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08 Apr

Haryana Introduces Tech-Driven Reforms in Crop Procurement, CM Saini Assures Full Purchase of Farmers’ Produce

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing a press conference held today at the Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh, said that the opposition is unnecessarily spreading misinformation regarding the procurement system in an attempt to mislead farmers, which is unfortunate. He stated that the state government is fully committed to the welfare of farmers and will ensure the procurement of every single grain of their produce. The government has implemented comprehensive reforms in the procurement system and appointed nodal officers in every mandi. He informed that senior officials have been assigned the responsibility of regularly monitoring…

07 Apr

No LPG Shortage in Haryana, State Ensures Smooth Fuel Supply and Expands Distribution Network

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has assured residents that there is no shortage of LPG or fuel across the state, with authorities confirming that the supply chain is functioning efficiently and without disruption. The review came during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who assessed the distribution of LPG cylinders and the expansion of the PNG (Piped Natural Gas) network. The meeting, held in Chandigarh, was also attended virtually by Deputy Commissioners from all districts to evaluate ground-level implementation. Focus on Last-Mile Delivery During the discussions, the Chief Secretary directed district officials to ensure seamless delivery…

06 Apr

Haryana Government Employees to be Equipped with AI Skills, Chief Secretary Directs Departments to Enhance AI Skilling

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a forward-looking initiative aimed at strengthening technology-driven governance, Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi has written to all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, training institutes, Boards, Corporations and Vice-Chancellors of universities across the state, urging them to promote Artificial Intelligence (AI) skilling among government employees through the iGOT Karmayogi platform.The move is part of the state government’s broader efforts to build a more efficient, responsive and citizen-centric administrative system by equipping officials with emerging digital competencies.The iGOT Karmayogi platform the national digital learning portal under Mission Karmayogi offers free, self-paced and certified AI courses tailored for…

06 Apr

Haryana CM Nayab Saini Orders Statewide Drive to Clear Tatima Cases, Focuses on Gurugram Civic Issues

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini directed officials of Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation and Haryana Urban Development Authority to ensure the prompt disposal of all pending tatima-related cases across the state on a priority basis. He said that delays in such matters compel citizens to make repeated visits to government offices, lead to unnecessary disputes and litigation, and adversely affect administrative functioning. Therefore, a special campaign should be undertaken in a planned manner to resolve these cases. The Chief Minister was presiding over the meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal…

05 Apr

Opposition Misleading Farmers Over Crop Procurement Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a sharp critique against the opposition during a "Dhanyawad and Vikas" (Thanksgiving and Development) rally in Meham on Sunday. The Chief Minister stated that the opposition, lacking substantive issues, is now attempting to mislead farmers regarding crop procurement. He assured the agricultural community that the state government is committed to buying every single grain produced by them and has already deployed necessary personnel at various mandis to ensure a seamless process. CM Saini remarked that the opposition's discomfort stems from the closure of "corruption shops" that flourished during their previous…

05 Apr

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini unveils Rs 253 crore development push in Jind

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday unveiled development projects worth Rs. 253 crore at a ‘Dhanyawad Evam Vikas Rally’ in Jind, signalling a major push to infrastructure and public services in the district. The Chief Minister laid the foundation stones of 12 projects worth Rs. 140 crore 87 lakh 8 thousand and inaugurated three projects with a combined cost of Rs. 112 crore 14 lakh 10 thousand. Among the key inaugurations is the reconstruction of Jind Distributary No. 4, completed by the Irrigation and Water Resources Department at a cost of Rs. 16 crore…

05 Apr

Health Minister Arti Rao unveils statue of martyr Kailash Chand in village Bhandor, Rewari

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) - Haryana Health Minister Ms. Arti Singh Rao unveiled the statue of martyr Kailash Chand in village Bhandor of Rewari district. Addressing the gathering, the Minister said that martyrs do not belong to just one family or village but are the pride of the entire nation. Remembering martyr Kailash Chand, she informed that he attained martyrdom in 1993 during an encounter with Maoists while on election duty in Chhattisgarh, and said his sacrifice will continue to inspire generations. The Minister also encouraged the martyr’s wife, Bhateri Devi, and her family, assuring them that the government stands firmly…

04 Apr

Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announces ₹20 lakh development grant for Khatiwas and Kheri villages

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister for Health, Medical Education, and AYUSH, Aarti Singh Rao, visited the village of Khatiwas in Jhajjar on Saturday, April 4, 2026, to engage in a direct dialogue with local residents. During the felicitation ceremony, the Minister emphasized her deep-rooted familial ties with the villages of Kheri and Khatiwas, noting that the support from these communities has been instrumental throughout her political journey. To mark the occasion and bolster local infrastructure, she announced a development grant of ₹10 lakh each for both villages. The Health Minister assured the gathered residents that the majority of the demands…

04 Apr

CM Nayab Singh Saini announces major development package for Faridabad

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): During the "Viksit Faridabad Rally" held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled a series of transformative projects aimed at upgrading the city's infrastructure, healthcare, and environmental sustainability. The Chief Minister emphasized that a phased improvement of major traffic junctions will be undertaken to reduce vehicular pollution and ensure smoother commutes for residents. Furthermore, to address long-standing water quality issues, the state government will coordinate with Uttar Pradesh to explore the possibility of bringing fresh drinking water from the Upper Ganga Canal to Faridabad. Water conservation emerged as a primary focus during…

04 Apr

Ensuring crop procurement and timely payment is government’s priority: Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister for Public Works and Public Health Engineering, Ranbir Gangwa, emphasized on Saturday, April 4, 2026, that the state government’s primary focus remains the seamless procurement of crops and ensuring timely payments to farmers. During an inspection of the Hisar Grain Market, the Cabinet Minister asserted that the new systems implemented in the mandis are designed entirely in the interest of local farmers. These measures aim to prioritize the purchase of local produce while bringing much-needed transparency and accountability to the entire procurement cycle. Accompanied by senior administrative officials, Gangwa held a detailed meeting with farmers,…