 23, according to an alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The warning comes shortly after the region witnessed a brief period of gusty winds and thunderstorms over the weekend. Weather officials noted that although isolated pockets of Punjab received light rainfall in the past day, temperatures across northwestern India continue to remain well above the seasonal norm. The IMD has indicated that the warming trend is expected to strengthen further, with predominantly dry weather likely to dominate…
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Haryana to Launch Dedicated Citizen Helpdesk for Revenue Grievances; 48-Hour Resolution

Haryana to Launch Dedicated Citizen Helpdesk for Revenue Grievances; 48-Hour Resolution

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana Revenue Department has announced the launch of a dedicated Citizen Helpdesk aimed at ensuring time-bound redressal of public grievances related to registration and other revenue services. Financial Commissioner Revenue & Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra said that it has designed to eliminate delays, curb malpractice, and make government service delivery more citizen-friendly across the state. The Citizen Helpdesk will function as a single-window platform where residents of Haryana can lodge complaints related to a wide range of issues, including delays in token approvals, technical glitches in the online registration system, paperless registration problems, corruption, harassment…
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