Haryana

Haryana Launches Online Registration Portal to Extend Welfare Benefits to Ex-CAPF Personnel

Haryana Launches Online Registration Portal to Extend Welfare Benefits to Ex-CAPF Personnel

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Sainik and Ardh Sainik Welfare Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced the launch of an online registration process for ex-Central Armed Police Forces personnel and their families on the department's official website. With this initiative, Haryana becomes the first state in the country to extend comprehensive welfare benefits to retired CAPF personnel on par with defense veterans. The dedicated portal aims to streamline the distribution of welfare benefits, ensure support reaches the families of martyred personnel, and recognize the immense contribution of those who secured the nation’s borders and internal security. The online registration process, available on…
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Haryana CM Saini Outlines Vision to Bring Local Mangoes to Prestigious Global Markets

Haryana CM Saini Outlines Vision to Bring Local Mangoes to Prestigious Global Markets

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the agricultural sector will lead the nation’s vision of becoming a developed country by 2047. Speaking at the inauguration of the 33rd Mango Mela at Pinjore's historic Yadavindra Gardens, the Chief Minister urged farmers to transition from traditional producers to global value creators and exporters. He stated that the true measure of financial growth for local farmers will be realized when Haryana's premium mangoes successfully line the shelves of supermarkets in major global hubs like New York, London, Dubai, and Tokyo. The three-day exhibition features more than 200 distinct…
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Haryana PWD Contractors Threaten Aggressive Agitation Over 900 Crore Rupees in Unpaid Dues

Haryana PWD Contractors Threaten Aggressive Agitation Over 900 Crore Rupees in Unpaid Dues

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The All Haryana PWD Contractors Association has announced plans for a large-scale agitation across the state to protest pending payments totaling nearly 900 crore rupees, or approximately 147 million Canadian dollars. During a crucial state-level meeting held at Nirman Sadan in Sector 33-A, Chandigarh, frustrated contractors from across the state gathered to voice their grievances regarding the long-delayed clearances, escalating material costs, and ongoing administrative hurdles within various government departments. In an escalating move, the association decided to bypass local authorities and approach Prime Minister Narendra Modi directly during his upcoming visit to demand an immediate release…
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Haryana Launches Comprehensive Action Plan to Rejuvenate Yamuna River with New Treatment Infrastructure

Haryana Launches Comprehensive Action Plan to Rejuvenate Yamuna River with New Treatment Infrastructure

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has formulated a multi-pronged action plan aimed at the rejuvenation and pollution control of the Yamuna River. Under this initiative, the state will develop an additional treatment capacity of 580 million litres per day (MLD) to handle sewage and industrial effluent. Alongside wastewater management, the plan includes the setup of nine biogas plants designed for the scientific disposal of 1,455 tonnes of organic waste daily. These combined environmental infrastructure projects are specifically designed to reduce the volume of pollutants discharged into the Yamuna, upgrade water quality, and strengthen the river's surrounding ecosystem. Chief Secretary…
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Haryana Launches Clean Yamuna Action Plan with New Sewage and Industrial Treatment Facilities

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has formulated a comprehensive, multi-layered action plan to rejuvenate the Yamuna River and curb environmental pollution. Under this initiative, the state will develop an additional treatment capacity of 580 million litres per day (MLD) for sewage and industrial wastewater. Furthermore, nine biogas plants will be set up to process 1,455 tonnes of organic waste daily through scientific disposal methods. The sweeping environmental projects aim to drastically minimize the flow of pollutants entering the Yamuna, upgrade water quality, and restore the river's fragile ecological balance. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi led a high-level review meeting in…
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Haryana Allocates $131 Million to Establish 11 International Sports Centres for Olympic 2036 Mission

Haryana Allocates $131 Million to Establish 11 International Sports Centres for Olympic 2036 Mission

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a comprehensive sports infrastructure initiative to prepare young athletes for the 2036 Olympic Games. During a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh, attended by Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam, the Chief Minister approved the first phase of the Olympic 2036 Talent Mission. Under this phase, the state will establish 11 international-standard sports centres with a dedicated budget of approximately 800 crore rupees, or roughly 131 million Canadian dollars. The initiative focuses on identifying and grooming promising athletes between the ages of 13 and 16, ensuring they have access…
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Monsoon Advances Across North India, Bringing Widespread Rainfall to Punjab and Haryana

Monsoon Advances Across North India, Bringing Widespread Rainfall to Punjab and Haryana

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh/Balwinder Singh): The southwest monsoon has expanded across almost the entire northern belt of the country, bringing steady rainfall to Punjab, Haryana and neighbouring regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said only a limited stretch in the western parts of the two states is yet to come under complete monsoon influence, with conditions remaining favourable for further advancement. Following its recent progress, several parts of Punjab and Haryana have recorded rainfall above the normal average for the past few days, providing much-needed relief from the prolonged spell of heat and humidity. The weather office has forecast widespread rain…
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Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Condoles Demise of Late Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Condoles Demise of Late Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the tragic demise of Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu, a sitting judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court. The Chief Minister visited the official residence of the late jurist in Chandigarh on Thursday to pay his rich tributes and extend his heartfelt condolences to the grieving family members, offering them strength during this difficult period of bereavement. Reflecting on the legacy of the deceased judge, the Chief Minister stated that Justice Mahabir Singh Sindhu made monumental contributions toward reinforcing the dignity and stature of…
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Haryana to Provide Country’s Highest Daily Wage of 409 Rupees Under VB-JERAMJI Scheme

Haryana to Provide Country’s Highest Daily Wage of 409 Rupees Under VB-JERAMJI Scheme

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar announced that Haryana will offer the highest daily wage in the country at 409 rupees per day under the newly launched Viksit Bharat Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB-JERAMJI). Speaking at a state-level launch event held at Shri Krishna AYUSH University auditorium in Kurukshetra, the minister inaugurated the scheme digitally by kickstarting a pond-digging project in Shahzadpur village. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also addressed the gathering via a video link. The structural overhauls introduced to the scheme aim to optimize transparency and benefit disbursement for rural laborers. Under the…
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Haryana Appoints Nodal Officers to Accelerate Land Pooling for Proposed Industrial Townships in Ambala and Narayangarh

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has taken a significant step toward expanding its regional industrial infrastructure by appointing two Haryana Civil Services officers as nodal officers to oversee land pooling operations. The administrative intervention is specifically directed at speeding up the land aggregation process for the proposed Industrial Model Townships in Ambala and Narayangarh. Issued by Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, the executive orders establish newly created designated posts to streamline the acquisition and pooling of necessary land parcels. Darshan Kumar, a 2019-batch HCS officer currently serving as the Sub-Divisional Officer for Ambala City, has been assigned the additional…
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