Haryana

Sirsa Zila Parishad meeting, chaired by Karan Chautala, addressed development and pension issues. Chautala defended development spending, criticized absent members, and ordered official notices. Pension data caused sharp debate. Zone 15's development was promised priority, and funding for protesting members' wards was highlighted. Future meetings will restrict attendees.

Haryana's Agriculture Minister highlighted the Sewa Pakhwada, a service fortnight honoring Prime Minister Modi's birthday and celebrating leaders like Gandhi and Upadhyaya. The fortnight includes activities like blood drives and promotes indigenous products. Rana emphasized Upadhyaya's contributions to social service, nationalist thought, and the Antyodaya philosophy.

Guru Gorakhnath Government College held a 'Best out of waste' bazaar in Hisar to promote environmental awareness. The event included a bazaar, quiz, poster competition, and science exhibition, showcasing student-made items from waste materials. The public also participated.

Vice-Chancellor Ashok Kumar advised students to pursue careers aligned with their interests and strengths for a fulfilling life. He stressed the importance of hard work, smart work, and perseverance. He encouraged calculated risks and emphasized discipline and commitment.

Sona Rapriya, a 26-year-old CDLU alumna, has been selected as a Civil Judge in Himachal Pradesh. She achieved this through three years of consistent study, despite missing selection previously. Sona credits her success to unwavering dedication, support, and minimizing social media.

Residents near Mishro Wali Chaupal in Samchana village face sewage accumulation and water-borne diseases. Despite complaints, the issue persists due to poor drainage and street elevation issues. Villagers report dirty water entering homes. The Sarpanch's husband says leveling will fix the problem, delayed by a blocked street.

Chief Minister Saini stated paddy procurement is smooth, aided by electronic weighing machines and senior officials addressing farmer issues. He addressed moisture concerns, criticized Hooda's bonus demand, and highlighted the government's compensation record and online portal for crop loss verification.

Boxer Mary Kom's Faridabad home was burgled while she was away in Meghalaya. Police investigated the scene after being informed, finding the house unoccupied for over ten days. An FIR will be filed upon a formal complaint from Kom.

Farmers in Sirsa district face DAP fertilizer shortages before rabi crop sowing. Long queues, lack of facilities, and inconsistent distribution plague government and private centers. Despite efforts, demand outweighs supply, with only 8,000 metric tonnes distributed against a 45,000-tonne demand. Police intervened at one center due to chaos.

Karnal and Sonepat MCs will mentor 10 other Haryana MCs to improve cleanliness rankings through knowledge sharing. This initiative, part of the 'Swachh Shehar Jodi' campaign, involves field visits and aims to implement best practices in waste management and citizen engagement. Haryana will also launch its own cleanliness competition.

Also demand digital weighing machines in mandis

Haryana's Deendayal Ladli Lakshmi Yojana, offering monthly aid to women, caused a surge in domicile certificate applications, overwhelming municipal offices. This led to calls for better organization in Fatehabad and a political dispute in Sirsa, where former councillors were banned from signing documents, a decision deemed 'dictatorial.'

Government-aided college staff in Haryana haven't received salaries for two months due to a Finance Department delay. Despite budget approval, 2,465 employees are struggling, especially with the festive season. Gratuity payments for post-2006 hires and HRA revisions are also pending. The Director General assured salary release soon.

Haryana Assembly held its first-ever legislative drafting workshop in partnership with the ICPS. Experts from various fields provided technical perspectives over two days, with sessions addressing participant queries. The workshop was praised by Governor Aasim Ghosh and Ram Shinde. Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla made his fourth visit to Haryana for the event.

Haryana's Revenue Department is launching an AI chatbot via WhatsApp for service inquiries. They are expanding their paperless deed registration system statewide, starting Monday. This system allows online appointment scheduling, reducing physical presence and streamlining the process, ultimately aiming for faster and more efficient services.

Police raided Indana village in Nuh district regarding a vehicle from Punjab, leading to stone pelting and gunfire by villagers. Police arrested 13 people after detaining suspects. The raid occurred at the home of a suspect who fled. Police are maintaining order and questioning the arrested individuals.

Tohana Municipal Committee's surprise demolition of shop extensions caused outrage among traders, who protested the lack of notice. Politicians, including a Rajya Sabha MP and a Congress MLA, criticized the action and called for a halt. Traders will hold a 'Protest Day' on October 2nd.

Farmers in Bhiwani will protest on September 29 if the government doesn't resume bajra procurement at MSP. The BKU (Chanduni) threatens to block roads and lock the grain market, citing financial losses due to low private sale prices. The state government's lack of action and a dispute over quality standards are the core issues.

The 'Swachh Shahar Jodi' (SSJ) initiative was launched to pair mentor and mentee cities for improved waste management. The initiative, based on Swachh Survekshan rankings, aims for knowledge exchange and peer-based learning with a 100-day action plan. MoUs were signed between cities to support the initiative.

Tohana police quickly solved a murder case. They found Chhabil Das dead, and arrested his nephew, Gagan, within an hour. Gagan confessed to killing his uncle with a sharp weapon, motivated by suspicion of an affair with his wife. Police are investigating and collecting evidence.

File contrary affidavits before HC regarding norms concerning sacking of convicted cops

Villagers near the Ambala-Kala Amb highway are protesting toll fees, led by the Bhartiya Kisan Union. They demand exemptions for local residents and farmer union vehicles. The protest, supported by local leaders, has kept the toll plaza free, costing the government Rs 3 lakh daily. NHAI states exemptions are not provided, but offers a monthly pass and maintains there are no connectivity issues.

Surjewala criticized the BJP government for farmers' issues. He highlighted unpaid compensation for crop losses, failure to provide MSP for paddy, and rotting grain in markets. He also pointed to problems with bajra sales and DAP fertilizer shortages.

A motorcycle, illegal weapons, and cartridges were seized from their possession

Saini emphasised that the present government has created an online portal to ensure fair compensation for every loss suffered by farmers