Haryana's Health Minister Arti Singh Rao made a surprise visit to Kurukshetra's hospital. She criticized poor sanitation, overcrowding, and issues in the children's ward. She questioned x-ray availability, spoke with patients, and instructed officials to improve patient care and facility access.
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Minister V. Somanna inspected Yamuna erosion-affected areas and directed officials to strengthen embankments. He promised special compensation for losses, relief efforts, and a multi-pronged reconstruction approach, including housing, highway repair, and school restoration. Financial aid for farmers was assured.
Mukesh was arrested in Sirsa, India, for molestation, caste-based slurs, and assault. The charges include offenses under the SC/ST Act. After the incident, the victim's brother died by suicide, and additional charges were added. Mukesh is in 14-day judicial custody.
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DCRUST students presented a memorandum to the Haryana Vidhan Sabha committee, highlighting issues like poor facilities, infrastructure, and academic shortcomings. The committee instructed the university to improve these areas within two months and promised action against officials if deficiencies persisted.
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Yamunanagar-Jagadhri is launching a cleanliness drive with dustbins in markets. A 'Sewa Pakhwada' from September 17 to October 2 aims to make cities garbage-free. An awareness event is scheduled for September 25 with community participation. The initiative includes sanitation worker support, health camps, and awareness programs.
Karnal DC reviewed paddy procurement preparations for the 2025-26 kharif season, expecting a 10% increase in arrivals. He emphasized farmer convenience, sufficient resources, and strict adherence to mandi procurement rules, including facility upgrades, fraud prevention, and SDM inspections.
Haryana MP Subhash Barala discussed flood management efforts, criticizing Bhupinder Singh Hooda. He highlighted the government's farmer compensation compared to Hooda's tenure. Barala also promoted the MP sports festival, emphasizing youth participation and competition across various sports.
District officials met to address the declining sex ratio, focusing on villages with low ratios. Deputy Commissioner Preeti stressed strict enforcement of PCPNDT and MTP Acts, increased monitoring of medical centers, enhanced awareness campaigns, and immediate reporting of illegal activities to police.
A 65-year-old man, Om Prakash Pal, was found murdered in Ghespur village, Yamunanagar. He was guarding his sheep when attacked with a sharp weapon. Family suspects old rivalry. Police are investigating with three teams and aim to arrest the culprits soon.
Karnal Municipal Corporation is re-declaring its office zero waste and plastic-free. Single-use plastics are banned. Waste segregation with five bin types is mandated. Composting wet waste and proper hazardous waste disposal are required. Inspections and disciplinary action will enforce compliance.
Hisar administration resolved 5,526 out of 7,853 grievances received since June 2024 through Samadhan Shivirs. Most complaints concerned 'Parivar Pahchan Patra' inaccuracies, water supply, and drainage. 1,750 complaints were rejected, 330 are pending, and 228 reopened.
Dr. Sunil Kumar, Associate Professor at CDLU, Sirsa, is the new Registrar, appointed by the Haryana Governor. He holds a PhD in business administration, has extensive experience, and has published numerous research papers and books. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated him on the appointment.
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Haryana's Hisar airport launched air service to Jaipur, the fourth destination after Ayodhya, Chandigarh, and Delhi. The airport is being upgraded with modern facilities and will soon connect to Ahmedabad and Jammu. Plans include development into a modern, international-level hub.
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Meham SDM Mukund Tanwar mandated that elected women officials in Panchayati Raj Institutions must personally represent their positions, deeming male family member representation illegal. This follows observations of husbands and fathers-in-law acting on their behalf. The directive has been welcomed by local officials, with hopes for improved female participation.
Two masked individuals on a scooter fired four shots at an IELTS coaching center in Kurukshetra, shattering glass but causing no injuries. Police are investigating, and a case has been registered. A local MLA criticized the state government for the deteriorating law and order.
Six individuals were arrested for a Rs 52 crore cyber fraud involving fake company accounts at a Bank of India branch in Panipat. The accused opened accounts under false pretenses and the police investigation is ongoing with court proceedings underway.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court is hearing a petition against Haryana's notification limiting compensation for land used for transmission lines to those with 66KV towers and above. The petitioner argues this is discriminatory. The court issued a notice to the state, with the next hearing scheduled for January 5th.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court halted Haryana's enforcement of a geofencing attendance app for health department employees. The court acted on a petition contesting the app's mandatory use, including the requirement to own a smartphone. The state must reply by January 15, 2026, and cannot take action against employees until then.
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