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Cops use water cannons to disperse employees demanding restoration of OPS

The Haryana Police on Sunday used water cannons and tear gas shells to disperse a large group of state government employees holding a demonstration in Panchkula for the restoration of the Old Pension Scheme. Police took action when the demonstrators, who had gathered on the Panchkula-Chandigarh border, tried to cross over into the Union Territory and march towards the Haryana chief minister's residence and 'gherao' it to press for their demand. There was heavy police deployment at the site on the border, police said. The demonstrators had gathered under the banner of the 'Old Pension Scheme (OPS) Restoration Struggle Committee' and a representative of the panel, while speaking to reporters in Panchkula, claimed that a few employees had suffered injuries during the police action. "Restoration of OPS is a legitimate demand. Governments of Rajasthan, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have restored it. The Haryana government has given an excuse that the government will go bankrupt if OPS is

Haryana to get Rs 629 cr outstanding amount of GST compensation: Chautala

Haryana Deputy Chief Minister Dushyant Chautala on Saturday said the state will soon receive the outstanding amount of Rs 629 crore of GST compensation for June 2022 from the Centre. The approval for the same was given at the 49th GST Council meeting held in New Delhi on Saturday under the chairmanship of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chautala was quoted as saying in an official statement. Sitharaman announced at the meeting that the Centre has decided to clear the entire pending balance of GST compensation, amounting to Rs 16,982 crore, for June 2022. Chautala, who is also the convenor of the Group of Ministers (GoM) on the Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT), shared the information after attending the council meeting. He presented the recommendations of the GoM, formed by the GST Council for the constitution of the GSTAT, at the meeting. Chautala also requested the fitment committee to examine the issue of GST rates on sports utility vehicles (SUVs) an

North India's first nuclear plant to come up in Haryana's Fatehabad

North India's first nuclear plant is coming up at Gorakhpur in Haryana's Fatehabad district, which is about 150 km north of the national capital.

Haryana reduced electricity transmission losses to 13.43%: CM Khattar

The Chief Minister said it has been a great example of power management that despite the less availability of electricity many times the government provided electricity to the consumers

Income tax 'raids': What is the difference between surveys and searches?

Not every income tax department operation is a 'raid'. Here is what the I-T Act says about 'surveys' and 'searches'

Amit Shah presents President's Colour to Haryana Police in Karnal

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday presented the President's Colour to Haryana Police in recognition of its exceptional service. Shah presented the award on behalf of President Dedroupadi Murmu in a ceremony at the Haryana Police Academy in Karnal's Madhuban. The President's Colour is a special flag awarded to a military, paramilitary or police unit as a mark of recognition for its services. A replica of the flag presented to the unit can be worn as an insignia by all officers and ranks of the force on their uniform. Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, Home Minister Anil Vij, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian Chand Gupta and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

PVR expands its footprints in North, opens at third location in Faridabad

With this launch, PVR Cinemas has consolidated its foothold in Haryana with 50 screens in 13 properties and 286 screens across 65 properties in North

Haryana real estate regulator forfeits bank guarantees of JMS Infra Realty

The Haryana real estate regulatory authority (HRERA), Gurugram has forfeited the bank guarantees of real estate promoter JMS Infra Realty Private Limited as the promoter failed to submit approved service plans and estimates as well as zoning plan of its project on time. As per the conditions for granting RERA registration certificate (RC) in March 2022, the promoter had to submit the approved service plans and estimates and the approved zoning plan of the project within three months. The promoter had submitted Rs 25 lakh each for the two conditions as security deposit with the authority. "The bank guarantees were submitted to authority by the promoter as security for timely submission of approved service plans and estimates and approved zoning plan as stated in the registration certificate which was issued to the promoter by the Haryana real estate regulatory authority, Gurugram in March 2022," said the authority. "Since the promoter has not complied with the conditions of the ...

Delhi LG writes to Haryana CM on lack of progress in setting up STPs

The Irrigation department in Haryana has not made any "substantial progress" in setting up plants to treat sewage discharged into the Najafgarh drain, Delhi Lt Governor VK Saxena said in a letter to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Saxena also requested a meeting with Khattar in the letter dated February 2. "The L-G has reminded the Haryana chief minister that despite 'assurances' from the Irrigation department of his government to set up STPs (sewage treatment plants) to treat the sewage before being discharged into Najafgarh drain, there has not been any substantial progress so far," the L-G Office said in a statement. Saxena heads a high-level committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal for corrective measures to tackle pollution in the Yamuna. In the letter, Saxena also urged Khattar to "urgently" convene a meeting between Delhi and Haryana to find a sustainable solution to the Yamuna pollution, the statement added. Saxena referred to his earlier telephonic discuss

SC govt employees in Haryana to get reservation in promotion: CM Khattar

"People from the SC community will get an additional interest waiver of 20% if they take loan for doing business. This will benefit them," he added

Haryana govt employees to get medical reimbursement for ayurvedic treatment

Haryana's Health and AYUSH Minister Anil Vij on Friday announced that the state government employees will also get reimbursement for Ayurvedic medicines treatment in addition to the allopathic ones. "Like allopathic medicines, now Ayurvedic medicines will also be reimbursed, I issued orders in this regard yesterday," the minister said. Speaking in Ambala, Vij also said the government is laying emphasis to promote treatment using Ayurvedic medicines on the lines of other medicines in the country. The Haryana government also proposes to include Ayurveda subjects in MBBS course in the state, he said. He also said that use of ayurvedic medicines should be increased on the pattern of use of allopathic ones so as to provide alternative treatment to the patient. Vij said that the way a doctor diagnoses a patient before prescribing allopathic medicine, similarly a scientific diagnosis should also be performed before prescribing Ayurvedic medicines as well. He said the state government is

Cold weather prevails as minimum temperatures drop in Punjab, Haryana

Cold weather conditions prevailed in most places of Punjab and Haryana on Wednesday as minimum temperatures dropped by a few notches. Parts of south Punjab, south, south-western and north Haryana were enveloped in fog. Ferozepur in Punjab recorded a minimum temperature of 4.4 degrees Celsius, Amritsar 5.3 degrees Celsius and Pathankot 6.4 degrees Celsius according to the meteorological department. Piercing chill prevailed in Gurdaspur, Faridkot and Patiala, which recorded minimum temperatures of 5.5 degrees Celsius, 5.4 degrees Celsius and 7.8 degrees Celsius respectively. Ludhiana's minimum temperature settled at 9 degrees Celsius. In Haryana, Sirsa reeled under severe chill, recording a low of 5.4 degrees Celsius. Karnal recorded a minimum temperature of 7.2 degrees Celsius while Hisar registered a low of 7.9 degrees Celsius. Bhiwani's minimum temperature settled at 8.7 degrees Celsius while in Ambala it was 9.4 degrees Celsius. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states

Budget's focus will be on promoting exports, millets, employment: Khattar

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said that state's budget for 2023-2024 will focus on promoting exports, products made from millets, and employment opportunities

SKM announces tractor march in 20 states, mahapanchayat in Haryana's Jind

The Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) on Wednesday said foot marches and tractor rallies will be held in 20 states and a mahapanchayat convened in Haryana's Jind on Thursday to mark Republic Day and pay homage to those who died during the protests against three farm laws, which have since been repealed. "On the call of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, farmers all over the county will mobilise again on January 26 to observe Republic Day and hold tractor rallies, foot marches and conventions after hoisting the national flag," it said in a statement. The foot march and tractor rallies will cover 300 districts in 20 states. Homage will be paid to all "kisan martyrs who lost their lives in the historic struggle of farmers against the anti-farmer government". Memorandum will be given to district collectors, the SKM said. A kisan mahapanchayat will be held in Jind in Haryana and the SKM will expose the conspiracy of the BJP government to break its unity, it said.

Haryana Police beef up security measures across state for Republic Day

Haryana Police have beefed up security measures across the state in the run-up to Republic day. All commissioners and district superintendents of police have been directed to ensure elaborate security cover at all important venues for celebrations and flag-hoisting on Thursday, Director General of Police (DGP) PK Agrawal said. All roads leading to celebration venues are being monitored with 'nakas' and surprise checks. Additional forces have been deployed to deal with any untoward incident, he said on Tuesday. "Police officers have also been directed for making smooth traffic arrangements during the Republic Day celebrations, particularly routes leading to venues of functions," a statement quoted Agarwal as saying. Police personnel are keeping close vigil in sensitive locations to maintain law and order ahead of the Republic Day celebrations. Security forces are also keeping a close eye on unclaimed vehicles, articles and suspicious persons. Apart from conducting patrolling at vit

Cold weather prevails in Punjab, Haryana with min temp of 5.3 degrees C

Cold weather conditions prevailed in many parts of Punjab and Haryana on Monday, with Rupnagar reeling at a low of 5.3 degrees Celsius. While Rupnagar was the coldest place in Punjab, among other places in the state, Patiala also experienced a cold night at 6.8 deg C. Ludhiana's minimum temperature was at 8.2 deg C, according to the Meteorological Department's weather report. Amritsar recorded a low of 7.6 deg C, Pathankot's minimum temperature was recorded at 7.3 deg C while Bathinda also experienced a cold night at 6.6 deg C. In Haryana, biting cold prevailed in Jhajjar, which recorded a low of 5.3 deg C. Ambala registered a low of 7.6 deg C while Kurukshetra recorded a low of 7.7 deg C. Karnal recorded a low of 7 deg C. Bhiwani and Sirsa recorded respective minimum temperatures of 8.7 deg C and 9 deg C, respectively. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a low of 6.7 deg C.

Strict action on guilty: Haryana minister Anil Vij on wrestlers' protest

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij said that the BJP-led central government has initiated action and a three-member committee has been formed to probe the allegations of wrestlers against the WFI

Wrestlers' protest: Won't let players' morale break, says Haryana CM

With the country's top wrestlers, many of them from Haryana, accusing the Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexually harassing players, politicians reacted sharply

3.14 mn poor families to get Rs 300 through DBT for mustard oil in Haryana

A total of 3.14 mn BPL families in Haryana will receive Rs 300 through DBT for mustard oil beginning next month

No respite from cold in Punjab, Haryana; Narnaul records 2.2 degrees C

According to the Meteorological Department, Hisar registered a low of 7.2 degrees Celsius while Rohtak's minimum settled at 7.4 degrees Celsius