Haryana

Simply Haryana: People of State come forward to support flood-hit Punjab

Gets 498.4 mm so far, 39% above normal; Fatehabad worst-hit with 132% excess

Sonepat police raided 60 locations, seizing documents from moneylenders charging exorbitant interest. The crackdown aimed to stop usury targeting vulnerable people with high rates and collateral. Police will identify, seize assets, and prosecute the lenders, while also raising public awareness.

Karnal Mayor Renu Bala Gupta was elected president of the All India Mayors Council at its annual meeting. Over 70 mayors discussed urban governance challenges and city development. Key proposals included empowering mayors, timely elections, a uniform municipal cadre, and a 'One Nation–One Municipal Act.'

Social, religious bodies urge people to extend help to the flood-hit

Floods submerge fields, damage crops, cut off key road links in Karnal

The DC said that instructions have been issued to the departments concerned to ensure strict compliance with the orders

The court has fixed September 9 for hearing a PIL seeking court's intervention and supervision in carrying out relief work in two states

The Congress MP alleged that more than Rs 2,000 crore had been allocated since 2016 for drainage works in Gurugram, but the projects never materialised

The Municipal Corporation of Gurugram has deployed pumps and its full workforce to drain water from key roads and residential areas

The police maintained that their operation was disrupted by villagers, creating chaos that allowed the MLA to escape custody

They were riding a motorcycle when the incident took place

In case of any flood-related emergency, citizens can contact the District Flood Control Room at 01251-254270

Led under the banner Ramgarh-Bhagwanpur Hospital Banao Sangharsh Samiti, the protest has drawn support from several neighbouring villages

The situation worsened after 3.29 lakh cusecs of water was released from the Hathnikund barrage in Yamunanagar district on Monday morning, which reached Karnal by the afternoon. By late night, water had entered low-lying fields, spreading into residential areas and cutting off vital road links.

While some builders have provided generator sets, in a majority of the societies, even the power back-up has exhausted

Justice Sumeet Goel says dragging on with non-appearance case post-acquittal is unfair, disproportionate, and burdens courts

Heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir worsened the flood situation in Punjab. Several districts like Pathankot, Gurdaspur, and Ferozepur are severely affected, with inundated villages and damaged crops. The Sutlej and Beas Rivers are in spate, prompting relief operations and warnings for residents.

A workshop on Swadeshi Jagran Abhiyan at Dayanand Mahila Mahavidyalaya aimed to promote self-reliance and entrepreneurship among women. Speakers emphasized hard work, poverty reduction, self-confidence, and the societal and national impact of women's entrepreneurship.

Flood memories return as water level rises in

Municipal Commissioner urges zero-waste offices, mass participation under Swachhta Abhiyan

Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur prioritized women's safety, directing increased supervision of crimes against women. He highlighted crime reduction, particularly in crimes against women, and ordered action against usury with a 15-day campaign. The police also conducted encounters, extraditions, and actions against organized crime, and sought to eliminate drugs and cybercrime.

Hospitals in Rohtak are illegally disposing of bio-medical waste, endangering public health and the environment. The Municipal Corporation (MC) is fining offenders and warning of legal action. A recent incident resulted in a Rs 20,000 fine. The MC urges public cooperation in maintaining cleanliness.

DCRUST's Rs 1.5 crore smart classroom project, intended to modernize engineering education, has failed due to technical issues and non-payment to the installing company. The smart boards are underutilized, some are locked, and students face issues like malfunctioning air conditioners. The Vice-Chancellor is addressing audit objections and seeking approval for payment.

Villagers from Fatehabad district are aiding Punjab flood victims. Communities from several villages are collecting essential relief supplies. Kanheri village held a meeting and is sending aid via tractor-trolleys, planning to assess and address specific needs of the affected.