Congresss Weakness and Loss of Public Trust, Says Mohan Lal Badoli
Mohan Lal Badoli criticizes Congress for its weakened state and loss of public trust while discussing Punjab elections and crime in Haryana. Congresss Weakness and Loss of Public Trust, Says Mohan Lal Badoli
Doctors out, vacancies up: Haryanas public hospitals face manpower squeeze
Anti-snake venom saves 473 lives in Haryana this year
More than 2,500 farmers in Punjab and Haryana are receiving over Rs 2.9 crore in Indias first farm-level soil-carbon payments. The farmers adopted practices such as direct-seeded rice, reduced tillage and crop-residue management, which were measured and independently verified before carbon credits were issued. The initiative shows how climate-friendly farming can create an additional income stream while also helping conserve water, improve soil health and reduce emissions from crop-residue burning.
At 85, Haryana veteran completes MA with 965 marks, now eyes PhD or law degree
Haryana set to frame policy as 24m roads hit urban connectivity
Check Chandigarh HC Safai Sewak and Mali Recruitment 2026 interview-cum-DV date, admit card release date, 167 vacancy breakup, age limit, fee, and selection process verified from the official notice.
Fight decisive battle against drugs: Shivraj Singh Chouhan to Punjabis
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 19 (IANS) Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Saturday called on the people of Punjab to fight a decisive battle against drugs. Punjab is currently going through a serious drug crisis. Drugs have devastated many families and ruined the lives and futures of numerous young people, Chouhan said in a video message posted on X. Under the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) slogan Eradicate Drugs, the party is organising the Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra across Punjab. The campaign began on September 18 in Madhopur, Pathankot. As part of the campaign, yatras are being taken out from four locations. After offering prayers at Takht Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo, Chouhan and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will flag off the fourth yatra on September 21. Expressing concern over the drug crisis ahead of his Punjab visit, Chouhan said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab had failed badly in addressing the problem. He said the time had now come for the people of Punjab to wage a decisive battle against drugs. With this objective, the BJP is organising its Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from September 18 to September 30. Appealing to the people of Punjab, Chouhan said, My sisters and brothers of Punjab, elders, sons and daughters, come forward and participate in this yatra in large numbers to make Punjab drug-free. Let us fight a decisive battle against drugs so that Punjab can be made drug-free. Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Saturday flagged off the second Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatra from Fatehgarh Sahib town. She said, When Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann came to power in Punjab, they promised to eliminate drugs from the state within three months. The deadline was extended, first by three months and then by four months, and has now been extended six times. A government that keeps giving new deadlines cannot be expected to eradicate drugs. Gupta added that the 13-day yatra would become a campaign to free Punjab from the AAP government. Before launching the yatra, she paid obeisance at a historic gurdwara located on the sacred land that witnessed the martyrdom of the younger Sahibzadas of Guru Gobind Singh.
Haryanas Athletes Set to Shine at Asian Games 2026, Says Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam
Haryanas Sports Minister expresses confidence in athletes performance at Asian Games 2026 in Japan, emphasizing sportsmanship over politics. Haryanas Athletes Set to Shine at Asian Games 2026, Says Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam
Haryana PSC Recruitment for Food Safety Officers: Apply Now
The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) is set to recruit 45 Food Safety Officers (FSO) with applications opening on September 28, 2026. Candidates aged between 18 and 42 with relevant educational qualifications in food safety and related fields are encouraged to apply by October 19, 2026. The application fee varies by category, and the selection process includes multiple stages. This recruitment presents a significant opportunity for those looking to advance their careers in food safety.
Not in favour of FIRs against farmers over stubble burning: Punjab CM Mann
Stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana is often blamed for increased air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region. Due to the short window for the Rabi crop (wheat) after the paddy harvest in October and November, many farmers burn their fields to quickly clear the crop residue
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], September 19: Public Policy must be guided by the Constitution of India. It defines the relationship between the citizen and the state, protects fundamental rights, establishes institutional accountabilities and provides a vision for inclusive national development, said Dr L. Murugan, Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs, Government of India, at the Jindal Policy Conclave 2026 on the theme 'A Young India at the Global Stage'.
Delhi-NCR likely to stay mostly dry; air quality remains in satisfactory category
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Delhi and most parts of the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely to experience predominantly dry weather on Saturday, with no major spell of heavy rain forecast for New Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Faridabad and several other areas, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The weather agency has forecast partly cloudy skies over Delhi, with the maximum temperature expected to remain between 34 degrees celsius and 36 degrees celsius. The minimum temperature is likely to settle in the range of 22 degrees celsius to 24 degrees celsius. The forecast comes at a time when the Southwest Monsoon is showing signs of retreat from northwest India. According to the IMD, atmospheric conditions are becoming favourable for the withdrawal of the monsoon from some parts of West Rajasthan on Saturday. However, Delhi is expected to continue witnessing largely dry conditions in the immediate forecast period. For New Delhi, the IMD has predicted partly cloudy skies and has issued no weather warning. The wider Delhi region is also expected to remain free of significant rainfall, with temperatures staying within the forecast range. Some parts of the NCR could, however, see isolated changes in weather. Gurugram is likely to remain partly cloudy, with the possibility of one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day. No warning has been issued for the city. Meanwhile, several districts of Maharashtra, including Pune, Nashik, Ahmednagar, Solapur, Kolhapur, Sangli, Satara, Dhule, Jalgaon and Nandurbar, are expected to receive rainfall on Saturday. Rain is also likely in areas including Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Nanded, Latur, Parbhani, Beed, Hingoli, Jalna and Osmanabad. The IMD has forecast scattered monsoon showers and thunderstorms over Haryana, Chandigarh, Punjab and West Rajasthan on Saturday. East Uttar Pradesh may also experience similar conditions on Saturday and Sunday. Himachal Pradesh is likely to receive isolated rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms through September 24. Central India is also expected to remain active weather-wise. West Madhya Pradesh and East Madhya Pradesh may witness fairly widespread to widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms on Saturday. Chhattisgarh could also receive fairly widespread rainfall, with thunderstorms and lightning in several areas. In southern and coastal regions, Kerala, Mahe and Lakshadweep are likely to experience fairly widespread rainfall through September 24. Parts of Karnataka may also see similar conditions during the period. North Interior Karnataka, South Interior Karnataka and Telangana are likely to receive rainfall on Saturday . Coastal Andhra Pradesh may witness isolated to scattered rainfall between Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, the air quality of Delhi remained in the satisfactory category. CRRI Mathura Road (131), Burari Crossing (99), North Campus DU (125), IGI Airport (T3) (102), Pusa (89), Aya Nagar (75), Shadipur (79), ITO (88), DTU (94), R K Puram (128), Ashok Vihar (91), Dwarka-Sector 8 (116), Narela (120), Rohini (107), Chandni Chowk (98), and IIT Delhi (131).
Want peace for important deal: Ex-employee, partner texted family from execs phone
Yuvraj Singh Manchanda's family awaits his ashes and belongings after his alleged murder by former colleagues. His body was found and cremated by police before his family was notified. The family claims Haryana Police failed to upload his details promptly on police portals. Suspects sent misleading messages to the family to prolong the deception. Manchanda, a project manager, was preparing for his wedding scheduled for October.
Haryana to reward top 3 cleanest wards in each municipal corporation of state
Haryana Police denies realty exec familys charges
Northern Railway's Jammu division to run 3 special trains to meet festival rush
Jammu, Sep 18: To meet the anticipated festival rush and facilitate passenger movement, the Northern Railway's Jammu division will operate three special trains connecting Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, Jammu Tawi, Varanasi and New Delhi from next month. Terming the decision a ig gift to rail passengers, a railway spokesperson said the operation of the three reserved trains will help clear the extra rush and waiting list during Dussehra, Diwali and Chhath Puja. The Railway has decided to operate three pairs of reserved festival special trains via Jammu Division. The operation of these trains will not only make it easier for passengers to secure confirmed tickets but will also ensure a more comfortable and safe journey, the spokesman said. He said the first train, 04604/04603 Katra-Varanasi-Katra Special, will make nine trips in each direction. The train departing from Katra will run every Sunday from October 4 to November 29, at 6:15 PM, while the train departing from Varanasi will run every Tuesday from October 6 to December 1 at 4:30 AM, the spokesman said. He further said that the train will halt at Jammu Tawi, Pathankot Cantt, Jalandhar Cantt, Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Bareilly, Alamnagar, Rae Bareli and Pratapgarh, among other stations. The spokesman said the second train, 04610/04609 Jammu Tawi-Varanasi-Jammu Tawi Special, will also make nine trips in each direction. Train 04610 will run every Thursday from October 1 to November 26, while 04609 will operate every Friday from October 2 to November 27, providing additional connectivity to passengers from Pathankot, Jalandhar, Ambala, Saharanpur, Moradabad, Shahjahanpur, Lucknow and Sultanpur. The third train, 04081/04082 New Delhi-Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Festival Special, will make four trips in each direction to meet the Dussehra rush. Train 04081 will operate on October 8, 9, 10 and 11, while 04082 will run on October 9, 10, 11 and 12, providing direct connectivity between New Delhi and Katra. The spokesman said these trains will directly connect two of the most important religious places in North India, besides providing direct and fast connectivity to commuters from Delhi, Haryana and Punjab. He said running of these trains would reduce pressure on regular trains and will provide relief to passengers from the rush for tickets during festivals.
Can a Muslim minor marry under personal law? What courts have said | Explained
What was the case before the Punjab and Haryana High Court? What have courts ruled over the years? What does Muslim personal law say?
SC stays Punjab & Haryana HC ruling striking down Income-tax Section 147A
The dispute concerns whether tax reassessment notices can be issued by jurisdictional assessing officers or must be routed through the faceless assessment mechanism
Maruti Suzuki Dispatches 1 Million Vehicles Via In-Plant Railway Terminals in 3 Years
The automaker began operations from its in-plant railway siding at Hansalpur in Gujarat in March 2023, followed by the Manesar facility in Haryana in June 2025
Supreme Court stays Punjab and Haryana HC judgment in JAO tax notice case
Many individuals and companies had moved various high courts challenging proceedings initiated directly by JAOs. In April, the SC, while hearing a batch of appeals on the issue, sent them back to the respective high courts to consider the new retro provision, including its constitutional validity and retrospective effect.
The family of biker Sia demands the arrest of two remaining suspects. Kalyan Bainsla and Lovneesh were produced before the court after police remand. Sia's father thanked the Haryana government for constituting a Special Investigation Team. The SIT has identified four people involved in the incident so far. The family's fight is against crime and not any specific community.
Sonipat (Haryana) [India], September 17: Allwyn Bikes Private Limited, one of Indias established bicycle manufacturers and mobility product companies, has marked a significant new chapter in its journey with the
HPSC FSO Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 45 Food Safety Officer Posts
Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has announced the Recruitment 2026 notification for 45 Food Safety Officer posts. The online application process will be conducted from 19-09-2026 to 28-09-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, hpsc.gov.in.
Hydrogen Delhi Route: Indias first hydrogen train may be extended to Delhi after recording low passenger numbers on its existing route in Haryana. The technology demonstrator has seen limited ridership on the Jind-Sonipat route. Indian Railways is exploring an extension to Azadpur station in Delhi. Low passenger turnout on the current route means the train currently operates only one daily round trip. Local passengers have also suggested creating a circuit within Haryana to improve its utilisation.
Gurugram hit-and-run case: Both accused sent to judicial custody for 14 days
Digital Desk | Gurugram, Sep 18 (IANS) A Gurugram court on Friday sent Kalyan Bainsla, the driver accused of hitting a woman biker on the city's Golf Course Road, and his cousin to 14 days of judicial custody. Both the accused will be again produced before the court after 14 days. Earlier, Bainsla and his cousin Lavneesh were produced before Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMIC), Nidhi Beniwal, who had sent them to two days of police custody. The Gurugram Police had arrested Bainsla from Rajasthan's Dausa and Lavneesh from Haryana's Palwal in connection with the hit-and-run incident. Lavneesh was allegedly present in the car along with Bainsla at the time of the incident. The Gurugram Police had earlier added Section 109 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), pertaining to attempt to murder, to the FIR after the victim, Sia, and her family approached the police seeking stringent action against those involved. The case was initially registered after the police took suo motu cognisance of a video showing a car hitting a female biker on the Golf Course Road. Following a detailed investigation and analysis of CCTV footage, the police added the attempt-to-murder charge, which carries a punishment of up to 10 years. The development came after Sia's family submitted her written statement to Inspector Manoj Kumar, Station House Officer of Gurugram's Sector-56 police station. The Gurugram Police have maintained that lawlessness will not be tolerated and said they are committed to taking strict action against those responsible. Meanwhile, Sia had appealed for strict punishment for all four occupants of the car, saying it was necessary to send the right message to society regarding women's safety. Speaking to IANS, Sia said she had great expectations from the court and wanted justice in the case. I stated in court yesterday that all four, who were in the car, should be arrested and that strict action be taken against all of them. In my opinion, they should face harsh consequences; that is the only way to send a message to such young menso that anyone thinking of committing such an act would think twice, she said.
Maruti's vehicle dispatches via in-plant rail terminals reach 1 million
Maruti Suzuki India on Friday said it has reached a milestone of dispatching 1 million vehicles through in-plant railway terminals in just over three years since opening dedicated transportation lines at two manufacturing sites in Gujarat and Haryana. Operations from in-plant railway sidings at Hansalpur (Gujarat) commenced in March 2023 and from the Manesar (Haryana) railway siding in June 2025. In the current financial year, the automaker said that 70 per cent of its total rail-based vehicle dispatches have been through these two in-plant railway sidings, and its mid-term goal is to increase such dispatches to 35 per cent by FY31. As of August 31 of this fiscal year, the company's rail-based vehicle dispatches have crossed 3 lakh units, it said. An in-plant railway terminal inside a manufacturing facility allows goods to be loaded onto freight trains within the plant, eliminating the need for trucks to access the nearest railway stations before entering the supply network. Of th
SC stays Punjab and Haryana HC ruling declaring IT Act's Section 147A unconstitutional
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the operation of a Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment which had declared Section 147A of the Income Tax Act, 1961 unconstitutional and set aside reassessment notices issued by jurisdictional Assessing Officers. A bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K. Vinod Chandran passed the interim order while hearing a special leave petition (SLP) filed by the Union of India and other Income Tax authorities challenging the High Court judgment passed on September 10. In the interim, the apex court directed that the assessment proceedings shall not proceed further until the final disposal of the main matter and ordered that the case be listed for final hearing on December 3. The impugned judgment and order passed by the High Court shall remain stayed on the condition that the assessment proceedings shall not proceed further till the final disposal of the main matter, the Justice Pardiwala-led Bench ordered. The proceedings stemmed from a batch of petitions before the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging the constitutional validity of Section 147A of the Income Tax Act, introduced retrospectively with effect from April 1, 2021, through the Finance Bill, 2026. The petitioners had sought a declaration that Section 147A was ultra vires Articles 14, 19(1)(g) and 265 of the Constitution. They also challenged notices issued under Section 148 of the Act, contending that the notices had not been issued through the automated allocation mechanism prescribed under Section 151A of the Act and the scheme framed thereunder. The High Court, in its judgment pronounced on September 10, had held that the retrospective introduction of Section 147A could not override the existing statutory framework requiring randomised allocation and faceless proceedings. A Division Bench of Justices Deepak Sibal and Rupinderjit Chahal had observed that Section 147A sought to clarify that an Assessing Officer for the purposes of Sections 148 and 148A would mean an officer other than the National Faceless Assessment Centre or an assessment unit referred to under Section 144B. It recorded that the Supreme Court, in an earlier order passed on April 10, had set aside earlier judgments in the matter on the limited ground that the legislative position had subsequently been altered and remitted the cases to the respective High Courts for fresh consideration. The apex court had then left open all questions concerning the validity, scope, effect, retrospectivity and applicability of the amended provision, while granting an interim stay on further assessment or reassessment proceedings pursuant to the impugned notices. After examining the challenge afresh, the Punjab and Haryana High Court said it had o hesitation to declare Section 147A of the Act to be unconstitutional. It further held that, even independently of Section 147A, the notices issued under Section 148 by the jurisdictional Assessing Officers were not sustainable because they had not been issued through the process of randomised allocation and in a faceless manner as mandated under Section 151A of the Act read with the scheme dated March 29, 2022. It accordingly directed that the notices issued under Section 148 to the petitioners be set aside and allowed the batch of writ petitions. The Union government, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax, and the National Faceless Assessment Centre (NFAC) subsequently approached the Supreme Court against the judgment.
Big update on country's first indigenous hydrogen train: Railways plans to extend services to Delhi
Indian Railways plans to extend services ofthe country's first indigenous hydrogen train to Delhi. Currently, the train operates on the 89-kilometre route between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana. However, because passenger turnout on this route is low, the Railways is considering extending service to Delhi. If the plan moves forward, the train could reach Azadpur station. The hydrogen train has a seating capacity of about 2,600 passengers, but only 40 to 60 passengers travel on it daily during the entire journey from Jind to Sonipat.
Maruti Suzuki achieved one million vehicle dispatches via its railway sidings. The Gujarat siding contributed 7.9 lakh vehicles, while Manesar added 2.1 lakh. These sidings accounted for seventy percent of rail dispatches in FY 2026-27. The company aims to increase rail dispatches to thirty-five percent by FY 2030-31. This expansion supports efficient and sustainable logistics operations across India.
Delhi Police bust narco-extortion network, seize 2 kg Pakistani-origin heroin
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police Special Cell, in a joint operation with the Gujarat Crime Branch, has busted a narco-extortion network operating between Delhi and Gujarat and recovered 2 kg of Pakistani-origin heroin valued at around Rs 12 crore. Police said an accused associated with the Rohit Godara and Mahendra Delana gang was arrested during the operation. The accused has been identified as 31-year-old Kuldeep Swami, a resident of Rajasthan's Churu. According to police, Swami was involved in a major narco-extortion module and was wanted in connection with a high-profile extortion case involving approximately Rs 10 crore registered in Gujarat's Vadodara. During the investigation, police recovered 2 kg of high-quality heroin, a car, and currency notes used for hawala token verification. A secret cavity was also found in the recovered vehicle, police said. Investigators are now probing the alleged links of the network with gangsters Godara and Delana, along with possible connections to Pakistan-based narcotics networks. The latest action comes amid a series of operations by the Delhi Police against criminal networks involved in extortion, narcotics and arms-related offences. Earlier, on August 26, the Delhi Police Special Cell had arrested two alleged sympathisers of the Gogi gang who were reportedly planning to commit extortion-related crimes. Police had identified the accused as 22-year-old Chirag, a resident of Narela, and 26-year-old Sagar, a resident of Haryana's Sonipat. The two were arrested near the Munak Canal on August 19 following a tip-off, officials said. A .32-bore semi-automatic pistol along with four live cartridges, a country-made single-shot pistol and two mobile phones were recovered from their possession, according to a senior police officer. In another case, on March 19, a team of the Delhi Police Special Cell apprehended a proclaimed offender who had allegedly been evading arrest in connection with an Arms Act case registered in Delhi. The accused, identified as 26-year-old Jaswinder Singh, a resident of Haryana's Ambala, was wanted in an FIR registered at Jagatpuri Police Station under Section 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) and Sections 25 and 27 of the Arms Act. Police had said Singh had been absconding since the registration of the case and was subsequently declared a proclaimed offender by a court.
HPSC HCS Mains Result 2026 Out - Download Haryana Civil Services Result PDF at hpsc.gov.in
Haryana Public Service Commission has declared the HPSC HCS Mains Result 2026 for HCS (Executive Branch) & Other Allied Services on 17 September 2026. Check the direct download link, qualifying marks, selection process, and what happens next for the 102-post HCS 2026 recruitment.
Punjab BJP to launch four anti-drug marches across state today
Digital Desk | Chandigarh, Sep 18 (IANS) To bring the issue of drug abuse into sharper focus in Punjab ahead of the 2027 Assembly elections, with the ruling Aam Aadmi Party and Opposition parties trading accusations over the government's handling of the issue, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch four statewide marches against drug abuse in the state from Friday. The marches will cover all 117 Assembly constituencies before culminating in a rally later this month, which will be addressed by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. The Nasha Mukt Punjab Yatras will begin from four locations between September 18 and 21 and collectively cover about 4,000 km, according to the Punjab BJP. BJP national President Nitin Nabin will flag off the first march from Ekta Sthal at Madhopur in Pathankot district on Friday. The march will pass through constituencies in Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, Kapurthala and Jalandhar before reaching its destination. The second yatra will begin on September 19 from Fatehgarh Sahib and will be flagged off by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta after she pays obeisance at Gurdwara Sri Jyoti Saroop Sahib, Punjab BJP general secretary and yatra in-charge Rajesh Bagha said. It will travel through parts of Ludhiana, Fatehgarh Sahib, Mohali, Ropar, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr and Phagwara before concluding in Jalandhar. The third yatra will start on September 20 from the Sadiki border in Fazilka, near the Asafwala 1971 War Memorial, with Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal scheduled to flag it off. It will cover constituencies in Fazilka, Muktsar, Bathinda, Faridkot, Moga, Ludhiana and Malerkotla. The fourth march will begin on September 21 from Gurdwara Sri Damdama Sahib in Talwandi Sabo. Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will flag it off. That route will cover Bathinda, Mansa, Barnala, Sangrur and Patiala districts before heading towards Jalandhar. All four yatras are scheduled to converge in Jalandhar on September 30, when the BJP will hold a public rally addressed by HM Shah. The BJP has described the campaign as an effort to build public awareness against drug abuse. Party leaders have also raised concerns about law and order and corruption in Punjab as part of their wider political messaging.
Donor Heart Transported 95 Km From Haryana To Delhi In 63 Minutes
The corridor was coordinated by the Haryana and Delhi police to facilitate the uninterrupted movement of the ambulance carrying the organ across the two states, according to the hospital.
Carbon Credits Begin Paying Off for Farmers in Punjab, Haryana
Over 2,500 cultivators receive Rs 2.9 crore as regenerative farming practices generate verified carbon The post Carbon Credits Begin Paying Off for Farmers in Punjab, Haryana appeared first on Khalsa Vox .
One property but two Wills by a woman. Amid a property dispute with her younger sister, here's why the Punjab and Haryana High Court upheld the second Will.
Haryana teachers told to clear HTET or face compulsory retirement
Haryana teachers protest as Modi birthday events add to exam-season pressure
6-Month-Old Critical After Pit Bull Attack In Haryana's Sonipat, CCTV Captures Horror
The baby was seen being dragged on the road as the dog refused to let her go while others tried to pull it away.
Haryana makes registration mandatory for private coaching centres, certificate valid 3 years
Punjab and Haryana HC extends bar on new allotments in Oberoi project till Sept 25
Haryana first in north India to offer single-donor platelets in govt hospitals
Hooda Calls For Scrapping Of UPI Payment Fees
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has criticised the newly introduced fees on UPI payments, stating they will lead to increased inflation for the common man. He dismissed government claims that customers would not be burdened, arguing that merchants would pass on the costs. Hooda demanded the immediate withdrawal of these fees, highlighting that the government's move contradicts its 'Digital India' initiative.
ED raids former Haryana minister Gopal Kandas Gurugram home
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) raided former Haryana minister Gopal Kandas residence, farmhouse and office in Gurugram on September 17 as part of a money laundering probe linked to alleged real estate fraud involving Vatika Limited and 661 investors
The trailer of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha has been launched ahead of the films simultaneous release in cinemas across India in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi on September 25, 2026. Starring Dev Sharma as Shri Ram, Anjali Arora as Mata Sita and Rajniesh Duggall as Ravan, alongside Sheel Verma as Lakshman and Nirbhay Wadhwa as Hanuman, the film brings the journey of Lord Ram to the big screen. The trailer moves through some of the defining moments and emotions of the Ramayan, from the bond between Shri Ram and Mata Sita and the journey of vanvas to Sita Haran, Hanuman jis Bhakti and the eventual confrontation between dharm and adharm. The trailer frames this central conflict through the thought, Adharm Ke Saamne Dharm Ka Naam, Shri Ram, placing Dharma and Maryada at the heart of the films telling. At the heart of the film is what the makers describe as its Katha Bhav, the emotional and devotional quality with which the Ramayan has been heard, watched and experienced within families over generations. The films larger thought has similarly viewed Shri Ram through Maryada, Mata Sita through Sankalp, Hanuman ji through Bhakti and Lakshman through Kartavya. While recent big-screen interpretations have often been defined by scale and spectacle, Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha takes a more intimate route, drawing its strength from the katha, its music and its emotional core. Director Abhishek Singh said, Every filmmaker will have a different way of approaching the Ramayan. For us, the first question was what feeling we wanted the audience to carry with them. We kept returning to the Katha Bhav, the Prem between Shri Ram and Mata Sita, Hanuman jis Bhakti, Lakshmans Kartavya and the Maryada with which Shri Ram faces every circumstance. That bhav had to remain at the centre of our telling. For producers Prakash Mahobiya and Sanjay Bundela, the decision to make the film also came from a deeply personal connection with the katha. They said, The Ramayan has travelled from one generation to another in so many ways, through kathas, bhajans, families sitting together and through the screen. What stays with us is not only the events, but the bhav with which we receive them. We were not setting out to make the biggest or most expensive interpretation. We wanted to make the film with shraddha and create an experience that families across generations could watch together. Dev Sharma, who plays Lord Ram, said, For me, Shri Rams strength lies not only in what he can do, but in the restraint, compassion, duty and Maryada with which he makes every choice. That became the starting point for me. There is a different responsibility when you portray someone who is not merely a character for people, but someone they revere. Even saying Jai Shri Ram creates an aura around you that, in itself, reminds you to stay on the right path. Anjali Arora, who makes her feature-film debut as Mata Sita, said, What stayed closest to my heart about Mata Sita was her unwavering resolve. There is immense grace and gentleness within her, but behind that gentleness lies an extraordinary inner strength. Even through the most difficult circumstances and periods of separation, she never let go of her dignity, her faith or her values. For me, the most important part of portraying her was to bring that inner strength and dignity into my performance with complete sensitivity. Rajniesh Duggall, who plays Ravan, said, Ravan possessed immense knowledge, power and stature, but ultimately his aham became greater than his wisdom. Raavan had ten heads, but it was the one called I that destroyed him. We all have a Ravan within us. We just need to make sure we dont feed him. That, for me, is also what makes the conflict between Dharma and Adharma so deeply relevant even today. Among the notable voices associated with the films music are Kailash Kher, Javed Ali, Farhad Bhiwandiwala, Anurag Sharma and Sunil Soni across its Hindi and Chhattisgarhi songs, with Shaan also lending his voice to an upcoming song. The films connection with Chhattisgarh extends beyond language. Parts of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha were filmed at real locations across the state, allowing the natural terrain to become part of the world of the katha. Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha is directed by Abhishek Singh, produced by Prakash Mahobiya and Sanjay Bundela, co-produced by Honey Kuldeep Agarwal and Monika Sen, and presented by Ajay Kanojia of AJ Film Entertainment World. The film is a Mahobiya Films Production. Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha releases simultaneously in cinemas across India in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi on September 25, 2026. Also Read: EXCLUSIVE: Anjali Arora on Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini unveiling new poster of Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, Moments like these give me even more strength and gratitude
Over Rs 2.9 crore to be disbursed to 2,550 farmers as soil carbon payments: Govt
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) Indias agricultural carbon market has moved from policy to the farm level, with over Rs 2.9 crore to be distributed among 2,550 small farmers in Punjab and Haryana through digital payments for adopting regenerative farming practices, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Agriculture on Wednesday. The first payments were released at a programme organised at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) in Ludhiana, marking a new link between sustainable agricultural practices and additional income for farmers. Dr ML Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, ICAR, initiated the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the farmers. The first issuance covered around 30,000 acres and more than 50,000 carbon credits, with participating farmers receiving approximately Rs 3,000Rs 15,000 each. The payments are part of Aadi, a 'Grow Indigo' farmer carbon programme launched in 2019 with technical guidance from ICAR. Under the programme, farmers adopted practices such as Direct Seeded Rice (DSR), reduced tillage, and carried out crop residue management between 2019 and 2022. The resulting greenhouse gas reductions and increases in soil carbon were measured and independently verified before carbon credits were issued. The programme covers more than two million acres and over 100,000 farmers across seven states and has issued agricultural carbon credits under the 'Verra VM0042' methodology. It builds on a broader transition towards regenerative agriculture in Punjab and Haryana, including crop residue management, water conservation, and farming systems aimed at improving soil health and climate resilience. ICAR institutions have contributed scientific and field expertise in areas including greenhouse-gas accounting, crop-simulation modelling, soil-sampling protocols, device validation, field-team training and satellite and remote-sensing approaches. Dr Jat said that the initiative demonstrates how climate-smart farming practices, backed by scientific assessment and rigorous verification, can create additional income opportunities for small farmers while contributing to water conservation and improved air quality. The carbon payments provide an economic incentive for practices that can also generate environmental benefits. Direct Seeded Rice can reduce irrigation requirements compared with conventional transplanting, while improved crop-residue management can help reduce stubble burning and associated air pollution. For enrolled fields during 20192022, the programme estimates savings of 45 billion litres of water and more than two lakh tonnes of crop residue kept out of fires, avoiding an estimated 1,000 tonnes of PM2.5 emissions. Farmers were paid according to their share of the carbon credits generated from their fields. Grow Indigo released the payments digitally from its own funds before the credits were fully sold, enabling farmers to receive the payments without waiting for sale proceeds. Farmers could choose between an assured upfront payment and 75 per cent of the net carbon revenue after the credits were sold. The payments followed a multi-year process of measurement and independent verification. Farmers who joined the programme after 2022 are part of the next monitoring cycle and will receive payments as their carbon credits are issued.
Muslim Boy or Girl Can Marry Person of Choice After Attaining Puberty: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The court made the observation while hearing a protection plea by a 26-year-old man and 17-year-old woman.
KARM BABA Ventures Launches KarmAi to Make Business Intelligence Effortless
Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], September 17: KarmAi, an AI platform from KARM BABA Ventures, goes live on 17th September 2026, at www.karmai.io. Every business owner has faced the same 3 a.m. question: is this buyer good for the money? KARM BABA Ventures is betting AI can answer it in seconds, not weeks. Built under the company's M.A.N.A.V. Mission, KarmAi puts real-time intelligence, buyer credit standing, freight and port data, and daily commodity prices in owners' hands, with tools that turn all of it into action instantly.
ED raids ex-Haryana minister Gopal Kandas Gurgaon home, farmhouse in Vatika money laundering case
ED raids ex-Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in PMLA case linked to real estate 'fraud'
The four projects under investigation involved the collection of 248.46 crore from 661 investors, without handing over possession or executing the promised sale deeds till date, an ED official said.
Established new benchmarks of good governance: Prez Murmu extends birthday wishes to PM Modi
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said that over the past 25 years, during his tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, he has established several new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. President Murmu took to social media 'X' and said, Heartfelt birthday greetings and best wishes to the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Over the past 25 years, during your tenure as Chief Minister and Prime Minister, you have established many new benchmarks of good governance and imparted unprecedented momentum and a new direction to inclusive development. While advancing on the path of modern progress with a sense of cultural pride, our countrymen are realising the harmony between heritage and development. I pray to God for your excellent health and long life, so that you may continue to relentlessly advance your campaign of public service and nation-building, the President said. PM Modi was born on September 17, 1950, in Vadnagar, in present-day Gujarat. PM Modi was born three years after India's Independence in 1947, making him the first Prime Minister of the country to have been born in independent India. He grew up in a modest family and helped at his family's tea stall during his childhood. He became an RSS pracharak in Ahmedabad in 1972, beginning a period of full-time organisational work. During the Emergency of 1975-77, he participated in activities associated with the movement opposing the Emergency and seeking the restoration of democracy. He completed a master's degree in political science from Gujarat University. PM Modi began working as the BJP's General Secretary in Gujarat in 1987, marking his formal rise within the party organisation. One of his first major assignments in the BJP involved the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation election, where the party recorded its first victory in the civic body. In the 1990 Gujarat Assembly election, the BJP emerged as the state's second-largest party behind the Congress. The BJP won 121 seats in the Gujarat Assembly in the 1995 election, when PM Modi was working in the party's organisational structure. He became a BJP national secretary in 1995 and was given responsibility for the party's activities in Haryana and Himachal Pradesh. He subsequently became the BJP's General Secretary (Organisation), one of the party's senior organisational positions. He played an organisational role in the BJP's preparations for the 1998 Lok Sabha election, when the BJP emerged as the largest constituent of the government formed under Atal Bihari Vajpayee. He became the Chief Minister of Gujarat on October 7, 2001, and went on to serve in the post for more than 12 years. He contested the 2014 Lok Sabha election from both Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh and Vadodara in Gujarat. He won both seats in the 2014 election and subsequently retained Varanasi. The BJP won 282 Lok Sabha seats in the 2014 general election, giving the party a majority on its own. He was sworn in as Prime Minister on May 26, 2014, with then President Pranab Mukherjee administering the oath at Rashtrapati Bhavan. PM Modi contested Varanasi again in the 2019 Lok Sabha election and won the seat for a second consecutive time. The BJP won 303 Lok Sabha seats in the 2019 general election. PM Modi contested the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency for the third consecutive general election in 2024. PM Modi won Varanasi in the 2024 election and retained the constituency for a third consecutive term. The BJP won 240 Lok Sabha seats in the 2024 general election, below the 272 seats required for a majority on its own. PM Modi subsequently took oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term.
Supreme Court to hear Centre's plea on I-T reassessment order
The Supreme Court is preparing to address a crucial appeal from the government on Friday, challenging a recent High Court order from Punjab and Haryana. This ruling annulled Section 147A of the Income Tax Act, which governs the jurisdiction of assessing officers in reopened assessments. The implications of this decision are vast, influencing reassessment proceedings for more than 200,000 taxpayers.
Haryana plans organic seed labs in Gurgaon and Hisar
Only 15 of 2,013 Haryana C&D sites have functional cams, CAQM finds
Haryanas Kant Enclave forest diversion proposal moves ahead, but Centre exemption needed
Punjab and Haryana HC restrains GMDA inspection at 2 Gurgaon group housing flats in alteration row
Petitioner Argued GMDA Mandate Did Not Extend To Work In Licensed Colony
Centre moves Supreme Court over striking down of Income Tax Section 147A
Government challenges Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that invalidated the retrospective provision governing tax reassessment powers of jurisdictional officers in India
Haryana Congress MLA Jarnail Singh Faces Disqualification Threat
Ram Rahim Back In Jail After 17th Furlough
Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has returned to Sunaria jail in Rohtak after his 21-day furlough concluded. This marks his 17th temporary release since his 2017 conviction for rape. Singh, who is serving a 20-year sentence, recently saw acquittals in two separate 2002 murder cases by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Weather Tomorrow: The Meteorological Department has issued a new weather advisory for various regions of India. On Thursday, September 17, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in areas such as Delhi-NCR, Bihar, and Odisha, which may also experience lightning strikes. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan could receive light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms. Scattered showers and storms are predicted for Haryana and West Bengal as well.
Weather Tomorrow: The Meteorological Department has issued a new weather advisory for various regions of India. On Thursday, September 17, heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in areas such as Delhi-NCR, Bihar, and Odisha, which may also experience lightning strikes. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan could receive light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorms. Scattered showers and storms are predicted for Haryana and West Bengal as well.
HSPCB Recruitment 2026 - Apply Offline for 76 Accounts Clerk, Assistant and More Posts
Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) Recruitment 2026 for 76 posts of Accounts Clerk, Assistant and More Posts. The last date to apply offline is 01-10-2026. The candidate shall apply offline through HSPCB official website hpgcl.org.in.
CUH Even Semester Result 2026 Out - Check B.Sc
Central University of Haryana (CUH) has released the TEE June 2026 result for B.Sc 4th Semester & PGDRP 2nd Semester on the Samarth Portal on 15 September 2026. Check direct link, important dates, download steps, and FAQs here.
Punjab and Haryana HC seeks status report in Gulzar Singh suicide case
After elder sister revoked her 1st Will, younger sister forcefully grabbed her house and refused her entry; elder sister writes a 2nd Will giving house to adopted daughter; Punjab and Haryana HC upholds this 2nd Will. An SLP has been filed against this high court judgement in Supreme Court. SC's decision is pending.
Delhi-NCR, Haryana brace for rain, thunderstorms as active Western Disturbance affects region
Anurag Thakur credits Centre for Kishau Dam breakthrough, questions Cong over six-decade delay
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Wednesday credited the Centre's efforts for resolving the long-pending Kishau Dam Project issue and criticised Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for aking credit for the development, questioning why successive Congress governments had failed to resolve the matter over the past several decades. Thakur's remarks came a day after the Chief Ministers of six states signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday (September 15), paving the way for the long-pending 422 MW Kishau Multipurpose Project. Speaking to reporters, Thakur said the project had remained unresolved for nearly six decades despite several Congress governments at both the Centre and state levels. This was a six-decade-old problem. Several Congress governments came and went, from the Centre to the states, but they could not resolve this issue. Under the direction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union Home Minister and the Union Jal Shakti Minister held meetings with the Chief Ministers of six states and resolved this issue, he said. Thakur said the agreement would not only help address the country's future water requirements but also contribute towards meeting its power needs. He described the agreement among the Centre and six states as an example of cooperative federalism and inter-governmental coordination. They have also taken a major step to meet the huge water requirements that will arise for future generations, along with addressing the power requirements. When we talk about cooperative federalism and cooperation between governments, this is a living example of strengthening that spirit. The Central government, along with the Chief Ministers and governments of six states, has resolved this issue through the Kishau Dam Project, he said. Taking a swipe at the Himachal Pradesh government over the issue of credit for the project, Thakur said, As far as the cost is concerned, the Centre is bearing 90 per cent of the expenditure. Yet some people are trying to take credit. If the Himachal Chief Minister wants to take credit, he should explain why Congress governments could not resolve this issue in the past 50-60 years, he added. The MoU for the Rs 15,000-crore Kishau Multipurpose Project was signed by Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu along with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil were also present at the signing of the agreement. The signing of the MoU marks a significant step towards taking forward the 422 MW multipurpose project, which has remained pending for several years due to differences over its financial burden and distribution of benefits among the participating states. Following the signing of the agreement, the Kishau Multipurpose Project will now be placed before the Union Cabinet for approval. Once the necessary approval is secured, the project can move ahead towards its implementation. The Kishau Project is intended to provide benefits related to hydropower generation and water supply, while also addressing the long-term requirements of the participating states.
Uttarakhand, Haryana, four other states sign Kishau Dam pact: Key details
Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Rajasthan and Delhi signed the Kishau Dam pact for a 232.6-metre dam on the Tons River along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border
Six states sign agreement for long-pending Kishau multipurpose project
Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana signed the MoA for the Kishau project, with 90% of its water component cost to be funded by the Centre
Delhi-NCR braces for another rainy day as IMD forecasts thunderstorms, lightning
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Delhi-NCR is likely to remain partly cloudy on Wednesday, with rain and thunderstorms expected in several areas as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast continued wet weather across the region and adjoining parts of northwest India. The national capital and neighbouring regions are likely to experience another spell of unsettled weather on Wednesday, with thunderstorms and lightning possible at isolated places. The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at isolated locations in Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi, Punjab and Uttarakhand. The weather system could result in short spells of rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in some areas, rather than continuous rainfall throughout the day. The wet conditions are expected to continue into Thursday, with the IMD forecasting fairly widespread to widespread rainfall over Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi and Punjab on Wednesday and Thursday. Isolated areas could also receive heavy rain during this period. Bihar is also likely to witness rain and thunderstorm activity on Wednesday. Several parts of the state may receive showers, while thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds are possible in some areas. Odisha is expected to experience partly cloudy conditions with rain and thunderstorms in several districts. The IMD has warned of lightning and thunderstorm activity, along with the possibility of gusty winds in some parts of the state. In Rajasthan, weather conditions are likely to shift from partly sunny skies to increased cloud cover, followed by rain and thunderstorms in some areas. The IMD has issued thunderstorm and lightning warnings for both East and West Rajasthan, with gusty winds likely at isolated places. Himachal Pradesh is likely to remain partly cloudy, with scattered showers mainly expected during the afternoon. Temperatures are likely to remain relatively moderate, although weather conditions could stay unsettled in some parts of the state. Haryana is expected to witness rain, with thunderstorms possible during the morning and thundery showers likely in the afternoon. Uttar Pradesh may experience cloudy periods, with light rain in the morning followed by brief showers in the afternoon. Thunderstorms could occur at isolated places, prompting residents to exercise caution during lightning and sudden downpours. Uttarakhand is likely to receive light to moderate rain and thundershowers at a few places. The IMD has warned of thunderstorms with lightning and intense to very intense spells of rainfall at isolated locations, particularly in the hill districts. The rainfall activity is expected to extend beyond northwest India. Heavy rain is likely at isolated places over the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Kerala, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Karaikal on September 16.
Kishau agreement signed; 10th water dispute resolved by Modi govt: Amit Shah
The agreement for the long-pending Kishau Multipurpose Project was signed on Tuesday, marking the resolution of the 10th water dispute since Narendra Modi became prime minister, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said, describing the pact as a historic agreement. The chief ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi and Haryana Yogi Adityanath, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Bhajanlal Sharma, Rekha Gupta and Nayab Singh Saini signed the agreement in the presence of Shah and Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil, an official statement said. Shah said the agreement would benefit all six states in one way or another and congratulated their chief ministers and Patil for playing an important role in bringing the project to this stage. He said the Government of India and the chief ministers of the six Yamuna basin states were committed to completing the project at the earliest. The Kishau project envisages the construction of a 232.6-metre-high concrete gravity dam on the Tons River, which flows along the Uttarakhand-Himachal Pradesh border, with a water storage capacity of 1,562 million cubic metres. The project will irrigate 97,000 hectares of land and generate 1,476 million units of clean hydropower, Shah said, adding that Delhi would be the biggest beneficiary. The pact comes after the six states agreed in June to sign an MoU on the 422-MW project, paving the way for its consideration by the Union Cabinet. The project was earlier estimated to cost around Rs 15,000 crore and had been pending for more than eight years. Under the Kishau Multipurpose Project, the Centre will bear approximately 90 per cent of the financial burden, while the remaining 10 per cent will be borne by the participating states in accordance with the 1994 agreement, Shah said. He said an agreement reached on May 12, 1994, provided that separate agreements would be entered into for each storage project coming up in the basin. Shah said that after disputes concerning the Lakhwar and Renukaji projects were resolved, work on Kishau moved forward and a formal agreement on the project was reached on June 16 this year. He said the Ministry of Jal Shakti took the matter forward after securing the consent of all the states and considering the technical and economic aspects while safeguarding their interests. Shah said that since Modi became prime minister, initiatives had been undertaken to resolve serious disputes that had continued for decades and this project will be the tenth water dispute that is now set to be resolved. He cited agreements relating to the Lakhwar Multipurpose Project, Shahpur Kandi Dam Project, Renukaji Multipurpose Dam Project, Ken-Betwa Link Project and other water-related disputes. He said the period from 2018 to 2026 under Modis leadership would be remembered as one in which almost all water disputes, from Kashmir to Uttar Pradesh, were resolved. On the Yamuna, Shah said that when its waters were allocated, the environmental flow of the river was not calculated and all available water was distributed among the states, leaving no water for the river itself. He said 25 per cent of the water would become available through the Kishau agreement, which would benefit both Delhi and the Yamuna and contribute to environmental conservation. Shah said continuous work was underway to clean the Yamuna and expressed confidence that the goal of a clean Yamuna would be achieved by 2029. He said cleaning the Yamuna was essential for fulfilling the dream of a clean Ganga as the Yamuna merges with the Ganga at Prayagraj.
Over 1L apply for rooftop solar in south Haryana, 62.5k systems installed
CAQM enforcement team conducts 150 inspections from Aug 24 to Sep 7
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 16 (IANS) Reiterating the need for strengthening enforcement, the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region (NCR) and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) said that between August 24 and September 7 as many as 150 inspections were reported by the Enforcement Task Force (ETF), an official said. The 139th meeting of the ETF held on Monday, officials reviewed enforcement actions, inspections and compliance status across the NCR for the 15-day reporting period, the official said in a statement. Reviewing the updated cumulative enforcement status as on September 14, the CAQM said that the Flying Squads of the Commission have so far carried out inspections at 28,547 units/projects/entities across the NCR. Based on these inspections, 1,829 closure directions have been issued, of which 1,479 resumption orders have been issued after verification of compliance, the statement said. As many 126 cases have been transferred to the respective State Pollution Control Boards (SPCBs)/Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) for final decision, while 224 entities remain under examination for issuance of resumption orders, it added. The Commission reiterated the need for continued strengthening of enforcement, timely verification of compliance and close coordination among implementing agencies for effective implementation of the prescribed norms, the statement said. It also emphasised expeditious enforcement action, strict compliance monitoring and continued inspections across priority sectors, including Industrial Units, Construction and Demolition (C&D) activities and Diesel Generator (DG) sets, to ensure effective mitigation of air pollution across the NCR. During the 15-day reporting period between August 24 and September 7, a total of 150 inspections were reported, including seven inspections at C&D sites, 98 inspections in the Industrial Sector and 45 inspections related to DG sets. As part of the reporting period, a special inspection drive was conducted in Haryana's Nuh on September 3. Eight teams of the Commission's Flying Squads, along with district administration and police personnel and officers of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB), inspected a total of 35 premises, the statement said. Of these, 13 were found compliant, while seven units were found locked and are to be re-inspected by the concerned State Pollution Control Board in six cases, it said.
11K+ startups, 15 unicorns: Haryana readies Rs 2k cr fund to fuel next growth phase
Kishau pact: Haryana gains water, Himachal saves 2,000cr
Haryana clears Rs 9,700cr road projects, bypasses planned for 5 cities
Haryana CM Highlights Benefits of Kishau Project for Yamuna Water Availability
Haryanas CM announces increased water availability from the Kishau Project, benefiting six states including Haryana and Delhi. Haryana CM Highlights Benefits of Kishau Project for Yamuna Water Availability
The commission's three-day visit to Chandigarh from September 16-18 will focus on employee and pensioner issues. Here's a look at what's on the agenda for meetings with representatives from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and the UT of Chandigarh.
IMA Haryana withdraws call to suspend Ayushman Bharat services
IMA Haryana withdraws call to suspend Ayushman Bharat services
Kishau dam will increase water availability in Yamuna, says Haryana CM
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that the signing of a pact among six states regarding the Kishau Multipurpose Project is a significant step, with the state directly getting the benefit of increased water availability in the Yamuna River. Speaking to the media here after a meeting on the project chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the Chief Minister said important decisions were taken at the significant meeting of six states -- Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan, besides Haryana. Due to the initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the active efforts of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, the way has been paved for building consensus among the states on this issue that has been pending for years. CM Saini expressed his special gratitude to PM Modi and Home Minister Shah for this important initiative. He also thanked Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and said he had continuously worked to expedite the Kishau project by coordinating with the states and departments concerned. The signing of the MoU is a major achievement in this direction. CM Saini said Haryanas share in the water of the Yamuna is 48 per cent. Therefore, Haryana will directly benefit from increased water availability in the Yamuna. Along with the Kishau Project, the Renuka-ji and Lakhwar projects are also important for Haryana. Construction work on both these projects is already underway, and now work on the Kishau Project is also expected to begin soon. CM Saini said Haryanas share from all three projects --Renuka-ji, Lakhwar and Kishau -- will be around 1,143 million cubic meters (MCM). The three projects will collectively increase water availability by 2,676 cusecs, of which 1,280 cusecs will be Haryanas share.
No immediate relief for suspended Punjab DIG Bhullar as SC indicates bail plea may be dismissed
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated that it may dismiss the bail plea filed by Punjab Police's suspended Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Harcharan Singh Bhullar in a corruption case being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A Bench of Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana adjourned the matter for four weeks after Bhullars counsel submitted that the complainant and a material witness had not yet been examined. During the hearing, Bhullars counsel also urged the top court to permit the examination of two shadow witnesses. The CJI-led Bench indicated that it would examine the bail plea after certain witnesses had been examined. Adjourning the hearing, CJI Surya Kant remarked: 100 per cent case of dismissal! You want to dismiss it now or later? The matter has now been directed to be listed on October 27. Bhullar has approached the apex court seeking regular bail in the corruption case registered under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The Supreme Court had earlier declined to grant him bail but granted him liberty to renew his plea before the Punjab and Haryana High Court if the trial did not commence within two months. The High Court had subsequently dismissed Bhullars second successive bail petition on August 10, observing that there had been no drastic or substantive change in circumstances since the dismissal of his previous bail plea. It had recorded that the trial had commenced, though no witness had been examined at that stage. A single-judge Bench of Justice Manish Batra had also rejected Bhullars contention that the CBI lacked jurisdiction to investigate the case, holding that the fact that he was posted in Punjab did not invalidate the CBI probe as he was an IPS officer working under the control of the Central government. It also observed that the petitioner and co-accused were arrested in Chandigarh and that a substantial part of the cause of action had taken place there. The case stems from a complaint submitted by businessman Akash Batta, alleging that Bhullar, then posted as DIG, Ropar Range, had demanded illegal gratification through co-accused Krishanu for taking no coercive steps against his business in a criminal case and for securing favourable treatment. According to the prosecution, conversations between Bhullar and Krishanu were recorded during discreet verification of the complaint. One such conversation allegedly revealed that Bhullar had instructed Krishanu to collect Rs 8 lakh from the complainant. A trap was laid at Chandigarh on October 16, 2025, during which Krishanu was allegedly apprehended while accepting Rs 5 lakh from the complainant as part of the gratification allegedly demanded by Bhullar. Bhullar was arrested on the same day. While refusing bail, the High Court observed that the allegations, along with the recorded conversations, verification report and trap proceedings, prima facie make out a case for demand of gratification, direction or collection of the part of the same through the co-accused Krishanu. It also held that the fact that no recovery had been effected from Bhullar was not of much substance since the co-accused had allegedly accepted Rs 5 lakh on his behalf. The High Court further observed that material witnesses were yet to be examined and that the apprehension of Bhullar influencing or intimidating them could not be ignored, keeping in view the position he had held in the police hierarchy. There exists a reasonable apprehension that he may attempt to influence witnesses, tamper with witness or otherwise obstruct the course of proceedings, the High Court had said, adding that it was not persuaded to exercise its discretion to grant bail. The High Court dismissed Bhullars second successive regular bail petition, even as he has remained in custody since October 16, 2025.
Himachal will annually earn Rs 1,000 crore from Kishau dam project, says CM Sukhu
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Sep 15 (IANS) Elated over the signing of a pact among six states for the construction of the 422 MW Kishau Multi-Purpose Project with an outlay of Rs 15,624 crore on a tributary of the Yamuna River, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Tuesday said they would earn an annual revenue of over Rs 1,000 crore with the sale of electricity generated from the project. Besides Himachal, the other states are Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Rajasthan. The project is located on the border of Uttarakhand and Himachal. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. It was signed by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, Himachal Chief Minister Sukhu, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Taking to the media after the signing of the project, CM Sukhu said at a high-level meeting on June 16 under the Chairmanship of the Home Minister, the Centre agreed in principle that the estimated cost of Rs 2000 crore on the power component of the states side would be borne by the beneficiary states -- Delhi, Rajasthan and Haryana. He said the state had strongly pursued the matter to save the state from bearing the financial burden, which the previous government could not achieve. The Chief Minister said the previous government had agreed to give Rs 800 crore as the states share, which the present government refused in the interest of the state, keeping in mind the states limited resources. Sukhu said that while the population of the state will be displaced, the state will bear maximum loss due to the project. Therefore, it was unfair for the state to bear financial burden further, and its contribution towards the nation's progress should be compensated suitably. The Chief Minister said the state would get its share of 1,000 million units per year from the power component of the project, which amounts to likely more than Rs 1,000 crore on the completion of the project.
Congress MP Pawan Khera Questions Security After Gurugram Hit-and-Run Incident
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Uno Minda to invest 1,415 crore to boost manufacturing capacity
Auto Component maker Uno Minda on Tuesday said it plans to invest Rs 1,415 crore as it embarks on a strategic expansion drive across its business verticals aimed at strengthening its manufacturing footprint and boosting capacities across key divisions. The Rs 1,415 crore capital expenditure will cover setting up a new aluminium casting unit in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, as well as expanding and relocating its two-wheeler alloy wheel manufacturing operations in Kharkhoda, Haryana. With the existing Hosur facility at the current location having reached its practical expansion limits, the company will establish a new greenfield facility on another existing land parcel at Thally Road, Hosur, with an estimated additional capex of Rs 510 crore. Existing Hosur operations will be consolidated and relocated to the new facility by Q1FY2, the company said, adding that the aluminium casting capacity at the Hosur location will go up to 34,000 MT at peak from around 13,000 MT. The company has received .
