Haryana Politics & Governance

Haryana Roadways trials direct Ballabhgarh–Jewar airport bus

1 August 2026

Haryana Roadways began a trial direct bus service from Ballabhgarh to Jewar International Airport, allowing passengers to travel there without changing vehicles at Jewar bus depot. The service initially uses one bus, departing Ballabhgarh at 8:40 a.m.; the fare is ₹85 for the approximately 63-kilometre journey. Additional buses may be added if passenger demand increases.

Key Facts

• Haryana Roadways is Haryana’s principal public passenger-transport provider, operating services within the state and to neighbouring destinations.

NCLT approves resolution plan for Gurugram’s Ansal Fernhill

1 August 2026

The National Company Law Tribunal approved a ₹300-crore resolution plan for Gurugram’s Ansal Fernhill housing project, providing a route to completion for around 600 homebuyers. The plan places completion under Krish Infrastructure and sets phased possession schedules, beginning with two towers reported to be nearly 95% complete.

Key Facts

• Under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, the NCLT adjudicates insolvency resolution for companies and limited liability partnerships.
• The IBC provides a consolidated framework for insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings involving companies, partnership firms and individuals.

Haryana shifts property-tax assessment to collector rates and offers arrears relief

1 August 2026

Haryana introduced property-tax assessment based on collector rates from 1 August 2026. Property owners could use the previous assessment system until 31 August, after which the new system was to become mandatory.

The state also announced a 75% waiver on interest due on property-tax arrears for 2010–11 to 2024–25, conditional on payment of the full outstanding amount by 31 August 2026.

Key Facts

• Property-tax revenue supports municipal services, including roads, sanitation, street lighting and park maintenance.

Haryana enforces sugar stock limits for traders

1 August 2026

Haryana brought sugar-stock restrictions for traders into force from 1 August through 30 November 2026, following a central order dated 28 July. Traders may not hold sugar for more than 30 days after receipt or keep more than 4,000 quintals at any one time. They must register on the Food and Public Distribution Department portal, declare stocks and update the information each Friday.

Key Facts

• The Essential Commodities Act , 1955 enables regulation of essential supplies to prevent hoarding or black marketing from disrupting consumers’ access.

Haryana’s first advanced AI and robotics lab opens at Karnal ITI

4 August 2026

Haryana’s first advanced artificial intelligence and robotics laboratory was inaugurated at Government ITI in Karnal, where classes for a six-month practical training programme have begun. The training and accommodation are free, and 120 students had registered for the first batch. The programme is open to eligible students with basic computer knowledge.

Key Facts

• Skill India, also called the National Skills Development Mission, is a national campaign promoting skills training.

Haryana pauses SC promotion reservations in Group A and B posts pending court ruling

4 August 2026

Haryana has directed that no promotions granting Scheduled Caste reservation in Group A and Group B posts be made under the 7 October 2023 policy until the Punjab and Haryana High Court gives its final decision. New Human Resources Department directions replace orders issued on 19 December 2023 and follow the state’s appeal against the High Court’s April 2025 decision, which upheld the policy subject to excluding the creamy layer.

Key Facts

• The 77th Constitutional Amendment amended Article 16 to continue Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservation in promotions.

Driving training institute under construction at Ambala Cantonment

5 August 2026

An Institute of Driving Training and Research is under construction on 13 acres at Shahpur in Ambala Cantonment, with an agreement signed with Ashok Leyland. The proposed facility will include a hostel and training facilities. The transport minister projected annual capacity to support about 2,000 new licences and 20,000 renewals; these are projected figures, not completed outcomes.

Haryana irrigation team raids suspected canal-water theft in Hansi area

5 August 2026

The irrigation department conducted raids in the Hansi area to curb alleged canal-water theft and improve water delivery to fields at the ends of canals. A team led by an executive engineer reported detecting more than a dozen cases, seizing diesel engines and motors, and destroying illegal pipes. The department said enforcement would continue.

Nuh launches drive to regularise urban water connections

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