Chandigarh/Punjab: A letter written by engineers of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), popularly known as Powercom, has raised serious concerns over the functioning of the power supply system in the state. The engineers have highlighted several issues, including shortage of staff at the 1912 power complaint helpline, lack of essential repair materials, and difficulties...
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Haryana Govt Seeks Data from 10 Universities to Regularise Contractual Assistant Professors
Chandigarh: The Haryana government has started collecting information from 10 state universities as it considers regularising contractual Assistant Professors. The Higher Education Department has asked the universities to submit complete data within three days. If they fail to meet the deadline, the department will ask the registrars to appear and explain the delay. The move...
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Haryana Child Rights Panel Urges Schools to Replace Knotted Ties Over Student Safety Concerns
Chandigarh: The Haryana State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (HSCPCR) has advised schools across the state to discontinue the use of traditional knotted neckties as part of school uniforms, citing concerns over student safety. The commission has recommended replacing knotted ties with safer alternatives, such as clip-on ties or other uniform accessories, to reduce...
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Monsoon Weakens in Haryana, Humid Weather to Persist; Light Rain Likely in Northern Districts
Chandigarh: After bringing intermittent showers to several parts of the state, the southwest monsoon has weakened across Haryana, leading to rising humidity and uncomfortable weather conditions. While most districts are expected to experience hot and humid days over the next few days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light rainfall in some northern districts,...
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Statewide Cleanliness Campaign in Panchkula
Panchkula: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a statewide cleanliness campaign in Panchkula. He urged people to keep their surroundings clean and support the government’s sanitation drive. The campaign aims to improve hygiene, protect the environment, and encourage responsible waste management. While addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said cleanliness is everyone’s responsibility. He...
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Govt Aims to Establish Haryana as Knowledge Economy Hub: CM
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the state is working to become a leading knowledge economy. He said education, innovation, research, and technology will drive Haryana’s next phase of growth. The government wants to create more high-quality jobs and attract global investment. The Chief Minister said Haryana is preparing for the future. Instead...
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Haryana Blacklists Over 1,100 Private Schools, Bans New Admissions: Why the Government Took This Major Step
Chandigarh: The Haryana government has blacklisted 1,107 private schools across the state. It has also stopped these schools from taking new admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Officials took this step after many schools failed to meet the state’s recognition rules and did not follow the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The School Education Department...
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Agriculture Will Drive India’s Journey Towards Viksit Bharat by 2047: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the agriculture sector will play a key role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. He said stronger agriculture will help build a self-reliant and developed India. The Chief Minister spoke at an agriculture event in Haryana. He said the state has...
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PM’s Punjab-Chandigarh Visit: Schools Receive Bomb Threat Email, Security on High Alert
Chandigarh: Several schools in Punjab and Chandigarh received a bomb threat email ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled visit. The email claimed bombs had been planted in schools, railway stations, and the Prime Minister’s rally venue. It also mentioned Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh and referred to him as a “brother.” The threatening message triggered...
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Accuses Congress of Blocking Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament
Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused the Congress party of obstructing the Women’s Reservation Bill in Parliament for decades. He said the BJP government fulfilled a long-pending demand by passing the legislation and giving women a stronger voice in the country’s democratic system. Addressing a public gathering in Haryana, Saini said the...