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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…

05 Apr

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

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCM Nayab Singh Saini, Dr B R Ambedkar Library Jind, Haryana, Haryana development projects Jind, Panipat-Safidon highway widening

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…

02 Apr

Haryana records 22 percent growth in gross SGST revenues in FY 2025-26 – Highest among the States

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) - Haryana has secured first position among all the States in the country based on the growth rate of gross State GST (post-settlement) revenues in the financial year 2025-26, with a growth rate of 22 percent over the last Financial Year. The average national growth in SGST revenues has been 6 percent in FY 2025-26. This remarkable performance has positioned Haryana as a leader in growth in SGST revenues among all the states of India. Haryana's Gross SGST collection (post-settlement) for the Financial Year 2025-26 has reached Rs. 48,289 Crore, which is Rs. 8546 Crore more than…

22 Mar

Haryana Playing a Leading Role in Realising ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’: Chief Minister

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the state is playing a pivotal role in translating the national vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ into reality. He said the vision articulated by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi reflects the aspirations of 140 crore citizens, and the Haryana Government is working consistently to implement it on the ground. Addressing the Viksit Badshahpur Maharally and House allotment programme in village Kakrola (Badshahpur Assembly constituency, Gurugram), the Chief Minister said that Badshahpur has emerged as a strong example of this development journey, where promises have been effectively…

10 Mar

Haryana Employees and Pensioners to Get Treatment in Four Major Hospitals in Punjab: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Taking an important step towards further strengthening healthcare facilities for Haryana Government employees, pensioners and their dependents, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has facilitated access to treatment in four major hospitals in Punjab. The Health Minister informed that the Haryana Government has empanelled four reputed hospitals in Punjab to provide medical treatment to government employees, pensioners and their family members. These include Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Mullanpur, Punjab (a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur, Punjab (also a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Regional Spinal Injuries Centre,…

10 Mar

Haryana Government to Provide Free Pilgrimage for Senior Citizens Via Train

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, the Haryana Government will now facilitate free train travel for eligible elderly devotees to visit various pilgrimage sites. For this purpose, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Haryana Government and IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). On behalf of the Haryana Government, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, and on behalf of IRCTC, Circle Regional Manager (CRM) Harjot Singh Sandhu signed the MoU. Director General K. Makarand Pandurang stated that the Haryana Government launched the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana…

02 Mar

Battle Lines Drawn for Haryana Rajya Sabha Seats as BJP, Congress Finalise Candidates

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Political activity has gathered pace in Haryana ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress engaged in last-minute consultations to seal their nominees for the two seats that will soon fall vacant. The vacancies arise as the terms of sitting members Kiran Choudhry and Ramchandra Jangra conclude on April 9. The Election Commission has set March 5 as the deadline for filing nominations. Scrutiny is scheduled for March 6, while withdrawals can be made until March 9. If required, voting will take place on March 16. Congress Signals…

25 Feb

IDFC First Bank fraud: Mastermind among four arrested in Rs 590-crore case

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Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development in the ₹590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case in Haryana, the State Vigilance Bureau has arrested four people, including the alleged mastermind, for allegedly siphoning off government funds through fraudulent transactions. The accused have been identified as Ribhav Rishi, Abhay Kumar, Swati Singla and Abhishek Singla. Two of them are former officials of IDFC First Bank, while the other two are private individuals who run a partnership firm. Investigators said Rishi, a former branch manager of the bank who is now employed with AU Small Finance Bank in Chandigarh, allegedly masterminded the conspiracy…

29 Jan

Bomb threat triggers evacuation at Punjab and Haryana Secretariats; CM Mann among those targeted

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): A serious security alert was triggered in Chandigarh on Thursday after a bomb threat was received for the Punjab Secretariat and Mini Secretariat, prompting immediate evacuations and a large-scale security response. The email, reportedly sent from a Gmail account claiming affiliation with the Khalistan National Army, also contained a direct threat against Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann. As a precaution, both the Punjab and Haryana Secretariat complexes were cleared of all employees and visitors. Administrative operations at the Secretariats have been temporarily suspended, and officials have been advised to stay away until the situation is deemed safe.…