Haryana

Who is Atishi, a look at her meteoric rise and brush with controversies

"Need Centre's action on pollution, not politics": CM Atishi as Delhi gasps

As the air in Delhi turned toxic on Monday, Delhi Chief Minister Atishi hit out at the Central government's alleged inaction and uncontrolled stubble burning in Madhya Pradesh and other neighbouring states of Uttar Pradesh and Haryana for pushing the entire North India, including the national Capital, into a state of medical emergency.

3 days ago

Chandigarh can be shifted to Punjab if Haryana receives SYL water: Minister Vij

Countering Punjab's claim on Chandigarh, Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that it can only belong to Punjab "if the Hindi-speaking regions are transferred to Haryana and the state receives its share of the Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) canal water.

6 days ago

President, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states and UTs

President Murmu, PM Modi extend warm wishes on State Foundation Day to multiple states, UTs

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Leader of Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi on Friday extended their heartfelt greetings to the people of several States and Union Territories, including Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu on State Foundation Day.

20 days ago

Haryana CM Saini, 13 ministers take oath in presence of PM, HM Shah and 18 CMs

A low-profile non-Jat but Other Backward Classes (OBC) face Nayab Singh Saini, 54, took oath as Haryana Chief Minister on Thursday for the second time amidst a galaxy of NDA leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Oct 17, 2024

Nayab Singh Saini retained as Haryana CM

Soft-spoken second-time BJP legislator Nayab Singh Saini (54) was retained as the Chief Minister of Haryana for his second consecutive term. He will take an oath of office along with Cabinet colleagues in Panchkula on Thursday amidst Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union ministers Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh.

Oct 16, 2024

Rahul Gandhi to hold two poll rallies in J&K today

Cong will inform ECI about complaints, says Rahul Gandhi on Haryana poll results

In his first statement after the Congress' debacle in Haryana, Rahul Gandhi said, on Wednesday, that the party will inform the Election Commission of India (ECI) about the complaints concerning the counting process.

Oct 9, 2024

Defeating caste-based politics was at centre of PM Modi's campaign, even 25 years ago

As the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to form government in Haryana for record third time in a row, after a high-decibel campaign by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, one is reminded of how the leader, the BJP's state election in-charge in 1999 continues to remain the flag-bearer of the party's ethos and values.

Oct 8, 2024

Elect BJP govt to protect 'Roti, Beti, Maati, PM Modi urges people of Jharkhand

Congress celebrated prematurely, ended up disappointed: BJP

BJP spokesperson Rohan Gupta, commenting on Congress' early celebrations during the initial counting phase in Haryana followed by BJP taking the lead, remarked that Congress always celebrate prematurely and end up with disappointment.

Oct 8, 2024

BJP has disrespected Haryana on every front: Priyanka Gandhi calls for change

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addressed a public rally in Naraingarh, Haryana, on Monday, urging voters to oust the BJP government, which has "disrespected them in every front" and support a new Congress-led wave in the state.

Sep 30, 2024

K'taka HC adjourns hearing on Siddaramaiah's plea against Guv's probe nod in MUDA case

Siddaramaiah invites eight CMs to discuss tax devolution formula for states

Karnataka Chief Minister wrote to the Chief Ministers of different states regarding the unfair devolution of taxes.

Sep 12, 2024

J&K Assembly polls will be held at the earliest, says CEC

Election schedule for Haryana, J&K, is out; Maharashtra, Jharkhand pending due to rainfall [details]

While not announcing elections dates for Maharashtra and Jharkhand, CEC said that rainfall and lined up festivals in Maharashtra were reasons for the delay too.

Aug 16, 2024

Open Shambhu border within one week: Punjab and Haryana High Court

In a major relief for commuters bound for the national capital from Punjab, Punjab and Haryana High Court on Wednesday ordered the removal of barricades at the Shambhu border within one week after five months of the "unlawful sealing" to prevent protesting farmers from entering Haryana.

Jul 10, 2024

Delhi minister Atishi's health deteriorates during hunger strike for water, admitted to LNJP Hospital

Atishi's blood sugar levels dropped dangerously low, reaching 43 at midnight and further plummeting to 36 by 3 a.m. Medical professionals immediately recommended hospitalization.

Jun 25, 2024

Delhi water crisis: SC pulls up NCT govt on water wastage, tanker mafia

The Supreme Court again today took note of Delhi's water woes. This time pointing to issues of water loss and wastage particularly due to the 'tanker mafia'. The Court asked the Delhi Government to file a report on the action taken regarding the issue in the matter scheduled before it on Thursday.

Jun 12, 2024

I-T not to take action on tax notices issued to Cong till elections: Centre tells SC

Resolving Delhi's water crisis: SC steps in, directs Upper Yamuna River Board to meet stakeholder states

The SC addressed the pressing need for a resolution of the water crisis in Delhi, directing the Upper Yamuna River Board to call for an "emergent meeting" of all stakeholder-states on June 5, 2024, with its report to be submitted on June 6, 2024.

Jun 3, 2024

What explains the heat wave in March this year?

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees as city records season's highest-ever temperature

Delhi sizzles at 52.3 degrees Celsius as city records season's highest-ever temperature

May 30, 2024

LS Poll: Haryana witnesses 31% voting by noon

Haryana on Saturday recorded a voter turnout of 31 per cent till 1 pm as polling is underway for the 10 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state.

May 25, 2024

High-octane campaigning for sixth phase wraps up, all set for polling tomorrow

For the sixth phase of polling the campaigning wraps up.

May 24, 2024

Congress will discard Agniveer scheme entirely, says Rahul Gandhi in Haryana

Addressing a public meeting in Haryana's Mahendragarh, Rahul Gandhi said, "PM Narendra Modi has made the jawans of India like labourers

May 23, 2024

Congress manifesto: Highlights need to ensure justice to all, says Hooda

Veteran Congress leader and former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday said the party's manifesto would prove to be a roadmap to ensure justice and fair participation for every section, and that is why it has been named the "Nyayapatra".

Apr 5, 2024

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