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TopicHaryana

Topic: Haryana

Haryana saw rise in total forest & tree cover between 2021 and 2023, but dense forests declined

India State of Forest Report 2023 released Saturday highlights a 3% reduction in very dense forests & 1% in moderately dense forests in Haryana since 2021.

OP Chautala: Jat mass leader with rural connect, last of Haryana’s veterans, five-time CM & more

He was first from his family to have started writing his village name of Chautala as second name. His father Devi Lal’s influence was evident in his political style and strategies.

Haryana ex-MLAs get more than 3x the pension of an ex-MP. Now they want hike, Rs 25 lakh car loan

Ex-MLAs' delegation has met Speaker with demands including land for housing society & medical benefits. One-time MLA draws Rs 86,500 monthly pension, six-time legislator Rs 2.45 lakh.

‘EVMs can be hacked’. Key panthic group in Haryana gurdwara committee poll fray calls for ballot voting

Jagdish Singh Jhinda's Panthic Dal raises concerns about ‘misuse of electronic voting machines’, says ‘ballot papers will restore confidence in democratic system’.

Khap in Charkhi Dadri bans celebratory firing. Offenders to face fine, police action & social boycott

Ban on celebratory firing in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri was announced by Sarv Jatiya Athgama Khap Panchayat days after 13-yr-old girl was killed during wedding procession.

Haryana women’s commission vice-chief Sonia Aggarwal arrested over ‘bribe to settle marital dispute’

Aggarwal, the only other sitting member of Haryana State Commission for Women besides chairperson Renu Bhatia, has denied allegations and said she is being framed.

At Shambhu border, tear gas, water cannons used against protesting farmers marching towards Delhi

The action came after a ‘jatha’ of 101 farmers, who resumed their foot march to Delhi from the Shambhu protest site, reached the barricades put up by Haryana security personnel.

Haryana’s IAS officers are juggling multiple depts. What’s behind state’s acute shortage of officers

Several senior IAS officers of addl chief secretary & principal secretary rank are looking after 2-3 depts, divisional commissioners also have to oversee depts at state headquarters.

3 golds & 2 bronzes in the bag, Haryana’s ‘Goonga Pahalwan’ is gearing up for 6th Deaflympics medal

Virender Singh may not be able to hear or speak, but he has made social media his voice. ‘Goonga Pahalwan’ often 'speaks' against injustice faced by sportspersons through his X handle.

Now at helm of 21 depts, Khattar aide Rajesh Khullar continues as power centre in Nayab Saini’s CMO

As chief principal secretary, he will oversee almost all portfolios held by CM, will also be involved with departments of most other Haryana ministers. In Khattar’s second CMO, he held 17 departments.

On Camera

From declarations to deliverables—why India’s climate strategy is different

Bharat Climate Forum 2026 was convened as India faces a dual challenge: to meet ambitious climate goals while accelerating industrialisation, job creation and resilient development.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.