Haryana

At least 6 private schools in Gurugram receive bomb threat emails

At least six private schools in Gurugram received bomb threats through emails on Wednesday morning, said police. The school management, police department, and district administration are on alert after receiving the email threatening to bomb the schools, they added. According to the police, a search operation has been launched in all six schools, and students were also being evacuated from the school premises. Police teams and bomb squads are on the campuses along with sniffer dogs. Six private schools in Gurugram that have received threats are Kunsakpalan School in DLF Phase-1, Lancers School in Sector-53, Heritage Experiential Learning School in Sector-64, Shiv Nadar School DLF Phase-1, Shri Ram Aravali School and Pathway World School near Badshahpur, said the police. According to the school management, they received the threat via email on Wednesday morning at around 7:10 am, after which they informed the police control room. They got to know about the threat just as children we

HBSE board exams 2026: Haryana class 10th and 12th datesheet released

HBSE has declared the 2026 class 10 and 12 datesheet. Download the Haryana board examination timetable in PDF with exams starting from February 25, 2026. Also, get key highlights

Centre directs Haryana, UP to divert Munak and Ganga water to revive Yamuna

At a recent meeting on the rejuvenation of the Yamuna, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh were issued clear directions to increase environmental flow, trap drains and curb industrial effluents entering the river. According to officials, the meeting also decided to hire a third-party company to carry out an audit of all the drains in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi having an outfall into the Yamuna River. "Three projects to boost the environmental flow (E-flow) in the upstream of the Yamuna River were discussed at the meeting, among other issues," a senior government official said. The plan is to divert almost 800 cusecs of water from the Upper Ganga Canal (Uttar Pradesh) directly at the Wazirabad barrage to boost the environmental flow of the Yamuna. Another project aims to add 100 cusecs of water from the Munak Canal (Haryana) directly into the river, the official said. Environmental flow is the minimum flow required to maintain the ecological balance of a river. Another project is to .

World Bank clears ₹5,700 crore aid for Haryana's Jal Sanrakshit project

The World Bank has approved technical and financial assistance of Rs 5,700 crore under the 'Jal Sanrakshit Haryana Project', with the objective of making the state self-reliant in the water sector. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who was chairing a meeting of officials here on the Jal Sanrakshit Haryana programme, said the funds will be disbursed in a phased manner over 2026 to 2032. The funds will be utilised for large-scale works in the canal sector, he said on Saturday. According to an official statement, Saini said that out of a total of 1,570 canals in the state, 892 canals have been restored over the past 20 years, and the restoration of the remaining 678 canals is proposed to be completed in the next five years. This includes restoration of 115 canals for Rs 2,325 crore with World Bank financial assistance, 284 canals at Rs 2,230 crore from the state budget, and 279 canals at Rs 2,880 crore through he National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD). The Chief

Schools in Ambala receive bomb threats, authorities on high alert

Three schools in Ambala received bomb threat mails following which authorities conducted extensive security checks on the premises

Haryana govt asks to avoid use of 'Harijan', 'Girijan' in official comms

The Haryana government has asked all its departments, public and educational institutes and others to "strictly avoid" using the terms 'Harijan' and 'Girijan' in official communications in respect of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) respectively. The Haryana Chief Secretary's Office issued a letter in this regard on Tuesday. Mahatma Gandhi had named the SCs as 'Harijans', meaning 'people of God'. However, BR Ambedkar was against the use of 'Harijans' and he preferred to call them Dalits. "The Haryana government has issued directions to all Administrative Secretaries, Heads of Departments, Boards, Corporations, Public Sector Undertakings, Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Sub-Divisional Officers (Civil) and Registrars of Universities in the State to strictly avoid the use of terms such as 'Harijan' and 'Girijan' in all official matters and correspondence," an official statement said. It has been reiterated in the letter that the Constitution of India d

North India freezes: IMD issues red alert as cold wave, dense fog tighten grip

A severe cold wave has tightened its grip over north India, with the India Meteorological Department issuing red warnings for Punjab and Haryana.

Gurugram's minimum temperature nears freezing point, coldest in Haryana

The IMD said the average minimum temperature across the state fell by 0.8 degrees Celsius compared to the previous day and remained around 3 degrees below normal

Haryana govt forms monitoring panel to fast-track development projects

The Haryana government has set up a high-level monitoring committee to speed up development projects and ensure timely execution, according to an official order issued on Monday. The committee will review the progress of projects every two weeks, while overall reviews will also be held at the chief minister's level, preferably once in two months. As per the order issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, the initiative aims to improve efficiency, accountability and timely delivery of development works across the state. The committee includes Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Saket Kumar, Officer on Special Duty to the CM Narender Pal Malik and Senior Consultant to the CM Karan Ahlawadi. Meanwhile, Chief Engineer (Public Health) Rajeev Batish will provide technical support. The panel will monitor timelines from administrative approval to award of work, examine delays in approvals, and review the time taken between award and start of projects, including required ..

Haryana Police 2026 plan: STF to track offenders, fight cybercrime, drugs

The roadmap was finalised at a high-level review meeting chaired by Director General of Police (DGP) OP Singh at the Haryana Police Academy (HPA), Madhuban

IPS officer suicide, 'white-collar' terror bust shake Haryana in 2025

The alleged suicide by a senior IPS officer and busting of a "white-collar" terror module linked to the Delhi car blast were among the key highlights in the year 2025 which also brought more electoral success for the ruling BJP in Haryana. The BJP, after its third consecutive win in the October 2024 assembly polls, maintained its winning momentum sweeping the civic polls in March 2025 while the Congress, which was looking to turn around its electoral fortunes, drew a blank. In November, the busting of a terror module hogged the headlines for weeks and prompted authorities to put Haryana on maximum alert. Just a month before busting of the terror module, another development which also made it to national headlines was the alleged suicide of a senior IPS officer, which triggered a chain of events and also resulted in the then DGP Shatrujeet Kapur being relieved from the post. Y Puran Kumar (52), a 2001-batch IPS officer, allegedly shot himself dead at his Sector 11 private residence

World Bank approves funds to help UP, Haryana improve air quality

The programmes are aimed at reducing air pollution through airshed-based planning, clean mobility, improved cooking access and multisector green transitions

Install rooftop solar panels on all govt buildings: CM Saini to officials

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday directed that all government buildings like schools, colleges, hospitals, offices, etc, be equipped with rooftop solar systems to accelerate the state's transition towards clean and green energy. He was chairing a high-level review meeting on the budget announcements of the power sector at the civil secretariat here, according to an official statement. During the meeting, Saini reviewed the progress of the PM Suryaghar: Muft Bijli Yojana and instructed officials to expedite rooftop solar installations across households in the state. He also examined the month-wise achievements under the scheme and emphasised strict monitoring and accountability. In addition, the CM directed the creation of solar parks across the state to harness Haryana's renewable energy potential. He also ordered immediate removal of old and defunct electricity poles from major state roads and highways to enhance public safety and improve road ...

Haryana CET Result 2025 Group C posts out at hssc.gov.in, steps to check

The HSSC has released the CET 2025 Group C results. Candidates to check and download their scorecards online. Applicants can log in using their registration details to access their marks and status

Court sends Al Falah university founder Siddiqui to 14-day judicial custody

A Delhi court on Monday sent Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui to 14-day judicial custody in a terror-linked money laundering case. Siddiqui had been sent to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) custody for 13 days on November 19. On Monday, he was produced before Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan, who sent him to judicial custody till December 15. During the hearing, the ED counsel briefly argued that it was premature to produce him before the court since the 13-day custody would end at 1 am on Tuesday, technically making Monday the 12th day of his custody. Meanwhile, an application was moved by Siddiqui's counsel seeking access to prescribed medication and spectacles during the custody period. The judge allowed the request. ED officials handed over Siddiqui's medical prescription to the court, which directed jail authorities to ensure that he continued to receive the prescribed treatment. The agency had earlier alleged that Al Falah University false

63K challans for drunk driving issued in Haryana this year, 25K in Gurugram

As many as 63,073 challans have been issued for drunk driving in Haryana so far this year, with Gurugram accounting for nearly 25,000 of them, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official statement, the district-wise data shows the highest number of challans from January 1 till November 24 was issued in Gurugram at 24,972, followed by Faridabad (7,402), Karnal (4,851), Panchkula (4,180), and Jind (3,109). Following instructions issued by the Haryana Police, regular special drives are being conducted across all districts of the state, it said. "The purpose of these drives is not only to curb drunken driving but also to strictly monitor lane driving, noise pollution, and misuse of red-blue lights. After reviewing weekly reports, the police headquarters has directed the districts to make these campaigns even more effective and result-oriented, the statement said. According to the instructions, special police teams have been deployed at all toll plazas from 6 pm to 10 pm, whic

Stubble burning incidents decline in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana: Agri secy

Stubble burning incidents in Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana have reduced this year due to government support for farm machinery and other measures, Agriculture Secretary Devesh Chaturvedi said on Monday. The government has provided farmers with relevant equipment and necessary interventions to tackle the problem, Chaturvedi told reporters on the sidelines of an event. "Certainly...because of the policy of providing machineries and in-situ and ex-situ measures, the incidents of stubble burning in Delhi-NCR, Punjab and Haryana have reduced," he said. There have hardly been incidents of stubble burning in the last ten days, he said. Stubble burning by farmers in northern India after harvesting has been a major contributor to severe air pollution in Delhi and surrounding areas during winter months. When asked about other pollution sources, Chaturvedi said other ministries were better placed to comment. "If there are other reasons (for pollution), other ministries are best to say," he

HBSE Board Exams 2026: Register for Haryana class 10 & 12 private schools

The BSEH has released the HBSE Open School (HOS) class 10 & 12 exam 2026 for private students. Registration for exams in Feb-March 2026 is mandatory online at bsehexam2017.in

PM to attend 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur on Tuesday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Tuesday inaugurate the 'Panchajanya', a monument dedicated to the sacred conch of Lord Krishna in Kurukshetra, and also participate in a special programme to mark the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The prime minister will also visit the Mahabharata Anubhav Kendra, an immersive experiential centre in the Haryana city, where installations depict significant episodes from the Mahabharata, highlighting its enduring cultural and spiritual significance, a PMO statement said. Modi will participate in a special programme commemorating the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Guru Tegh Bahadur, the revered ninth Sikh Guru, the statement said. Modi will release a special coin and commemorative stamp to mark the occasion, and address the gathering. The government is observing a year-long commemoration to honour the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur. The prime minister will also perform darshan' and pooja' at Brahma Sarovar, one of India's mo

Hisar advocate to Chief Justice of India: The making of Justice Surya Kant

Justice Surya Kant is set to become the first person from Haryana to occupy India's highest judicial post on Monday. Bhavini Mishra takes a look at his journey