Haryana also has legitimate right on Chandigarh, says Haryana CM Nayab Saini

November 20, 2024

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that the construction of a new building for the state assembly was the only solution to deal witb the issue of space crunch as expansion the exisisting Vidhan Sabha complex was not possible because it is a heritage building. “We should not...

Intense lobbying underway for lone Rajya Sabha seat in Haryana

November 20, 2024

Several leaders from ruling BJP were running from pillar to post for the lone Rajya Sabha seat vacated after resignation of party leader Krishan Panwar after Haryana Assembly Elections. However, the schedule for the election has not been announced yet by the Election Commission. But several party leaders, especially those...

BJP’s Nadda takes jibe at MVA in Maharashtra, says it does appeasement politics

November 19, 2024

BJP National President JP Nadda on Monday attacked Maha Vikas Aghadi, for doing "appeasement politics" and talking about providing reservation on the basis of religion Nadda targeted the MVA coalition for promoting divisive politics and being primarily focused on gaining power. The BJP leader contrasted the MVA's approach with that...

Centre returns 2 Haryana bills related to organised crime and disposal of dead bodies

November 19, 2024

The Union government has returned two controversial bills passed by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha raising objections on certain provisions made in the bills. As per the available information, the Haryana Control of Organised Crime Bill, 2024 and the Haryana Honourable Disposal of Dead Bodies Bill, 2024 were returned by the...

71% of population in Haryana lives below poverty line: Govt

November 15, 2024

Nearly 71 percent of Haryana’s population remained below poverty line (BPL) despite the state’s per capita income standing at Rs 2,96,592, exceeding the national average of Rs 1,72,276. The state’s economic survey report for the financial year 2023-24, revealed that a total of 19,890,964 people – around 71 percent of...

Five key ordinances await approval in winter session of Haryana assembly

November 7, 2024

The Haryana Vidhan Sabha is set to reconvene for its Winter Session on November 13, marking the second sitting of the newly constituted 15th Assembly. The brief session, expected to last two to three days, may become a heated platform as the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) reportedly seeks to...

In video message to PM, Sakshi says facing threats from WFI

November 7, 2024

Olympian and wrestling star Sakshi Malik has made an urgent appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing threats against her and expressing grave concerns about the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and its handling of the sport. She urged the government to step in decisively to protect the integrity and...

Strategic shift: Rahul Gandhi’s close aide tasked with investigating poll setback

November 7, 2024

In the wake of a disappointing outcome in the recent Haryana Assembly elections, the Congress leadership has initiated significant changes at the organizational level by appointing senior leader Jitendra Baghel, known for his close association with Rahul Gandhi, likely to take over as the new Deputy In-charge for Haryana. This...

Internal squabbles prevent Cong from naming LoP in Haryana

November 4, 2024

The Congress Party in Haryana is grappling with an escalating crisis as it seeks to appoint a new Leader of the Opposition and is facing pressure to decide a new president for the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC). This turmoil comes on the heels of a disappointing performance in the...

HC Orders Fresh Probe into Bishnoi’s Jail Interview

October 31, 2024

The Punjab and Haryana High Court has ordered a fresh investigation into the controversial 2023 interview of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi that was aired by a private TV channel while he was in custody at Bathinda jail. The court expressed concerns over a potential criminal conspiracy between police officials and Bishnoi,...