Haryana

Haryana set to flood water into mythical Saraswati river’s route

As per certain media reports, the Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) led Haryana government is set to make the mythical river Saraswati flow by the end of July 2016.

Forcing Sikh candidates to remove Kirpan: Haryana exam supintendent suspended

The Haryana government has reportedly suspended Fakir Chand, examination superintendent who had prevented Sikh candidates from entering examination hall during a civil examination held in Ambala on May 1.

Amritdhari Sikhs barred from exam in Haryana over Kirpan and Kara

Two Amritdhari Sikhs were reportedly barred from entering examination halls by Haryana Staff Selection Commission representatives. Duo were barred for wearing Kirpan and Kara, that are must for a Sikh to wear all the times.

Punjab in deep water [Article by KC Singh, former Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs]

THE SYL canal controversy has reignited with the presidential reference on the constitutionality of the Punjab Termination of Agreements Act of 2004, passed by the Punjab Assembly when Capt Amarinder Singh was Chief Minister, being argued before the Supreme Court.

Supreme Court refuses to ask Haryana judge to opt-out SYL hearing; Punjab’s plea rejected

The Supreme Court [yesterday] rejected the Punjab Government’s objection to Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, who hails from Haryana, being part of a five-member Constitution Bench hearing the Presidential reference on the validity of the Punjab Termination of Agreements Act 2004.

Violence escalates in Haryana over quota row: 10 protesters killed as Army opens fire

Arson and violence continued unabated in parts of Haryana today where yet another town Kaithal was brought under curfew this afternoon as the death toll in the Jat quota agitation mounted to 10, with four more people succumbing to injuries overnight.

Haryana “Akalis” honour state CM with Guru Nanak’s Idol in Gurdwara Sahib; SGPC Manager apologises

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar yesterday visited Gurdwara Manjit Singh Sahib in Ambala. He was reportedly “honoured” by state unit of Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) with an alleged “idol” of Guru Nanak Ji.

River Water Issue: Central Minister Uma Bharti refuses to intervene on Haryana’s behalf

BJP's Minister for water resources and river development at Centre, Uma Bharti, on August 21 refused to intervene in Punjab river water issue on behalf of state of Haryana.

Hondh Chillar victims complain about delay in payment of compensation

Asking Manohar Lal Khattar led Haryana government to declare timeframe for the compensation that is to be given to them, the Hondh Chillar massacre victims yesterday threatened to self-immolate outside the residence of Haryana CM.

Those who oppose Yoga are traitors of country: says Haryana BJP Minister Anil Vij

Haryana's Health and Sports Minister Anil Vij yesterday said that all those opposing yoga were "traitors", and the mouths of such traitors should be "kept shut".

Get SYL, Hansi-Butana canal issues resolved, Haryana CM to Centre

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has once again raised the issue of Satluj Yamuna Link (SYL) and Hansi Butana canals. Addressing a gathering at the Vikas Rally organised by Nangal Choudhary MLA Abhay Singh Yadav on May 28, the Haryana CM urged BJP led central government of India to “solve” the decade long issue of SYL canal and clear the “hurdles” in the way of Hansi Butana Canal.

Haryana Government withholds findings of Garg commission report

Garg Commission was appointed by the Haryana Government to probe the Hondh Chillar massacre of 2 November 1984. The commission submitted its report to the BJP led Haryana government about a month ago.

Fresh Earthquake aftershocks experienced in Punjab, Haryana & Chandigarh

Fresh earth-shakes were were today felt in parts of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh.

Swine Flu epidemic: More than 16K cases, 926 deaths registered in India; 36 deaths in Punjab, 22 in Haryana

Swine Flu epidemic is spreading across Indian subcontinent. As per reports the H1N1 virus has infested more than 16,000 people in the subcontinent where as 926 people have already died because of Swine Flu.

BJP government in Haryana grants “clean chit” to controversial Sirsa godman in Arms training case

dman Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh's Sirsa-based Dera Sacha Sauda.

Punjab has no surplus water: Punjab CM; Blames Congress for loot of River water, silent on BJP’s stand

A day after Haryana CM ML Khattar declared to approach supreme court of India for speedy hearing of a matter related to construction of controversial SYL canal project, Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal on Wednesday (Feb. 04) said that Punjab has no spare water to share with other states.

Haryana CM declares to approach SCI for speedy disposal SYL canal case

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar earlier this week, on Tuesday (Feb 03) declared to file a petition in the Supreme Court of India seeking "implementation" of two of its judgments to pave the way for the completion of the controversial Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL). The SYL would further allocate Punjab's river water to non-riparian Haryana.

MSG Row: Jalandhar multiplexes drop screening idea; Protests in Punjabm Haryana & Delhi; Malwa on Alert

Jalandhar: After the last-minute clearance to “Messenger of God” (MSG) by the Censor Board, the multiplex and cinema owners in the region have decided not ...

Controversial “Messenger of God” (MSG) sparks protests; Premier deferred

The premier show of controversial "Messenger of God (MSG)" moive was deferred today in wake of widespread protests against the release of moive. Members of various organisations on held protests in Delhi and Haryana against the proposed screening of the film featuring controversial godaman and dera sauda sirsa chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in lead role.

Police restrains, Confusion marred the day: Bhai Gurbaksh Singh Khalsa prevented from taking out march to Amritsar

The governments of Punjab and Haryana today unleashed crackdown on Sikh activists and prevented them from taking out a march from Gurdwara Lakhnaur Sahib to Darbar Sahib Amritsar.

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