Haryana

31.23-km Part 2 to open next month, 30-km Part 1 to start March next | Will ease traffic in and around Chandigarh, Zirakpur, Panchkula, Mohali and Kharar | Will also improve connectivity from Delhi and Haryana to Chandigarh, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir

Warns of property sealing

Consignment was being smuggled into state from Odisha in car

29 new buses, 6 mini buses approved for Police Department

2 councillors among 7 booked

Kisan Sabha demands Rs 40K per acre compensation for crop loss

5-member family buried under rubble; 3 seriously injured

Bhupinder Singh Hooda criticized the BJP government for stifling opposition after Rahul Gandhi's claims of fake voters. Hooda condemned the detention of opposition leaders and accused the Election Commission of acting as a BJP extension. He demanded the EC address vote irregularities, specifically in Haryana.

A contractual employee, Jagvinder, died after a canopy collapsed during repair work at a Haryana Agricultural University seed farm. He was employed through Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam (HKRN). The canopy's collapse occurred while he was assisting masons on August 11. Police are investigating.

Says 'liberty can’t wait for paperwork’

A Haryana officer was fined Rs 3,000 and ordered to compensate a resident for failing to provide timely water service and negligence in addressing a complaint. The resident reported severe water shortages and improper handling of appeals despite prior interventions and training for departmental officers.

Villagers near Chandi, Rohtak, protested for toll exemption within a 10 km radius. The INLD supports their demand, citing short distances between toll plazas and accusing the government of exploiting residents. The INLD wants a 20 km exemption for 17 villages.

Rs 34 crore project yet to take off, forcing people to travel outside district

Simply Haryana

Haryana is distributing 'Eligibility Certificates' to Kumhar/Prajapati families. The Chief Minister will lead a distribution event in Kurukshetra on August 13th, alongside other state ministers and MPs distributing certificates in their respective districts.

It is intended to ensure that no one remains behind bars “even a day longer” because the certified copy or stamped order has not reached the trial court or prison authorities

The court has made it clear that liberty once granted by the court cannot be withheld due to the requirement of certified copies and stamped paperwork

A total of 10 fire tenders from Panipat and Samalkha were deployed to the site

Gurugram's Municipal Corporation is seeking citizen solutions to urban challenges like sanitation and waterlogging. Residents, startups, and organizations can submit innovative ideas by August 16th across eight themes. The initiative aims to make development community-driven and collaborative.

Bhupinder Hooda humorously differentiated himself from HUDA. A Congress MLA criticized a BJP ex-MLA for disputes with Ambala's mayors. A minister's son mirrors his father's village morning walks to address issues. A BJP leader obtained a weapon license through the Haryana CM. Speed breakers in a village of a minister are causing accidents and concern.

Haryana plans 2.2 lakh rooftop solar installations by 2026-27 under the PM Surya Ghar Yojana. All government buildings will be solarized by December 31st. The state offers dual subsidies and a Model Solar Village initiative to boost adoption.

New electricity connections and load extensions in Haryana are now faster. Metropolitan areas get service within 3 days, municipal areas in 7, and rural areas in 15. System upgrades take 34 days. SDOs are responsible, with Executive and Superintending Engineers handling grievances.

BJP MP Ram Chander Jangra has requested a vigilance inquiry into Meham Municipal Committee due to alleged irregularities. He claims a former chairman attempted to cancel an Rs 81 crore water project using fake signatures and that other projects used forged signatures too. Jangra also alleges wasteful spending on pond renovations.

Not consulted before changes proposed: HSGMC

Haryana's Agriculture Minister led a Tiranga Yatra to honor freedom fighters. He urged embracing indigenous products to strengthen India's self-reliance and 'Make in India' initiative. He highlighted India's economic growth and diplomatic successes.