Former Sirsa councillors complained to the Haryana CM about their name boards being removed and discarded as scrap, accusing officials of a political conspiracy. They demanded an inquiry, board reinstatement, and questioned handling of seized items from anti-encroachment drives, calling for transparency and public auction.
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5 sub-health centres, one block primary health unit to come up in Kosli area
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.
Highway works, poor drainage leave crops in district to rot in stagnant rainwater
Paddy farmers in Kurukshetra and Ambala are facing significant crop losses. Heavy river flow in the Markanda, along with earlier virus outbreaks, has submerged fields, especially during the critical flowering and maturity stages. Farmers seek compensation and a permanent solution to prevent recurring damage.
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Early-sown Pusa Basmati 1509 rice is arriving in Karnal district markets. Arrivals are exceeding last season's pace. Prices range from Rs 2,400 to Rs 3,250 per quintal, up from Rs 2,000-2,800 last year, benefiting farmers despite higher input costs.
Markanda river continues to give anxious moments to farmers
Rainwater enters homes, river level rises
Haryana's Chief Minister reviewed the state's response to heavy rainfall. Officials must prioritize citizen and livestock safety, enforce school closures, and aid affected Punjab residents. Waterlogging prevention and Haryana Disaster Relief Force readiness are crucial, along with maintaining food and fodder supplies.
Former VP Jagdeep Dhankhar moved into INLD chief Abhay Chautala's farmhouse temporarily. Dhankhar, who resigned citing health reasons, has a long-standing close relationship with the Chautala family. He is awaiting his official residence as a former VP.
Rs 3.72 crore penalty imposed, says pollution control board
Discharge from Hathnikund crosses last year’s levels; control rooms set up
Demand paddy procurement, virus loss relief, rollback of smart meters
Faridabad district in Haryana is on high alert due to rising Yamuna water levels from Hathnikund Barrage releases and heavy rainfall warnings. Several villages face flood threats. Residents are urged to evacuate to designated shelters equipped with essential supplies. Helplines have been established.
Haryana's BJP government is intensely focused on sanitation, waterlogging, and pothole-ridden roads. Led by CM Nayab Singh Saini, the administration is implementing a cleanliness drive, deploying officials for monitoring, and coordinating disaster relief. Road repairs are planned with firm deadlines.
80 of them closed, action underway against others, 13 godowns
Locals allege corruption in ₹80-cr drainage projects; DC orders 24x7 monitoring
Orange alert for today; admin issues work from home advisory
Water peaked at 3.29 lakh cusecs before receding; alert sounded
Rohtak district villages face severe flooding due to heavy rain, destroying crops and inundating infrastructure. Farmers demand immediate relief and compensation. Residents urge the administration to expedite water drainage, declare the area flood-prone, and extend the crop-damage claim deadline.
Schools shut on September 2 in 17 villages due to heavy rain, waterlogging
An official said that Dhankhar will stay in the private farmhouse as an interim arrangement till he is allocated a Type-8 official residence
IMD issues orange alert for Tuesday; schools advised to conduct online classes
The usual 15-minute drive between the two cities stretched to nearly two hours as bottlenecks formed during peak office hours
Despite search efforts by the police and SDRF teams, the bodies of the two youths have not been found yet
The HC rules that no contract or service condition can deprive an employee of the fundamental right to seek adjudication of disputes before a competent forum
Rajasthan CM dials his Punjab counterpart regarding situation caused by excessive rain in border areas of both states
The DC assured locals that all necessary measures are in place for a swift response if situation worsens
Possible waterlogging in low-lying areas; Sirsa records 130mm in past 24 hours
Heavy rainfall has caused rising river levels and flood advisories. Jalandhar experienced severe flooding and power outages. The Ghaggar River's swelling near Patiala triggered warnings for nearby villages.
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