Balwinder Singh

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Family of IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar Consents to Post-Mortem After Days of Reluctance; Cremation Likely Today

Family of IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar Consents to Post-Mortem After Days of Reluctance; Cremation Likely Today

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a significant development, the family of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who was found dead at his home four days ago, has agreed to allow a post-mortem examination. The decision may pave the way for his cremation, which is expected to take place later today. Kumar, a 2001-batch officer, was discovered deceased in his Sector 11 residence in what authorities believe was a case of suicide. Since his death, the family had been hesitant to proceed with the post-mortem, delaying both the autopsy and final rites. According to sources familiar with the matter, the family’s…
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SIT Formed to Probe Death of Haryana IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar

SIT Formed to Probe Death of Haryana IPS Officer Y Puran Kumar

Chandigarh, October 10, 2025: The Chandigarh Police have constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the death of senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, officials confirmed on Friday. Security has also been tightened outside his government residence in Sector-11 as the inquiry gains momentum.Kumar, a 2001-batch IPS officer, was found dead at his official accommodation on October 7. Preliminary findings suggest suicide, with a note reportedly recovered from the spot alleging sustained mental harassment and caste-based discrimination by several senior officers.Acting on a complaint by his wife, IAS officer Amneet P Kumar, the police have registered an FIR…
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Haryana Announces Three-Day School Holiday for Karva Chauth and Valmiki Jayanti

Haryana Announces Three-Day School Holiday for Karva Chauth and Valmiki Jayanti

Chandigarh, October 10, 2025: The Haryana government has declared a three-day break for schools across the state to mark Karva Chauth, Sunday, and Valmiki Jayanti. All government schools will remain closed during this period, providing students and teachers with an extended weekend.Karva Chauth, celebrated by married Hindu women who fast for the long life and prosperity of their husbands, falls on Friday this year. It will be followed by the second Saturday and Sunday holidays, with schools set to reopen on Monday.According to the state’s education department, Haryana’s school calendar includes four local holidays Good Friday, Buddha Purnima, Karva Chauth,…
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Haryana Government Approves New Sub-Health Centre in Barad Khera, Jind

Haryana Government Approves New Sub-Health Centre in Barad Khera, Jind

Chandigarh, October 10, 2025: Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced that the state government has approved the opening of a Sub-Health Centre in Barad Khera village, Jind district, to strengthen accessible and affordable healthcare in rural areas.The minister said the move reflects the government’s commitment to providing quality primary healthcare services close to people’s homes. She stated that qualified medical staff, nurses, and essential medicines will be made available at the centre. The recruitment process will be completed soon, after which the facility will be dedicated to public service.Aarti Singh Rao added that the new Sub-Health Centre will not…
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Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Kenya Visit to Strengthen Agri-Tech Cooperation

Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Kenya Visit to Strengthen Agri-Tech Cooperation

Chandigarh, October 10, 2025: Haryana’s Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shyam Singh Rana is on a five-day official visit to Nairobi, Kenya, from October 9 to 13, leading a 20-member Indian delegation. The visit aims to deepen agricultural collaboration between India and Kenya, focusing on innovation, technology exchange, and trade in farm products.During the visit, the Haryana delegation held productive discussions on Friday with officials from the International Institute of Agricultural Research and the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center. The talks covered agricultural innovation in maize and wheat, farm mechanization, climate-resilient strategies, and sharing of advanced agri-technologies.Both sides…
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PM Modi to Visit Haryana on October 17, to Unveil Major Development Projects Worth Crores

PM Modi to Visit Haryana on October 17, to Unveil Major Development Projects Worth Crores

Chandigarh, October 10, 2025: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Sonipat, Haryana, on October 17, where he is expected to inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several developmental projects worth crores of rupees. The visit aims to accelerate Haryana’s growth and further strengthen the vision of “Viksit Bharat – Viksit Haryana.”Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh with senior officials from various departments. He issued detailed instructions to ensure that all preparations for the event are completed on time and in coordination among departments.Saini reviewed the progress of…
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Allegations of Harassment and Caste Bias Surface After Haryana IPS Officer’s Suicide

Allegations of Harassment and Caste Bias Surface After Haryana IPS Officer’s Suicide

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): A senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer's suicide has ignited a storm in Haryana, with explosive allegations pointing to caste-based discrimination and institutional harassment within the ranks of the state’s police and administrative machinery. The officer, Y Puran Kumar, a 2001-batch IPS officer posted in Haryana, died by suicide earlier this week at his official residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh. According to initial police reports, he used his service revolver. His body was discovered by his daughter in the basement, leaving the family and the civil services community in deep shock. Now, a formal police complaint filed…
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Haryana Transfers ₹1,945.99 Crore to Farmers’ Accounts for Kharif Procurement; Over 15.73 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Paddy Purchased

Haryana Transfers ₹1,945.99 Crore to Farmers’ Accounts for Kharif Procurement; Over 15.73 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Paddy Purchased

Chandigarh, October 9: The Haryana government has transferred ₹1,945.99 crore directly into the bank accounts of farmers under the ongoing Kharif procurement season 2025–26, ensuring timely payment at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).According to official data, paddy procurement in the state is being carried out through the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal, with 1,13,083 registered farmers selling their produce so far. The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department spokesperson stated that 18,07,936.07 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have arrived in mandis across Haryana, out of which 15,73,715.26 lakh metric tonnes have already been purchased.Of the total, 9,76,370.73 lakh metric…
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Haryana Provides Free Platelet Facility in Government Hospitals, 1,091 Beds Reserved for Dengue Patients

Haryana Provides Free Platelet Facility in Government Hospitals, 1,091 Beds Reserved for Dengue Patients

Chandigarh, October 9: Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced that free platelet facilities, including Single Donor Platelets (SDP), are available in all government hospitals across the state. She added that if required, the government would also procure platelets from private blood banks. The minister assured that the dengue situation in the state is fully under control and constant monitoring is underway.Speaking to the media at her official residence in Chandigarh, Rao shared that 65,707 samples have been tested so far, out of which 1,041 have been confirmed as dengue cases, with no reported deaths. Free dengue tests are available…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini’s Japan Visit Secures ₹5,000 Crore Investment; Haryana Set to Become Global Hub for Innovation and Industry

CM Nayab Singh Saini’s Japan Visit Secures ₹5,000 Crore Investment; Haryana Set to Become Global Hub for Innovation and Industry

Chandigarh, October 8, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s three-day visit to Japan has emerged as a landmark step in the state’s industrial, agricultural, and technological growth, paving the way for investments worth nearly ₹5,000 crore. This marks the beginning of a new era in Haryana’s development trajectory.Choosing Japan for his first foreign tour, Chief Minister Saini emphasized the historical bond between Japan and Haryana — a partnership that began in the 1980s when Maruti Udyog’s Japanese collaboration in Gurugram laid the foundation of modern Indian manufacturing. Over the past decade, Japan’s trust in Haryana as a global investment…
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