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Haryana set to become first state to complete Aquifer mapping

Haryana is set become the first state in the country to complete aquifer mapping for its groundwater resources by May 2016. Aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock from which groundwater can be extracted. Key facts Aquifer mapping: It ..

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Haryana, South Korea to collaborate on technology, development

Haryana and South Korean state of Chungcheongbuk have agreed to enter into a sister-statehood relationship for development. In this regard, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar accepted the proposal for such a relationship made by a visiting South Korean delegation. ..

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Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015

On December 11, 2015, the Supreme Court has upheld the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015 that disqualified sizeable segment of the population from contesting Panchayat elections. The state law was challenged under via Rajbala v. State of Haryana case. Key ..

Haryana Government sets educational qualification for municipal polls

Haryana Government has decided to fix a minimum educational qualification for aspirant of contesting urban local bodies (ULB) elections in the state on the lines of panchayat polls. Decision in this regard was taken by state cabinet meeting chaired by ..

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President gives assent to Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Bill, 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee has given his assent to the Haryana Gauvansh Sanrakshan and Gausamvardhan Bill, 2015 or Haryana Cow Protection Bill, 2015. Thus, with the presidential assent the bill has come into force in the form of a law (Act). ..

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SC stays implementation of Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015

The Supreme Court (SC) has stayed the implementation of the Haryana Panchayati Raj (Amendment) Act, 2015. The bill which was passed recently sets mandatory minimum qualification for candidates contesting Panchayati elections. The stayed order was issued by a SC bench ..

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