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Haryana bans use of ‘Harijan’ and ‘Girijan’ words in official communications

Haryana bans use of ‘Harijan’ and ‘Girijan’ words in official communications

National Times Bureau :- The Haryana government has asked all its departments, public and educational institutes and others to "strictly avoid" using the terms 'Harijan' and 'Girijan' in official communications in respect of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) respectively. This has been disclosed in a report by NDTV. According to report, the Haryana Chief Secretary's Office issued a letter in this regard on Tuesday. Mahatma Gandhi had named the SCs as 'Harijans', meaning 'people of God'. However, BR Ambedkar was against the use of 'Harijans' and he preferred to call them Dalits. It said that the Haryana government…
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National shooting coach suspended for allegedly ‘sexually harassing’ minor athlete in Haryana

National shooting coach suspended for allegedly ‘sexually harassing’ minor athlete in Haryana

National Times Bureau :- The Haryana Police has registered a case against a national shooting coach, Ankush Bharadwaj for allegedly sexually harassing a minor athlete in Faridabad.  According to the FIR, the incident unfolded on December 16, 2025 after the athlete participated in a national-level shooting competition at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in South Delhi. The coach was staying at a hotel in Faridabad's Surajkund area allegedly lured her into the hotel lobby after the competition under the pretext of evaluating her performance. The FIR alleges the coach later persuaded the teen to come to his room, claiming…
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Haryana: Four held after brief exchange of fire with police in Panipat for demanding 2.5 cr ransom

Haryana: Four held after brief exchange of fire with police in Panipat for demanding 2.5 cr ransom

National Times Bureau :- A joint team of  Panipat CIA-1 and the Special Task Force, Sonepat arrested four miscreans after a brief exchange of fire in the Israna area of Panipat. During the encounter, one of the miscreants, Parmeet, sustained bullet injuries and was immediately rushed to the hospital.  The other three accused, Devender, Sahil and Aman, all residents of Haryana were arrested.  Panipat SP Bhupender Singh said the accused were wanted in a case related to an extortion demand of Rs 2.5 crore from a businessman, Yashpal Garg, a resident of the Chandnibagh police station area, on December 18.…
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Haryana CM Calls Swami Brahmanand Ji a Guiding Light of Indian Culture

Chandigarh, December 12, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Swami Brahmanand Ji was a remarkable spiritual figure whose principles continue to guide society, culture and collective thought. Addressing followers from Swami Brahmanand Ji’s birthplace, Chuhad Majra, at Sant Kabir Kutir on Thursday evening, the Chief Minister described him as a “light for generations” and a true symbol of service, sacrifice and nation-building.Saini said society draws inspiration from saints and spiritual leaders whose lives demonstrate the values of morality, compassion, discipline and service. Swami Brahmanand Ji, he said, dedicated his life to protecting and promoting India’s cultural and…
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Four Killed in Horrific Crash on NH-44 Near Karnal After Truck Drives on Wrong Side

Four Killed in Horrific Crash on NH-44 Near Karnal After Truck Drives on Wrong Side

National Times Bureau :- A major accident on National Highway-44 in Haryana’s Karnal district claimed four lives on Wednesday. The incident occurred near Gharaunda when a truck, reportedly driving on the wrong side of the highway, rammed into a Haryana Roadways bus, crushed a motorcycle, and later collided with a car before overturning in the middle of the road. Eyewitnesses said the speeding truck driver’s negligence triggered the chain collision, leaving the bike and car riders dead on the spot. Police and emergency teams reached the scene immediately, sending the bodies for post-mortem and shifting the injured to a nearby…
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CM Nayab Singh Saini Offers Prayers at Nada Sahib Gurdwara on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv

CM Nayab Singh Saini Offers Prayers at Nada Sahib Gurdwara on Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv

Chandigarh, November 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid his respects at the historic Nada Sahib Gurdwara in Panchkula on the auspicious occasion of Guru Nanak Dev Ji’s Prakash Parv. He prayed for the peace, prosperity, and well-being of the people of the state.During the visit, the Chief Minister performed the traditional circumambulation of the Nishan Sahib within the gurdwara premises and bowed his head in reverence at the holy site. Extending his heartfelt greetings to the people on this sacred occasion, CM Saini said that he prayed to Guru Nanak Dev Ji for everyone’s good health and…
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All-party meeting in Haryana plans grand celebrations for 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

All-party meeting in Haryana plans grand celebrations for 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji

National Times Bureau :- A high-level all-party meeting was convened in Chandigarh to finalise plans for the grand commemoration of the 350th Shahidi Diwas of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Sahib Ji, the ninth Sikh Guru revered for his supreme sacrifice in defending faith, human rights and religious freedom. Prominent leaders from various political parties, including Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Leader of the Opposition Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Cabinet minister Anil Vij, BJP state president Mohan Lal Kaushik, Congress state president Rao Narendra Singh, BSP leader Krishna Jamalpur, INLD representative Gurvinder Dhamija, JJP state president Braj Sharma and AAP state president Sushil…
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No Negligence in Development Works Will Be Tolerated: CM Nayab Singh Saini

No Negligence in Development Works Will Be Tolerated: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed district officials to ensure that all public welfare and infrastructure development works are completed with quality and within the set timeline. Chairing a review meeting of development projects in Fatehabad district, the Chief Minister warned that negligence in execution or compromise in standards will not be tolerated under any circumstances.During the meeting held at the Rest House in Fatehabad, CM Saini emphasized that the state government prioritizes projects related to flood management, irrigation, roads, sewerage, drinking water, and other essential infrastructure. He instructed the Irrigation Department to widen the…
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Travels to Delhi by Shatabdi; PM Modi to Inaugurate Development Projects in Sonipat on October 17

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Travels to Delhi by Shatabdi; PM Modi to Inaugurate Development Projects in Sonipat on October 17

Chandigarh, October 5: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini departed for Delhi from Chandigarh on Saturday aboard the Shatabdi Express. During his journey, he interacted with the media, discussing his upcoming Japan visit and highlighting the state government’s achievements over the past year.The Chief Minister announced that October 17 will mark one year of the current Haryana government’s tenure. To celebrate the occasion, a grand event will be held in Sonipat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest and will inaugurate several development projects for the state.Sharing details of his upcoming foreign visit, Saini said he will…
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