Haryana

Haryana Partners With Australia To Boost Education, Global Skilling, And Clean Energy Investment

Haryana Partners With Australia To Boost Education, Global Skilling, And Clean Energy Investment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini led high-level bilateral discussions with an Australian delegation headed by High Commissioner Philip Green on Wednesday, identifying substantial avenues for strategic cooperation across higher education, vocational skilling, innovation, sustainable agriculture, and clean energy. The talks focused on translating the broader Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between India and Australia into tangible regional benefits for Haryana’s workforce, farming communities, and burgeoning industrial sector. The high-level meeting brought together key administrative and foreign cooperation officials, alongside representatives from the Australia-India Business Council, to examine ways to deepen business-to-business linkages and attract direct foreign investment…
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Haryana Expands Welfare Budget For Soldiers And Paramilitary Personnel, Boosts Agniveer Support

Haryana Expands Welfare Budget For Soldiers And Paramilitary Personnel, Boosts Agniveer Support

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Sainik and Paramilitary Welfare Minister Rao Narbir Singh affirmed on Wednesday that no nation can ever fully repay the debt owed to soldiers who defend the motherland, underscoring the provincial government’s commitment to safeguarding the welfare of armed forces personnel and their families. Addressing media personnel, the minister highlighted the deep-rooted martial tradition of Haryana’s youth, noting their extensive representation across both officer ranks and other ranks throughout the armed and paramilitary forces. Detailing major institutional support, the minister revealed that the state government has proposed a 58.93 per cent increase in the budget allocation…
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Three Devotees Killed, 15 Injured in Pickup-Truck Crash on Haryana’s KMP Expressway

Three Devotees Killed, 15 Injured in Pickup-Truck Crash on Haryana’s KMP Expressway

Bahadurgarh (Balwinder Singh): A religious trip turned tragic in Haryana on Tuesday morning when a pickup vehicle carrying devotees collided with a truck on the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway near Mandothi village. Three people, including two women, died in the crash, while around 15 others suffered injuries. The injured included women and children. Several victims were initially taken to the Civil Hospital in Bahadurgarh, while those in serious condition were later shifted to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, for specialised treatment. Devotees were returning from Rajasthan According to preliminary information, the passengers were residents of Sambhal district in Uttar Pradesh. The group…
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Haryana Launches DRONOTHON Innovation Challenge to Bridge Universities and Drone Industry

Haryana Launches DRONOTHON Innovation Challenge to Bridge Universities and Drone Industry

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major initiative aimed at positioning Haryana as a hub for drone innovation, indigenous technology development, advanced manufacturing and youth-led entrepreneurship, Startup Haryana, Department of Industries & Commerce, Government of Haryana, and Drone Tech Multi-State Cooperative Society Limited announced the launch of “DRONOTHON – Haryana Drone Innovation Challenge.” The initiative was discussed during a high-level drone industry consultation held at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh, chaired by Dr. Amit Agrawal, IAS, Commissioner and Secretary, Industries department Haryana. Representatives from leading drone manufacturers, technology companies, training organisations, incubators, and other key stakeholders from the drone ecosystem attended the meeting.…
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Haryana Enforces Strict Timelines for Property Mutation to Streamline Land Records

Haryana Enforces Strict Timelines for Property Mutation to Streamline Land Records

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— In a significant reform to eliminate bureaucratic delays and ensure accountability in land governance, the Haryana government has introduced mandatory deadlines for revenue officials to process property mutation (dakhil-kharij) cases. Under the revised directive, patwaris must process mutation applications within five days, while kanungos and Circle Revenue Officers (CROs) are required to clear their respective stages within three days each. The decision was finalized during a comprehensive review meeting chaired by Financial Commissioner (Revenue and Disaster Management) Dr. Sumita Mishra, which focused on the auto-mutation system, digital crop surveys, citizen communication platforms, and standardized land record formats.…
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Haryana Leads Country with 29% Surge in SGST Collections in First Five Months of Fiscal 2026-27

Haryana Leads Country with 29% Surge in SGST Collections in First Five Months of Fiscal 2026-27

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana has recorded the highest growth rate in State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) collections across India during the first five months of the 2026-27 fiscal year, posting a 29 percent surge. Official figures released on Wednesday indicate that the state amassed ₹24,662 crore in SGST receipts between April and August, up substantially from ₹19,174 crore collected during the corresponding period last fiscal. The state’s pace of revenue expansion nearly doubled the national average growth rate of 16 percent. The robust fiscal momentum continued through August 2026, when post-settlement SGST receipts reached ₹4,982 crore compared to ₹4,119…
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Haryana Strengthens Jail Security, Expands Focus on Skill Development and Rehabilitation

Haryana Strengthens Jail Security, Expands Focus on Skill Development and Rehabilitation

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Jails Minister, Dr Arvind Sharma, said that the Haryana Government’s objective is not to limit jails merely to a system of punishment, but also to reform inmates and reintegrate them into the mainstream of society. Dr Arvind Sharma said that along with strengthening security arrangements in all jails across the state, several initiatives have been undertaken for the reform, skill development and rehabilitation of inmates. The Cabinet Minister said that under the guidance of the Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the government is making sustained efforts to ensure that inmates receive training, become self-reliant, and…
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Election Commission Extends Haryana Voter List Claims and Objections Deadline to September 30

Election Commission Extends Haryana Voter List Claims and Objections Deadline to September 30

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– The Election Commission of India has once again revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in Haryana. As per the revised schedule, claims and objections can be filed from July 31 to September 30, 2026. Claims and objections will be disposed of from July 31 to October 28. Under the revised schedule, the final electoral roll will now be published on November 6. Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana, Sh. A. Sreenivas said that the Election Commission has revised the dates keeping in view the interests of the voters of the state. The extension will provide…
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Haryana Inks Agreements for Four Integrated Waste-to-Energy Plants to Generate 50 MW of Power

Haryana Inks Agreements for Four Integrated Waste-to-Energy Plants to Generate 50 MW of Power

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– In a major initiative towards strengthening urban waste management in Haryana, the State Government has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for setting up four Integrated Waste-to-Energy Plants. To be established in the Hisar, Ambala, Faridabad and Gurugram clusters, these plants will collectively process 5,000 tonnes of waste per day through scientific methods and generate a total of 50 MW of energy once they become operational. The plants are expected to become operational by October 2028. On the occasion of the signing of the MoUs in Nuh, the Chief Minister said that these agreements mark a major step…
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Haryana CM Invites Filmmakers to State, Offers Complete Support and Production Subsidies

Haryana CM Invites Filmmakers to State, Offers Complete Support and Production Subsidies

New Delhi (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has extended an open invitation to filmmakers and production houses across the country to shoot their projects in the state, assuring comprehensive administrative assistance alongside attractive financial incentives. Speaking as the chief guest at Film Expo India held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Saturday, the Chief Minister highlighted that Haryana is committed to creating a vibrant, film-friendly ecosystem, supported by up to Rs. 2 crore in financial subsidies under the state’s Film and Entertainment Policy-2022. Addressing a gathering of film producers, directors, artists, and technical professionals, Saini…
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