HP CM expresses grief over stampede incident at New Delhi Railway Station
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday has condoled the loss of lives in a stampede at New Delhi railway station. He prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families to bear this irreparable loss. He also prayed for the speedy recovery of those injured in this tragic accident.
Punjab Speaker calls Assembly session on Feb 24
Chandigarh: Punjab Vidhan Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan has called the session of Vidhan Sabha, which was adjourned sine-die on September 4, 2024, to meet at 11 am on Monday, February 24, 2025, in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Hall, Vidhan Bhavan, Chandigarh, under the second proviso to Rule 16 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha (Punjab Legislative Assembly).
Hry Edu Minister to chair meeting of VCs, higher education officials in Murthal on Feb 19
Chandigarh: To implement the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020, a state-level meeting is slated to be held under the chairmanship of Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST) in Murthal on February 19. Vice-Chancellors of 15 universities of the state are expected to take part in the meeting and they will give their representation over the implementation of NEP-2020. The university administration has formed eight committees to make the programme successful.
11.70L visited Surajkund International Crafts Fair so far
Chandigarh: The 38th edition of the Surajkund International Crafts Fair witnessed a record-breaking crowd of tourists on Sunday. In just 10 days, 11.70 lakh tourists have visited the crafts fair so far, which is close to last year's number of 13 lakh tourists. The Surajkund fair will continue till February 23. Haryana Heritage and Tourism Minister Arvind Sharma said that two lakh tourists visited the Fair on Sunday. He said that 13 lakh people had reached the 37th edition of Surajkund fair, whereas this time, 11.70 lakh tourists have witnessed this fair in just 10 days. In the next seven days, not only will this figure cross last year's figure, but it will also create a new record.
Haryana Minister inspects high-speed lift at Memorial Tower of Shaheed Smarak
Ambala: Haryana Energy, Transport and Labour Minister Anil Vij on Sunday inspected the newly-installed high-speed lift in the 63-meter-high Memorial Tower of the Shaheed Smarak, being built in Ambala Cantonment in memory of the country's First War of Independence in 1857. The Minister took the lift to the 12th floor and checked its functionality during the inspection. As soon as the high-speed lift became operational, Vij reached the 12th floor from the ground in just 25 seconds. From the top, he admired the breathtaking view of Ambala Cantonment through the tower’s windows. This high-speed lift had recently been installed, and today he conducted its inspection.
HERC’s 31st State Advisory Committee meeting on Feb 19
Chandigarh: The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) will convene its 31st State Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting on February 19, under the chairmanship of Nand Lal Sharma to finalize electricity tariffs for the new financial year 2025-26. The meeting will focus on the financial sustainability of power distribution companies, consumer protection measures, and reforms to improve the efficiency of Haryana’s power sector. The SAC plays a key role to advise on policy matters, including service quality, consumer rights, and the performance of distribution companies. The 21-member committee comprises representatives from industries, agriculture, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and the managing directors of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVNL) and Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (DHBVNL).
Merit only criteria for employment in Haryana now: Minister
Chandigarh: Haryana Public Works and Public Health and Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Sunday said that the state government has given respect to Deprived Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes. Whether it is about making provisions for reservation or giving jobs on merit, the government has given a clear message that only those youth who study and work hard will progress. Gangwa was present as the chief guest in the felicitation ceremony organized by Prajapati Samaj in Jhajjar. He said the government has made clear its commitment towards the upliftment of the deprived classes by making provision for reservation for Backward Classes in the elections of Panchayati Raj Institutions and local bodies.
Haryana RERA Tribunal orders removal of Old Rao Dhaba in Manesar to restore land
Chandigarh: Haryana RERA Tribunal has ordered the removal of Old Rao Dhaba in Manesar for violating land-use regulations. In an order dated January 27, 2025, the Enforcement Wing of District Town Planning (DTP) Department, Gurugram, has been directed to clear the unauthorized structure, restoring the land to its original state. The ruling came in the case of Lal Singh Yadav vs. State of Haryana (Appeal No. 17 of 2021). The Tribunal found that the dhaba was illegally constructed on land designated as a restricted controlled area along the national highway, making it non-compliant with zoning laws.
3318 students visits Punjab Vidhan Sabha in 2024
Chandigarh: Aiming to provide pragmatic knowledge pertaining to the functioning of Legislative Assembly to the students of the state, Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan directed the Education Department to make the arrangements for students to observe and visit Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the session and non-session days. Sandhwan said that our efforts became fruitful with 998 students came to observe the working of the Assembly session in 2024. Similarly, 2320 students visited Punjab Vidhan Sabha during the non session days in 2024. Speaker Sandhwan met the students personally and felt extreme happiness to interact with them in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha Secretariat. In 2022, 155 students visited during the session, and 900 during non-session days; while the number increased to 990 and 1157, respectively, in 2023.