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25 May

Panchkula District Power Consumers Grievance Redressal Forum to Hold Hearing on May 26

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaConsumer Grievance, Electricity, Haryana, Panchkula, UHBVN

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) reaffirmed its commitment to providing uninterrupted power supply to citizens by organizing a dedicated consumer grievance redressal forum. The Chairman and members of the UHBVN Circle Forum Panchkula will conduct official proceedings on May 26 at the office of the Superintending Engineer in Panchkula. The session will explicitly focus on resolving issues faced by electricity consumers residing within the Panchkula district. During the hearing, the forum will address a wide array of consumer complaints, including billing discrepancies, voltage fluctuations, metering issues, service disconnections, load reconnections, power supply interruptions, and operational…

25 May

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Praises Courage and Contribution of Women Journalists

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Infrastructure, Media, Nayab Singh Saini, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with a delegation of women journalists from the Women Journalists Welfare Trust on Monday to discuss media challenges, women's empowerment, and regional development initiatives. Accompanied by his Media Advisor Rajiv Jaitley, the Chief Minister lauded the morale of women moving forward in the field of journalism despite its inherent professional difficulties. Saini emphasized that the state government is functioning with speed and transparency, noting that he personally reviews information and updates received through public media channels to address governance issues. Reflecting on the administrative achievements of the past eleven years,…

25 May

Haryana to Launch Vridh Seva Evam Swasthya Portal for Elderly Care and SanYog Initiative for Patients

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh Rao, Haryana, Healthcare, SanJeevani Yoga, Senior citizens

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health, Medical Education, Research, and Ayush Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced that the state government will soon launch two major welfare initiatives aimed at providing accessible and holistic healthcare facilities to its citizens, with a particular focus on senior citizens. The minister emphasized the provincial administration's commitment to improving the quality of life for the elderly and ensuring seamless medical support across the state. Under the new directives, specialized health camps will be organized every Thursday across all Ayush-managed Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Haryana to support senior citizens. To ensure transparent monitoring and efficient data management…

25 May

Orange Alert for Punjab and Haryana as Heatwave Intensifies, Gusty Winds Likely Till May 26

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab, TrendingHaryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A spell of intense heat is set to continue across Punjab and Haryana over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning of heatwave and severe heatwave conditions in large parts of both states until May 26. The weather office has sounded an orange alert, indicating that temperatures will remain dangerously high across several districts. Heatwave conditions are expected to dominate on May 20, 21 and again between May 24 and 26, while a few isolated pockets may also experience similar weather on May 22 and 23. Recent observations show mercury levels soaring across the…

20 May

Punjab, Haryana Reel Under Blistering Heat as Mercury Nears 47°C, Orange Alert Issued

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, Punjab, TrendingHaryana, Punjab

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): A fierce heatwave continued to grip Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh on Tuesday, sending temperatures soaring across the region and prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue a four-day orange alert for severe weather conditions. Faridkot emerged as one of the hottest places in the region, recording a scorching 47.3 degrees Celsius, while Haryana’s Rohtak followed closely at 46.9 degrees Celsius. Several other cities across both states also reported temperatures hovering around the 45-degree mark, intensifying concerns over public health and power demand. In the national capital, Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 45.1 degrees Celsius,…

18 May

Haryana Plans 100% Tax Exemption on Electric Vehicles, Proposal Sent to Government: Transport Minister Anil Vij

nishuthapar10 CommentsHaryana100 percent tax exemption EV, Anil Vij, electric buses Haryana, electric vehicles, EV tax exemption Haryana, Haryana, Haryana EV policy

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Monday announced that the state government is preparing to promote electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale by proposing a 100 per cent tax exemption on EV purchases, similar to policies implemented in Chandigarh and Delhi.Speaking to mediapersons ahead of the Haryana Cabinet meeting in Chandigarh, Vij said the proposal has already been sent to the government with the aim of encouraging more people to switch to electric mobility.He said the state government believes tax relief on electric vehicles would significantly increase public interest and accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly transportation…

18 May

Haryana Govt Issues Statewide Measures to Strengthen Maternal Healthcare Services After Faridabad Incident

nishuthapar10 CommentsHaryanaDr Sumita Misra, Faridabad incident, government hospitals Haryana, Haryana, Haryana Health Department, maternal healthcare

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Following a recent incident in Faridabad, the Haryana Health Department has issued comprehensive directions across the state to strengthen maternal healthcare services and improve emergency response systems in government health institutions.Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra, directed all Civil Surgeons to take immediate corrective and preventive measures to ensure timely treatment, respectful care and uninterrupted medical services for every pregnant woman visiting government hospitals.She said the initiative is aimed at increasing accountability and further strengthening patient-centric healthcare services across Haryana.Under the new measures, all First Referral Units (FRUs) in the state have been…

17 May

Haryana Announces Maharana Pratap Chair at Kurukshetra University and Multi-Crore Regional Development Grants

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmbala, college renaming, development grants, Haryana, university chair

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a series of major academic and infrastructure initiatives during the state-level Maharana Pratap Jayanti celebrations held in Shahzadpur, Ambala. The commemorative event, organised under the state’s cultural propagation scheme, served as a platform to honour historic icons and support regional development. Mizoram Governor General Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh attended the function as a special guest, alongside Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana and several other senior cabinet ministers. As part of the key academic announcements, Chief Minister Saini declared that Kurukshetra University will establish a dedicated study centre and an…

15 May

Haryana Government Allocates Districts to Ministers for Public Grievance Redressal Panels

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabDistrict Committees, government orders, grievance redressal, Haryana, Nayab Saini, Public Relations

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has finalized the district-wise allocation of responsibilities for its council of ministers, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, to lead the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committees. According to an official circular issued by the Chief Secretary’s Office on Friday, the move aims to establish a more responsive administrative framework, enabling ministers to directly hear and resolve public complaints at the local level. Under this fresh directive, the designated ministers will chair regular committee meetings to address community concerns and bridge the gap between citizens and state governance. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…

14 May

Progressive Haryana Farmers to Embark on National Exposure Tours for Modern Agricultural Training

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, Farming, Haryana, Innovation, Markets, modernization, Rural, Shyam Singh Rana, Training

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has launched a significant initiative aimed at empowering the farming community by facilitating national exposure visits to learn advanced agricultural techniques. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that progressive farmers from every district will be selected for these study tours to gain firsthand experience with the latest innovations in the sector. The primary goal of this programme is to bridge the gap between traditional practices and modern technology, allowing farmers to increase their income and adapt to emerging global market trends. By observing successful models in other states, thousands of local…