Bareena misses gold, bags silver, promising Boxer title
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 25: Despite a valiant effort in the final bout, Jammu and Kashmirs young boxing sensation Bareena from Srinagar settled for a silver medal in the 6th Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championship, which concluded today in Rohtak, Haryana. Competing in the 66-70 kg weight category, Bareena fought a spirited match against Haryanas Priyanshi Sherwat in the finals but narrowly missed the gold. Her performance, however, earned her the prestigious Best Promising Boxer of the [] The post Bareena misses gold, bags silver, promising Boxer title appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
RSS Launches Big Drive in Bihar
By Arun Srivastava The RSS which observes its centenary year of foundation in October this year, is all set to play a key role in the victory of the BJP candidates in Bihar assembly poll scheduled around the year end. After helping the BJP win assembly elections comfortably in Haryana and Maharashtra, the RSS has been asked by the leadership to work tirelessly for the victory of BJP candidates in the coming assembly elections, especially in Bihar and West [] The post RSS Launches Big Drive in Bihar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Panasonic pulls plug on washing machines, refrigerators in India
Panasonic Holdings is reducing its consumer electronics operations in India. The company is discontinuing refrigerators and washing machines. Production will cease at the Jhajjar, Haryana factory. Some job losses are expected, with support for affected employees. The company will now focus on televisions and air conditioners. This decision aligns with Panasonic's global strategy and market changes.
Industry bodies seek rollback of Haryana power tariff hike
They claim that the charges, significantly higher compared to neighbouring States, could force manufacturing units to eventually migrate
Rare heart surgery at Delhi hospital gives six-year-old boy from Haryana new lease of life
Ayansh had a single functional heart chamber, a condition affecting less than 1% of children with congenital heart defects
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a free healthcare initiative. This will provide free treatment at government hospitals in each district from August 15, 2025. The Lado Lakshmi Scheme will also be implemented soon. An amount of Rs 2,100 will be deposited into women's bank accounts. The government is working on development projects across the state.
Star players of Khelo India Center to represent J&K in Soft Tennis Junior Nationals
JAMMU, Jun 25: Three promising players of khelo India Soft Tennis Center would be representing J&K in the 20 Junior National Championship going to be held at Panchkula Haryana from 26th to 30th June 2025. The players including Soham Bhat, Madhavendra Singh Sambyal and Shreemai Bhat, have already proved their metal in the UT and National level championships, winning medals for J&K. Prior to their participation in the nationals, the players have attended the national coaching camp, organised by the [] The post Star players of Khelo India Center to represent J&K in Soft Tennis Junior Nationals appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Election Commission has become government's puppet: Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge
Mallikarjun Kharge, the Congress president, claims the Election Commission is a puppet of the government. He alleges irregularities in elections, particularly in Maharashtra. Kharge says the EC is ignoring Congress' concerns about voter list discrepancies. Rahul Gandhi also raised concerns about vote theft. Congress demands digital voter rolls and CCTV footage from Maharashtra and Haryana.
EC has become govt's puppet: Congress chief Kharge
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission has become a puppet in the hands of the government, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge alleged on Wednesday and claimed that his party is raising the issue of irregularities in elections but the poll watchdog is not ready to listen. Kharge said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has stated the facts, citing figures, to lay bare the irregularities in the 2024 Maharashtra polls and others have also done so, but the Election Commission is not ready to accept that. The EC has become a puppet in the hands of the government...like we have puppets that are made to do things to entertain. You have a puppet and you (Prime Minister Narendra Modi) claim that you are winning elections. You are not winning elections your machine is winning, Kharge said, addressing a press conference at the Congress' Indira Bhawan headquarters. You let it go where you want to and get a hold where you want to, he said, referring to elections in various states. We won election in Maharashtra and in the same place five months later there is massive difference in number of voters. In five years, voters' list goes up by 2-3 per cent. But how come in five months, there is an increase of 8 per cent, the Congress president said. I have fought 13 elections and also been part of many elections, but I have not seen such a thing, he said. Kharge said the Congress has been constantly raising the issue of poll irregularities but the Election Commission is not ready to listen to anything because the government has control everywhere. The RSS people are placed everywhere and there is no place for others. The Election Commission is not listening to us and not giving us the voters' list. You are controlling that also, the Congress chief said. In many places where there were poll irregularities, many people complained but the Election Commission did not rectify it, he alleged. You do what Modi says and that is why we say -- Thank you very much for whatever work you are doing for Modi, he said in a swipe at the poll watchdog. Kharge's remarks come a day after Gandhi reiterated his claims of alleged irregularities in the Maharashtra assembly polls. Gandhi said that there weren't isolated glitches but vote theft and demanded the immediate release of machine-readable digital voter rolls as well as CCTV footage. The Congress on Wednesday urged the Election Commission to provide machine-readable digital copy of the Maharashtra voter lists along with video footage of polling day of the state and Haryana within a week. The demand came days after the Election Commission's offer to Gandhi to meet and discuss issues about the 2024 Maharashtra Assembly elections raised by him. The Empowered Action Group of Leaders and Experts (EAGLE) of the Congress, in a letter to the Commission, said the party leadership will be happy to meet with the EC soon after they receive them, where they can even present the findings of their analysis. We request you to provide us the machine-readable, digital copy of the Maharashtra voter lists and video footage of polling day of Maharashtra and Haryana within a week from the date of this letter. This has been a long-standing request which should be easy to comply for the EC, the EAGLE group said in a statement.
CUH Result 2025 Released at cuh.ac.in Direct Link to Download 4th, 6th, 8th Sem Result
CUH Result 2025: Central University of Haryana Result 2025 has been released on cuh.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.Tech/M.A 4th, 6th, 8th Sem Results Online.
Akali leader Majithia lashes out at AAP after Punjab Vigilance raids, arrest in assets case
CHANDIGARH: Senior Akali leader Bikram Singh Majithia, who is the brother-in-law of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal, was on Tuesday arrested by the Punjab Vigilance Bureau following a raid on his residence in Amritsar. Sources said the vigilance bureau carried out raids at 25 locations across the state. The vigilance team, led by Assistant Inspector General of Police Swarandeep Singh, raided Majithias house and seized 29 mobile phones, four laptops, two iPads, eight diaries, and several documents. He was arrested in connection with a disproportionate assets case. SAD leaders attempted to enter the Majithia residence but were pushed back by the state police after a minor scuffle. As the news of the raid spread on social media, Akali leaders and supporters gathered at the residence and raised slogans against the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government. A heavy police presence was deployed on the road leading to the residence, and barricades were set up to restrict access. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Punjab Police is also investigating a 2021 drug case against Majithia. The Vigilance Bureau has yet to issue an official statement regarding the case or the charges against Majithia. As a team of officials entered his house, Majithia and his wife, Akali MLA Ganieve Kaur Majithia, claimed that members of the Vigilance Bureau barged into their Green Avenue home in Amritsar. They also alleged that a similar raid had taken place at their residence in Chandigarh. She said a disproportionate assets case had been registered against her husband. We will continue to fight. People will stand by Majithia, she said, claiming that a 30-member team from the bureau entered their house. She asked the officials, What is happening? I want to know what is going on. How did you barge into my house without my knowledge? Majithia was heard arguing with vigilance officials, expressing his dismay over the manner in which they entered his house. He also alleged that the officials terrified his children. You have forced your way through. This is not the way. I am not going anywhere. I am ready to cooperate, Majithia told the vigilance team. SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal, his wife and former Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, and several senior Akali leaders criticised the AAP government over the raid at Majithias residence. The Shiromani Akali Dal stands like a rock with Bikram Singh Majithia. It is clear that Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and his government are deeply rattled by Majithias bold and outspoken exposure of their corrupt and dark dealings. We have never bowed down, nor will we ever bow down, said Badal. In a video message, Majithia lashed out at the government, alleging that the AAP was using such tactics to silence opposition voices. He claimed a fresh case had been lodged by the vigilance department on Tuesday night. They forcefully entered the house. If an FIR has been lodged, we are submitted to the law. If they wanted to register an FIR in the DA (disproportionate assets) case, they could have given a notice and registered an FIR. It is very clear that they (AAP) are rattled, he said. Majithia said a team from the vigilance bureau, led by the Senior Superintendent of Police, had conducted the raid. Bhagwant Mann, understand this, no matter how many FIRs you register, neither I will be afraid, nor can your government suppress my voice. I have always talked about the issues of Punjab and will continue to do so, he said. Majithia had earlier been summoned and questioned several times in connection with the drug case. In March this year, the SIT claimed it had found suspicious financial transactions involving firms linked to Majithia and his family. It had also stated that its investigation had expanded to examine overseas transactions. A case under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act was registered against Majithia on 20 December 2021, during the tenure of the Congress government. The action was based on a 2018 report from the anti-drug Special Task Force. The FIR was filed by the state Crime Branch at its Mohali police station. Majithia had then spent over five months in Patiala jail and was released in August 2022 after being granted bail by the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
Delhi and neighboring areas are bracing for heavy rains, with the India Meteorological Department issuing a yellow alert for June 25th. A spell of wet weather, including moderate rain and thunderstorms, is expected to persist until June 30th. The southwest monsoon is intensifying over Haryana, promising widespread rainfall across the state in the coming days.
Gangster killed on border; BJP hailsHaryana govt.s fight against crime
The Opposition has been targeting the government on the recent law and order situation
Bareena confirms Silver Medal in National Boxing Cship
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 24: In a remarkable achievement, promising young boxer Bareena from Srinagar has confirmed a silver medal (66-70kg) in the ongoing 6th Junior Boys and Girls National Boxing Championship, currently underway in Rohtak, Haryana. Bareena secured her place in the finals by defeating Tamil Nadus A. Shirinidhi in a hard-fought semifinal bout. With this victory, she is now set to compete in the championship final tomorrow against SSCB Boxer, where she will vie for the gold [] The post Bareena confirms Silver Medal in National Boxing Cship appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Service in Operation Sindoor no shield against dowry death conviction, rules Supreme Court
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that participation in Operation Sindoor does not grant immunity from prosecution, directing a Black Cat Commando to surrender in connection with a dowry death case involving the killing of his wife over two decades ago. The commando was convicted under Section 304B of the Indian Penal Code (dowry death) and had approached the apex court seeking exemption from surrendering, citing his long service as a Black Cat Commando and his involvement in Operation Sindoor. A bench comprising Justice Ujjal Bhuyan and Justice Vinod Chandran was hearing a special leave petition (SLP) challenging the Punjab and Haryana High Court's decision to uphold the conviction and sentence of 10 years rigorous imprisonment. During the hearing, the petitioners counsel pleaded for exemption, stating: I can only say one line I participated in Operation Sindoor and have served as a Black Cat Commando with the Rashtriya Rifles for the past 20 years. However, the bench rejected the plea, with Justice Bhuyan firmly stating, That doesnt give you immunity from committing atrocity at home. This shows how physically fit you are, and how you alone could have strangulated your wife. He added, This is not a case for exemption. Its a gruesome act. Exemption is applicable when the sentence is less than one year. Justice Chandran also noted that the petitioners appeal had already been dismissed by the High Court and reminded the counsel, You are here on special leave. The petitioners counsel argued that the primary allegation was a demand for a motorcycle, based only on the testimonies of two close relatives of the deceased. However, the Court was unconvinced. Justice Bhuyan observed, We can issue notice on the SLP, but do not ask us for exemption. The Court then ordered: We decline the prayer for exemption from surrendering. Issue notice on the SLP, returnable in six weeks. On request, the bench granted the petitioner two weeks to surrender.
In a significant crackdown, Haryana Police's STF, in collaboration with Delhi Police, neutralized notorious gangster Romil Vohra in an encounter on the Delhi-Gurugram-Faridabad route. Vohra, wanted in multiple heinous cases including triple murder, had a bounty of Rs 3 lakh. The operation resulted in injuries to two officers.
Participating in Operation Sindoor doesnt give you immunity: SC in dowry death case
NEW DELHI, June 24: Participating in Operation Sindoor doesnt give you immunity from committing atrocity at home, the Supreme Court on Tuesday said while refusing to exempt a convict from surrendering in a dowry death case of his wife. A bench of Justices Ujjal Bhuyan and K Vinod Chandran made the observation while hearing an appeal filed against an order of the Punjab and Haryana High Court which dismissed the mans appeal and upheld his sentence. The top court initially [] The post Participating in Operation Sindoor doesnt give you immunity: SC in dowry death case appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Wanted Gangster Romil Vohra Killed In Police Encounter At Delhi-Haryana Border
A wanted criminal linked to multiple murders in Haryana and arms cases in Delhi was shot dead near the Delhi-Haryana border early Tuesday morning, an official said.
Wanted Gangster Romil Vohra Injured In Police Encounter At Delhi-Haryana Border
The official said the criminal Romil Vohra, carrying a reward of Rs 1 lakh announced by the Haryana government, is a known shooter of the notorious Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang.
Wanted criminal Romil Vohra killed in encounter at Delhi-Haryana border; 2 policemen injured
Romil Vohra, a wanted criminal, died in a shootout with the Delhi Police near the Delhi-Haryana border. The incident occurred during a joint operation following a tip-off from Haryana Police. Vohra, linked to the Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang, had a history of violent crimes. Two police officers sustained injuries during the exchange and received immediate medical attention.
In a fierce encounter at the Delhi-Haryana border, Romil Vohra, a wanted criminal associated with the Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang, was fatally shot by the Delhi Police Special Cell. Vohra was wanted in connection with numerous criminal cases, including the murder of a liquor businessman in Yamunanagar.
In Haryana's Kaithal, a woman allegedly murdered her newborn son shortly after birth. The infant's body was discovered in a cattle shed, mouth filled with ash, and strangled with a scarf. The woman, whose husband is abroad, concealed the pregnancy, suspected to be from an affair, fearing social stigma.
Haryana CM issues strict directives to curb illegal mining, ensure CCTV surveillance
Himachal seeks 12 per cent free power from BBMB projects
CHANDIGARH: The on-going controversy between Punjab and Haryana over water-sharing from the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) further intensified as the neighbouring Himachal Pradesh staked claim for its share of power from BBMB projects. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu wrote a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding for 12 per cent of free power from all BBMB projects. In his letter, the CM pointed out that while all the hydro power projects approved by the state government are providing free power, BBMB projects are not contributing any free power to the state, despite the fact that Himachal's hydro power potential was used by BBMB projects. He wrote, The State has suffered and did not get its due. This historical wrong can be corrected now with your intervention by providing 12 per cent free power from BBMB projects to Himachal Pradesh. In a separate letter to Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, the CM has urged to direct SJVNL to provide one per cent additional free power over and above the free power from Nathpa Jhakri Power Project for the Local Area Development Fund on the analogy of Rampur Power Project of SJVNL in the larger interest of affected families by the project. Sukhu has also requested the Union Power Minister to ensure representation to Himachal Pradesh in the BBMB by appointing a whole time member from Himachal. In the letter, he said that despite repeated requests at various levels, the State has not received its rightful representation as a whole time member in the BBMB. He has also written a letter to his Haryana counterpart Nayab Singh Saini, stating that Haryana shall convey in writing for giving consent to provide BBMB energy arrears of his share with six percent interest before the next date of hearing. Haryana along with Punjab share energy arrears of 13066 million units from November, 1966 to October, 2011 as on October 31, 2011 from BBMB, which can be given over a period of 15 years to Himachal Pradesh at the rate of 871 million units per year. He said, A resolution on this matter would enable both our states to move forward on the projects in pipeline and also projects under consideration to address the needs of Haryana. A few days back Sukhu demanded for the appointment of a permanent member from the state to the BBMB. He said this after meeting with Union Minister for Power Manohar Lal Khattar in New Delhi and asserted that despite being a key contributor to the countrys hydropower generation, Himachal Pradesh remains underrepresented in critical decision-making platforms like the BBMB.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis: The Under-15 National Free Style, Greco Roman Style and Women Wrestling Championship concluded successfully at Nagpur, marking a major step forward in grassroots wrestling development. Organised by the Maharashtra Kustigiri Sangh under the aegis of the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), the championship was held from June 20 to 22. The championship, which featured intense action across 30 weight categories, was conducted in three disciplines - Free Style, Greco Roman Style, and Womens Wrestling. On the opening day, bouts were held in 10 Free Style and 5 Womens Wrestling categories. Day 2 saw competition in 10 Greco Roman and the remaining 5 Womens Wrestling categories, drawing large crowds and showcasing emerging talent from across the country. In a significant move towards ensuring fairness, the WFI enforced strict verification of age documents in line with its zero-tolerance policy against age fraud. As a result, more than 50 wrestlers from states including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, and Punjab were disqualified for being overage. The Federation's firm stance received widespread support from the wrestling community, further reinforcing the need for transparency in the sport. A special highlight of the event was the doping awareness session conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) prior to the commencement of the bouts. The session was well-received and proved highly educational for the young athletes, many of whom were competing at the national level for the first time. The event was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis whose presence inspired hundreds of young wrestlers. Accompanied by dignitaries from the wrestling fraternity and local administration, the Chief Ministers attendance also reflected the states commitment to supporting the sport at the grassroots level. A special highlight of the event was the doping awareness session conducted by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) prior to the commencement of the bouts. The session was well-received and proved highly educational for the young athletes, many of whom were competing at the national level for the first time. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
I Don't Want To Put Any Pressure On Myself For 90m: Neeraj Chopra
World Champion Neeraj Chopra: As he builds towards his ultimate goal a top finish at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo Olympic and World Champion Neeraj Chopra says he isnt placing himself under the pressure of chasing 90-metre throws every time he steps out, though hes quietly confident ahead of the Golden Spike meet in Ostrava on Tuesday. I feel good, but I don't want to put any pressure on myself for 90m. But I'll try really hard, Chopra said told reporters ahead of Tuesdays Golden Spike Athletics meet . I've already thrown 90m this year after a little bit more improvement in technique. So let's see when it comes next time, but I am ready. The 27-year-old javelin superstar, fresh off his Paris Diamond League win (88.16m) over German Julian Weber, is focusing more on technical refinement than chasing numbers every meet. Recently we've done a good training in Nymburk (Czech Republic), so I'll do my best here in Ostrava, he added. Part of Chopras excitement at competing in Ostrava stems from childhood memories. When I was a kid, I watched a lot of videos and photos of athletes like Usain Bolt competing here. I came last year but I didn't compete because of injury, he recalled. His primary focus, though, remains the World Championships in Tokyo from September 13 to 21 where he hopes to add to his gold from the previous edition. Main goal for the season is obviously World Championships in Tokyo, said Chopra. The Haryana athlete is also looking forward to a milestone moment on home soil the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5. This will be my first really serious competition in India with international athletes. I still have to manage a lot of things before competition, but it will be a good experience, he said. Now it would not be good if I say no to people. And I'm happy that now in India people recognise other sports than cricket. Working with Czech legend Jan Zelezny, the three-time Olympic gold medallist and world record holder, has been a major boost. I am really happy to work with such a great athlete and coach, Chopra said. The growing popularity of their partnership hasnt gone unnoticed. When I competed at Diamond League in Doha, there were a lot of Indian people who wanted to take pictures with Jan. And they are sometimes you know very intense. So I was a bit worried about him. But he left to the hotel quickly, he laughed. The Haryana athlete is also looking forward to a milestone moment on home soil the inaugural Neeraj Chopra Classic in Bengaluru on July 5. This will be my first really serious competition in India with international athletes. I still have to manage a lot of things before competition, but it will be a good experience, he said. Now it would not be good if I say no to people. And I'm happy that now in India people recognise other sports than cricket. Also Read: LIVE Cricket Score Article Source: IANS
CHANDIGARH: The infighting and factionalism within the Congress appear to have cost the partys candidate Bharat Bhushan Ashu dearly in the Ludhiana (West) assembly bypoll. Punjab Congress president and Ludhiana MP Amarinder Singh Raja Warring and leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa were noticeably absent from the campaign. Despite Ashus aggressive campaign efforts, he only managed to get 24,542 votes in this bypoll -- a 27.22 per cent vote share, which is less than the 28.06 per cent vote share he got in the last elections when he got around 32,000 votes. Thus the grand old partys voter base in Ludhiana (West) seems to have eroded considerably. A visible rift between Punjab Congress president Amarinder Raja Warring and Ashu hurt the partys campaign. Warrings absence from key events including Ashus road show underlined the internal divisions. These differences within the state leadership severely damaged his winning prospects. In fact, Ashu ensured top leadership stayed away from his campaign trail. With both Warring and Bajwa noticeably absent from the campaigning, the party was led by former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi and MLAs Rana Gurjeet and Pargat Singh. The faction-ridden Congress lost momentum during the crucial final stages. In a closed door meeting at the PPCC office where senior leaders including the party's Punjab in-charge and former chief minister of Chhattisgarh Bhupesh Baghel were present, the lack of involvement of the state leadership in the campaign was flagged. Baghel too appeared in Ludhiana only a day before canvassing ended. Earlier, he was present when Ashu filed his nomination papers. Ludhiana (West) assembly bypoll sees 51.33% voter turnout in four-cornered contest Punjab Congress working president Ashu served as MLA twice from this seat in 2012 and 2017. The 51-year-old was defeated by Gurpreet Bassi alias Gogi by a margin of 7,512 votes in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls. Ashu, who was food and civil supplies minister in the previous Congress government, recently got a clean chit from the Punjab and Haryana High Court in a corruption case, but was unable to emulate his earlier victories. The BJP failed to capitalise on the momentum from last year's Lok Sabha polls, despite aggressive campaigning by Union Ministers Ravneet Singh Bittu and Hardeep Singh Puri, former Union minister Anurag Thakur, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar. Party candidate Jivan Gupta, who is a member of the core committee of the Punjab BJP and was earlier the party's state general secretary, got 20,323 votes translating into a vote share of 22.54 per cent. Expectations had been high for the saffron party after its candidate Ravneet Singh Bittu had led from the Ludhiana West assembly segment, which is part of the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat, in last year's general elections, though he lost to Congress candidate Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. Meanwhile, the downslide of the Shiromani Akali Dal continued as the bypoll result marked another low. The partys candidate Parupkar Singh Ghumman was at the forth sport with 8203 votes, which is 9.1 per cent of the vote share, despite campaigning by party president Sukhbir Singh Badal and senior leaders including Bikram Singh Majithia. In the 2022 assembly polls, senior party leader Maheshinder Singh Grewal got 10,072 votes.
CUH Result 2025 Released at cuh.ac.in Direct Link to Download 8th Sem Result
CUH Result 2025: Central University of Haryana Result 2025 has been released on cuh.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.Tech 8th Sem Results Online.
Indogulf Cropsciences IPO to open on June 26; Price band set at Rs 105111 per share
Indogulf Cropsciences IPO will open on June 26 and close on June 30, with a price band of Rs 105111 per share. The Rs 200 crore issue includes a Rs 160 crore fresh issue and an OFS of over 36 lakh shares. Proceeds will fund working capital, debt repayment, and a new DF plant in Haryana.
Was Sanjay proving too wild even for Indira Gandhi: Former PM's principal secretary in book
NEW DELHI: As principal secretary to Indira Gandhi in the run up to the Emergency and during her authoritarian regime of 21 months, P N Dhar had a rare insight into the goings-on of the period, and one central character who gets the most unflattering portrayal in his otherwise sober account of the era is the former prime minister's younger son Sanjay Gandhi. In his book, Indira Gandhi, the Emergency, and Indian Democracy , Dhar says the PMH (Prime Minister's Home) became a hive of extra-constitutional activities as leaders junior in the Congress hierarchy but having the ears of an increasingly distrustful prime minister and another set of functionaries loyal to her son undermined the PMS (Prime Minister's Secretariat). Critical of the power centralised in the PMS, Morarji Desai reduced its strength and rechristened it as Prime Minister's Office, a moniker which has continued, after replacing Indira Gandhi. Sanjay Gandhi and his loyalists like Haryana leader Bansi Lal gained ascendency in the Congress during the era. Even the prime minister was left alarmed by their move to have state assemblies pass resolutions in support of forming a constituent assembly for sweeping changes in the Constitution. Aware of her obsessive love for Sanjay Gandhi, Dhar said in the book published in 2000 that he would normally have attributed all this to temporary annoyance. But it was more than a passing mood this time. I knew how carefully she had kept Sanjay out of all discussions on constitutional reforms. I also knew how much she had resented the passage of the constituent assembly resolutions by the three assemblies without her knowledge, but with Sanjay's approval. Was Sanjay proving too wild even for her? he wondered. He said the main purpose of the constituent assembly appeared to be continuing the Emergency regime and postponing elections. Bansi Lal told Dhar that it would be to make ehan ji (Indira Gandhi) president for life. When the Congress suffered a stunning loss in the March 1977 elections after the Emergency was lifted, Delhi turned into a vast whispering gallery echoing with stories of Indira Gandhi's alleged crimes and the plans of the Janata Party, which had won a majority, to destroy her and Sanjay Gandhi. She was more worried about Sanjay Gandhi and found herself isolated in her own family. Rajiv had no sympathy for his brother. He came to see me, very concerned about his mother and full of anger against his brother. He said he had been a helpless observer of his brother's doings, Dhar writes. He said the Congress' defeat in the Gujarat assembly elections, which were held after the assembly was dissolved following student protests over a host of issues including corruption, and the Allahabad High Court's decision to disqualify Indira Gandhi from the Lok Sabha on the same day in June 1975 paved the way for the declaration of Emergency as the Jayaprakash Narayan-led opposition cast off all restraint to oust her. He said, Indira Gandhi withdrew into her lonely self. At the moment of her supreme political crisis, she distrusted everybody except her younger son, Sanjay. Sanjay Gandhi disliked his mother's colleagues and aides who had opposed his Maruti car project, or had otherwise not taken him seriously, Dhar said. He knew he would get into serious trouble if his mother were not around to protect him. For all her childhood insecurities, Indira Gandhi had compensated, one should say over-compensated, her sons, particularly Sanjay, with love and care. She was blind to his shortcomings. Her concern for Sanjay's future well-being was not an inconsiderable factor in her fateful decision, Dhar said. Indira Gandhi, he added, accepted the self-serving opinion of her party colleagues that the JP-led opposition's attacks on them were really attacks on her. The Communist Party of India, her ally during the Emergency, had dubbed JP's agitation as a fascist movement supported by the US, a theory she embraced as she decided to suspend democracy, jail opposition leaders and censor the press to continue her rule. In the book written with a distance afforded to bureaucrats, no leading figure associated with the Emergency who comes in contact with Dhar comes out an unblemished hero, not even the venerable JP, whose call for 'Sampoorna Kranti' (total revolution) and mass agitation for removing duly elected Congress governments in states and the Centre are questioned for their defiance of the rule of law and constitutional democracy. However, the leadership of JP, as Jayaprakash Narayan was often called, was instrumental in galvanising popular sentiments against Indira Gandhi as his role in the Quit India Movement had cast him in a heroic mould and his rejection of Jawaharlal Nehru's offer of a Cabinet post gave him high moral stature in a country where renunciation of power is held in high esteem, Dhar noted. Soon after extending the tenure of the fifth Lok Sabha for another year till February 1978 on November 1976, Indira Gandhi was shown by Dhar a report of extreme coercion inflicted on a group of school teachers for not fulfilling their sterilisation quota, one of the five-point programmes of Sanjay Gandhi beyond the 20-point programme of her government. She fell silent after reading it. This was the first time she did not dismiss such allegations as false as had become her habit. After a long pause, she asked me in a tired voice how long I thought the Emergency should continue, he said. Odd as it might seem, some Congressmen who believed that their party would lose in the elections also supported the idea of holding them. They were so disgusted with Sanjay and his associates that they did not hesitate to tell his mother the opposite of what they believed would be the outcome of the elections, he added. Dhar wrote that he invited the then chief election commissioner on January 1, 1977, for tea at home and took him into confidence about holding elections. The delighted CEC sent him a bottle of whiskey in the evening. On January 18, 1977, Gandhi announced that the Lok Sabha had been dissolved and fresh elections would be held two months later, leaving the opposition, people and the press stunned.
Worlds Best School Prizes 2025: 4 Indian schools among finalists
NEW DELHI: Four Indian schools were on recently named among the top 10 finalists across different categories for the annual Worlds Best School Prizes, organised in the UK to celebrate schools enormous contribution to societys progress. Schools from Haryana, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh were unveiled as contenders for a membership to the Best School []
The harder the competition, the more fun it is: Promising shooter Suruchi
CHENNAI: It would be an understatement to say that pistol shooter Suruchi Singh has had a swell time so far this season. Even after factoring the Indian shooters' considerable impression at the elite level in recent years, Suruchi's, who turned 19 not so long ago, exploits in the last three World Cups is quite a colossal leap. Three back-to-back individual gold medals in a competition of that magnitude is something that's unheard of as far as India is concerned. Moreover, what makes her tale interesting is the fact she was shooting at this level (senior World Cups) for the first time. Currently at her hometown at Sasroli village in Jhajjar district, Haryana, Suruchi, after a small break, has started training her guns for her next assignment the national selection trials (T3) that's scheduled to be held in Dehradun on June 29. The shooter, who specialises in 10m air pistol category, knows that her World Cup exploits are just the beginning and she still has plenty of room for improvements. It was a good experience (World Cups) and I got to learn quite a lot during my matches, the finals. There are certain things that I have noted down, the mistakes that I made then. I have to work on those things now. It's mainly related to my technique, Suruchi, who also won two mixed team medals apart from triple individual gold, told this The New Indian Express. Wang Zifei of China might be the only shooter who could likely claim to have a better season. Just like Suruchi, the 18-year-old, who competes in women's 10m air rifle, has three individual gold medals (including a World Record score) and three more (1 gold, 1 silver, 1 bronze) in team competitions. Suruchi Singh's recent highlights The fact that Suruchi was up against some giants of the sport, some who have countless years experience, is what makes her golden run even more rewarding. Jiang Ranxin (2020 Olympic gold medallist and multiple record holder from China), Oh Ye-jin (reigning Olympic champ from South Korea), Camille Jedrzejewski (Paris Games silver medallist from France), veteran Olena Dmytrivna Kostevych (former Olympic champion) and senior compatriot Manu Bhaker of course, were some of the big names that Suruchi was facing then. The BA first-year student said that she relishes such competitions. Competition is fun, it's good to be part of matches that involve big names. The harder the competition, the more fun it is, she said. I generally don't think about anything before the matches. I don't think about how big a competition will be entering the match because everyone is a strong shooter in their own rights. That is the reason I don't feel pressure from anyone. Suruchi is currently looking to sharpen her skills at the Guru Dronacharya Shooting Academy under the guidance of her coach Suresh Singh. It's a process of one step at a time for the promising shooter. I don't want to look too far ahead but I would like to take one match at a time, that would be my next goal. The trials will be coming soon and then there will be international competition, I'll set my goals accordingly, she said. It was her father Inder Singh who encouraged her to take up the sport and he has ensured that she gets regular training by being beside her. My father has always guided me. He always used to accompany me for training, give me that support. He still does that. The coach, meanwhile, gave me certain suggestions that I worked upon. I just try to follow whatever he says. The promise is undeniable. Her hunger is also visible. Two key ingredients that could help her fetch more medals down the road. Suruchi, India's latest golden girl in shooting
Owners risk no excuse: Punjab and Haryana high court holds railways liable for pilferage losses
Punjab and Haryana high court to get fenced in by iron railing
Residents body asks Haryana govt to roll back hiked power tariff
CPI (Maoist) NR bureau terror revival case: NIA nabs one more accused from Delhi
NEW DELHI: The anti-terror federal probe agency NIA has arrested another key accused, identified as Vishal Singh, in connection with its probe into the CPI (Maoist) Northern Region Bureau (NRB) terror revival conspiracy, officials said on Sunday. Following the arrest, the agency conducted a search at his residence in West Delhi and seized devices including hard drives, pen drives, mobile phones, and other incriminating material, they said. Singh, originally from Mathura in Uttar Pradesh, has been found to be a member of the CPI (Maoist), the officials said, alleging that he had delivered a drone to leaders of the banned outfit in the Chhakarbanda/Panchrukhiya forest area of Bihar to further its violent anti-national activities. He had imparted technical training to other cadres of the CPI (Maoist) and had also attended meetings with its central committee members in the deep forest areas of Bihar in 2019, a senior NIA official said. In August 2024, the NIA had arrested another accused, Ajay Singhal alias Aman, who was the in-charge of the State Organising Committee (SOC) for Haryana and Punjab of the CPI (Maoist). The case pertains to the banned Naxal outfits conspiracy to re-energise its depleting influence in the Northern Regional Bureau (NRB) area, which comprises Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh. The conspiracy involves recruitment of cadres and strengthening of the organisation in the region through underground operatives working in urban areas, along with some Over Ground Workers (OGWs) operating under the guise of activists, the official said. Several front organisations and student wings have allegedly been used to prepare the ground for promoting the conspiracy aimed at waging war against the Government of India, the officials said, claiming that such Naxal operatives were receiving funds from the outfits Eastern Regional Bureau (ERB), particularly from Jharkhand.
ED may chargesheet Robert Vadra soon
The Enforcement Directorate is set to file a chargesheet in money laundering cases against Robert Vadra. These cases involve land deals in Haryana and Bikaner, and links to Sanjay Bhandari. The agency will seek court cognisance to begin trials. Properties acquired with illicit funds may be confiscated. Vadra denies the accusations, calling them a political witch hunt.
The India Meteorological Department reports the southwest monsoon's arrival in Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir. It anticipates further movement into Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan soon. Delhi may experience its earliest monsoon since 2013. Heavy rainfall is predicted for northwest India, Madhya Pradesh, and the Konkan region. While most of India expects above-normal rainfall, some regions might receive less.
Conditions are favourable for the Southwest monsoon to advance further over the remaining parts of the North Arabian Sea, some more parts of Rajasthan and Punjab, some parts of Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi, and the remaining parts of West Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu during the next two days, the IMD said.
Monsoon advances in parts of Punjab
Conditions are favourable for its further advancement in parts of Haryana, including Chandigarh, over the next two days, Chandigarh Meteorological Department Director Surinder Pal said
The alleged abduction took place on Saturday in Chhatarpurs Sumedi village, underLavkushnagar police station limits, when about a dozen men, carrying firearms and sticks, took the woman and her daughters
Four killed, one injured as car rams into cement trailer in Dehradun
DEHRADUN: Four young men were killed and one critically injured in a horrific road accident at the Asharodi Checkpost in Dehradun in the wee hours of Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Ankush, Vinay, and Paras from Sonipat district, and Naveen from Rohtak, all in Haryana. Ankit Kumar, from Jind, Haryana, sustained critical injuries and has been admitted to the hospital. According to the police, the five youths were reportedly heading to Uttarakhand from Saharanpur when their car crashed onto a cement trailer. The impact of the collision was so severe that four occupants of the car died on the spot. The fifth occupant sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a hospital. Speaking to TNIE, Clement Town Police Station SHO Mohan Singh said that they have initiated an inquiry into the incident, and are currently questioning the truck driver. Further action will be taken based on a complaint from the victim's family, he added.
Baba Ramdev performs Yoga with one lakh enthusiasts at Brahma Sarowar
Haryana CM, Governor among others join Excelsior Correspondent KURUKSHETRA, June 21: Under the supervision of Yoga Guru Baba Ramdev, the 11th International Yoga Day was celebrated by Patanjali Yogpeeth in collaboration with Haryana Yoga Committee and Ayush Department of Haryana government at Brahma Sarowar here today. On this occasion Patanjali Yogpeeth has organised free Yoga camps at 650 districts across the country. About one lakh enthusiasts performed Yoga Aasans in Brahma Sarowar under the theme One Earth, One Health. Speaking [] The post Baba Ramdev performs Yoga with one lakh enthusiasts at Brahma Sarowar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
From murders to extortion, criminal threat looms over liquor vend auctions in Haryana
Haryana govt panel holds talks with HAU students, no solution so far
Haryana set to emerge as a major force in logistics and supply chain: CM
Former Haryana Minister flags illegal sand mining in Yamuna, urges NGT to act
Congress MP Randhawa slams J&K CM Omar Abdullah over remarks on Indus waters
Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa, a Congress MP, criticised Omar Abdullah, the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Randhawa opposed Abdullah's stance against a canal project. This project aimed to divert surplus Indus river water to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Randhawa highlighted Punjab's historical importance and agricultural contributions.
Illegal sand mining along Yamuna banks continues unchecked, says Congress leader
Karan Dalal urges NGT to act against powerful mining mafia operating with impunity in Haryana
Haryana emerges as a rising power in logistics and supply chain: CM Nayab Saini
Haryana celebrates 11th International Yoga Day with grand festivities and initiatives
A shocking case has been reported from Haryana's Faridabad, where the decomposed body of a woman was recovered from a pit in a residential area on Friday. The body was identified as that of 24-year-old Tanu, who was originally from Shikohabad in Uttar Pradesh. Read on to know more on this.
Congress MP Randhawa Slams CM Omar Abdullah Over Remarks on Indus Waters
Congress MP Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa strongly rebuked Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his opposition to a proposed 113-km canal to divert surplus water from the Indus river system to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan, emphasising Punjabs historical and agricultural significance. He recalled the challenges Punjab faced during Operation Sindoor, asserting that there wasnt []
Delhi: Fugitive drug supplier wanted in 567 kg cannabis case arrested
Sanjeev Kumar Shah, a cab driver, has been arrested in Uttam Nagar, Delhi. He is wanted in a Rajasthan narcotics case. The case involves the seizure of cannabis worth over Rs 56 lakh. Shah was on the run after 567 kg of cannabis was seized in Rajasthan in July 2024. He also has a previous NDPS case in Haryana.
CHANDIAGARH: A credit-based evaluation system for assessing students Yoga performance in all government schools will be introduced in Haryana, and a uniform yoga curriculum will soon be implemented in all universities and colleges across the State. Besides, a five-minute 'Yoga Break' will be introduced in all government offices, On the 11th International Yoga Day, over one lakh people gathered at the sacred Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra for the State-level event, and nearly 20 lakh participants joined the yoga sessions held across 22 districts and 121 blocks of the State. Addressing a State-level function, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that a 'Yoga Writer Incentive Scheme' will be launched to promote Yoga research in universities, with outstanding authors to be honoured annually. Additionally, 100 new 'Yoga evam Vyayamshalas' will be established this financial year. Currently, there are 883 Vyayamshalas already operating in the State. An international meditation hall will also be built at Shri Krishna AYUSH University in Kurukshetra. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that Yoga and naturopathy subjects will be recognised under the AYUSH, starting this year, with government registration of practitioners also commencing. Saini also announced that experienced coaches will be appointed to strengthen Yoga as a sport at the national level and to train athletes for international competitions. Recruitment for 40 Yoga instructors in the sports department will begin shortly. 'Yoga for All' event by TNIE turns Dehradun into holistic health hub on 11th International Yoga Day He announced that from today, a five-minute 'Yoga Break' will be introduced in all government offices of Haryana to provide a stress-free work environment for employees. He emphasised that this years theme, Yoga for One Earth, One Health, signifies that Yoga is not just for individuals' well-being but for the welfare of humanity. Saini noted that Yoga is not merely a form of exercise but a complete science for living a healthy, happy, and peaceful life. Yoga is an art of living, which is why it is said: Do Yoga daily, stay healthy always. We should all incorporate Yoga into our daily routines, he said. On this occasion, Yoga Guru Swami Ramdev stated that Yoga is the foundation of life, devotion, nature, and culture. He recalled how Prime Minister Narendra Modi had strongly advocated for International Yoga Day in his very first address to the United Nations General Assembly. As a result, in 2014, the UN passed a historic resolution declaring June 21 as International Yoga Day, with 177 countries supporting the proposal at that time. Today, more than 200 countries are embracing Yoga, making this ancient practice a global way of life. Ramdev also emphasised the Prime Ministers vision of development with heritage, prosperity with culture, and Yoga as a national duty.
Haryana Chief Minister Announces 5 Minutes Yoga Break In Government Offices
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was addressing a gathering at a state-level programme organised on the occasion of the 11th International Day of Yoga.
India's basmati export takes another hit after Trump tariffs as Israel-Iran war intensifies
CHANDIGARH: Already grappling with US President Donald Trump's 26 per cent tariff, the ongoing Israel-Iran war has triggered a fresh crisis in the Indian basmati rice export market. Indian basmati exporters find themselves caught in a web of woes, with stuck consignments, delayed payments, plummeting prices, and fears of a domestic glut. Iran is the second-highest importer of Indian basmati after Saudi Arabia, with the sela (parboiled) variety particularly cherished in Iranian kitchens. In the 202324 fiscal year, a total of 59.42 lakh metric tonnes (LMT) of basmati rice was exported from the country. Of these exports, basmati rice was mainly sent to five countries: 7 LMT to Iran, 11 LMT to Saudi Arabia, 8 LMT to Iraq, 3 LMT to Yemen, and 3 LMT to the US, with the remainder going to other countries. This development is likely to severely affect Punjab, the highest producer of basmati rice in the country, accounting for 40 per cent of production, followed by Haryana and other states. Speaking to TNIE , Ranjit Singh Jossan, Vice-President of the Basmati Rice Miller and Exporter Association, said, Since the Israel-Iran war broke out a few days ago, the basmati exports to Iran have totally stopped, as the operations at the Bandar Abbas port in Iran have been suspended and many consignments of basmati from India which were sent are now stuck there as two ships carrying basmati are docked at the port but are waiting to be unloaded. We export around one million tonnes of basmati to Iran which is approximately 15 to 16 per cent of total global export from India. Due to the present crisis, now around Rs 3,000 crore worth of export orders are hanging in a balance as no one knows how the situation will develop in the coming days as the banking infrastructure there has either collapsed or frozen, thus no transactions. We have just kept our fingers crossed, he claimed. We are not able to contact the importers in Iran as they are mainly based in the countrys capital city, Tehran. When will the payments to our exporters be made, it is not clear. Thus, there is anxiety among the exporters and fear factor also. The reason for that and main cause of concern is that the Iranian currency might further devalue against the US dollar and thus the Indian exporters have to bear the financial losses, he said. Jossan added, Before the conflict between the two countries began, one US dollar was equal to 90,000 toman (Iranian currency) in the open market. But the Iranian government used to give subsidised currency to their importers for the basmati import from India, who used to pass the same to Indian exporters. It was one US dollar equal to 28,000 toman. Now if at all after the war ends, the Indian exporters are worried that will they get their full payments back or not, as no one knows how much the currency will devalue further or not. Also, will the Iranian government be in a position to give subsidised currency? Just few days before the Israel-Iran war, the Iranian government had given permission to import 2.50 lakh metric tonnes of basmati from India to their importers on subsidised currency and had given 90 days time to import the basmati, whose packaging had been started by the Indian exporters. But now all the packaging has been stopped and we are adopting a wait and watch policy, he said. Jossan claimed, The basmati exporters have recently attended a virtual meeting of the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry in which there was talk that the basmati export to Iran should be temporarily suspended. But no final decision was taken, as again the meeting is likely to be held on Monday. The reason was that Indian exporters were of the view that let us wait for a few days and watch how the situation develops. According to APEDA, Indias foreign exchange earnings from basmati rice exports were Rs 48,000 crore in 2022, out of which Punjab contributed at least 40 per cent. An official said that exporters are adopting a wait and watch policy. Of the Rs 6 billion basmati export, one billion goes to Iran. We are monitoring the situation, how it is panning out, he said. Jossan said, Due to this crisis, the ripple effect is now visible. The prices have dropped from Rs 7,100 per quintal to Rs 6,200 per quintal, as the exporters were buying at this rate from the rice millers for export purposes. Also, the local domestic wholesale prices have fallen by Rs 9 per kg, from Rs 71 per kg to Rs 62 per kg. Thus, in the coming days, the retail prices might fall. Also, now the millers might also suffer a financial loss as the basmati stocks are lying with them and exporters will not buy them till the time the situation does not improve. Also, with Iran threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz a vital trade artery major shipping lines have suspended operations to Iranian ports. Thus, the insurance companies have reportedly backed out, unwilling to risk covering shipments through a war zone. Export prices, once commanding between USD 850 to USD 950 per tonne, have seen a 1015 percent drop. With the new basmati crop expected to arrive from mid-September, the situation is set to worsen. The farmers might also face the brunt, as now the paddy sowing season has started and if the situation remains the same or even if it improves, it will take time for exports to resume, thus causing a further decline in prices. Farmer Sanampreet Mahrok of Fazilka district said, We were hoping to get good prices, but under the present circumstances, the rates could fall by Rs 500 per quintal for both PUSA 1509, 1121, and other variants. R S Sachdeva, former chairperson of the Punjab chapter of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said that if the same situation continues when the new crop arrives amidst an already saturated market, prices will crash further.
International Yoga Day: Haryana CM announces 5-min yoga break in govt offices
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized yoga as an 'art of living' during the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations at Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, led by yoga guru Ramdev. He announced plans to open 100 more yoga centers, introduce yoga courses in colleges, and recruit 40 yoga trainers.
Haryana Horror: Woman's Body Found In 10-Foot Pit Near In-Laws House
The decomposed body of a woman was recovered from a 10-foot-deep ditch in a residential street in Haryana's Faridabad on Friday.
'Wont spare surplus water from J&K to Punjab': CM Omar Abdullah
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday opposed a proposal to divert surplus water from three Western rivers of the Indus system in J&K to Punjab after the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. Nobody will take our water. I will not permit it. First, let us use our water for ourselves, and then we will talk of others, Abdullah asserted. He was responding to a question regarding a 113-km canal proposed for redirecting surplus water from the three rivers of the Indus System in Jammu and Kashmir Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. There is drought in Jammu, and taps are running dry there. Why should I send water to Punjab, which already has three (Eastern) rivers under IWT? Did Punjab give us water then, Omar countered.He said J&K was yearning for water when the multipurpose project and Shahpur Kandi barrage was started. They made us cry for so many years. After a lot of fighting, some work was done on Shahpur Kandi (Barrage), he said. Asserting that he wont release water to Punjab, Omar said, As of now, this water is for us, and we will use it for ourselves and then decide about others. Asked how J&K was going to use the surplus water from Western River waters, he announced, We would start work on Tulbul Navigation Barrage project in north Kashmir again and will also divert water from Chenab river from Akhnoor to Jammu. The Wullar barrage project is a navigation lock-cum-control structure located at the outlet of Wular Lake in north Kashmir. It was designed to facilitate navigation on the Jhelum River during the lean winter months. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, during his visit to Srinagar, last week, stated that the Wular Barrage project, work on which was suspended in 1987 due to Pakistans objections under the IWT, would be revived soon. India put the IWT in abeyance after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians were killed. Under the 1960 treaty, the eastern rivers of Ravi, Beas and Sutlej were given to India, and the western rivers of the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab were given to Pakistan, with India permitted limited and non-consumptive use. Jammu and Kashmir has been the sufferer due to the IWT, as no large dams could be constructed to store water, and the region could only irrigate up to 13 lakh acres of agricultural land. Will start work on Tulbul Navigation project Asserting that he wont release water to Punjab, Omar said, As of now, this water is for us, and we will use it for ourselves and then decide about others. Asked how J&K was going to use the surplus water from Western River waters, he announced, We would start work on Tulbul Navigation Barrage project in north Kashmir again and will also divert water from Chenab river from Akhnoor to Jammu.
Annual Dangal organised at Suchetgarh
Excelsior Sports Correspondent JAMMU, June 20: The traditional Salana Chhinj (Annual Dangal) was celebrated with great enthusiasm and spiritual fervour at the sacred shrine of Baba Hara Peer Sahib in Sae, Suchetgarh constituency. This cultural event, which dates back to 1965, attracted thousands of devotees and wrestling enthusiasts from across Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Delhi and Haryana. Devotees took a holy dip in the shrines sacred water, believed to have healing properties. Wrestlers showcased exceptional skills in traditional kushti, encouraging [] The post Annual Dangal organised at Suchetgarh appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Meghalaya boxers shine at national cship in Rohtak
Shillong, June 20:The Meghalaya Boxing Association (MBA) has announced a 12-member contingent comprising ten boys and two girls to represent the state at the 6th U-17 Boys & Girls National Boxing Championships currently underway in Rohtak, Haryana. The prestigious event is being held from June 19 to 25, 2025. The selected boxers hail from various [] The post Meghalaya boxers shine at national cship in Rohtak appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Centre grants one-year extension to Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi
CHANDIGARH: The Union Government has given Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, a 1990 batch IAS officer, a one-year extension. Sources said that this decision was conveyed by the Department of Personnel and Training to the Haryana government on Thursday. Rastogi, who retires on June 30, was granted an extension sought by the BJP-led Haryana Government. The extension will be effective from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. It is learnt that with his extension, the hopes of four officers from the 1990 batch, Sudhir Rajpal, Sumita Misra, Anand Mohan Sharan and Raja Shekhar Vundru, and five officers from the 1991 batch, Vineet Garg, Anil Malik, G Anupama, A K Singh and Abhilaksh Likhi, who were in contention for the coveted post, have been dashed. Sources said that as per the gradation list of Haryana IAS officers, Sudhir Rajpal of the 1990 batch is the senior-most as per inter-se seniority, followed by Sumita Misra, Anurag Rastogi, Anand Mohan Sharan and Raja Sekhar Vundru. However, Rastogi got the benefit of a seniority-related dispute among the 1990 batch officers. Earlier, certain 1990 batch officers had moved an application against their fellow batchmates Rajpal and Misra, as they had originally been allocated non-Haryana cadres and later joined the Haryana cadre. However, Rajpal and Misra are still at number one and two in the gradation list, as there has been no decision yet on the petition against them. Rastogi currently holds the third position in the gradation list of Haryana IAS officers. Rastogi replaced 1989-batch IAS officer Vivek Joshi, who took voluntary retirement after being appointed as Election Commissioner by the Central government, with the BJP government overlooking the seniority principle. Rastogi was also given the interim charge of chief secretary for a few days after the retirement of T V S N Prasad and before Joshi joined as chief secretary in November last year. He was later posted as Financial Commissioner, Revenue, and also held the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning. He continues to hold the finance and planning portfolios. In the neighbouring state of Himachal Pradesh, Rastogis batchmate and Himachal Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena was granted a six-month extension in March by the Central government. Likewise, Manoj Ahuja, a 1990 batch officer and Odisha Chief Secretary who was due to retire in December last year, was given a one-year extension by the Central government from January 1 on the recommendation of the state government. Sources further added that since Rule 16(1) of the All-India Services (Death-cum-Retirement Benefits) Rules, 1958, provides for only a six-month extension in service for the chief secretary, the Central government relaxed this rule by invoking Rule 3 of the All India Service (Conditions of ServiceResiduary Matters) Rules, 1960, to grant Rastogi a 12-month extension. Rule 3 of the All India Service (Conditions of ServiceResiduary Matters) Rules, 1960, empowers the Central government to dispense with or relax the requirements of any rule or regulation made under the All India Services Act, 1951.
Jammu Kashmir Wont Divert River Water to Punjab: CM Omar
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday strongly opposed the proposed 113-km canal project to divert surplus water from Jammu and Kashmirs western rivers, Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab, to Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. He said the Union Territorys water resources must be reserved for local use first. I will never allow this, Omar said, referring []
CUH Result 2025 Released at cuh.ac.in Direct Link to Download 4th Semester Result
CUH Result 2025: Central University of Haryana Result 2025 has been released on cuh.ac.in. Here is the direct Link to check your B.Ed, M.A and MCA 4th Semester Results Online.
Southwest Monsoon Set To Advance Over Haryana, Delhi In Next Two Days: IMD
As of June 20, 2025, the Southwest Monsoon has further advanced into the remaining parts of Bihar, East Uttar Pradesh, and Madhya Pradesh, as well as some parts of West Uttar Pradesh.
Faridabad government school named among top 10 finalists for Worlds Best School 2025; check why
A Faridabad government school has secured a spot among the top ten globally. The school is recognized for its work in supporting the health of at-risk girls. Haryana's Education Minister, Mahipal Dhanda, sees this as inspiration for other state schools. The World's Best School Prizes will announce winners in October.
Cash discovery row: SC panel calls for Justice Yashwant Varmas removal
The three-judge panel headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court conducted the inquiry for 10 days, examined 55 witnesses and visited the scene of the accidental fire which occurred on March 14 at the official residence Justice Varma, then a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court and now in the Allahabad High Court
Government Girls Senior Secondary School NIT-5, Faridabad, has been named a top 10 finalist for the World's Best School Prizes in the Supporting Healthy Lives category. This recognition celebrates the school's efforts in transforming the lives of at-risk girls through integrated nutritional, physical, and mental health support alongside education. Haryana's Education Minister sees this as inspiration for other government schools.
Stung by repeated cheating cases, Haryana introduces AI to monitor Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test
Three including shooter held in liquor contractors murder case by Ambala STF
Haryana Police's STF arrested three individuals, including the shooter, involved in the murder of a liquor contractor in Shahabad-Markanda. The accused, Sujal, Baljinder Singh, and Shubham Khurana, were apprehended in a joint operation by Ambala and Karnal STF units. Investigations are underway to uncover the motive and potential gang affiliations, with connections to jail inmates also being probed.
Haryana's Minister Anil Vij addressed grievances from Ambala residents, directing immediate action on complaints ranging from social media harassment and property disputes to fraud related to foreign travel. He instructed police to register cases, investigate matters, and increase patrolling in specific areas due to rising anti-social activities and thefts. Vij also received a memorandum of demands from the PWD Mechanical Workers Union.
The southwest monsoon is advancing rapidly. It is expected to arrive in Delhi, Haryana, and Punjab soon. The India Meteorological Department predicts rainfall in northwest India. The monsoon reached Kerala early. It then stagnated before advancing again. India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall this monsoon season. This is crucial for agriculture and water resources.
Congress MP Surjewala questions Haryana governments withdrawal of 8,000 job ads
He says the youth need to seek answers from BJP legislators in this regard
Diwali brings festive cheer to Ladli Behnas as monthly aid hiked to Rs 1,500: MP CM Dr Mohan Yadav
BHOPAL: The long-awaited Rs 250 monthly hike under the Chief Minister Ladli Behna Scheme will happen on the festival of lights Diwali, chief minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced on Thursday. Our Sankalp Patra (2023 poll manifesto) promised to raise the monthly sum under the scheme to Rs 3000 in five years. We will give additional Rs 250 (above the Rs 1250 per month sum) on Raksha Bandhan and then hike the monthly sum to Rs 1500 from Diwali, the MP CM announced in Indore on Thursday. Well increase the monthly sum again in 2026 and then in 2027 and by the time of the next assembly elections in 2028, we will hike the monthly sum to Rs 3000 at all costs, Yadav added. The scheme aimed to render monthly financial benefits to financially weak women was launched by then MP CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan in June 2023 at Jabalpur, by crediting the first Rs 1000 monthly instalment into the accounts of the beneficiaries. Chouhan, the current union agriculture minister, had at the time of the schemes launch in June 2023, promised to increase the monthly benefits under the scheme gradually by Rs 250 per month over a period of time, to ultimately take the monthly sum to Rs 3000. In line with that promise, Chouhan had hiked the Rs 1000 monthly sum by Rs 250 to Rs 1250 in September 2023 just two months before the assembly polls, in which the monthly benefit scheme turned out to be a game-changer for the BJP, rendering it an unprecedented victory. Since then, the monthly sum under the scheme has remained unchanged, often prompting the opposition Congress to question when the monthly sum be hiked and ultimately be taken to Rs 3000 per month. In the 2025-26 MP annual budget, a sum of Rs 18,669 crore has been allocated for benefits under the Ladli Behna Scheme to 1.27 crore beneficiary women. The states budget had also mentioned providing insurance and pension cover to the beneficiaries of the same scheme by linking them with centralgovernments insurance and pension schemes. The scheme which also played a key role in the crucial women vote siding with the BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, rendering it a historic 29-0 win in the state, has also inspired similar direct monetary benefit scheme for financially weak women in other BJP ruled states, including Maharashtra, Haryana, Chhattisgarh and Delhi.
CUH Result 2025 Released at cuh.ac.in Direct Link to Download 4th, 6th, 7th Sem Result
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Misconduct proved of judge in cash row: Report
The three-judge panel headed by Chief Justice Sheel Nagu of the Punjab and Haryana High Court conducted the inquiry for 10 days, examined 55 witnesses and visited the scene of the accidental fire that started at around 11.35 pm on March 14 at the official residence Justice Varma, then a sitting judge of the Delhi High Court and now in the Allahabad High Court.
Unnatural conduct, no plausible explanation: SC panel recommends Justice Varma's impeachment
NEW DELHI: A three-member Supreme Court-appointed panel has recommended the removal of Justice Yashwant Varma after piles of burnt and unburnt cash were found at his residence, sources said. The panel examined more than 55 witnesses and in its 64-page report on morning indicted Justice Varma for misconduct. This committee holds the cash was found in the storeroom located within the premises of 30 Tughlaq Crescent officially occupied by Justice Varma, the report read. The panel further noted that Justice Varma failed to offer any plausible explanation for his claim of having no knowledge of the cash found at his residence. It is unbelievable. If there was any conspiracy, why did he not file a complaint or inform the Chief Justice of the High Court or the Chief Justice of India? The panel, stating that large piles of cash were found at Justice Varma's residence, said that it made a scathing remark against the judge, noting that he did not report the incident to the police, judiciary or any authority. After examining multiple eyewitness' accounts and evidence, the panel confirmed the presence of Rs 500 notes. It also described the conduct of the Allahabad High Court judge 'unnatural'. The committee also scrutinised the roles of Justice Varmas daughter, Diya Varma, and his private secretary, Rajinder Karki, who allegedly instructed firefighters not to report the presence of cash at the scene. On May 8, following Justice Yashwant Varmas indictment in the cash recovery case by a Supreme Court-appointed in-house committee, then Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna sent a letter to the Centre recommending his impeachment. The decision came after Justice Varma refused to resign despite the committees findings, prompting the then CJI to take the unprecedented step of seeking his removal. Earlier, in line with the in-house procedure, the former CJI Khanna had written to the President and the Prime Minister, enclosing the three-member inquiry committees report dated May 3 and Justice Yashwant Varmas response dated May 6. The Supreme Court-appointed panel, which was probing the recovery of cash from Justice Varmas residence on March 14, submitted its findings to the then CJI on May 4. Following the indictment, Justice Khanna had asked Justice Varma to resign. The committee arrived at its conclusion after thoroughly examining a range of evidence and recording statements from over 45 individuals, including Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and the chief of Delhi Fire Services. The allegation was vehemently denied by Justice Yashwant Varma in his responses to both the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court and the Supreme Court-appointed inquiry panel. When TNIE contacted Justice Varma through calls and messages seeking his response to the findings of the in-house probe, there was no reply from him. The three-judge inquiry committee appointed by the Supreme Court, which was probing the cash recovery at Justice Varmas house on March 14, has submitted a report to CJI on May 4. After 40 days of setting up of the panel by the top court, the committee submitted its report, after making due diligence on the probe in the cash recovery issue. The SC had on March 25 constituted the three-member inquiry Committee, consisting ofJusticeSheel Nagu, ChiefJusticeof the High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Justice G S Sandhawalia, ChiefJusticeof the High Court of Himachal Pradesh andJusticeAnu Sivaraman, Judge of the High Court of Karnataka. Justice Yashwant Varma cash recovery row: Trial by fire for judicial probity The inquiry panel focused on several key questions during its investigation to reach a conclusive finding. These included - Who is the owner of the large amount of cash? Who brought and stored these currency notes in the storeroom, if any? a source said. The panel also questioned why the currency notes, reportedly found in the storeroom, were not shown to Justice Varmas family members, as claimed by him. It further sought clarity on the whereabouts of the burnt currency remains, which were visible in a video shared by the Delhi Police Commissioner with the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Justice Yashwant Varma, in his written reply accessed by TNIE , firmly denied any link to the recovered cash, stating that neither he nor any of his family members had placed the money in the storeroom. I state unequivocally that no cash was ever placed in that storeroom either by me or any of my family members, and strongly denounce the suggestion that the alleged cash belonged to us, he said. Calling the allegation preposterous, Justice Varma said the idea that anyone would store cash in a commonly used, freely accessible storeroom near the staff quarters or in an outhouse was incredible and incredulous. He added that the storeroom was entirely separate from his living quarters and demarcated by a boundary wall. Expressing concern over media coverage, he remarked, I only wish that the media had conducted some enquiry before I came to be indicted and defamed in the press. Allahabad HC Bar Association backs proposed impeachment move against Justice Varma
Monsoon Gallops Into North, May Drench Punjab, Haryana & Himachal In Two Days
Delhi, slightly cooler after the recent thundershowers, may also see an early arrival of the monsoon, well ahead of the usual June 27 timeline, though IMD is yet to indicate a date
6 Haryana irrigation dept officials to face action over project delays
Centre recommends common board for Classes 10, 12 in 7 states citing poor academic outcomes
NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education has recommended seven states to adopt a common board for classes 10 and 12 after an analysis by the School Education Department flagged that these states accounted for 66 per cent of student failures last year, officials said. The seven states are Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Kerala, Manipur, Odisha, Telangana and West Bengal. There are a total of 66 school examination boards in the country, including three national-level boards and 63 state-level boards (54 regular and 12 open boards), While the top 33 boards cover 97 per cent of students, the remaining 33 boards cover just 3 per cent of students. Common board for class 10 and 12 is the way forward for ease of schooling. Not having a common board leads to poor academic outcomes. We have recommended these states to adopt a common board, School Education Secretary Sanjay Kumar said. A total of 22.17 lakh students failed Class 10, and 20.16 lakh failed Class 12 across the country in 2024. While the numbers have improved over the decade, officials say they remain a significant barrier to better retention and transition to higher education. Role of National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) in these states became important to engage the unsuccessful students in education. NIOS's present prominence around Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana (where there are least failure rates), needs to be expanded to other states. Standardisation of assessment process, curriculums, paper setting, elevation (to the next class), exam span also needs attention of Boards, Kumar said. The analysis pointed out that open school boards performed poorly, with only 54 per cent of Class 10 and 57 percent of Class 12 students passing. Institutions like NIOS must step up efforts to prevent dropouts, supported by the Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan and increased parental engagement, Kumar said. A major trend noted is that girls are outperforming boys across most boards, especially in science. More than 28 lakh girls passed in science, overtaking the 27.2 lakh in arts a reversal of earlier trends and a rise from 23.3 lakh in 2022. The analysis flagged significant differences among students' performance in different mediums of instruction. Students taking exams in Odia and Malayalam mediums did significantly better than peers writing in Kannada, Telugu or Assamese, highlighting regional disparities. States like Kerala, Odisha and Manipur, which have integrated board systems, recorded pass rates above 97 per cent, with Kerala at 99.96 per cent. The analysis report also noted strong performances from Navodaya Vidyalayas (NVs), where 72 per cent of the students cleared NEET-UG. Students from Kendriya and Navodaya Vidyalayas also fared well in engineering entrance tests. The NVs are fully residential, co-educational schools providing quality modern education from Class VI to XII to talented children, predominantly from rural areas.
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Ludhiana (West) bypoll a litmus test for AAP and CM Mann, prestige at stake for Congress, BJP
CHANDIGARH: The Ludhiana (West) by-election on Thursday will be a litmus test for the ruling Aam Aadmi Party's national leadership and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann as they have aggressively campaigned to retain the seat, while the Congress looks to regain its foothold over the urban constituency which it held six times in the past. While the main contest is likely to be between the AAP and Congress, the bypoll outcome will also shed light on how the BJP performs among urban voters in the state. It is also going to be a test for Shiromani Akali Dal president Sukhbir Singh Badal as his party looks to resurrect itself after a series of crushing electoral losses. In the parliamentary elections last year, Ravneet Singh Bittu of the BJP had led from the Ludhiana West assembly segment, which is part of the Ludhiana Lok Sabha seat. However, he lost to Congress canddiate Amrinder Singh Raja Warring. The BJP's senior leadership including Union Ministers Hardeep Singh Puri, Ravneet Singh Bittu, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Tarun Chugh, canvassed for Jivan Gupta, besides state unit leaders. Gupta is a member of the core committee of the Punjab BJP. He was earlier the party's state general secretary. The stakes are also high for the Congress. Punjab Congress leaders, including party's general secretary in-charge Punjab and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, former Chief Minister and Member of Parliament Charanjit Singh Channi, Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring, Amritsar Member of Parliament Gurjit Singh Aujla, leader of opposition Partap Singh Bajwa, MLAs Rana Gurjit Singh, and Pargat Singh campaigned for Bharat Bhusan Ashu. Punjab Congress working president Ashu served as MLA twice from this seat in 2012 and 2017. The 51-year-old was defeated by Gurpreet Bassi alias Gogi by a margin of 7,512 votes in the 2022 Punjab assembly polls. Ashu was food and civil supplies minister in the previous Congress government. The AAP leadership urged the Ludhiana (West) electorate to vote for party candidate Sanjeev Arora who is presently a Rajya Sabha MP, with party supremo Arvind Kejriwal announcing that the AAP candidate will be made the state cabinet minister if he is elected. The 61-year-old Arora is a Ludhiana-based industrialist and is also known for his social work. He runs the Krishna Pran Breast Cancer Charitable Trust. Arora has been a member of the Rajya Sabha since 2022. Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann described the election as a battle between humility and arrogance, stating that Arora represents simplicity while the Congress nominee is known for arrogance. Kejriwal lauded Arora for his philanthropic efforts and assured the public that with Arora's election, Ludhiana West would witness unparalleled development. The outcome of this byelection will throw light on the popularity of the AAP regime's policies and programmes among urban voters in the constituency. In November last year, the AAP had won three out of four assembly bypolls. The SAD has named Parupkar Singh Ghuman as its candidate for the bypoll. Ghuman is a lawyer and former president of the Ludhiana bar. There are a total of 14 candidates in the fray. Polling will be held from 7 am till 6 pm on June 19 and the counting will be held on June 23. A total of 1,75,469 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise, 85,371 of them women and 10 of third gender. There will be a total of 194 polling stations for the bypoll and 100 percent live webcasting of polling stations. The Ludhiana West assembly seat fell vacant following the death of AAP MLA Gurpreet Bassi Gogi in January.
India's National Highway 44's Haryana and Delhi sections are the most dangerous, with 715 and 63 deaths respectively in 2023. SaveLife Foundation's analysis of government data identified these accident-prone areas. The Gurgaon-Rajasthan border stretch on NH-48 is also highly unsafe. Authorities are planning corrective measures, focusing on pedestrian and cyclist safety in urban areas.
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Model found dead in Sonipat canal; boyfriend arrested for murder
A 24-year-old Haryana model, Sheetal (alias Simmi), was found dead with her throat slit in a Sonipat canal, police on Tuesday announced the arrest of her alleged boyfriend in connection with the case; a car was also recovered from the canal
