Haryana

Residents have been facing shortage of clean drinking water for a long time

A 65-year-old man, Om Prakash Pal, was found murdered in Ghespur village, Yamunanagar. He was guarding his sheep when attacked with a sharp weapon. Family suspects old rivalry. Police are investigating with three teams and aim to arrest the culprits soon.

District officials met to address the declining sex ratio, focusing on villages with low ratios. Deputy Commissioner Preeti stressed strict enforcement of PCPNDT and MTP Acts, increased monitoring of medical centers, enhanced awareness campaigns, and immediate reporting of illegal activities to police.

Tender irregularities

Angry, they block road near Bhuna bus stand

Karnal Municipal Corporation is re-declaring its office zero waste and plastic-free. Single-use plastics are banned. Waste segregation with five bin types is mandated. Composting wet waste and proper hazardous waste disposal are required. Inspections and disciplinary action will enforce compliance.

Worked as vegetable vendor

Allege negligence turned rain into disaster

Yamunanagar-Jagadhri is launching a cleanliness drive with dustbins in markets. A 'Sewa Pakhwada' from September 17 to October 2 aims to make cities garbage-free. An awareness event is scheduled for September 25 with community participation. The initiative includes sanitation worker support, health camps, and awareness programs.

Karnal DC reviewed paddy procurement preparations for the 2025-26 kharif season, expecting a 10% increase in arrivals. He emphasized farmer convenience, sufficient resources, and strict adherence to mandi procurement rules, including facility upgrades, fraud prevention, and SDM inspections.

Haryana MP Subhash Barala discussed flood management efforts, criticizing Bhupinder Singh Hooda. He highlighted the government's farmer compensation compared to Hooda's tenure. Barala also promoted the MP sports festival, emphasizing youth participation and competition across various sports.

Dr. Sunil Kumar, Associate Professor at CDLU, Sirsa, is the new Registrar, appointed by the Haryana Governor. He holds a PhD in business administration, has extensive experience, and has published numerous research papers and books. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated him on the appointment.

Haryana's Hisar airport launched air service to Jaipur, the fourth destination after Ayodhya, Chandigarh, and Delhi. The airport is being upgraded with modern facilities and will soon connect to Ahmedabad and Jammu. Plans include development into a modern, international-level hub.

Inspects Kurukshetra hospital, expresses concern over sanitation

Meham SDM Mukund Tanwar mandated that elected women officials in Panchayati Raj Institutions must personally represent their positions, deeming male family member representation illegal. This follows observations of husbands and fathers-in-law acting on their behalf. The directive has been welcomed by local officials, with hopes for improved female participation.

Two masked individuals on a scooter fired four shots at an IELTS coaching center in Kurukshetra, shattering glass but causing no injuries. Police are investigating, and a case has been registered. A local MLA criticized the state government for the deteriorating law and order.

Six individuals were arrested for a Rs 52 crore cyber fraud involving fake company accounts at a Bank of India branch in Panipat. The accused opened accounts under false pretenses and the police investigation is ongoing with court proceedings underway.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court is hearing a petition against Haryana's notification limiting compensation for land used for transmission lines to those with 66KV towers and above. The petitioner argues this is discriminatory. The court issued a notice to the state, with the next hearing scheduled for January 5th.

The Punjab and Haryana High Court halted Haryana's enforcement of a geofencing attendance app for health department employees. The court acted on a petition contesting the app's mandatory use, including the requirement to own a smartphone. The state must reply by January 15, 2026, and cannot take action against employees until then.

Stock register, point of sale (POS) machines missing

The woman alleged that the accused called her several times after the incident and sent her obscene messages

The case will now come up for further hearing on January 5

The court observed that the petitioner was held entitled to service element of the disability pension

Earlier this year, he accused some party leaders of working against him during the last Assembly elections

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