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12 May

Haryana Election Commission Completes Arrangements for Municipal Vote Counting

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEVM, Haryana, Municipal elections, Security Measures, transparency, Vote counting

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana State Election Commission has finalized all necessary preparations for the counting of votes following the successful completion of municipal general and by-elections across the province on May 10. According to a spokesperson for the Commission, the counting process is scheduled to commence at 8:00 AM on May 13, 2026, at designated centres. District election officers and returning officers have received strict directives to ensure that every stage of the tallying process remains impartial, transparent, and orderly, reflecting the Commission’s commitment to a reliable democratic outcome. Rigorous security measures have been implemented at all counting locations…

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Cheema Orders Immediate Rollout of Rangla Punjab Phase Two

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsBusinessDCs, Development, Harpal Cheema, Infrastructure, Phase Two, Punjab finance, Rangla Punjab, transparency

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh); Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema issued a comprehensive set of instructions on Monday to all District Deputy Commissioners, mandating the swift and time-bound completion of all ongoing development projects under the Rangla Punjab Vikas Scheme. While chairing a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh, the Minister made it clear that any delays in the execution of Phase One projects would be considered unacceptable. He stressed that the government is committed to a rapid transformation of the province and that administrative efficiency is paramount to achieving these developmental goals. In a bid to ensure that the progress remains…

HPSC Rejects Allegations, Says Claims Against Transparent Selection Process Are Baseless

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Public Service Commission, HPSC, recruitment process, transparency

Chandigarh, January 7 — The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) on Wednesday dismissed allegations being circulated against its functioning, calling them false, misleading, and without any factual basis. An official spokesperson of the commission said a deliberate attempt is being made in recent days to create a distorted narrative about the commission’s working. The spokesperson clarified that the Haryana Public Service Commission has been constituted under Article 315 of the Constitution of India and is entrusted with the constitutional responsibility of conducting examinations and selections for appointments to state services. He said all recruitments carried out by the commission have…