In a recent development, the Haryana Chapter of Forum for Awareness of National Security (FANS) will organise campaigns in the universities to raise awareness on national security issues among the youth. A meeting was held, in which it was decided to organise campaigns keeping in mind the current situation. Read[Read More…]
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Haryana traders to protest against GST on clothes
Over 450 retail and wholesale cloth merchants in Haryana are against the GST proposed on clothes by the government. According to the merchants, the new tax slab on clothes will escalate the cost of clothes for customers and they fear a slowdown in the cloth trade after the imposition of[Read More…]
No tax waiver on films from July 1, says Haryana government
With the roll-out of the Goods and Service Tax (GST) regime from July 1, the tax waiver to films by the Haryana government will be a thing of past. However, if the state waives tax on a movie, it will not only lose its own share of the GST, but will[Read More…]
SYL canal construction can bring back militancy: Capt Amarinder
Punjab Chief Minister, Amarinder Singh, warned on Monday that the construction of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) would become a national problem if the final judgement goes against Punjab. He said that the construction of SYL canal to provide water to neighbouring Haryana could lead to the revival of militancy in[Read More…]
CBI interrogates former Haryana CM over corruption charges
On Monday, former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda and UPSC member Chattar Singh were questioned by the CBI for their alleged connection irregularities in the allotment of 14 industrial plots in Panchkula. Singh was the principal secretary to the Chief Minister when the allotment took place. Singh has been asked[Read More…]
Unprecedented growth turning Gurugram into ‘living hell’: Report
Gurugram may turn into a “living hell” due to the explosive urbanisation stretching the city’s resources to the limit, said The Centre for Science and Environment. Necessary steps must be taken to make its growth model more sustainable. The observation presented by the centre is a part of a report[Read More…]
5.0 magnitude earthquake hits Haryana on Friday morning
A moderate intensity earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale hit Haryana on Friday morning. Its tremors were felt in Delhi and other parts of northern India. According to the Meteorological department, the epicentre of the quake was Rohtak district in Haryana. The department also said that the depth of[Read More…]
Hypocrisy thy name is BJP
Kolkata and Bengal saw the true face of BJP yesterday. In an apparent show of strength, they had announced a Lalbazar Abhijan, the political agenda purpose of which was never made clear (Why Lalbazar? Tea with the Commissioner perhaps). What was clear from the bellicose language of their leaders was[Read More…]
Haryana BJP alotted prime land at cheaper than market rates
Manohar Lal Khattar-led BJP government in Haryana has allotted prime land in Gurugram to its own organisational unit, in wake of the land allotment to Associated Journals Limited (AJL) in the state. In October 2016, the Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) had allotted 4,000 sq metre (one acre) plot for[Read More…]
Chautala controversy: Passed class 12th without clearing matric?
Former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala has again once again become a centre of controversies. According to media reports, the news of Chautala passing intermediate has been doing the rounds. As per media sources, he had given false representations of his educational qualifications before contesting for the elections in the[Read More…]
Former Haryana CM, 82-year old Om Prakash Chautala clears class 12 in Tihar jail
In a progressive move and setting an example for many, former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, who is serving a 10-year jail term, has passed his higher secondary examination with first division at the age of 82. The veteran leader is now planning to pursue an undergraduate course. He[Read More…]
Rohtak gangrape: Haryana CM ensures speedy justice by fast track courts
Talking about the horrific cases of rape reported from Rohtak and Gurgaon, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said that “speedy justice will be ensured” via fast track courts. “Culprits involved in such ghastly acts won’t be spared. Will ensure speedy justice by fast track courts,” Khattar said.[Read More…]
Haryana: Cop commits suicide; posts reason on Facebook
A 52-year-old Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) of the Haryana police committed suicide by shooting himself as he was upset over being “unfairly” sent to police lines. But before taking the extreme step, the ASI recorded his reasons on Facebook. Virender, was posted at Murthal in Sonipat over 9 months ago, said,[Read More…]
Naxal attack: Haryana CM announces ex gratia of Rs 50 lakh
Punjab: Crackdown on sex determination centres
Haryana: Govt buses go off roads after HR employees strike
Upset over government putting effort to ‘privatize the roadways’, the HR employees strike in Haryana which is to effect over 13 lakh people who travel by the Haryana Roadways (HR). Along with the strike, the movement has put to half over 4,200 buses from 4 pm on Monday. The powerful[Read More…]
Both Sides Guilty?
The family of Pehlu Khan has been claiming that they had the valid documents for the transit of the cattle. However this claim has been rejected by the Home Minister.
Sex ratio touches 950 mark in Haryana for the first time in history
In a progressive move, the sex ratio in the state has touched the 950 mark for the first time in the history of Haryana. The state is infamous for its skewed sex ratio. Haryana’s CM Manohar Lal Khattar informed that the sex ratio at birth stood at 950 girls to[Read More…]
Alwar lynching case ‘a painful incident’, NHRC issues notice to Centre, Rajasthan govt
Calling the Alwar lynching case as a painful incident, National Human Rights Commission on Friday issued notices to the Centre and the Rajasthan government for the ‘serious violation’ of human rights by ‘self proclaimed’ volunteers. The commission has asked for a detailed report of the matter and also enquired about the[Read More…]
Minister justifies Muslim man’s murder in Alwar
Rajasthan: Gaurakshaks assaulted five men, one dead
A 55-year-old man succumbed to his injuries on Monday night after he was allegedly attacked by a group of gaurakshaks for transporting cows in Rajasthan’s Alwar on Saturday evening, The Indian Express reported. Rajasthan Police said the deceased, Pehlu Khan, and four others were attacked even as they produced documents[Read More…]
Delhi autos threaten to go on strike
In the capital city, the Autorickshaw unions in protest against policies of the Central and State governments in Delhi and Haryana have threatened to go on a strike. Referring to the surging fees by the Delhi transport department and the recent introduction of the border fee by Haryana government, a group[Read More…]
Women in Jhajjar guard exam halls
Firing outside Rohtak courts, 1 dead, 3 injured
Asaram case: SC directs UP and Haryana govt for full witnesses protection
Supreme Court directs Uttar Pradesh and Haryana government to provide full protection to the witnesses in Self-styled ‘godman’ Asaram Bapu’s case. Asaram, who is currently lodged in another rape case at Jodhpur jail pertaining to a complaint lodged by a Surat-based girl, who was allegedly sexually exploited by Asaram during[Read More…]