Haryana Archives - Page 15 of 26

11 Oct

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

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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…

10 Oct

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

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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…

06 Oct

Haryana CM Saini Seeks Japanese Collaboration Ahead of 2026 Investment Summit

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Tokyo (Rajeev Sharma): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has begun a multi-day visit to Japan aimed at strengthening economic cooperation and inviting Japanese stakeholders to play a key role in the upcoming ‘Happening Haryana 2026’ investment summit, set to take place in April next year. The Chief Minister met with senior Japanese officials to promote Haryana as a hub for industrial growth, innovation, and international partnerships. In his meeting with Takuma Miyaji, Japan’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Saini emphasized the importance of expanding bilateral ties, not just in trade and investment, but also in cultural and regional cooperation.…

29 Sep

Haryana Purchases Over 1.87 Lakh Metric Tons of Paddy in Kharif 2025 Season

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: During the Kharif procurement season 2025, Haryana’s mandis have purchased a total of 187,743.49 metric tons of paddy, of which 25,000 metric tons has already been lifted from mandis and procurement centers. A spokesperson from Haryana’s Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department said that paddy has been procured from 20,147 farmers registered on the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal’.The highest procurement has been recorded in Kurukshetra district, where 82,760.48 metric tons of paddy has been purchased. So far, a total of 3,17,881.56 metric tons of paddy has arrived in Haryana’s mandis.The state government began purchasing…

29 Sep

Haryana Advances Vision of ‘Housing for All’ under PMAY-U 2.0

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: Haryana is moving swiftly to realize its vision of ‘Housing for All’ under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).The second meeting of the State Level Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (SLSMC) was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. During the meeting, approvals were granted for 2,198 beneficiaries under the Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC) vertical. This initiative will provide crucial support to families across 50 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), enabling them to build safe and sustainable homes.J. Ganeshan, Director General of the ‘Housing for All’ department and Secretary of Housing, stated that…

28 Sep

New GST Rates to Benefit Poor and Middle Class the Most: Krishna Lal Panwar

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Chandigarh, September 28: Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister Krishna Lal Panwar said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, historic decisions have been taken to reduce GST rates. The move is expected to benefit the country’s poor and middle-class citizens the most. While everyday goods have become more affordable, prices of small appliances and vehicles have also decreased. People who had booked vehicles earlier are now receiving them at lower prices. Many have expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for this initiative.Minister Panwar was addressing a press conference in Panipat on Sunday. He also interacted with traders…

27 Sep

Gurugram accident: Five killed as speeding Thar crashes into divider on national highway

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National Times Bureau :- : At least five people were killed and one injured after a speeding Thar crashed into the divider in Gurugram on Saturday . The incident unfolded on Exit 9 of National Highway-48 Five people, including three women and two men, died on the spot, while one man was critically injured and admitted to a private hospital. The visuals from the accident site projects that the crash was so severe that the Tahar was completely damaged. Gurugram police reached the scene, took possession of the bodies, and an investigation is currently underway.

25 Sep

Accurate Data is the Key to Strong Policies, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini at National Statistics Conference

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday emphasized that accurate data is the foundation of sound decision-making and successful policy execution. He said development remains incomplete without facts and figures, and policies can only succeed if they are grounded in real statistics.Saini was addressing policymakers, statisticians, and representatives from various states at the 29th Central and State Statistical Organizations Conference held in Chandigarh on the theme “Empowerment of Local Governance.” Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Rao Inderjit Singh also attended the event.During the conference, Saini and the Union Minister jointly released…

25 Sep

Haryana CM Launches ‘Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jayanti, 20 Lakh Women to Benefit in First Phase

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday dedicated Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary to Antyodaya upliftment and women empowerment by launching the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana. A special mobile application was also unveiled to ensure transparent implementation of the scheme, which is set to benefit nearly 20 lakh women in its first phase. Addressing a state-level function at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Saini emphasized that the initiative would provide ₹2,100 monthly financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of women between the ages of 23 and 60 from families with annual incomes below…

25 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Statewide Cleanliness Drive in Panchkula, Announces Swachhata Ranking for Urban Bodies

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday launched a special cleanliness campaign “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” in Panchkula, urging citizens to make hygiene a part of their daily lives. He emphasized that cleanliness should not be limited to symbolic campaigns but practiced consistently to ensure villages, towns, and cities remain clean.Speaking at the inauguration held at the Shaheed Memorial in Sector 2, Saini paid floral tribute to Shaheed Major Sandeep Sankhla and sought blessings from his mother, Smt. Manju Kanwar. He later participated in shramdaan as part of the campaign, encouraging social organizations,…