Haryana

A meeting brought together officials to clear roadmap for its eradication

Issues directions to improve response time

The court asserted the law “does not give a restrictive definition of domestic violence”

The State Health Authority (SHA), Haryana, has clarified on the recent concerns regarding the call for withdrawal of services by empanelled private hospitals under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) from August 7. In response to...

Days after opposition parties staged a protest in Delhi against the alleged “vote theft” in Bihar, businessman Robert Vadra, the spouse of Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi, on Thursday backed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s allegations of discrepancies in electoral rolls...

The Haryana branch of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has accused the state government of having an ostrich-like approach and indulging in pressure tactics over the withdrawal of Ayushman services by the private hospitals. In an official statement, the association...

ASP Amarinder Singh, SHOs of all police stations and other cops of the district present

Congress MLA from Narnaund in Hisar Jassi Petwar has alleged that he has received death threats. The MLA has submitted a complaint to the police that on August 13, a person named Mohit threatened to shoot him on Facebook. He...

For the past seven days, private hospitals in Sirsa have stopped treating patients under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, leaving hundreds of low-income families struggling to afford medical care. The protest, led by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), has disrupted daily...

The court of Additional Sessions Judge Sunil Kumar Diwan sentenced five convicts to life imprisonment in the murder case of former BJP leader and and Sohna market committee former vice-president Sukhbir Khatana. The Special Task Force (STF) had arrested a...

It said that abuse “more often than not, is carried out within four walls”, making it extremely difficult for victims to prove the conduct they were subjected to

The Congress party in a city appointed Parag Gaba (Punjabi) as Urban District President and Rajesh Vaid (SC) as Rural District President, after an 11-year gap. Both expressed gratitude and aim to strengthen the party. Former leaders welcomed the appointments, expecting a boost in worker morale.

Addressing a district-level programme as chief guest at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST), Murthal, on Wednesday, Kurukshetra MP Naveen Jindal said the Kumhar/Prajapati community is “not only giving shape to clay but also cultivating the land...

Haryana upgraded Samalkha Municipal Committee to a Municipal Council, announced by Manohar Lal Khattar in November 2023. The upgrade, formalized by a recent gazette notification, will expand the area, increase funding, and improve amenities like sanitation and roads for the growing population of 62,561.

Dayanand Mahila Mahavidyalaya held a quiz on Dr. Ranganathan's contributions for National Librarian Day. 160 students participated. Meenu (BA 2nd Year) won, followed by Nisha and Anshita. The Acting Principal praised Dr. Ranganathan and encouraged increased student book engagement.

Jagadhri held a full dress rehearsal for Independence Day. Haryana Minister Anil Vij will be the chief guest. Celebrations include a flag hoisting, a wreath laying, and a march past led by DSP Rajiv Miglani. Security is in place, with other officials and students attending the rehearsal.

Kurukshetra University (KU) has significantly increased its research output. Over six years, it awarded 796 PhDs and secured over 61 patents. PhD awards rose from 116 in 2020 to 178 in 2024, with 83 awarded as of July 2025. KU is expanding research opportunities.

Haryana Minister Anil Vij led a Tiranga Yatra in Ambala Cantonment, emphasizing patriotism's power. The BJP plans similar events nationwide for Independence Day, with a large turnout in Ambala Cantonment, including various party leaders.

BPSMV's Department of Foreign Languages hosted a Russian Language and Culture Interaction. A delegation from Moscow’s A.S. Pushkin Institute presented souvenirs. The event, aiming to boost India-Russia ties, included language lessons, cultural introductions, and a competition. Over 100 participants received certificates and souvenirs.

After more than 9 years, Rohtak health varsity gets an insider as regular VC Dr HK Aggarwal’s 35 years of experience and close ties to RSS and BJP leaders work for him

Mayor interacts with diarrhoea affected families in Mukarabpur 65 residents sick with 8 admitted to hospital

Sirsa will celebrate Independence Day at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium, with Minister Rajesh Nagar as chief guest. The event includes a march-past, performances, and honors. Security is heightened. Separate sub-divisional events are planned in Dabwali, Ellenabad, and Kalanwali.

The Sports University of Haryana extended its 2025-26 admission deadline to August 21 due to high student interest. Applications are open for M.P.E.S., sports coaching in multiple disciplines, and one-year PG Diplomas. The university aims to provide quality education and international-standard training. Apply online.

NHM to continue pen-down strike every day from 10 am to 12 pm until August 14

Efforts on to spruce up venue, cover up poor state of sports complex