Sunil Sangwan, ex-jailer in whose tenure rape-murder convict Ram Rahim got out 6 times, joins BJP
He is likely to contest Haryana polls from Charkhi Dadri, though BJP's 2019 candidate Babita Phogat has already begun campaigning. Induction follows speedy approval of his VRS application. Key Points
ThePrint‘Gupshup’ or ‘feedback’? PM Modi meets Haryana BJP MPs as party sets sights on assembly polls
MPs present at the meeting say that Modi did not discuss the LS poll setback, but exchanged feedback about BJP’s position in Haryana. The state goes to polls in October. Key Points
ThePrintHaryana ex-Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar resigns as MLA
Former Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar resigned as the MLA from Karnal assembly constituency. It is speculated that Khattar may be fielded from the Karnal Lok Sabha seat. Key Points
India TodayHaryana's new CM Nayab Saini wins floor test in Assembly
Nayab Singh Saini, the new Haryana CM, won the confidence vote on Wednesday, after the BJP-JJP alliance in the state broke down. Sainian, an influential figure in the OBC community, assumed office on Tuesday with four BJP ministers. He succeeded Manohar Lal Khattar. Key Points
Economic TimesNayab Singh Saini to be new Haryana Chief Minister, replaces Manohar Lal Khattar
BJP leader Nayab Singh Saini is set to become the new Chief Minister of Haryana, succeeding Manohar Lal Khattar. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 5 PM today. Key Points
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'Haryana Police, CRPF have kidnapped 6 Congress MLAs' alleges Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu
CM Sukhu accuses CRPF and Haryana Police of 'kidnapping' Congress MLAs during counting. He reassures that the missing MLAs are in contact with their families and there is no cause for alarm. Key Points
mintNafe Singh Rathee death: Delhi CM and other oppn leaders blame BJP; INLD demand CM's resignation and CBI p
Nafe Singh Rathee, Haryana INLD's chief, was shot dead. Opposition demands resignation of Haryana's CM and HM. Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij ordered prompt action. INLD leader Abhay Chautala demands a CBI investigation. Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal criticizes the law and order system. Key Points
Economic TimesFarmers stay put on Haryana-Punjab border, say next move on Tuesday
The Haryana government had further extended the suspension of mobile internet and bulk SMS services in seven districts by a day till Saturday in the wake of the ongoing farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' agitation. These districts are -- Ambala, Kaithal, Jind, Kurukshetra, Hisar, Fatehabad and Sirsa. Key Points
Economic TimesPunjab-Haryana border sealed in many places ahead of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march
The farmers intend to march to Delhi from the Ambala-Shambhu, Khanauri-Jind, and Dabwali borders. Large gatherings have been banned in Delhi's Seelampur, while mobile internet services were suspended in seven Haryana districts. Key Points
India TodayFarmer protest: Haryana suspends mobile internet services in seven districts
The Home Affairs department of Haryana announced the suspension of mobile internet services, bulk SMS, and all dongle services, excluding voice calls, in seven districts of the state from February 11 to February 13. This decision was made in anticipation of the 'Delhi Chalo' march organized by the Samyukta Kisan Morcha and the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, involving over 200 farmers' unions. The affected districts include Ambala, Kurukshetra, Kaithal, Jind, Hisar, Fatehabad, and Sirsa. Key Points
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Biopic on Haryana's 'Kalidas', 3 other movies — how state govt's incentivising films on Haryanvi culture
In 2018, Khattar govt launched a policy to promote Haryanvi cinema. This was amended in 2022 to include subsidy of up to Rs 2 cr to filmmakers incorporating culture content related to state. Key Points
ThePrintAAP begins Lok Sabha campaign from Jind in Haryana
AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann launched the party's Lok Sabha campaign in Jind, Haryana, with a 'badlav rally' (rally for change). Kejriwal, referring to himself as the son of Haryana, presented five demands on behalf of the nation: revamp the education system, address inflation, provide quality healthcare, generate employment for youth, and offer 24x7 free electricity to poor households. Kejriwal pledged to quit politics if these demands were met. Key Points
Economic TimesHaryana governement is looking for 10,000 skilled workers for jobs in Israel
Prospective candidates are expected to have expertise in industrialized building formwork, wood formwork, ceramic tiling of floors and walls, plastering work, and iron bending. Additionally, a sound knowledge of reading construction plans is a prerequisite for applicants. Key Points
Economic TimesMonths before polls, Khattar gets on a bus, banters with the people — 'got a feel of highs & lows'
Haryana CM travelled from his constituency, Karnal, to Chandigarh in a Haryana Roadways bus. A video of the trip shows him engaging in light-hearted banter with passengers. Key Points
ThePrintWanted for wife's murder, Haryana man arrested from Andaman island after 11 years
In 2007, the accused's wife was found hanging from the ceiling fan and Selvan was picked up from his rented house in Haryana's Ambala. He was later released due to lack of evidence against him. Key Points
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Haryana govt wants private sector to hire 75% local residents, but youth don’t want factory jobs
Haryana law reserving 75% of private sector jobs for state residents, up to a salary of Rs 30,000, came into effect last Jan. But jobless youth are not keen on blue-collar work. Key Points
ThePrintInternet ban in violence-hit Nuh extended till August 8, 216 arrested so far
The ban on internet services in violence-hit Nuh has been extended till August 8. Police said they have arrested 216 people in connection with the communal clashes that broke out in Haryana on July 31, claiming six lives. Key Points
India TodayNuh Violence: 'Who gave sword to Yatris?' BJP Minister condemns Haryana communal clashes
Haryana Nuh violence: Union Minister of State and Gurugram MP object to participants carrying weapons in religious yatra. Opposition leaders criticize Haryana government. 116 people arrested, 6 killed, and multiple injuries and property damage reported. Key Points
mintHaryana clashes: 6 deaths, 116 arrests, Delhi on alert as violence spreads to NCR | 10 points
Haryana Police has arrested at least 116 people and registered around 29 FIRs late on Tuesday following communal clashes that broke out on Monday during a religious procession taken out by Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Haryana’s Nuh. As many as six people died in the clashes, including two home guards, three civilians and an Imam. Key Points
India TodayKhattar govt to start pensions for unmarried people aged 45-60 as low sex ratio takes a toll
CM Khattar announces decision at Karnal programme. If scheme is implemented, Haryana, which faces assembly elections next year, will be 1st state with such a pension. Key Points
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Monsoon hits parts of Punjab, Haryana
After surplus rain in north India during June, the monsoon hit some parts of Punjab on Monday after having touched Delhi and parts of Haryana on Sunday. Many parts of north India experienced widespread moderate showers on Monday. Key Points
The Tribune IndiaHaryana farmers block Rohtak-Delhi national highway; seek arrest of Brij Bhushan, and MSP
‘Haryana Bandh’ call given in support of protesting wrestlers, loan waiver for farmers, legal guarantee of crop MSP and enhanced compensation for land. Ramesh Dalal, a senior leader of the Bhumi Bachao Sangharsh Samiti, an outfit fighting for the land rights of farmers told reporters at the site that as part of his outfit’s Haryana Bandh call, twenty-five demands had been raised. Additional police were deployed In Bahadurgarh and adjoining Rohtak. Key Points
The HinduRumble of a dangal: Wrestlers gear up for Parliament inauguration day protest, BJP feels the heat in Haryana
Sensing discontent in rural areas, Manohar Lal Khattar has been holding an outreach programme across the state since April. Worryingly for the Haryana CM, some in his party and even ally JJP have backed the wrestlers’ protest. Key Points
The Indian ExpressHaryana government makes wearing face masks mandatory in public places
The statement said, It is intimated that in a meeting held under the chairmanship of Hon'ble Health Minister, Haryana on 03.04.2023, it has been observed that there is a significant upsurge in the number of COVID cases with an increased positivity rate of COVID-19 infection in the State of Haryana over past few weeks. Key Points
Economic TimesHaryana assembly passes school education bill, defers MC bill yet again
Haryana MC (amendment) Bill was deferred on Monday also after Congress MLA Varun Chaudhary had raised certain objections. Following another set of objections, the urban local bodies minister, Kamal Gupta said he was deferring the Bill for the next assembly session. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Will play Holi in May and Oct 2024 too, Khattar tells BJP workers in Haryana
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said this while speaking at the party’s Holi Milan Utsav, organised in Yamunanagar’s Jagadhari on Wednesday. Political observers see the announcement as an end to all speculations of simultaneous elections in Haryana and the Parliament, as of now. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBribery-accused IAS officer Vijay Dahiya posted to archive dept days after posting as Karnal commissioner
Dahiya will now be commissioner and secretary to govt of Haryana in the archive department. Dahiya got bail on 28 November, and was subsequently reinstated. Key Points
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