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Indians banned in some Australian universities amid fraud applications

Punjab, Gujarat, and Haryana have been identified as states posing the highest risk of attrition in these universities

Haryana will align with central rules to enhance 5G infra: Chief secretary

The Haryana government will align the state's right of way with the central rules, as outlined in the Communication and Connectivity Infrastructure (CCIP) Policy, to enhance 5G services across the state, Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal said on Thursday. While presiding over the meeting of State Broadband Committee here, Kaushal highlighted the significance of aligning the state's RoW (right of way) with the central rules in order to provide high-quality 5G broadband services to consumers. He said this alignment will greatly benefit the delivery of 5G services, according to an official statement. To ensure a seamless experience for citizens, the chief secretary stressed the importance of obtaining prior permission for any excavation required for laying BTS (Base Transceiver Station) cables near roads, streets, traffic lights, buildings, and bus stands. He asked the officers to establish a robust monitoring mechanism to effectively oversee this process. In compliance with the centra

Jan Samvad show people happy with govt's policies: Manohar Lal Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said he was getting good feedback from the people about his government's policies during the 'Jan Samvad' programmes he has been holding in villages. He also took exception to Congress rival Bhupinder Singh Hooda's rubbishing these public meets, who had earlier said the government came to think of villagers only when polls were around the corner while it slept for the last nine years. Khattar said when people express satisfaction with the present government's policies and compare them with previous regime, the opposition leaders have a problem. This year so far, CM has held 'Jan Samvad' programmes in Bhiwani, Palwal, and Kurukshetra. People share their grievances with the chief minister in the Jan Samvad and he directs officials to resolve their problems on the spot. Khattar said that the next series of this programme will be held in Mahendergarh district from May 24 to 26. "Good feedback is coming from the people about the pol

Haryana Minister orders overweight cops to be transferred to police lines

Haryana's Home and Health Minister Anil Vij on Thursday ordered overweight police personnel be transferred to the police lines till they become fit again. Vij issued written directions to the Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, stating that many police personnel in the department were overweight and they should be transferred to the police lines. According to an official statement, Vij issued directions to the ACS (Home) so that the police personnel whose weight has increased and continues to increase, can become fit through exercise. "It has been observed that many of the police personnel in the police department have become overweight and by the time (with time), their weight is being increased more (is increasing more). "In order to maintain fitness of police officers/personnel, I would like that all the police officers/personnel who have become overweight be transferred to the police line and make them do exercise unless they get fit for duty," wrote Vij. The sanction

Haryana Police blocks over 20,000 mobile numbers issued on fake documents

The Haryana Police has blocked 20,545 mobile numbers issued on fake and forged documents, officials said on Thursday. Most of the blocked SIM cards were issued in Andhra Pradesh, followed by West Bengal and Delhi, among others, a police spokesperson said. A total of 34,000 mobile numbers involved in cyber fraud operating across the state including 40 hotspot villages of Nuh district had been identified and reported on the designated portal. "The remaining about 14,000 mobile numbers involved in cyber frauds will also be blocked soon through the Department of Telecom, government of India," he said in an official statement. He said the State Crime Branch is currently monitoring all mobile numbers involved in cybercrime and is taking reports from the districts in this regard on a daily basis. Recently, 102 teams consisting of 5,000 personnel of Haryana Police raided 14 cybercrime hotspots villages in Nuh district. "The maximum number of mobile numbers involved in cybercrimes have be

Haryana announces one day state mourning in memory of MP Rattan Lal Kataria

Former Union minister and the BJP's Ambala MP Rattan Lal Kataria passed away on Thursday after a brief illness here. He was 71. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, senior leaders from the BJP and parties across the spectrum expressed condolences at Kataria's demise. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the death of Kataria and said he made a rich contribution towards public service and social justice. Kataria was admitted to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research here after initial complaints of pneumonia. Later, he developed other health complications and he remained in the hospital for treatment, an aide told PTI. For the past few days, he had been running a fever. His health deteriorated further on Wednesday, he said and added that Kataria died around 3.30 am. Kataria is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. His last rites will be held at Manimajra in the afternoon. Kataria served as minister of state in the Union Ministry o

Kataria made rich contribution to public service, social justice: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed anguish at the death of Lok Sabha member and former Union minister Rattan Lal Kataria and said he made rich contribution towards public service and social justice. The 71-year-old Kataria passed away at a hospital in Chandigarh. Modi tweeted, "Pained by the passing away of MP and former Minister Shri Rattan Lal Kataria Ji. He will be remembered for his rich contribution towards public service and social justice. He played a key role in strengthening BJP in Haryana. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti.

Three-time BJP MP from Haryana's Ambala Ratan Lal Kataria dead

Ratan Lal Kataria, a three-time BJP MP from Haryana's Ambala and also a former union minister, passed away in the PGI Hospital here on Thursday. He was 72 years old.

Haryana enhances monthly allowance for dwarfs, eunuchs to Rs 2,750

The Haryana government has enhanced the monthly allowance for dwarfs and eunuchs by Rs 250 to Rs 2,750 per month. The enhanced allowance will be applicable from April 1 this year. Haryana Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Om Prakash Yadav made the announcement after a meeting here on Tuesday, according to an official statement. He said that to get the allowance under both these schemes, a person should be a domicile of Haryana and should be at least 18 years of age. "Under the dwarf allowance, the (maximum) height of male should be 3 feet 8 inches and the (maximum) height of females should be 3 feet 3 inches," he said. He said the applicant will have to produce a certificate from a civil surgeon for availing the allowance under both the categories. Yadav said that from April 1, the amount of old age samman allowance, widow pension, disabled pension and "ladli social security" allowance have also been increased.

Despite missing purchase goal, Centre's wheat stocks better than last year

But with the Covid-era free food grain schemes rolled back, the stock position may be more comfortable, even as exports have been banned

Haryana HBSE Class 10th, 12th Result 2023: Everything you need to know

The Class 12th exam 2023 will start on February 27 and end on March 28. The tests were conducted in a single shift from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Haryana govt to open drug de-addiction centres across the state: CM Khattar

Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the Haryana government has decided to open drug de-addiction centres across the state. The government is constantly working to root out the drug menace from the state, Khattar said. "Taking a big step in this direction, the government has now decided to open drug de-addiction centres across the state," he said. Khattar said eminent personalities will also be entrusted with the task of running such centres with an aim to guide the youth and bring them on the right path. The chief minister was interacting with the people during a 'Jan Samvad' programme in Chormar Khera village in Sirsa, according to an official statement issued here. Later, during 'a Jan Samvad' programme in Dabwali village, he announced that Sirsa's Dabwali sub-division will now be a new police district, a step which will help combat drug smuggling. In the Chormar Khera village, the girl students of Government Senior Secondary School complained about the ...

Jay Bharat Maruti to invest in 2 manufacturing plants in Haryana, Gujarat

The company will invest nearly Rs 300-350 crore in a phased manner in line with its customer's growth strategy

Haryana CM Khattar inaugurates 46 health institutions in 17 districts

The Chief Minister said soon a new medical college and an Ayurvedic college would also be constructed in Panchkula

Ensuring flow of Yamuna water to Delhi, no illegal blockades: Haryana to HC

Ensuring free flow of Yamuna water to Delhi, Haryana tells HC

Haryana Board Results 2023: Date, How, Where to view result of HBSE

By this week, on May 14, 2023, the Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) will publish the 2023 Haryana Board Class 10th and 12th results

Haryana Cabinet gives nod to new Excise Policy 2023-24

The Haryana cabinet on Tuesday approved the new excise policy 2023-24, under which the retail permit fee has been imposed and the government aims to mop up Rs 400 crore for the environment and animal welfare fund. There has also been a nominal increase in rates of excise duty on country liquor and IMFL. The government aims to collect Rs 400 crore for Environment and Animal Welfare -- Gau Seva -- said in an official statement after the cabinet meeting held here Tuesday evening under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. "Reiterating the state government's commitment towards protecting the environment and animal welfare, the retail permit fee has been imposed in the new policy with a targeted collection of Rs 400 crore. The said amount will be utilised for the environment and animal welfare," it said. According to the official statement, as an environmentally friendly measure, the new policy aims to discontinue the use of PET bottles in the bottling of liquor after

Haryana Cabinet accepts backward classes panel report on reservation

The Haryana Cabinet on Monday accepted the State Backward Classes Commission's report on the proportion of reservation for the communities in urban local body elections, according to an official statement. The commission has recommended that every municipal body shall have at least one councillor belonging to backward classes Block-A if its population is not less than two per cent of the total population of the urban local body, it said. There are as many as 78 backward classes in the state and more than 70 of them fall in Block-A sub-category. The commission, headed by Justice (retired) Darshan Singh, conducted an empirical assessment of the political backwardness of the backward classes. In the assessment, the commission found that the backward classes Block-A are not adequately represented in the political setup, so they require the support of reservation in the elections of urban local bodies and municipalities for adequate participation in the grassroots democratic setup, ...

Haryana to launch comprehensive campaign for skill development schemes

Haryana Chief Secretary Sanjeev Kaushal on Monday said the district-level agency led by Additional Deputy Commissioners will be reconstituted and strengthened to create a comprehensive skill development plan for each district. The primary objective of this initiative is to equip individuals with the specific skills required in various industries and design training programmes that cater to the needs of the local industry, Kaushal said. During a meeting of the Haryana Skill Development Mission (HSDM) and its implementation strategy, virtually attended by additional deputy commissioners, the chief secretary emphasised the importance of engaging Class 12 dropout students particularly in Nuh district in skill development programmes. He directed the officers to launch a special campaign to disseminate information about various training programmes and encourage students to enroll in them. This will also enhance the employability of these students, he said, according to an official ...

Haryana wrestling body suspends 3 officials for agitation against WFI chief

Haryana Amateur Wrestling Association (HAWA) has suspended the secretaries of three affiliated district units for their alleged involvement in the agitation against Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in Delhi. HAWA president Rohtash Singh issued a letter suspending Virender Singh Dalal of Jhajjar, Sanjay Singh Malik of Hisar and Jai Bhagwan of Mewat, and termed their alleged involvement in the ongoing wrestling protest at the national capital as "unethical". The HAWA chief said that "all the three are still continuing their activities with the protesters, which is purely unethical and is against the objectives, rules and regulations of the WFI as well as HAWA." Rohtash's decision, however, brought to light the differences which have arisen within the HAWA, which is affiliated to WFI, with its general secretary Rakesh Singh calling the suspension of the district officials as a wrong move. Rakesh claimed that the HAWA president has no power to suspend