Tribune Explainers

9 persons succumbed to disease | Health measures initiated | Water, food sample testing underway

Gurugram MC has termed the practice of putting up advertisement boards, banners illegal after charging fee

HSPCB acted against 139 such units in a year; shut 80 of them

To boost connectivity between business hubs

Board initiates closure action against 21 facilities in Panipat, Karnal districts

The traffic gridlock exceeding six hours, after a heavy downpour on the evening of September 1, once again exposed the Millennium City’s infrastructure gaps

Ex-CJI Verma case, in which the family could not win, exemplifies gap between legal standards and public expectations

India’s bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Sport is aimed at gaining prominence, with eye on Olympics

The former Vice President's application has turned the spotlight on benefits and perks for former legislators

The 2025 Haryana Wildlife (Protection) Rules require reporting dangerous/diseased Schedule I animals to officials, who notify the Chief Wildlife Warden. Hunting and wildlife use for research needs Chief Wildlife Warden approval and fees. Plant-related activities also require permits and fees. Arms licenses near protected areas require registration. Strict controls are imposed on taxidermists/dealers. Seized items are destroyed by incineration with a committee present.

Mainpal Badli faces 22 criminal cases including murder, robbery

Rs 250-crore project delayed by rains, Covid, administrative hurdles

The Yamuna River, originating in Uttarakhand, is flooding Haryana and Delhi due to heavy rainfall and releases from the Hathnikund Barrage. Five Haryana districts are under alert, with Panipat exceeding danger levels. High water discharge and slow flow near bridges pose risks, prompting preparedness measures like monitoring, control rooms, and safety directives for residents.

Haryana plans a new industrial city near the Greenfield Expressway, impacting villages like Khedi Kalan. HSIIDC aims to acquire 9,000 acres and HSVP 4,500 acres. Farmers oppose the plan due to low compensation rates. The government promises consultations and fair agreements.

Drones are equipped with tear gas shells, indelible ink sprays, hi-tech cameras and warning systems for managing protests

CAG: State govt should plug loopholes in portal to prevent duplication of those benefitting from the scheme in future

Experts say the main cause of floods is that there has been no desilting of river beds since 1960, and the capacity of rivers to hold waters has fallen as a result

For Punjab’s ruling party, Centre’s directive to weed out ineligible beneficiaries is anti-poor. BJP sees it as essential

For survivors of Dhani Haud massacre, move by Haryana CM rekindles painful memories

India still struggles to answer the question

To protest near CM’s residence on Sept 1 to press for demands

State Vigilance & Anti-Corruption Bureau report names 21 officials, orders recovery of Rs 35 lakh from officials, contractors

Explainer: University claims contest held impartially

The top court also asks the SIT to investigate complaints regarding issues of financial compliance, money laundering, wildlife smuggling, violation of wildlife laws and any other issue germane to allegations made by petitioners

The Khudana IMT project, announced in 2019, is stalled due to land acquisition issues for road connectivity. Despite a Rs 200 crore budget and hopes for job creation, reluctance from private landowners has delayed the project, which is intended to boost the Mahendragarh district's economy.