Haryana Politics & Governance

Haryana backs proposed Gurugram–Faridabad–Noida Namo Bharat corridor

2 May 2026

Haryana has backed a proposed 64-km Namo Bharat corridor linking Gurugram, Faridabad and Noida, estimated to cost ₹15,000 crore. About 52 km and 18 planned stations would be in Haryana and along the route, respectively; the project is designed to carry regional rapid-transit trains and local metro services on the same track. Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2026, with operations targeted for 2031.

Key Facts

• The proposed corridor’s dual-mode design would run regional rapid-transit trains and local metro services on one track.

235 Haryana government-school students qualify for JEE Advanced

2 May 2026

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda said 235 students from government schools qualified for JEE Advanced 2026. He also reported that 16 students scored above the 99th percentile in JEE Main, and linked the results to the Buniyaad and Super 100 programmes, which aim to provide government-school students with coaching, guidance and resources.

Key Facts

• Haryana’s Super 100 scheme aims to provide free coaching to meritorious government-school students.

Organ donation at Command Hospital, Chandimandir enables transplants for multiple recipients

2 May 2026

The family of a brain-dead woman consented to organ donation at Command Hospital, Chandimandir, in Panchkula. Her heart was flown to Delhi for a transplant in a 14-year-old patient, while her liver was sent to a Delhi hospital; one kidney was transplanted at Command Hospital, and the other kidney and pancreas were allocated to PGIMER, Chandigarh. Green corridors and air transport helped coordinate the transfers.

Key Facts

• SOTO is the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation involved in coordinating organ donation and transplantation in Haryana.

HPSC declares 2026 HCS preliminary examination results

3 May 2026

The Haryana Public Service Commission declared the 2026 Haryana Civil Services preliminary examination results and released the final answer keys for both papers. The examination was held on 26 April, and candidates could check their results and marks on the HPSC website. Recruitment covers 102 posts, including HCS (Executive Branch) and Deputy Superintendent of Police; the mains examination was scheduled for 27–29 June.

Key Facts

• HPSC is Haryana’s government agency responsible for recruiting candidates to state government jobs through competitive examinations.

Haryana extends registration deadline for two trader insurance schemes

3 May 2026

Haryana extended the registration deadline for two trader insurance schemes to 31 May 2026, from 31 March. The Chief Minister’s Traders Group Personal Accident Scheme offers eligible registered traders up to ₹5 lakh in cover for accidental death or disability, subject to registration and payment of the prescribed fee. The Chief Minister’s Traders Compensation Scheme covers eligible stock losses caused by fire, with compensation based on turnover categories.

Key Facts

• The personal-accident scheme covers eligible proprietors, partners, designated LLP partners, HUF heads and company directors.
• The compensation scheme covers eligible stock losses caused by fire, with compensation determined by turnover categories under the HGST Act, 2017.

Construction begins on ₹71-crore double bridge in Ballabhgarh

4 May 2026

Work began on a ₹71-crore double bridge on the route linking Ballabhgarh with Sohna and Gurugram. The project will replace an existing single bridge, which has been associated with traffic congestion. Ballabhgarh MLA Mool Chand Sharma initiated construction by starting work on the first pillar.

World Bank loan proposal for Gurugram Metro Phase II awaits approval

4 May 2026

A proposed World Bank loan of about ₹2,800 crore for Phase II of the Gurugram Metro was awaiting approval. The loan is estimated to cover around 60% of the project cost, and officials expected a decision by the end of July; approval was not confirmed.

Key Facts

• The World Bank Group provides loans to support development in developing countries.

UHBVNL dismisses CFO amid investigation into alleged financial irregularities

4 May 2026

Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVNL) dismissed its chief financial officer, Amit Diwan, following an investigation into alleged financial irregularities during his tenure as finance director at Haryana Power Generation Corporation. The case, involving alleged fraudulent transactions and misuse of public funds, was referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation for further investigation.

Key Facts

• UHBVNL is the Government of Haryana-owned utility responsible for distributing electricity in North Haryana.

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