Haryana Archives - Page 6 of 16

20 Sep

Haryana State Olympic Games 2025 Set to Make a Grand Return After 13 Years, Offering New Opportunities for Athletes

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): After a hiatus of 13 years, the Haryana State Olympic Games 2025 are finally set to return, marking a major milestone for sports in the state. The Games, which were suspended due to political controversies, will take place in November 2025, offering a platform for over 15,000 athletes who have been deprived of opportunities for over a decade. The much-awaited event has been approved by the Haryana government, with the Haryana Olympic Association (HOA) taking charge of the preparations. A key highlight of this year's Games is the inclusion of 27 Olympic sports, giving athletes from various…

19 Sep

Rain Hits Punjab and Haryana, Safety Alert Issued for Sutlej River Dams

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National Times Bureau :- Heavy rainfall began on Friday morning across several districts of Punjab and Haryana, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings for intermittent showers throughout the day. Areas including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Patiala are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, while other districts may experience cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. The rainfall has caused a rise in water levels in the Sutlej River, raising safety concerns at the Dhussi Barrage in Mandala Channa. Rapid water flow has damaged nearby barriers, putting four adjacent homes at risk. The Meteorological Department has…

08 Sep

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Visits Hospital to Wish Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann a Speedy Recovery

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Mohali (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini visited Fortis Hospital in Mohali to check on the health of Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who is currently under medical care. During his visit, CM Saini met with the medical team and Mann’s close aides to receive an update on his health status. Speaking to reporters outside the hospital, Saini said, “I came to extend my personal regards and prayers for Bhagwant Mann Ji’s well-being. I hope he recovers quickly and returns to his duties soon.” Though no official medical bulletin has been released yet, sources suggest that the Punjab…

04 Sep

Prompt and Transparent Action on Complaints in Police Stations and Police posts is the Topmost Priority: DGP Shatrujeet Kapur

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Chandigarh: In a meeting of senior officers held at the Haryana Police Academy (HPA), Madhuban, Director General of Police (DGP) Mr. Shatrujeet Kapur said that prompt, fair, and sensitive action on every citizen’s complaint is the topmost priority of the Haryana Government. He made it clear that the manner in which complaints received in police stations and Police posts are addressed defines the image of the police, and therefore, every complaint must be taken with seriousness and sensitivity. Senior officers from Police Headquarters, Range IGs, Superintendents of Police, and other district-level officers were present at the meeting. Every Complaint is…

03 Sep

HSDRF’s Swift and Courageous Action – Hundreds of Lives Saved in Several Districts of Haryana

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Chandigarh, September 3. The Haryana State Disaster Response Force (HSDRF) has once again demonstrated its swift action, teamwork, and courage by rescuing flood-affected people in several districts of the state. Relief and rescue operations were conducted at various locations in Faridabad, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Yamunanagar, and Bahadurgarh.Kamulpur Tapu, YamunanagarIn Yamunanagar district's village Kamulpur Tapu, the rising water level of the Yamuna River inundated several homes. QRT-1 team was dispatched to the spot under the leadership of Inspector Satish Kumar and ASI Rajesh. The SDRF team quickly evacuated the villagers to safe locations and created barriers using trees and sandbags to…

31 Aug

Youth Should Make Sports an Integral Part of Life: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, August 31: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called upon the youth to make sports an essential part of their lives, following the discipline, hard work, and dedication exemplified by hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Addressing participants at a "Cyclothon" organized in Kurukshetra on National Sports Day, the CM urged young athletes to aim for the highest medal tally at the 2036 Olympic Games.Before the event, the CM launched the "Mera Kurukshetra, Mera Abhiman" website and flagged off the "Swachh Kurukshetra, Mera Kurukshetra" campaign, encouraging youth to link fitness with cleanliness. He also stressed staying away from drugs, calling…

30 Aug

Three-Day ‘National Sports Day’ Celebrations in Haryana on Major Dhyan Chand’s Birth Anniversary; State-Level Closing Ceremony in Kurukshetra with CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCM Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Major Dhyan Chand Jayanti, National Sports Day

Chandigarh, August 30 – Haryana is celebrating National Sports Day on the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand with a three-day program from August 29 to 31. The state-level closing ceremony will be held on August 31 in Kurukshetra, where Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will preside.Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi released the list of chief and special guests participating in various district-level programs across the state.According to the schedule, Energy Minister Anil Vij will attend the event in Ambala, while Women and Child Development Minister Shruti Choudhary along with MLAs Ghanshyam Sarraf and Kapoor Singh will attend in…

30 Aug

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana Announces ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ to Provide ₹2,100 Monthly Aid to Women

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Chandigarh, August 30 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Saturday announced the launch of the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’, aimed at empowering economically weaker women across the state. The scheme, set to begin from September 25, 2025, will provide ₹2,100 every month to eligible women aged 23 years and above, whether married or unmarried.The minister said that initially, families with an annual income below ₹1 lakh would be covered, with the scheme’s scope to be expanded later. Each eligible woman in a household can receive benefits, provided she or her husband has been a…

30 Aug

Haryana Seeks Cut in Water Release Amid Punjab Flood Crisis

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): In a surprising turn, Haryana has approached the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and Punjab authorities with a request to reduce the release of nearly 2,500 cusecs of water into its canal system, even as Punjab battles worsening floods. The appeal has raised eyebrows since only a few days ago Haryana was seeking additional water to meet its requirements. Officials in Punjab caution that curtailing the outflow now could further aggravate the flood situation in the state, where relief teams are already stretched thin. Notably, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had earlier written to Punjab’s Chief…

28 Aug

Haryana CM Reaches Out to Punjab Amid Flood Crisis, Offers Immediate Support

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): As Punjab battles widespread flooding caused by overflowing rivers and dams, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has extended a formal offer of assistance to his counterpart, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. In a letter addressed to CM Mann, Saini expressed deep concern over the worsening flood situation and the hardships being faced by the people in the affected districts. Calling the disaster a “difficult time for our brothers and sisters in Punjab,” the Haryana CM offered full support from his government and people. "We in Haryana stand with Punjab during this natural calamity. If you require…