Ravinder Malik

Haryana demands return of misused student tablets

July 31, 2023

The distribution of tablets to school children in Haryana, initiated during the COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate learning, has taken an unexpected turn. Several gram panchayats and concerned parents have written letters to the Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the education department, urging the authorities to take back the tablets from...

As polls approach, parties in Haryana consider alliances to gain ground

July 29, 2023

With the possibility of simultaneous polls as both the Assembly and parliamentary elections in the state of Haryana draw near, political circles are abuzz as different parties in the state brainstorm their political strategies to win over voters. Amid this, it seems as though both the ruling party and the...

Ruckus in Haryana as Gujjars, Rajputs faceoff over statue

July 28, 2023

Over the last few days, tension between the Rajput and Gujjar communities in Haryana have been on the rise after the ninth-century ruler Mihir Bhoj was referred to as “Gujjar Pratihar” (referring to the ancient Gujjar-Pratihar dynasty) during an unveiling of his statue in Kaithal. Leaders from the Rajput community...

Congress likely to contest independently in Haryana

July 27, 2023

In a bid to defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in forthcoming parliamentary polls, the Congress in Haryana has been mulling over a counter strategy. Notably, a group of 26 parties have come together under the banner of 'INDIA' (or Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance), at the national stage. The...

Farmers who have resown paddy will also get compensation: CM Manohar lal Khattar

July 26, 2023

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar today announced that the farmers who have suffered a total crop loss will get compensation of Rs 15,000 per acre. The registration of completely damaged crops is being done in flood-hit areas of Haryana and the losses of farmers are being assessed. Along with...

BJP, ally JJP prepare to gain political mileage in Haryana

July 25, 2023

Lok Sabha and Assembly elections are scheduled for next year in Haryana and the idea of simultaneous polls has caused much anticipation in political circles in the state. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making every possible effort to strengthen its organisation. Almost three and a half years ago,...

Haryana grapples with disease outbreak following devastating floods

July 24, 2023

Following the extensive flooding caused by relentless heavy rain, Haryana is now combating a surge in around a dozen diseases. The floods have left a trail of destruction, putting both rural and urban residents at risk of water and vector-borne illnesses. As the weather forecast warns of light rain and...

Land disputes, ownership rights pose roadblocks as interest in fish farming increases in Haryana

July 22, 2023

The economic condition of farmers in the state of Haryana has constantly been a topic of discussion. Agriculture experts are of the opinion that additional steps are required and ask that their recommendations be taken into consideration while formulating policies to financially strengthen the farming community. The state government has...

OP Dhankhar likely to remain Haryana BJP state president

July 21, 2023

As the Assembly and parliamentary polls draw near, political parties are in full gear to win the elections. In a bid to score a hat trick in Haryana, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has continuously been engaged in strengthening its organisation in the state. The party’s state president, Om Prakash...

Medical stores in Haryana found selling banned medication, intoxicants

July 20, 2023

Despite adopting a multi-pronged strategy to curb the drug menace in the state, the drug network seems to have flourished in Haryana over the last few years. There has been a massive increase in the cases of drug consumption in the state, especially in the districts adjacent to the neighbouring...

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