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October 4, 2026 12:08 PM

Haryana BJP MLAs meet PM Modi in New Delhi

Haryana BJP MLAs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his residence on Saturday and discussed how to serve the public in best way. BJP President Nitin Nabin, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini, and BJP national general secretary in-charge of Haryana Smriti Irani attended the meeting. "It was a pleasure meeting all the BJP MLAs from Haryana at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg today. Had a very meaningful interaction with them on several topics," PM Modi said in a post on X. "The meeting included discuss...

October 4, 2026 6:27 PM

Haryana’s sporting heroes, cultural heritage featured in 8th PM Mementos Auction

Haryana’s contribution to India’s sporting achievements and its rich religious and cultural heritage have taken centre stage in the eighth edition of the PM Mementos e-Auction, with seven mementos from the state included in the collection. Five of the seven items are related to sports, including memorabilia presented by three Paralympic gold medallists, while the remaining items highlight Haryana’s religious and cultural traditions. The mementos are open for public bidding, with the proc...

September 17, 2026 1:08 PM

India makes first soil carbon payments to farmers in Punjab, Haryana

India has moved its agricultural carbon market from policy to the farm level, with more than 2,500 smallholder farmers in Punjab and Haryana set to receive over ₹2.9 crore in digital payments for adopting regenerative farming practices. The first payments were released at a programme held at Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, where Dr M. L. Jat, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General, Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)...

September 6, 2026 1:04 PM

Bhupender Yadav calls for expansion of vulture safe zones to aid species recovery

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on Sunday called for continued efforts to create Vulture Safe Zones and strengthen technical capacity to support the recovery of India's declining vulture populations in the wild. Yadav made the remarks while inaugurating a national workshop titled ‘From Crisis to Recovery – Conserving India’s Vultures’ in Panchkula, Haryana, as part of International Vulture Awareness Day 2026. Haryana Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh ...

August 24, 2026 11:56 AM

Haryana CM interacts with diaspora families in Mumbai; MoUs worth over Rs 66,000 crore expected at investor summit

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday interacted with members of the Haryanvi diaspora in Mumbai as part of the ‘Happening Haryana 2.0’ international outreach and Global Capital Campaign. He said Haryanvis living outside the state are an extended source of strength and ambassadors of Haryana’s positive identity. CM Saini urged the diaspora to remain connected with their motherland and actively participate in the state’s development. During the three-day investor summit bei...

August 24, 2026 10:53 AM

Haryana committed to strengthening social unity through equality, dignity and inclusive development: CM Saini

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that social harmony should be a way of life and that its true essence lies not in erasing individual identities, but in strengthening social and national unity while ensuring equal respect and dignity for every person. Emphasising the government's commitment to social harmony, mutual goodwill and inclusive development, CM Saini said the Haryana Government was working in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's guiding principle of “Sabka Saath, Sa...

July 17, 2026 5:48 PM

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth Rs 4,700 crore in Chandigarh; says city is ‘model of development’ for India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹4,700 crore in Chandigarh, covering healthcare, education and road infrastructure. Describing Chandigarh as a benchmark for planned urban development, he said the city's progress benefits not only the Union Territory but also neighbouring Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said, "Chandigarh is not just...

July 17, 2026 4:13 PM

PM Modi launches Rs 14,700-crore development projects in Haryana, flags off India’s first hydrogen train

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth around ₹14,700 crore in Haryana's Jind, describing the occasion as a historic milestone for the state and the country. The projects span railways, highways, healthcare and cultural infrastructure, with the highlight being the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train. Addressing a public gathering, the Prime Minister said Jind had permanently secured its place in history wi...

July 17, 2026 1:52 PM

Ashwini Vaishnaw credits PM Modi’s leadership for historic hydrogen train launch; calls it a ‘huge technological achievement’

Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday hailed the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train in Jind, Haryana, describing it as a major technological milestone and a testament to the country's growing self-reliance in advanced rail technology. Speaking at the launch ceremony, Vaishnaw credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership for enabling India to develop indigenous hydrogen technology, placing the country among a select group of nations with the capability to desig...

July 17, 2026 10:46 AM

Jind welcomes India’s first hydrogen-powered train, residents call it a ‘historic milestone’ for Haryana

Excitement swept across Haryana's Jind on Friday as residents welcomed the launch of India's first hydrogen-powered train, with the train adorned with flowers and balloons ahead of its inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The hydrogen fuel cell-powered train will operate on the Jind-Sonipat route, marking a significant milestone in India's transition towards cleaner and more sustainable rail transportation. Residents gathered in large numbers to celebrate the occasion, describing t...