A deep silence and sorrow have taken over Kakrala village in Haryana’s Mahendragarh district. The untimely death of Jyoti, a young PhD scholar at Panjab University, Chandigarh, has left everyone heartbroken. Jyoti lost her life on Tuesday after being electrocuted on the university campus — a tragic incident that has shaken not just her family,...
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Centre Updates Parliament on Haryana Census, Says First Phase Completed
The Central Government has informed Parliament that the first phase of the Census exercise in Haryana has been completed. The update was shared during the ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament in response to a question regarding the progress of the nationwide Census. According to the government, the initial phase involved preparatory activities, including the updating...
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Punjab’s ‘Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana’ Crosses 70 Lakh Beneficiaries, Sees Massive Response
Chandigarh, July 24, 2026 – The Punjab Government’s Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojana is witnessing overwhelming participation from women across the state, with the number of beneficiaries now crossing the 70 lakh mark. What started with a target of around 52 lakh has far exceeded expectations, showing just how widely the scheme has been accepted. The...
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Punjab & Haryana High Court Lawyers Suspend Work Today in Protest Against LADC Policy
Legal work at the Punjab and Haryana High Court remained suspended on Friday after the Punjab and Haryana High Court Bar Association (PHHCBA) announced a one-day abstention from court proceedings. The decision was taken in solidarity with advocates protesting against the implementation of the Legal Aid Defence Counsel (LADC) Policy. According to an official notice...
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Haryana Anti-Corruption Bureau Flags 140 Officials as Repeat Bribery Suspects
The Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has identified 140 government officials and employees as alleged habitual offenders in corruption and bribery-related cases, marking a significant step in the state’s ongoing drive to curb corruption in public offices. According to officials, the bureau has prepared a list of individuals who have repeatedly come under scrutiny...
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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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Juvenile Held for Strangling Teen in Mauli Jagran; Kin Block Road in Protest
A juvenile has been apprehended in connection with the alleged murder of a teenage boy in Mauli Jagran, Chandigarh. The victim was reportedly strangled, prompting a police investigation that led to the detention of the minor suspect. The incident has sparked outrage among local residents, with the victim’s family and relatives blocking a road to...
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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses SAD and Congress of Misleading People in the Name of Religion
The Bhagwant Mann on SAD and Congress statement has sparked fresh political debate in Punjab. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann alleged that the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) and the Congress had misled people in the name of religion for decades. He made the remarks while addressing a public gathering and criticised both parties over their...
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Telangana Man Arrested in Panchkula’s ₹80-Lakh Digital Arrest Fraud Case
The Panchkula digital arrest fraud investigation has led to another major breakthrough. The Cyber Crime Police Station in Sector 20 has arrested a Telangana resident for his alleged role in an ₹80-lakh cyber fraud targeting a 70-year-old man from Pinjore. Police made the arrest after a technical investigation traced the money trail. Third Accused Arrested...
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34,000 Cubic Metres of Silt Removed from Sukhna Lake to Boost Water Storage
The Sukhna Lake desilting project has achieved a major milestone. The UT Engineering Department has removed nearly 34,000 cubic metres of silt from the regulator end of the lake to improve its water storage capacity. Officials will continue excavation work until the arrival of the monsoon. Desilting Project Reaches Major Target The Engineering Department began...