UniversuMM 2025, hosted by MMIMSR, concluded after four days of cultural events. Over 7,000 participants from numerous Indian universities attended. Chandigarh University (guest) and MMIMSR (constituent) won overall trophies. The festival promised a larger event next year.
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Kurukshetra University commemorated Shaheed Bhagat Singh's birth anniversary with floral tributes at his statue. Vice-Chancellor Som Nath Sachdeva emphasized Bhagat Singh's inspiring sacrifice and urged youth to serve the nation, honoring his legacy.
SBI donated dustbins worth over Rs 2 lakh to Yamunanagar-Jagadhri's Municipal Corporation for the 'Haryana Shehar Swachhata Abhiyan'. The donation aims to improve sanitation and discourage open garbage disposal. The Municipal Commissioner thanked SBI and urged public cooperation.
Kurukshetra University's executive council approved 23 items. Key decisions included: Prof. Bansal's nomination to the Establishment Committee, incorporating PF rules, faculty promotions, establishment of a Maharishi Kashyap Chair, amendments to lateral admission rules, and granting provisional autonomy to Panipat Institute. Prof. Rakesh Kumar was appointed Dean, Academic Affairs.
Eros Hospital in Uchana hosted a free health check-up camp on Sunday. Doctors offered consultations, diagnostic tests, and free medicines. Specialists like Dr. Chaudhary (urologist), Dr. Ashwini (neurosurgeon), and others provided expert care. The camp emphasized the importance of regular checkups.
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A national Under-14 cricket tournament for CISCE schools began in Karnal. Eleven Indian state teams and one from the UAE are competing. The tournament includes league and knockout matches. Opening day victories went to Karnataka-Goa, UAE, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu-Puducherry-Andaman & Nicobar. The school emphasized sportsmanship and character building.
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Case registered at Sadar Thanesar police station
Rs16.5-crore pipeline project approved
Dabur Colony residents in Bhiwani face two years of sewage issues, leading to unsanitary conditions, waterlogging, and accidents. Despite complaints to officials, no action has been taken. Residents threaten protest if the district administration fails to address the crisis.
Yamunanagar-Jagadhri's Mayor and BJP district president initiated Rs 60.11 lakh in development projects in Ward 17. New streets and an RCC pipeline in Nawab Colony (Rs 29.66 lakh) and Lakshmi Nagar Extension (Rs 30.45 lakh) are planned. These improvements aim to ease access and improve drainage, benefiting hundreds of residents.
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Haryana's Chief Minister lauded GST 2.0, predicting a Rs 4,000 crore benefit for the state. He highlighted a 110% growth in Haryana's SGST collection since 2018-19. New GST rates of 5%, 18%, and 40% were mentioned. Haryana is currently fifth in the country for gross GST collection.
Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticized the BJP government for failing to ensure MSP for farmers, leading to distress sales and exploitation. He cited unfulfilled promises, procurement issues, and delayed gate passes. He also highlighted farmer hardships and the filing of FIRs related to stubble burning. Additionally, a delegation of MPHWs submitted a memorandum to Hooda.
Minister Khattar honored Sikh Gurus' sacrifices and condemned societal division. He highlighted the government's efforts to address Sikh community demands, including 1984 riot justice. Khattar also promoted local products, attended health camps, and emphasized economic initiatives.
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Dismissing a revision petition, Justice Vikas Bahl’s Bench made it clear that the 1997 enactment was only an additional remedy for landlords against unauthorised occupants and not a privilege that tenants could claim to avoid eviction under the Rent Act
Awareness-cum-screening camp organised at PGIMS-Rohtak
Praveen from Baroda village was arrested for driving away without paying for fuel across Rohtak, Gurugram, and Gohana. He admitted to five incidents, stealing fuel worth Rs 25,450 using a fake license plate. Police solved eight of twelve reported cases and are improving petrol station security.
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The INLD's Rohtak rally prompted BJP criticism of Congress, particularly Bhupinder Hooda, alleging a loss of influence. BJP leaders denied supporting the rally, highlighting the Congress's weakened position in the region, traditionally a Hooda stronghold, and predicting heightened political activity in Rohtak.
Haryana's Kisan Kalyan Pradhikaran held a workshop on agri-entrepreneurship. Officials emphasized quality, management, and entrepreneurial skills for farmers. Farmers should view agriculture as a professional enterprise and leverage infrastructure. Integrated farming systems were encouraged to boost farmer income.
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