Haryana

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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Expedite the Process of Opening 4,000 New Ration Depots, Minister Rajesh Nagar Directs Officials

Expedite the Process of Opening 4,000 New Ration Depots, Minister Rajesh Nagar Directs Officials

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs, Rajesh Nagar, has directed departmental officials to significantly speed up the process of establishing 4,000 new ration depots across the state, in alignment with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s budget announcement. Presiding over a comprehensive review meeting with all District Food and Supplies Controllers via video conferencing on Wednesday, the Minister emphasized that the public distribution system must remain completely seamless. He ordered that whenever a depot license is suspended or cancelled, details of its attachment to the nearest alternative depot must be proactively communicated to…
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Para Powerlifting Championship Medalists to Be Honoured Soon, Says Haryana Minister Arti Singh Rao

Para Powerlifting Championship Medalists to Be Honoured Soon, Says Haryana Minister Arti Singh Rao

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister and President of the Para Sports Association of Haryana, Arti Singh Rao, has announced that an exclusive felicitation ceremony will soon be organized to honour the para-athletes who clinched gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Para Powerlifting Championship held in January 2026. Presiding over a high-level meeting of the Para Sports Association of Haryana in Chandigarh on Wednesday, the Minister emphasized the state's commitment to ensuring timely recognition, rewards, and encouragement for its exceptional sports talent. During the administrative meeting, the state association engaged in comprehensive deliberations regarding upcoming organizational restructuring, specifically focusing…
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Haryana Chief Minister outlines comprehensive vision for ‘Vibrant Haryana-2047’ roadmap

Haryana Chief Minister outlines comprehensive vision for ‘Vibrant Haryana-2047’ roadmap

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a comprehensive vision for the state's development over the next two decades, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047. Speaking at a press conference held at Haryana Niwas on Monday, Saini shared details of the "Vibrant Haryana-2047" initiative, which was the focus of a collaborative brainstorming session with state legislators. The campaign, themed "My Developed Constituency," places individual legislative assembly areas at the core of the state's long-term growth blueprint. Under the new initiative, each Member of the Legislative Assembly will act as a…
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Global Recognition of Yoga Driven by PM Modi’s Efforts, Say Union Ministers and MPs at Haryana Events

Global Recognition of Yoga Driven by PM Modi’s Efforts, Say Union Ministers and MPs at Haryana Events

CHANDIGARH (Balwinder Singh): Top federal ministers and members of Parliament marked the 12th International Yoga Day by participating in district-level events across Haryana, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi with transforming the ancient Indian discipline into a global mass movement. Speaking at various venues, leadership emphasized that yoga extends beyond physical exercise, serving as a holistic methodology to unite the mind, body, and soul. Attending the district-level celebrations in Karnal as the chief guest, Union Minister for Power, Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal stated that yoga must become a permanent fixture of daily life rather than a single-day observance. He…
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Haryana Announces Major Initiatives to Promote Yoga Education Across State Schools and Competitive Exams

Haryana Announces Major Initiatives to Promote Yoga Education Across State Schools and Competitive Exams

PANCHKULA (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini marked the 12th International Yoga Day by announcing a comprehensive strategy to institutionalize yoga, establishing it as a mass movement integrated into the academic and professional development of the state's youth. Speaking at the state-level Yoga Day celebrations, Saini stated that yoga education will be formally introduced into the school curriculum for classes 3 to 9 starting from the upcoming academic session to foster physical, mental, and emotional well-being among students. To ensure the effective execution of this program, the state government will provide specialized yogasana training to all Physical Training…
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Police Probe Underway After Firing Incident at Congress MLA’s Office in Meham

Police Probe Underway After Firing Incident at Congress MLA’s Office in Meham

Rohtak (Balwinder Singh): Authorities have launched an investigation after unidentified individuals allegedly fired multiple shots at the office of Congress legislator Balram Dangi in Haryana's Meham town during the early hours of Saturday. The premises were vacant at the time of the incident, and no casualties have been reported. The attack was discovered when staff members arrived in the morning and noticed broken glass panels at the entrance. Initial inspection revealed several bullet impact marks on the front facade, prompting an immediate response from local police. Situated opposite the Meham Police Station, the office became the focus of a forensic…
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