Haryana Diary: Bucket of respect for CM Saini
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini received a heartfelt welcome during his visit to Kiloi village for a sports event. In a traditional show of respect, village women offered him a bucket of milk — a cultural symbol of honour and hospitality. The CM graciously drank from the bucket and later shared a video of the gesture on social media. The moment quickly went viral, earning admiration and becoming the talk of the town.
Minister’s son drives bus for Modi rally
Yamunanagar: In a bid to mobilise support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s programme, Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana and his son Nepal Rana took charge on the ground. Visiting almost every village in Radaur constituency, they personally invited people to the event. In a display of enthusiasm, Nepal Rana even drove a private bus himself, ferrying supporters from Radaur town to the venue. The Prime Minister, on April 14, laid the foundation stone for an 800 MW supercritical unit of the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant and addressed a public rally.
Kurukshetra: Tourism or protest hub?
Kurukshetra: Despite being promoted as a spiritual and tourism hotspot, Kurukshetra is fast turning into the protest capital of Haryana. The presence of the Chief Minister’s residence and camp office in the city has made it a preferred location for employees’ unions and associations to hold demonstrations. With frequent protest marches and dharnas, police barricades and security arrangements have become routine. However, this has become a source of inconvenience for local residents..
Khattar revives Nilokheri’s hopes
Karnal: After lying idle for nearly eight years, the land of the old government printing press in Nilokheri may finally see development. During his visit to the town, former Haryana CM and Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar instructed officials to draw up a plan for utilising the space. One proposal includes setting up a new Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) office, which could significantly improve administrative services in the area. Khattar’s visit rekindled hopes among residents awaiting productive use of the land.
