Haryana

17 Feb

School Bus Falls into SYL Canal in Kaithal, 10 Injured Including 8 Children

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiaHaryana, Kaithal

Kaithal, Haryana (National Times): A tragic accident occurred on Monday morning when a private school bus carrying students from Guru Nanak Academy, Pehwa, lost control and plunged into the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal near Nauch village. The accident left eight children, the driver, and a female conductor seriously injured. Steering Malfunction Causes Crash According to initial reports, the bus's steering system developed a technical fault, making it difficult for the driver to maintain control. As a result, the vehicle veered off the road and fell into the canal. The narrow road alongside the canal may have further contributed to…

11 Feb

Haryana Govt Continues Free Bus Pass Scheme for Students Up to 150 km

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFree bus, Haryana, Haryana Government

Chandigarh, February 11, 2025: The Haryana Government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free bus travel for students, ensuring that school and college students can avail of the bus pass facility up to 150 km at no cost.The scheme, which has been in effect since July 5, 2024, benefits students from schools, colleges, and institutions affiliated with the Haryana Government, recognized state boards, or universities. The Transport Department confirmed that no modifications have been made to the facility, keeping it intact as per the original announcement.Previously, under the earlier government, students were only eligible for a concessional bus pass with…