Bihar poll push: Haryana BJP rallies migrant workers to vote back home
CHANDIGARH: The Haryana unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has devised a multi-pronged strategy to assist the migrant population from Bihar living in Haryana to return home and cast their votes in the forthcoming polls. Bihar goes to polls in two phases on Nov 6 and 11. Special buses have been arranged to ferry these voters back to Bihar, and factory owners have been requested to grant paid leave to migrant workers. As the NDA and the Mahagathbandhan engage in a tough contest, the saffron party hopes its efforts will impress natives of Bihar residing in Haryana and help sway the vote. This move is part of the BJPs broader strategy to maximize voter turnout in the Bihar elections. According to party sources, the initiative also aims to ensure that migrant workers exercise their right to vote and encourage others to do the same, regardless of their political preferences. Sources said the party has identified a significant population of migrants from Bihar living across 12 districts of Haryana. The majority of these voters are industrial labourers employed in factories across the National Capital Region (NCR) including Gurugram, Faridabad, Rewari, Jhajjar, Rohtak, Sonipat, Kurukshetra, Panipat, Hisar, Ambala, Yamunanagar, and Karnal. The saffron party has contacted over one lakh voters residing in Haryana, while the total number of migrants from Bihar with votes registered back home is estimated to be between 2.5 and 3 lakh. The strategy aims to ensure that these registered Bihar voters are present at their respective polling booths on election day. The partys outreach focuses on promoting the BJP governments message of good governance, drawing a clear contrast with the past, said a party leader. Sources added that the BJP had initiated this strategy months earlier, during Bihar Diwas celebrations in March, with an eye on the upcoming Bihar elections in November. The outreach, designed to strengthen emotional and social bonds, culminated during Chhath Puja festivities, which were attended by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Recently, the BJP organized a series of meetings including one chaired by CM Nayab Singh Saini to finalize the election strategy. Senior leaders were assigned specific responsibilities to handle the logistical arrangements for migrant voters, ensuring their presence in Bihar on polling day. To facilitate this, the party is dispatching Vistarakas (campaign workers) from Haryana to Bihar for voter mobilization and engagement. Haryana BJP leaders are also actively reaching out to factory owners, urging them to grant paid leave to Bihari migrant workers to remove a major obstacle to their participation in the assembly polls, sources said.
54 Haryana youth deported from US after travelling via dunki route
CHANDIGARH: About ten months after over 300 illegal immigrants were deported from the United States on three military flights, another 54 youth from Haryana who travelled to America via the dunki route have now been sent back to India. Of the 54 who landed at the Indira Gandhi International Airport on Saturday evening, 16 are from Karnal, 14 from Kaithal, five each from Ambala and Kurukshetra, four from Yamunanagar, three from Jind, two from Sonepat, and one each from Rohtak, Panipat, Fatehabad, and Panchkula, sources said. The home district of one deportee is yet to be confirmed. Sources said that after the youth arrived in Delhi, police teams from their respective districts brought them back by bus and handed them over to their families following proper documentation and verification. The illegal immigrants had travelled to the US in search of work but were detained by authorities and later deported. A police official said that the deported youth have so far not filed any complaints against any agents. One of the youth from Karnal had a criminal case registered against him regarding electricity theft, which is under trial, and he was out on bail, he said. The official added that an Excise Act case had earlier been registered against one of the youth from Kaithal, who had skipped a court hearing and will now be produced before the court. Another youth from Sonepat had previously faced an Arms Act case. One of the deported youth, Naresh Kumar from Kaithal, said he spent Rs 57 lakh to reach the United States, having sold his farmland for Rs 42 lakh. His brother contributed Rs 6.5 lakh after selling his own land, while he borrowed Rs 6 lakh as a loan and another Rs 2.5 lakh from a relative. He was later caught and spent the past fourteen months in a detention centre in the US. Continuing his account, Kumar said he travelled to the US via the dunki route through Panama, a journey that took about two months. He initially paid Rs 42 lakh to the travel agent, followed by Rs 6 lakh upon reaching Guatemala, another Rs 6 lakh in Mexico, and the remaining amount after crossing the US border. Three youth, identified as Ajay from Bhairon Khera, Laabjot Singh from Nimnabad, and Naveen from Pillukhera in Jind, were also handed over to their families. Laabjot Singh from Jind said he reached the US last year after his family sold 1.5 acres of their three-acre landholding to pay Rs 50 lakh to the travel agent. After travelling through tough terrain and jungles, I reached there but was caught as I crossed the border and had been languishing in the detention centre for 11 months before being sent back, he said. Ankur Singh from Karnal said he reached the US in October 2022 after paying Rs 29 lakh, a journey that took four months. He added that in February this year, he was arrested in Georgia while working at a liquor store and later sent to a detention camp. Jind Superintendent of Police Kuldeep Singh warned that travelling abroad through illegal means endangers ones life. Before applying for a visa, one should thoroughly verify the agent or organisation and never fall for false promises made by unknown people. Going abroad illegally is not only a waste of money but also sends a negative message to society, he said. Confirming that 14 youth have been deported by the US and the police are verifying their background, Superintendent of Police of Kaithal, Upasana, said, All have been handed over to their family members. In July this year, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said that the US had deported a total of 1,563 Indian nationals since January. Union Minister of Power and former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar reiterated that youth travelling abroad through the dunki route is harmful to them and their families. We want youth to get jobs and go abroad through legal means. The Haryana government has set up a department for this purpose, which facilitates the process, and many youth have already been placed abroad through it. More requisitions for jobs abroad have also come in. During my visit to Dubai, I had meetings in this regard, he said.
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Neeraj Chopra honoured with Lieutenant Colonel rank in Indian Army
NEW DELHI: India's maiden athletics Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra on Monday picked up the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Indian Army. The pipping ceremony took place in South Block, here as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh formally conferred the honorary rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the Territorial Army upon star javelin thrower and two-time Olympic medalist Neeraj Chopra. Interacting with Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra and his family members, the Defence Minister described him as an epitome of perseverance, patriotism and the Indian spirit of striving for excellence. Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra embodies the highest ideals of discipline, dedication and national pride, serving as an inspiration to generations within the sporting fraternity and the Armed Forces alike, said Rajnath Singh. Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officials of the Indian Army and Territorial Army were present on the occasion. Enrolled in the Indian Army in 2016, Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra has served with The Rajputana Rifles of the Indian Army. Born on 24 December 1997 in Khandra village, Panipat district, Haryana, he has brought immense pride to the Nation and the Armed Forces through his remarkable accomplishments in international athletics. The star javelin thrower created history by becoming the first Indian athlete to win an Olympic Gold Medal in track and field at the Tokyo Olympics in 2020. He continued his stellar performance by winning a Silver Medal at the Paris Olympics in 2024 and a Gold Medal at the World Athletics Championships in 2023. He has also secured multiple Gold Medals at the Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and Diamond League events. His personal best throw of 90.23 metres (2025) stands as a milestone in Indian sporting history. In recognition of his outstanding achievements and exemplary service to the nation, Lt Col (Hony) Neeraj Chopra was granted an Honorary commission in the Territorial Army by President Smt Droupadi Murmu on April 16, 2025. Earlier, he was conferred with the Padma Shri, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, Arjuna Award, Param Vishisht Seva Medal and Vishisht Seva Medal. The Indian Armed Forces have been conferring honorary ranks upon outstanding personalities from the different fields, including sports, cinema and politics. Olympic Gold medalist Abhinav Bindra also serves as an honorary Lt Col. Cricketers Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni are also Lt Colonels in the Territorial Army. The TA Members serve for a limited period in a year. As per its website, the Territorial Army is a part of Regular Army and its present role is to relieve the Regular Army from static duties and assist Civil Administration in dealing with natural calamities and maintenance of essential services in situations where life of the communities is affected or the security of the Country is threatened and to provide units for Regular Army as and when required.
CHANDIGARH: Nine Japanese companies have expressed interest in investing approximately Rs 5,000 crore in Haryana and have signed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) to that effect. These investments are expected to generate employment opportunities for around 15,000 youth in the state, said Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. He added that Gurugram has evolved into a global hub for IT and startups, and as part of the Global City Project, a 1,000-acre township is being developed in the millennium city. Saini made these remarks while addressing a gathering at the ''Jan Vishwas-Jan Vikas'' state-level event in Panchkula, on the occasion of the completion of one year of the third term of the BJP government in Haryana. He said that industrialists and companies from Haryana have expanded their reach by visiting African countries such as Tanzania, Kenya, and Rwanda, where they have even established industrial units. Recently, a delegation of 13 progressive farmers, led by the Agriculture Minister, visited Kenya to explore opportunities in agriculture and develop a roadmap for exporting floriculture products to international markets. Saini emphasised that, as a result of the government's proactive incentive schemes, Haryana has emerged as a preferred destination for both domestic and international investors. Under the Haryana Startup Policy 2022, the state now hosts over 9,500 startups, including 19 unicorn companies. In addition, more than 250 Fortune 500 companies have established a presence in Haryana. Gurugram has evolved into a global hub for IT and startups, further strengthening the states innovation ecosystem. As part of the Global City Project, a 1,000-acre township is being developed in Gurugram. Beyond this, the state is also building a logistics hub in Narnaul, a manufacturing cluster in Hisar, and an electronics park in Sohna, positioning Haryana as a leader in infrastructure-led industrial development. He said that twenty-one new national highways have been declared to connect every district, and work on 13 of them has already been completed. A Regional Road Upgradation Project has been launched to enhance road connectivity. Under this initiative, 4,227 roads spanning 9,410 kilometres are being repaired and upgraded at a cost of Rs 4,827 crore in the current financial year. Saini stated that industry is the backbone of the economy, and to accelerate industrial growth, the state has developed a robust ecosystem promoting Ease of Doing Business. As a result of various incentive schemes, 12,20,872 micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) have been registered in the state over the past 11 years, attracting investments worth Rs 28,377.59 crore. He highlighted that Maruti Suzuki's largest manufacturing plant is set to open at IMT Kharkhoda, with an investment of Rs 18,000 crore, expected to create 10,000 jobs. In addition, Suzukis motorcycle plant is also being established at the same location, involving an investment of Rs 1,466 crore, which will provide employment to 2,000 youth. Furthermore, the Uno Minda Group is setting up an alloy wheel plant in the region, with an investment of Rs 2,000 crore, projected to generate employment for 2,500 youth. Saini said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Bima Sakhi Yojana from Panipat to empower women. Under this scheme, 9,656 women have become Bima Sakhis. Inspired by its success, the state government has introduced the Lado Sakhi scheme. A provision has been made to provide an incentive of Rs 1,000 to Lado Sakhis who care for pregnant women during delivery and after the birth of a daughter. He said that the Scheduled Castes, who had long been deprived of their rightful opportunities, are now being empowered through increased participation in government jobs, Panchayat, and local body elections. He added that the Backward Class-B community has been granted reservation in Panchayati Raj institutions and urban local bodies, including 5 per cent reservation for the post of Sarpanch and proportional representation based on their population for other posts. He further said that the government has granted land rights to the Prajapati community in 1,700 villages to support their traditional pottery business. Now, there will be no hurdles in their livelihood. We have taken steps to restore the dignity and respect of the Prajapati community, he said. Speaking about renewable energy initiatives, the Chief Minister said that under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the state aims to install free rooftop solar systems of up to 2 kilowatts by 31 March 2027. So far, 37,825 solar systems have been installed. He added that citizens opting for 3-kilowatt systems are eligible for an additional subsidy of Rs 18,000 for the third kilowatt. Over the past 11 years, 1,61,837 solar pumps have been installed, including 33,553 in the last year alone.
The project is expected to benefit approximately 1 lakh commuters by providing a safe, comfortable, and efficient travel option. Moreover, it will help alleviate traffic congestion on the Delhi-Ambala Highway (NH-44).
Ravan Dahan, Shastra Puja time 2025: Dussehra 2025 is being celebrated on October 2. Vijayadashami marks Lord Rama's victory over Ravana when devotees will worship Lord Shri Ram and Goddess Durga. Shastra Puja also takes place on this day. Check city-wise Ravan Dahan timings here.
Road crash in UP leaves six dead
MUZAFFARNAGAR: An SUV rammed into a stationary truck here on Wednesday, leaving six persons dead and another seriously injured, police said. The accident took place near a roadside eatery on the Panipat-Khatima highway, officials said. Circle Officer Rupali Rao told PTI that the victims were travelling from Haryana to Haridwar to immerse the ashes of a relative when the accident took place. The deceased were identified as Mohini (44), Anju (30), Vimmi (35), Rajender (50), Shiva (30, driver) and Piyush (30), all residents of Faridpur in Haryana. The injured has been admitted to a hospital.
The incident that took place over a month ago came to light when the boys mother stumbled upon the video on Instagram on Saturday
Relentless reformer who made democracy accountable
I first met Professor Jagdeep S Chhokar in 2006, when I was the youngest in the Election Commission of India. At that time, the relationship between the Election Commission (EC) and the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR)the organisation he co-foundedwas marked by caution, even suspicion. ADR had begun to make waves with its landmark petitions in the courts, demanding greater transparency in elections. From within the EC, we were instinctively wary: here was an organisation holding up a mirror to the system we were constitutionally sworn to safeguard. But the more we engaged with Jagdeep, the more we realised that we were fighting the same battleto make Indias democracy not just participatory, but truly informed. It was the beginning of a professional partnership and a personal friendship that endured through the years. A Shared Haryana Connection The fact that Jagdeep belonged to Haryanawhich was my own cadrebrought us personally closer. He was born in Patti Kalyana, a well-known village in Panipat, which was earlier part of Karnal district, where I underwent my IAS training. That coincidence alone would have been enough to give us a sense of kinship, but our connections went even deeper. As a student, I used to attend German classes at Max Mueller Bhavan, where his sister, Bimla Chhokarwho later became Bimla Bhallawas also a fellow student. These ties made it feel natural for us to look upon each other almost as family. Our conversations often ranged from electoral law to personal anecdotes, and just a few months ago he told mewith characteristic candor that for the last 15 years he has been quoting me on a subject close to both our hearts: electoral rolls. I had once said that electoral rolls are the soft underbelly of the Election Commission. Jagdeep said he had repeated that line hundreds of times in his writings and speeches. Now, with the controversy around the Special Intensive Revision of rolls in Bihar at its peak, that observation seems more relevant than ever. From IIM to ADR: A Scholar Who Chose The Battlefield Professor Chhokar was not a career activist. A distinguished academic and former dean of IIM-Ahmedabad, he could have chosen a quiet, comfortable life in the cloisters of academia. Instead, he brought the same intellectual rigour that defined his scholarship to the contested arena of electoral reform. ADRs origin story is now the stuff of democratic legend: a group of IIM-A professorsincluding Chhokarfiled a PIL in the Delhi High Court in 1999 seeking mandatory disclosure of criminal, financial, and educational background of candidates contesting elections. The case eventually reached the Supreme Court, and in 2002, the landmark judgment mandated that such disclosures be made public. This was a watershed moment in Indian democracy. It was Jagdeep who became the public face of this movement, taking ADRs mission beyond courtrooms to civil society, media platforms, and public debates. He combined the empiricism of a researcher with the passion of a reformer, often presenting data that embarrassed political parties but empowered the citizenry. ADR As The Eyes and Ears Of Reform In the years that followed, ADR became indispensable to the cause of electoral reform. Its painstaking work of compiling and analysing candidate affidavits, publishing reports on criminalisation of politics, and tracking campaign finance violations provided an evidence base that no one could ignore not even the political class. ADRs data is now the gold standard for anyone studying the state of Indian democracy. For the EC, ADR became an ally we did not know we needed. Its data helped us sharpen our own interventionsfrom tightening rules on candidate disclosures to nudging political parties toward internal democracy. I would often share panels with Jagdeep at public fora; we spoke the same language of reform, he perhaps a bit more sharply, I a bit more diplomatically. But we were on the same side of history. The Legacy He Leaves Behind Today, when we speak of informed choice as a cornerstone of free and fair elections, we must remember: millions of citizens now check candidate affidavits, criminal records, and asset declarations before casting their vote. This shift from blind allegiance to evidence-based votingis part of Jagdeeps legacy. S Y Quraishi Former Chief Election Commissioner Of India
'US Tariffs Are Making It Hard to Keep My Textile Factory in Panipat Running'
'We dont have any new orders, and even the old ones have been put on hold,' writes a textile factory owner.
Heavy rains lash several parts of Punjab, Haryana
CHANDIGARH: Rains lashed several parts of Punjab, Haryana and the Union Territory Chandigarh on Monday, with Ludhiana logging the highest rainfall of 216.70 mm. According to the Met department here, several places in Punjab and Haryana received rain during the 24-hour period ending 8:30 am Monday. Among other places in Punjab which received rain included Amritsar (24.1 mm), Patiala (80.4 mm), Pathankot (3.6 mm), Bathinda (3 mm), Faridkot (10.2 mm), Gurdaspur (2.7 mm), SBS Nagar (112.7 mm), Mohali (64 mm), Mansa (42 mm) and Rupnagar (82.5 mm). Chandigarh, the joint capital of both states, received 76.5 mm of rainfall. Among other places in Haryana, Ambala recorded 48.4 mm, Hisar (11.8 mm), Karnal (12.8 mm), Narnaul (66 mm), Rohtak (13.4 mm), Sirsa (130 mm), Panchkula (57 mm), Panipat (33 mm) and Gurugram (9.5 mm). Punjab is under the grip of massive floods, caused by the swollen Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers and seasonal rivulets due to heavy rain in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Villages worst-affected by the floods were in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur and Amritsar districts. Relief and rescue operations by the NDRF, Army, BSF, Punjab Police and district authorities continued on a war footing in the affected areas.
Foundation for MSME Clusters Leads Panipat's Green Transformation
Foundation for MSME Clusters (FMC), a leading non-governmental, not-for-profit public charitable trust, established in India in 2005. FMC has made remarkable strides in fostering sustainable livelihoods and environmental progress through our innovative cluster development approach. Our work spans more than 300 MSME clusters, supporting over 100,000 artisanal and industrial units, ranging from household operations to medium-sized production entities. As an empanelled Nodal Agency with the Ministries of MSMEs and Rural Development, FMC extends support to prominent schemes like SFURTI, and is also providing technical, research, and evaluation support to various organizations such as SIDBI & KVIC. FMC has implemented multiple projects on environment and livelihoods with support from agencies like NABARD, UNIDO, UNDP, EU, ADB, and major corporates such as Cisco, Mahindra Finance, HCL, Yes Bank, and Hindalco.
After Trump tariff, uncertainty looms over textile city Panipat
CHANDIGARH: The imposition of a 25% tariff, along with an unspecified penalty by the United States, is likely to severely impact Indias exports of textiles to the US market. However, it will help Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Vietnam, Egypt, and Italy, allowing them to increase their market share. In Panipat, which is known as the Textile City of India, with an export volume of around Rs 20,000 crore per year, the exporters are struggling. They have faced a dip in exports over the past three years, primarily due to the Russia-Ukraine war, inflation across European and South American markets, and rising freight charges. They are now adopting a wait-and-watch policy before taking new orders. Vinod Kumar, Chairman of the Haryana Chamber of Commerce Industry (Panipat Chapter), said that the USs decision has hit the textile industry of Panipat hard. As per annum, we export textiles worth Rs 20,000 crore, and of these 60% that is Rs 12,000 crore, are exported to the US, from home textile items to floor covering items such as carpets and rugs, he added. At present, the tariff on textile goods is 10%, but will increase as announced by the Trump administration, benefitting Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Vietnam and Italy, as these countries were our competitors, he said. Kumar further said that there are around 500 exporters in Panipat who employ approximately 2 lakh workforce. The move may lead to retrenchment of the workforce, which will be very unfortunate, he added. Lalit Goyal, Chairman, Handloom Export Promotion Council and president of Panipat Exporters Association, said that the total textile export to the US amounts to Rs 96,000 cr, with the remaining Rs 80,000 cr comprising garments and make-up.
Supreme Court orders first-ever EVM recount, flips Haryana poll result
For the first time, the Supreme Court has set aside the 2022 sarpanch election victory in Haryanas Panipat district village of Buana Lakhu following a direction to recount Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) votes at its headquarters. The recount, overseen by the Supreme Court Registrar, overturned the announced result and declared Mohit Kumar the winner with Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Top Court Orders EVM Recount, Overturns Sarpanch Elections In Haryana
The Supreme Court has overturned the election of the Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Buana Lakhu in Haryana's Panipat district after a court-monitored recount found the appellant securing the highest number of votes.
Chandigarh Diary | Khattars heart still beats for Haryana
Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar may be handling a national portfolio, but Haryana remains close to his heart. The former chief minister was recently seen inspecting Gurugram and Nuhs jungle safari site alongside Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav. In Rohtak, he is scheduled for a university event. Earlier visits to Karnal and Panipat they fall under his Karnal LS constituency had him reviewing CET exam arrangements and village development projects. In Chandigarh, he chaired meetings to track progress on key works. Bajwas tour, Punjab still on his mind Even on foreign shores, Punjab Congress leader Partap Singh Bajwa kept an eye on political developments at home. Touring Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand for two weeks, he met ministers, MPs, mayors, and NRIs, listening to ideas for Punjabs future. Yet, his attention never left Chandigarhfiring salvos at CM Bhagwant Mann over the land pooling scheme, Jalandhars oxygen deaths, threat to son of Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, and PPP-mode medical colleges. His PR team churned out daily statements, ensuring his presence in Punjabs political conversation never faded. The tour blended diaspora outreach with Bajwas knack for staying relevant from afar. Pink brigade runs Hoshiarpur In Hoshiarpur, women arent just part of the systemthey are the system. Deputy Commissioner Aashika Jain, Assistant Commissioner Oishee Mandal, ADC Amarbir Kaur, SDM Gursimranjit Kaur, and RTA Amandeep Kaur anchor the administration. Harleen Kaur oversees food and civil supplies, Harpreet Kaur protects childrens rights, while SP Navneet Kaur Gill and DSP Manpreet keep the law in check. Add political appointee Karamjit Kaur heading the district planning committee, and the lineup is formidable. Recently, the brigade came together to celebrate Teej in style at a Punjab Tourism Department event, presided over by Minister Dr. Baljit Kaur. Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@gmail.com
NIIFT celebrates National Handloom Day
Excelsior Correspondent CHANDIGARH, Aug 8: Northern India Institute of Fashion Technology (NIIFT), Mohali, a premier Institute in the field of Fashion, Textile and Management today celebrated National Handloom Day. The day was celebrated in collaboration with Government Museum & Art Gallery, Chandigarh, the Weaver Service Centre Panipat, KVIC, Kharar and Phulkari Emporium, Sector 17 Chandigarh at Government Museum & Art Gallery, Chandigarh. The occasion was graced by Dr Kanu Thind, Director NIIFT, Isha Kamboj, Director Government Museum & Art Gallery, [] The post NIIFT celebrates National Handloom Day appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Delhi to see heavy traffic on Raksha Bandhan weekend. Police says avoid these routes
With Raksha Bandhan falling close to the weekend, Delhi Traffic Police has issued a travel advisory anticipating heavy congestion on highways leading out of the capital, especially towards Karnal, Panipat, Sonipat, and Chandigarh via NH-44 and Singhu border. Commuters are advised to use alternate routes and plan ahead.
First for India: IOC Panipat refinery certified to produce sustainable aviation fuel
In a significant step towards sustainable aviation, Indian Oil's Panipat refinery has become the first in India to be certified for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil. Cotecna Inspection India certified the refinery, paving the way for blending SAF with conventional aviation turbine fuel (ATF).
Over the past two decades Panipat, a city in Haryana known in Indian history for three major battles, has emerged as one of Asias largest processors of textile waste. Ashok Kumar finds that the city has a large number of illegal bleaching and dyeing units, essential in the conversion of scrap cloth into low-quality thread. These units discharge contaminated water into drains that merge with the Yamuna river
L&T to set up Indias largest green hydrogen plant at IOCL Panipat Refinery
NEW DELHI, July 21: Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) on Monday said its arm will set up the nations largest green hydrogen plant at Indian Oil Corporations Panipat Refinery in Haryana. The project aligns with the National Green Hydrogen Mission, which aims to position India as a global hub for green hydrogen production and technology. The plant, to be set up by Larsen & Toubros wholly-owned arm L&T Energy GreenTech Ltd, will supply 10,000 tonnes of green hydrogen [] The post L&T to set up Indias largest green hydrogen plant at IOCL Panipat Refinery appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Railway employee among two held in gang-rape case in Haryana
CHANDIGARH: Two men, including a railway employee, have been arrested for the alleged gang-rape of a 35-year-old woman from Haryana's Panipat in an empty coach of a stationary train, a GRP officer said on Saturday. The accused have been identified as Bhajan, a railway technician at the Kurukshetra station, and Shivam from Kurukshetra. Three theft cases are lodged against Shivam. The Government Railway Police (GRP) officer said the victim was allegedly raped by the two accused at the Kurukshetra railway station - a fact that came to the fore following an investigation. Earlier, it was stated that the crime was committed at the Panipat railway station. Panipat GRP Station House Officer (SHO) Rajesh Kumar said police have made a breakthrough in the case with the arrest of the two men. He added that the accused will be questioned to find out if more people were involved in the case. The officer said a Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been formed to crack the case. He said police arrested the accused after going through CCTV footage collected from highways and cities from Sonipat to Kurukshetra. According to a police complaint submitted by the victim's husband, the woman had gone missing after she left her Panipat home on June 24. The missing complaint was filed on June 26. The victim lost a leg when a train went over her after she was allegedly raped and is undergoing treatment at a hospital in Rohtak. Police had earlier said the woman told them she was sitting at a nearby railway station on the night of June 24 when a man, claiming to have been sent by her husband, approached her. She had said the man took her to an empty coach of a stationary train and raped her. Later, two other men joined him and they too raped her, Shri Niwas, the SHO of the Quilla police station, had said earlier. The Quilla police station filed a Zero FIR in connection with the incident and subsequently, forwarded it to the Panipat GRP for further action.
Exclusive: Rishab, Ashutosh Epic On King Krishnadevaraya On Track?
Renowned for his expertise in period dramas such as Panipat and Mohenjo-Daro, Gowariker is said to have been fascinated by the grandeur and cultural richness of Krishnadevarayas reign.
22-Year-Old Nurse Quits Job To Meet Husband In Panipat, Dies By Suicide After He Doesn't Show Up
Manisha, a 22-year-old nurse from Bengaluru, died by suicide in a Panipat hotel after her husband, who asked her to leave her job and meet him, failed to show up
Language row: BJP MP Dubey's remarks inappropriate, risk creating confusion, says Fadnavis
MUMBAI: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said BJP MP Nishikant Dubey's comments on the language issue in the state were inappropriate and risked causing confusion. Dubey's reported patak patak ke marenge remarks have caused a flutter. The Lok Sabha member from Jharkhand had put out a controversial post amid the ongoing language row in Maharashtra and attacks on non-Marathi speaking people. To those beating Hindi speakers in Mumbai, if you have the courage, try beating Urdu speakers in Maharashtra. Even a dog is a tiger in its own home. Decide for yourself who is the dog and who is the tiger, the MP from Godda posted on X. Asked about the controversy, CM Fadnavis said, If you listen to the complete statement of Nishikant Dubey, he particularly spoke about an organisation and not against Marathi people in general. However, in my opinion, it is inappropriate to make such comments. Its interpretation causes confusion among the minds of people. The biggest contribution to the country's GDP comes from Maharashtra, the chief minister told reporters in the state Vidhan Bhavan premises. I feel no one can reject the contribution of Maharashtra and Marathi people in the history and present of the country. If someone is rejecting it, then I feel it is wrong, Fadnavis said. I repeat my comments again, Marathi people have immensely contributed to the state. When invaders tried to attack our culture, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and Marathas fought across the country. During the third battle of Panipat, Abdali was ready to seal a pact but our Marathas did not so it, Fadnavis said. Twenty years on, Thackeray cousins bury the hatchet
