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Haryana RERA gives four-month extension to real estate projects amid West Asia crisis, developers welcome move

Haryana RERA gives four-month extension to real estate projects amid West Asia crisis, developers welcome move

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The Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram, has granted a four-month extension to the completion timelines of eligible real estate projects registered with the authority, citing the prevailing situation in West Asia and its impact on construction material supply chains. US-Iran war: Haryana Real Estate Regulatory Authority (HRERA), Gurugram, has granted a four-month extension to the completion timelines of eligible real estate projects registered with the authority. (Picture for representational purposes only) (Gemini Generated Photo ) The order, dated August 11, 2026, said the disruption has resulted in a shortage of construction materials and is adversely affecting the regular development of real estate projects. Under the order, the completion date, revised completion date or extended completion date of every real estate project registered with the authority that falls on or after February 28, 2026, will stand automatically extended by four months. The authority said promoters (developers) will not be required to submit a separate application to avail themselves of the extension. The benefit, however, is limited to projects that were registered with the authority …

Haryana health minister calls for greater adoption of AYUSH healthcare systems

Haryana health minister calls for greater adoption of AYUSH healthcare systems

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Chandigarh, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on Wednesday said AYUSH healthcare systems play an important role in the management and prevention of chronic diseases and appealed to people to consider and adopt these traditional systems of medicine. Haryana health minister calls for greater adoption of AYUSH healthcare systems In a statement released here, the minister said that with lifestyle-related diseases increasing, there has been a growing interest in AYUSH systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga and naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and homoeopathy not only in India but also globally. Keeping in view the growing relevance of these systems, the state government recently organised the Rashtriya Poshan Maah/Seva Pakhwada on a large scale, she said. During the campaign, the AYUSH department organised around 1,771 health camps across the state, providing free check-ups and medical consultation to more than 10,900 people, according to the statement. Highlighting the steps being taken to strengthen the state’s healthcare infrastructure, she said the government is committed to providing better healthcare facilities, quality medical education and health awareness, particularly to people living in rural …

Haryana CM announces international-standard infrastructure for 150 government schools

Haryana CM announces international-standard infrastructure for 150 government schools

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Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the state government will develop new buildings for 150 government schools as per international standards to strengthen public education infrastructure. Haryana CM announces international-standard infrastructure for 150 government schools Chairing a high-level review meeting of the School Education Department at his official residence in Chandigarh, Saini said the designs for the new schools would be prepared by studying the best models adopted by leading states and reputed institutions, with inputs from experts. The meeting reviewed various education schemes and focused on the development of 719 model schools, including Sanskriti Model Schools, Chief Minister’s Early English and Excellence Schools, and PM-SHRI Schools. The chief minister directed officials to ensure that all 719 schools are equipped with essential infrastructure, including additional classrooms, separate toilets, boundary walls, playgrounds, science and computer laboratories, digital labs, smart classrooms, libraries, furniture, tablets and other modern teaching facilities. He instructed the Finance and Education departments to ensure there is no shortage of funds for the projects and directed that construction work be …

Haryana SIR : Draft electoral rolls published for all 90 assembly constituencies

Haryana SIR : Draft electoral rolls published for all 90 assembly constituencies

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The draft electoral rolls for all 90 Assembly constituencies of Haryana were published after the completion of the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. A meeting with the representatives of national and state political parties was held on Friday at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana. (File Photo/PTI) According to an official statement issued on Friday, more than 20,000 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) distributed enumeration forms to more than 2.06 crore electors. As of July 24, out of 2.06 crore, a total of 1.72 crore electors have submitted their enumeration forms, reflecting overwhelming participation during the enumeration phase of SIR, an official statement said. Also Read | HC declines to interfere with ECI’s timeline for SIR exercise During the exercise, 24.13 lakh electors were found permanently shifted or absent or falling under other categories, 7.66 lakh were identified as deceased, and 2.04 lakh were found enrolled at multiple places. The Election Commission said genuine electors whose names may have been excluded from the draft rolls can seek inclusion during the …

Teen, walking on track with earphones on, run over by goods train in Faridabad

Teen, walking on track with earphones on, run over by goods train in Faridabad

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A 16-year-old Class 9 student was fatally hit by a goods train here after he allegedly failed to hear it approaching from behind as he was walking along the railway tracks wearing earphones, police said on Thursday. Class 9 student wearing earphones mowed down by goods train in Faridabad (REPRESENTATIVE) The accident occurred around 9 pm on Wednesday near Prahaladpur village in Ballabgarh. The deceased, identified as Sagar, was a resident of Bhawan Nagla Hasanpur village in Palwal district. He had come to Prahaladpur with his mother to visit his maternal grandparents. ALSO READ | Mumbai-Guj rail traffic disrupted over derailment; trains delayed on Western Railway According to police, a power outage in the village prompted Sagar to step out for a walk with a few local children. While walking along the railway tracks, he was listening to music on earphones. A goods train approached from behind, but Sagar could not hear its horn because of the earphones. By the time he realised, the train had already struck him, killing him on the spot, they …

Council of ministers’ meet: Haryana’s new MSME policy to target ₹55,000-crore investment

Council of ministers’ meet: Haryana’s new MSME policy to target ₹55,000-crore investment

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The Haryana council of ministers on Tuesday approved the Haryana Progressive MSME and Export Promotion Policy 2026 targeting over ₹55,000 crore in investment, creation of over five lakh jobs and doubling state’s exports over the next five years. The policy also expands the Cluster Plug and Play Scheme and MSE Common Facility Centre Scheme to provide shared industrial infrastructure, machinery, testing and design facilities. (HT Photo for representation) The policy, a framework for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), covers key sectors including automobiles and auto components, electric vehicles, aerospace and defence, engineering, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles, footwear, renewable energy, circular economy, and agri-based and food processing industries. The government also notified the Haryana Agri-Business and Food Processing Policy, 2026. An official spokesperson said the government has dedicated 60 transformative initiatives to strengthen the ecosystem of over 14 lakh MSMEs as Haryana marks its 60th year. The spokesperson said that a new Haryana Udyam Vikas Mission will provide capital investment subsidies to MSMEs and exporters in identified thrust sectors across the state. The policy provides interest …

From one kanal to an annual profit of Rs 20L: Haryana farmer’s medicinal mushroom success | Chandigarh News

From one kanal to an annual profit of Rs 20L: Haryana farmer’s medicinal mushroom success | Chandigarh News

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4 min readChandigarhUpdated: Jul 28, 2026 02:08 PM IST A 57-year-old farmer from Morni Hills in Haryana’s Panchkula district runs VMW Nutraceuticals OPC Pvt Ltd, which produces mushroom spawn (seed), while making and marketing value-added products. His unit, however, stands on only a kanal (0.125 acres) of land, where he commercially cultivates around eight varieties of medicinal mushrooms. Virender Bajwan has claimed to earn an annual profit of nearly Rs 20 lakh from just one kanal of land by cultivating mushrooms, especially Ganoderma (Reishi mushroom), and working with a network of farmers through his agri-startup. His unit houses a building with 12 indoor cultivation halls and a mushroom laboratory capable of producing over 30,000 fully mycelium-run bags every year. These bags can produce up to 1,000 kg of dried medicinal mushrooms annually, he said. “The market price of dried medicinal mushrooms ranges from Rs 1,600 to Rs 4,000 per kg, depending on quality,” Bajwan said. Bajwan and his wife, Darshan Devi, started the venture in 2009 with an investment of nearly Rs 60 lakh. The …

Haryana completes SIR phase-I; over 33 lakh names left out due to relocation, death, duplication

Haryana completes SIR phase-I; over 33 lakh names left out due to relocation, death, duplication

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Booth Level Officers (BLOs) verify the enumeration form of residents during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR). File | Photo Credit: The Hindu With Haryana completing the first phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) across the State, the names of 33,84,568 electors went unrecorded as a result of permanent relocation, absence, death or duplicate entries. Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer A. Sreenivas said that the first phase of the SIR in the State has been completed and the draft electoral roll will be published on July 31, which will be made available on the official website as well as at all designated publication centres. Addressing a press conference here, Mr. Sreenivas said that 20,629 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) distributed enumeration forms to more than 2 crore electors, out of which over 1 crore enumeration forms have been digitised. “However, the names of 33,84,568 electors could not be recorded. Of these, 13,75,278 had permanently shifted, 7,66,205 were found to be deceased, 2,04,916 were already registered as electors, 9,36,646 electors were found absent, while 1,01,523 electors did not …

Haryana restored defrauded money to victims five times more than national rate: Officials

Haryana restored defrauded money to victims five times more than national rate: Officials

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Chandigarh, Haryana has returned defrauded money to victims at nearly five times the national rate of restoration and coordination, officials said on Friday after a review of the state’s fight against cybercrimes. Haryana restored defrauded money to victims five times more than national rate: Officials The details were shared before Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi during a review at PRAGATI here. Against a national average of 8 per cent, Haryana has issued restoration orders in 38 per cent of the 14,731 cybercrime cases received till July 22, 2026, releasing ₹2.51 crore back to victims through the Money Restoration Module developed by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, according to an official statement. Cyber ADGP Charu Bali informed that the state has also demonstrated leadership in inter-state cooperation. Of the 9,437 assistance requests received from other states through the Samanvaya Portal, Haryana Police disposed of 9,156 cases ” a 97 per cent response rate underlining Haryana’s proactive role in cross-border cybercrime investigation. Since the rollout of e-Zero FIR on June 25, 2026, all complaints on the Dial …

Haryana Congress stages protests over NEET paper leak

Haryana Congress stages protests over NEET paper leak

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Haryana Congress leaders on Wednesday held a demonstration in front of the District Mini Secretariat here to protest the detention of Leader of Opposition and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi on July 21. They raised slogans against Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged paper leaks. Haryana Congress president Rao Narender Singh, Congress AICC State In-charge Sanjay Dutt, and a number of MLAs, took part in the protest. Addressing party workers during the protest Rao Narender Singh accused the BJP government of suppressing democratic protests and alleged that party MLAs and office-bearers were detained on Tuesday evening while on their way to submit a memorandum to the Governor over the NEET paper leak issue and the treatment of protesting students. He said a Congress delegation was peacefully proceeding from the Congress office to meet the Governor when police stopped and detained them. He claimed the leaders were kept at Sector-17 police station until around midnight. He said demanded the resignation of Union Minister Pradhan, a …