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Haryana Says It Has Taken Stringent Measures Against Stubble Burning

Press Trust of India | Thursday November 09, 2023, Chandigarh

The Haryana government has taken stringent measures against stubble burning, issuing 1,256 challans against the offenders, imposing more than Rs 32 lakh in fines and filing 72 FIRs, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said on Wednesday.

Over 50 Haryana Schoolgirls Accuse Principal Of Sexual Harassment, Case Filed

Press Trust of India | Saturday November 04, 2023, Chandigarh

Over 50 female students of a government school in Jind district have accused their principal of sexual harassment, the Haryana State Commission for Women said on Friday as it pulled up the police for their lackadaisical approach to the complaints.

Haryana Minister Asks Top Cop To Suspend 372 Cops Over Pending FIRs

Asian News International | Tuesday October 24, 2023, Chandigarh

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Monday asked the Director General of Police to suspend 372 Investigating Officers (IOs) across the state with immediate effect for allegedly not taking appropriate action on FIRs pending for over a year.

Haryana Announces New Policy To Convert Residential Plots To Commercial

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2023, Chandigarh

The Haryana cabinet on Wednesday approved a policy to permit the conversion of residential plots into commercial ones within planned schemes.

Over 400 Patients Evacuated After Fire Breaks Out In Chandigarh Hospital

Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 10, 2023, Chandigarh

More than 400 patients were evacuated to safety after a major fire broke out in PGIMER-Chandigarh's Nehru Hospital block late last night, officials said on Tuesday.

2 Killed In Blast At Firecracker Factory In Haryana: Cops

Press Trust of India | Thursday October 05, 2023, Chandigarh

Two migrant labourers from Uttar Pradesh were killed in a blast at a firecracker factory in a village in Haryana's Bhiwani district on Wednesday, police said.

"Rs 12,000 Debt On Every Person In Punjab", Claims State BJP Chief

Asian News International | Tuesday September 26, 2023, Chandigarh

The BJP's Punjab president, Sunil Jakhar, on Monday voiced concern over the state's financial situation saying that the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government was heavily in debt.

2 Aides Of Gangster Lawrence Bishnoi Arrested For Running Extortion Racket

Asian News International | Wednesday September 13, 2023, Chandigarh

Punjab Police's State Special Operation Cell (SSOC) on Tuesday busted an extortion racket backed by gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, with the arrest of its two key operatives.

Under Pressure To Withdraw Complaint Against Haryana Minister: Woman Coach

Press Trust of India | Friday August 18, 2023, Chandigarh

A junior athletic coach, who levelled sexual harassment allegations against Haryana minister Sandeep Singh, on Thursday alleged she is being "pressured" to withdraw her complaint.

Punjab Governor Takes Jibe At Bhagwant Mann For Skipping 'At Home' Event

Press Trust of India | Thursday August 17, 2023, Chandigarh

Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Wednesday said CM Bhagwant Mann's decision not to attend the 'At Home' reception on Independence Day was his own "discernment" and perhaps he is afraid of the ceremonial cannons placed outside the Raj Bhawan.

Haryana Violence: 393 Arrested So Far, Internet Ban Extended In Nuh

Press Trust of India | Saturday August 12, 2023, Chandigarh

The Haryana government on Friday extended till Sunday the suspension of mobile internet and SMS services in Nuh where conditions are "still critical and tense".

Situation Not Assessed Properly: Haryana Deputy Chief Minister On Violence

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 09, 2023, Chandigarh

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Tuesday indicated that there were shortcomings of the administration in assessing the situation in Nuh, where a communal violence erupted on July 31 during a religious procession.

Landslide In Himachal Blocks Highway Connecting Shimla To Chandigarh

Press Trust of India | Wednesday August 02, 2023, Shimla

A landslide blocked the national highway connecting Shimla to Chandigarh in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Wednesday morning, leaving many vehicles stranded, officials said.

"Dirty Politics": Opposition Slams Haryana Government Over Nuh Violence

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 01, 2023, Chandigarh

Opposition Congress and INLD on Monday targeted the BJP-JJP government in Haryana over the Nuh violence, alleging that the ruling combine has failed on the law and order front.

"Strictest Action" Will Be Taken: Haryana Chief Minister On Nuh Violence

Press Trust of India | Tuesday August 01, 2023, Chandigarh

In the wake of "intense communal tension" in Haryana's Nuh, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar and other leaders cutting across party lines have appealed to people to maintain peace and harmony in the state.