The Latest Breaking News from Haryana

Haryana CM takes a dig at Punjab government over stubble burning

Haryana CM Manohar Lal criticised Punjab government for not taking adequate measures to curb stubble burning. He said Haryana's efforts have resulted in a significant decline in farm fire incidents. The government has provided incentives to farmers and supplied machines and equipment to facilitate stubble management. Punjab recorded 35,606 stubble-burning…

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Farmers in Punjab, Haryana fume over police cases for stubble burning

Farmers associated with as many as 18 farmer-labour outfits and members of the Sanyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM non-political) staged demonstrations at several places and submitted memorandums to deputy commissioners in support of their demands.

The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023

Over 930 FIRs registered against farmers for burning stubble: Punjab Police

Paddy straw burning in Punjab and Haryana is considered one of the reasons behind the alarming spike in air pollution levels in the national capital in October and November.

The Hindu · Nov 19, 2023

Haryana spurious liquor case: Gangster Monu Rana produced in court; Ambala police demolish illegal factory

AMBALA/YAMUNANAGAR: In connection with the case of hooch tragedy, which claimed 20 lives in Haryana’s Yamunanagar and Ambala districts, the police brought gangster Shamsher Singh alias Monu Rana, from Kurukshetra jail, on a production warrant to produce him before the district court in Jagadhri on Saturday.

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2023

Hayana govt sets 10-day deadline for investigation into sexual assault of 60 minor girls in Jind school

CHANDIGARH: Responding to calls from women activists, khaps, social organizations, and farmer unions, the Haryana government has finally taken action two months after the shocking incident of sexual assault on 60 minor girls.

The Times of India · Nov 18, 2023

High Court sets aside Haryana law guaranteeing 75% reservation to locals in private sector

High Court quashes Haryana's law providing 75% reservation to locals in private sector jobs. Multiple petitions were filed against the law, citing it unconstitutional and an infringement of Article 14 of the Constitution. The law was an attempt to create a wedge between persons domiciled in different states.

The Hindu · Nov 17, 2023

Monu Rana gang behind manufacturing of spurious liquor which claimed 20 lives in Haryana

AMBALA: With the arrests of 29 accused persons so far - 12 in Ambala and 17 in Yamunanagar districts, the police claimed to have broken the entire network involved in the recent case of manufacturing of spurious liquor at an illegal factory near Dhanaura village in Mullana area. The spurious…

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

High court quashes Haryana law providing 75% quota in private sector

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab and Haryana high court on Friday set aside the Haryana government’s law- The Haryana state Employment of Local Candidates Act 2020, providing 75% reservation in Haryana industries for the domiciles of the state.

The Times of India · Nov 17, 2023

Raft of top Indian hockey players to turn out for their States in senior Nationals

Indian hockey stars to compete in 13th Hockey India Senior National Championship in Chennai. Punjab, Haryana, and TN have current Indian players. Host TN hopes to be in podium. Craig Fulton, India's head coach, to monitor talent.

The Hindu · Nov 16, 2023

Haryana spurious liquor case: 2 more die, opposition trains guns at govt

YAMUNANAGAR: The number of casualties due to suspected consumption of spurious liquor rose to 20 in Haryana, as two more deaths were reported in Yamunanagar district on Monday.

The Times of India · Nov 13, 2023