Punjab, Haryana on course to meet paddy collection target

October 31, 2024

The annual paddy procurement operations in Punjab and Haryana, known as the “food bowls of India,” are in full swing for the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2024-25, with the Union Government reaffirming its commitment to meet the procurement targets. Despite initial delays due to heavy September rainfall and higher moisture...

‘Maha Kumbh in 2025 will be historic and grandest ever’

October 29, 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday declared that the Maha Kumbh 2025 would be the most magnificent event to date, surpassing all previous editions in both scale and grandeur. Speaking at a gathering of sants and devotees from across the country at the Dera Siddh Baba Garibnath Math...

Kejriwal ‘biggest polluter’: Saini

October 29, 2024

In a heated political exchange over pollution, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a scathing attack on former Delhi Chief Minister AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal, accusing him of being the “biggest polluter” and failing to deliver on his decade-old promise to clean the Yamuna River. Speaking to reporters in...

‘CHALLAN WAR’ ERUPTS BETWEEN RAJASTHAN AND HARYANA POLICE

October 28, 2024

What began as a seemingly minor fare dispute between a Haryana policewoman and a Rajasthan Roadways bus conductor has escalated into a full-fledged confrontation between the two states. The disagreement has triggered a “challan war,” with Rajasthan and Haryana police slapping fines on each other’s state-run buses, intensifying tensions. The...

Centre asks Punjab, Haryana to intensify measures against stubble burning

October 28, 2024

Amid growing concerns over air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, the Centre has urged Punjab and Haryana to bolster their efforts to curb stubble burning during the ongoing paddy harvest season. In an advisory issued on Saturday, the government called for strengthening of micro-level action plans for crop residue management...

Rani Rampal hangs up her boots

October 25, 2024

Indian hockey stalwart Rani Rampal, who led the national women’s team to unprecedented heights, has announced her retirement after a glorious 15-year career. In an emotional statement, the former captain expressed gratitude for the opportunity to represent the nation, signaling the end of her on-field journey but vowing to remain...

BJP gears up for legislative meeting ahead of special Haryana Assembly session

October 24, 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has convened a crucial meeting of its legislative party on October 24 at the residence of Chief Minister Nayab Saini in Chandigarh, just one day ahead of a special session of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha set for October 25. This meeting will be Saini’s first...

Babita Phogat fires back at Sakshi Malik over protest claims

October 24, 2024

In a war of words, wrestler-turned-BJP leader Babita Phogat hit back at Olympic medallist Sakshi Malik over her recent claims about Babita’s involvement in the protests against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh. Phogat dismissed Malik’s claims as baseless, questioning her motives and suggesting the protests were politically driven. that Babita had...

Punjab, Haryana face SC wrath as air quality continues to worsen

October 24, 2024

Rebuking Punjab and Haryana for failing to curb stubble-burning, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said their efforts were a “mere eyewash”. The top court’s criticism came even as the air quality in the National Capital Region (NCR) worsened. A bench comprising Justices Abhay S. Oka, Ahsanuddin Amanullah and Augustine Masih...

Over 50% paddy unprocured amid glut in Haryana mandis

October 19, 2024

Massive inflows of paddy have overwhelmed the grain markets across the northern districts of Haryana, causing significant inconvenience to farmers. While truckloads of paddy continue to arrive daily, the sluggish pace of procurement and lifting by government agencies has created a glut-like situation, forcing farmers to wait long hours to...