Tension gripped Karnal's Sector 9 today following the brazen daylight shooting of a 47-year-old woman. The victim, identified as Dimple Arora, was an employee of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN).  CCTV footage captured an unidentified motorcyclist following her home during her lunch break before shooting her at close range and fleeing the scene. Although rushed to a nearby hospital, she was declared dead on arrival. The shocking incident has sparked intense local panic and...

The industrial hub of Panipat has achieved a landmark milestone in sustainable manufacturing. The Atal Centre of Textile Recycling and Sustainability (ACTRS) has pioneered advanced techniques to recycle high-performance, defence-grade aramid fibre waste.  India processes roughly 7.8 million tonnes of textile waste annually, and this technical breakthrough positions Haryana as a leader in green industrial loops.  By transforming high-strength synthetic fibers back into the...

As a blistering heatwave grips northern India, the Haryana government has announced a state-wide summer vacation for all schools.  Effective from June 1 to July 1, 2026, the mandate applies uniformly to all government, private, CBSE, and ICSE schools. With daytime temperatures soaring significantly across districts like Gurugram and Faridabad, authorities prioritized student safety to prevent heat exhaustion. The education department has also issued strict advisories to schools...

In a major anti-corruption move, the Haryana government has officially greenlit a CBI investigation into five IAS officers. The probe stems from a massive ₹590-crore fraud involving IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank.  Officials allegedly colluded to park government funds in unauthorized private bank accounts, leading to severe misappropriation. Granted under Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, this clearance allows the CBI to officially summon the bureaucrats....

The energy is palpable in Kurukshetra as registration intensifies for the 16th Haryana State Senior Athletics Championships. Athletics Haryana has confirmed that today marks a critical window for local athletes to submit their entries online. This state-level meet, scheduled for late May at Dronacharya Stadium, serves as the exclusive gateway for the National Inter-State Championships in Odisha. With Haryana’s reputation as a sports powerhouse, the competition is expected to shatter...

As of May 15, the Department of Agriculture is actively rolling out the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, worth over ₹1,100 crore. Farmers across the state are being encouraged to shift toward sustainable practices with enhanced incentives: ₹8,000 per acre for opting out of paddy and ₹10,000 per acre for certified organic farming. The focus today remains on promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) to conserve Haryana’s dwindling groundwater, ensuring the "Breadbasket of India" remains fertile for...

As of May 15, the Department of Agriculture is actively rolling out the 2026-27 Annual Action Plan, worth over ₹1,100 crore. Farmers across the state are being encouraged to shift toward sustainable practices with enhanced incentives: ₹8,000 per acre for opting out of paddy and ₹10,000 per acre for certified organic farming. The focus today remains on promoting Direct Seeded Rice (DSR) to conserve Haryana’s dwindling groundwater, ensuring the "Breadbasket of India" remains fertile for...

In a major push for industrial modernization, the Haryana Government, via Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN), has officially opened a key procurement window today. The state is inviting MSMEs and electrical manufacturers to supply specialized LT PVC cables to strengthen the local power grid. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to minimize transmission losses and ensure 24/7 quality power for the growing industrial hubs in the National Capital Region (NCR) and beyond.