Haryana

Punjab-Haryana Water Dispute

The water-sharing conflict between Punjab and Haryana has escalated sharply, following a recent decision by the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB). The BBMB ordered the release of 8,500 cusecs of water daily from the Bhakra dam to Haryana, igniting fierce ..

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Invasive Species Threatening Haryana’s Forests

Haryana’s forests are under severe threat from invasive species, notably Lantana camara and Prosopis juliflora. These species have invaded approximately 89 square kilometres of forested areas, impacting biodiversity. Experts warn that without intervention, these invaders could permanently alter the ecological ..

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Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025

The Haryana Witness Protection Scheme 2025 was recently introduced by the Nayab Singh Saini-led BJP government. The scheme is designed to enhance the safety and security of witnesses as the state implements new criminal laws. Categories of Witnesses The scheme ..

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Haryana’s Aravali Safari Park Project

The Haryana government’s proposal for a vast Aravali safari park has ignited controversy. Spanning 3,858 hectares across Gurugram and Nuh, this project aims to become the world’s largest safari park. Project Details The Aravali safari park is designed to include ..

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Haryana Government Permits Nilgai Shooting

The Haryana government has recently approved new Wildlife (Protection) Rules permitting the shooting of male Nilgais, also known as blue bulls. This decision has ignited protests from environmentalists and local communities, particularly the Bishnoi community. Critics argue that this approach ..

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Haryana’s Declining Sex Ratio at Birth

In 2024, Haryana reported a concerning drop in its sex ratio at birth, reaching an eight-year low of 910 girls for every 1,000 boys. This figure has alarmed activists and civil society members, despite government officials describing it as a ..

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Haryana’s New Bill for Contractual Employees

The Haryana Assembly enacted the Haryana Contractual Employees (Security of Service) Bill 2024, which aims to enhance job security for around 120,000 contractual workers. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini brought to light the significance of this bill for young employees ..

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Nayab Singh Saini Takes Oath as Haryana CM

Nayab Singh Saini has been sworn in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time. This confirms that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will continue to lead the state for a third straight term. The ceremony took place ..

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Haryana Becomes First State to Procure All Crops at MSP

On August 4, 2024, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state would buy all crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP), making Haryana the first state in India to do this on such a wide scale. This ..

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Haryana Removes Age Cap on Farmer Aid Scheme

The government of Haryana recently made a major change to the “Mukhyamantri Kisan Evam Khetihar Mazdoor Jeevan Suraksha Yojana,” a program that helps farmers and farm workers get money. These changes, which took effect after a recent government meeting, get ..

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