Chandigarh, August 6 – Haryana Chief Electoral Officer, Sh. A. Sreenivas said that the Election Commission of India has published the draft electoral roll for Bihar on August 1, 2025, with the aim of ensuring accuracy in the voter list.

Sh. A. Sreenivas said that the Commission has appealed to all political parties, organisations, and citizens to carefully review the draft voter list. If any errors or discrepancies are found, then they should submit their claims and objections within the stipulated time limit, so that correction can be made in time.

He further stated that, so far, no claims or objections have been submitted by any political party regarding the draft list. However, 2,864 claims and objections have been received so far directly from the electors. In addition, a total of 14,914 applications have been received from new voters of 18 years of age or above.

As per rules, the Claims and Objections are to be disposed of by the concerned Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) or Assistant Electoral Registration Officer (AERO) after the expiry of 7 days.

He further said that as per SIR orders, no name can be deleted from the draft list published on August,1 2025 without passing a speaking order by the ERO/AERO after conducting an enquiry and after giving a fair and reasonable opportunity.

The Chief Electoral Officer has appealed to all political parties, citizens, and organisations to actively take part in this process and help in creating a voter list that is accurate, transparent, and inclusive.

Chandigarh, August 6 – Additional Chief Secretary (Health), Sh. Sudhir Rajpal, held a detailed meeting today with representatives of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Haryana, to address their concerns regarding delayed payments under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. He assured them that the state government is actively releasing payments to empanelled hospitals and remains fully committed to resolving all outstanding issues.

During the meeting, Sh. Rajpal gave a patient hearing to the delegation and acknowledged the challenges faced by the medical fraternity. He reiterated the government’s commitment to clearing all pending dues under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana at the earliest.

Appealing to the IMA representatives, the Additional Chief Secretary urged them to reconsider their decision to go on strike, emphasizing that such action could disrupt essential healthcare services, particularly for economically weaker sections of society. “We understand your concerns, and we are working to address them. However, a strike would adversely affect thousands of poor patients who depend on the scheme for timely and affordable treatment,” he said.

Payments being released by government: Former IMA Haryana President

Dr. D.S. Jaspal, former National Vice-President of the IMA Headquarters and former President of the IMA Haryana State Chapter, said he was not at all in support of the call for a strike. He said, “The government has already initiated the release of pending payments and has assured us that all our concerns will be addressed in a time-bound manner. Under these circumstances, there is no justification for a strike. Any such move would only harm the interests of poor patients who are in urgent need of medical care.” Dr. Jaspal also appealed to his colleagues in the medical fraternity to support the government’s ongoing efforts and to continue delivering uninterrupted healthcare services.

’Resorting to a strike no solution’

Dr. Anil Malik, Member of the IMA Headquarters Standing Committee for AGC 2025–2026, emphasized that grievances should be raised through appropriate platforms and resolved through constructive dialogue. He stated that resorting to a strike would not offer any solution and would only disrupt patient care.

Budget received from State Government

Notably, the budget has already been received from the State Government on 4th August 2025, and accordingly, payment to empanelled hospitals has been initiated on a First-In-First-Out (FIFO) basis. This development reflects the State Government’s commitment to ensuring timely disbursement of funds and uninterrupted delivery of healthcare services under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

The State Health Agency (SHA), Haryana has already processed and paid claims submitted by empanelled hospitals up to the first week of May 2025. A total of Rs. 2,900 crore has been disbursed to hospitals since the inception of the scheme. During the financial year 2025-26, up to 16th July 2025, an amount of Rs. 240.63 crore has been received from the State and Central Governments and fully utilized for settlement of eligible claims.

Claims submitted by empanelled hospitals are processed by a team of 50 doctors through the NHA’s online platform. The portal ensures a transparent and impartial claim allocation process by randomly assigning cases to processors. All deductions are made strictly as per NHA guidelines and only when adequate clinical justification or documentation is lacking. Before any rejection or deduction, hospitals are given an opportunity to upload the required supporting documents such as vital charts, clinical images, OT notes, and test reports. If a hospital disagrees with a deduction, it may file an appeal through the portal. These appeals are reviewed by a designated Medical Audit Committee.

The SHA has also taken cognizance of the grievances raised by hospitals regarding payment delays, claim rejections, and non-processing of claims. To date, over 400 grievances from empaneled hospitals have been formally registered and resolved through the CGRMS 2.0 portal.

Chandigarh August 6: Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Sh Narendra Modi in New Delhi. During this meeting, Haryana’s current development works, welfare schemes and future projects were discussed in detail.

The Chief Minister apprised the Prime Minister of the state’s progress, emphasizing that with the Central Government’s policies and support, Haryana has been achieving remarkable milestones across various sectors. He said that under the leadership of the Prime Minister, Haryana is continuously moving forward as a ‘double engine’ government and the citizens of the state are getting benefits in areas like education, health, infrastructure, agriculture, industry and social welfare.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini apprised the Prime Minister of some major schemes and programs being implemented in the state and also outlined the state government’s future priorities. He said that the State Government is working for the inclusive development of every section of the society guided by the spirit of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas and Sabka Prayas’.

On this occasion, the Chief Minister sought guidance from the Prime Minister on various matters of state interest and expressed gratitude to the Central Government for its continued support. He said that the State Government is consistently working towards public service and good governance in line with the Prime Minister’s vision.

The Chief Minister expressed confidence that, under the Prime Minister’s leadership, Haryana will continue to progress rapidly toward a “Developed Haryana” along with “Developed India.” He reaffirmed that the Haryana Government remains committed to the state’s all-round growth in the spirit of a “double-engine government,” with active cooperation from the Centre.

Chandigarh, 6 August:  Haryana Transport Minister Sh. Anil Vij said that he has received reports that the routes of private buses have not been determined properly and in this regard, concerned officers have been directed to study the timing of these routes. He said that the process of purchasing new buses, especially electric buses, is underway.

Sh Vij was responding to the queries of media persons here today.

Sh. Vij said that in many areas, private buses operate before government buses, attracting most passengers, leaving government buses with fewer riders. He has directed officers to investigate and study these situations. Additionally, department officers have been tasked with examining whether the timing of these routes can be adjusted, and reviewing the criteria used to assign routes to private buses.

He said that Haryana Roadways is not a commercial entity but a service organization, and as such, buses will be provided to every village in the state.

In response to a question about the purchase of new buses, he said that many existing buses are becoming obsolete, and the process of acquiring new buses, particularly electric ones, is already in progress.

Chandigarh, August 6 – Haryana Transport Minister, Sh. Anil Vij said that like previous years, this year too, women and children (up to 15 years of age) will be able to travel free of cost in Haryana Roadways’ ordinary buses on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. The Chief Minister has given his approval in this regard.

Sh. Vij said that the state government has decided to offer free travel in Haryana Roadways’ ordinary buses for women along with their children (up to 15 years of age) on routes within Haryana, as well as to Chandigarh and Delhi. This will help women and children travel comfortably to celebrate the festival with their loved ones.

He informed that the free travel facility will be available from 12 noon on August 8, 2025, until 12 midnight of August 9, 2025.

Chandigarh, August 6 – On the occasion of Independence Day on August 15, 2025, Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh will hoist the National Flag in Ambala. The flag hoisting ceremonies across the state will begin at 9:00 AM.

According to a circular issued by the Chief Secretary, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will hoist the National Flag at Rohtak.

The Designated locations for various ministers are as under: 

Sh. Anil Vij, Energy Minister: Ambala (with the Governor)

Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar, Development and Panchayat Minister: Kurukshetra

Sh. Rao Narbir Singh, Industries Minister: Mahendragarh

Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, School Education Minister: Kaithal

Sh. Vipul Goel, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister: Gurugram

Sh. Arvind Kumar Sharma, Cooperation Minister: Karnal

Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister: Sirsa

Sh. Ranbir Gangwa, Public Health Engineering Minister: Fatehabad

Sh. Krishan Kumar, Social Justice, Empowerment, SCs & BCs Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA) Minister: Hisar

Smt. Shruti Choudhry, Women and Child Development Minister: Panchkula

Arti Singh Rao, Health Minister: Rewari

Sh. Rajesh Nagar, Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs: Palwal

Sh. Gaurav Gautam, Minister of State for Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship: Faridabad.

Chandigarh, August 6: Mr. Manish Tewari, Member of Parliament from Chandigarh and former Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in a statement said that it was satisfying to note that after he had raised a  question in Parliament pointing out how many vehicles have been challaned between 2019 and 2025  after the artificial intelligence system ICCC had been operationalised.
There was an exponential rise in the number of challans unfortunately.

The Chandigarh police has now  taken the initiative to ensure that manual challaning of vehicles does not take place except in the most egregious of circumstances.

However it is important to investigate as to why there was  such an exponential rise in the number of challans between the year 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 that caused immense amount of harassment and humiliation to the residents  of Chandigarh and also those who come from outside to work in Chandigarh.
This is the reason why Chandigarh unfortunately has earned the sorbiquet of being called Chalangarh by people of the  adjoining areas of Chandigarh.

Chandigarh, August 6 – Haryana Government will organize a grand state-level event in Kurukshetra on November 25 to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. The event will witness participation of lakhs of devotees. This program will not only serve as an occasion to pay tribute, but also as a platform to spread the message of Shi Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s sacrifice,  protection of religion and his commitment to humanity.

To ensure the event is historic, dignified and inclusive, the state government has constituted a high-level committee comprising representatives from the Sikh community, Sant Samaj and various religious organizations. A review meeting of this committee was held in Panchkula on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini, where the overall preparation of the program was discussed in detail. Intellectuals and respected figures from the Sikh community also shared their valuable suggestions.

*Four Shobha Yatras to begin across the State*

Providing further details, the Chief Minister informed that four ‘Shobha Yatras’ will be carried out from different regions of the state to disseminate the life, teachings and legacy of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji among the people.

The first Yatra will begin from Dabwali and pass through Ratia, Fatehabad, Sirsa, Dhamtan Sahib, and Kaithal before culminating in Kurukshetra. The second Yatra will start from Lohgarh, traveling through Sadhaura, Bilaspur, Jagadhri, Yamunanagar, Radaur, and Ladwa. The third Yatra will start from Faridabad, proceeding via Gurugram, Rohtak, Sonipat, Panipat, and Karnal. The fourth Yatra will commence from Kalka passing through Pinjore, Panchkula, Ambala, and Shahabad en route to Kurukshetra.

The Chief Minister further informed that in addition to these Yatras, a month-long series of events dedicated to the revered Guru will be organized throughout Haryana. These include seminars, quiz contests, painting and essay writing competitions, symposiums for school and college students, to engage the youth and instill in them the values embodied by Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.

Speaking on the Guru’s legacy, the Chief Minister said that the unparalleled sacrifice made by Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji for the protection of religion and humanity holds a unique and revered place in world history. Such an example of courage and selflessness is rarely found anywhere across the globe, he added.

He said that it is the collective responsibility of society to ensure that younger generations are made aware of the inspiring legacy of the Sikh Gurus. By learning about the  glorious past, the youth will be motivated to contribute meaningfully to nation-building, he said.

The Sikh Gurus have always stood as guardians of truth, justice, and righteousness, making the ultimate sacrifice for the nation, society, and faith. Their lives are a golden chapter in our history, and it is our duty to preserve, promote, and pass on their teachings to future generations, the Chief Minister added.

The Chief Minister said that the Guru Maryada  will be strictly observed during the organization of the state-level program. To ensure this, specialized committees have been constituted, comprising eminent scholars, religious leaders from the Sikh community and senior administrative officers. He appealed to intellectuals, Sikh institutions, and organizations to actively participate and extend their support to ensure the success of these events.

During the meeting, the Chief Minister also released a special documentary based on the life and legacy of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, and launched a dedicated Facebook page. Through this page, citizens from Haryana, across the country, and even abroad can share their suggestions and ideas related to the upcoming state-level program.

The Chief Minister said that this event is a sacred initiative by the state government to preserve and pass on the cultural, historical, and spiritual legacy of the Sikh Gurus to future generations.

*Gratitude to Chief Minister for Honoring the Martyrdom Day of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at the State Level – Sardar Jagdish Singh Jhinda*

Sardar Jagdish Singh Jhinda, President of the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, welcomed the decision to organize a state-level event on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini for this historic and commendable step.

He said that the Haryana Government has been consistently taking welfare-oriented steps for the Sikh community and making remarkable efforts to bring Sikh history closer to the people. This initiative not only fills the Sikh community with pride but also serves as an important bridge to connect future generations with their spiritual and cultural roots.

He assured that the entire Sikh community, including the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee, would extend full support to ensure the grand success of the program scheduled for November 25.

The meeting was also attended by  Deputy Speaker of the Haryana Vidhan Sabha, Dr. Krishan Middha, MLA Sh Bhagwan Das Kabirpanthi, former Minister Sh Manish Grover and representatives of several Sikh organizations and institutions from across the state.

Chandigarh: August 6, 2025 –

The Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) during its ongoing campaign against corruption in the state on Tuesday arrested Balwinder Singh, Junior Engineer, posted at  PSPCL, Jalalabad(West), Fazilka district for receiving a bribe of Rs 7000.

Disclosing this here today an official spokesperson of the state VB said the accused demanded bribe from the complainant Salvinder Singh r/o village Jamalgarh, tehsil Jalalabad district Fazilka.

He further added that the complainant has alleged that the above-mentioned accused had demanded Rs 10,000 as a bribe in lieu of installing a separate transformer for the motor on his land.

During verification it was found that the said Junior Engineer had demanded Rs 10,000 bribe and taken Rs 3000/- as bribe in first installment and later on demanded remaining bribe of Rs 7000 for this purpose. Complainant recorded the conversation pertaining to demanding a bribe of Rs. 7000/-.

On the basis of the enquiry a case under prevention of corruption act has been registered against the accused Junior Engineer. He will be produced in competent court tomorrow and further investigation into this case is under progress.

CHANDIGARH, August 6:

          Reaffirming the commitment of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to ensure safe and healthy food to people of the state, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh on Wednesday exhorted the public to make maximum use of the ‘Food Safety on Wheels’ initiative, which has now expanded in all the districts.

          Notably, ‘Food Safety on Wheels’ are Mobile Food Testing Vans, which are equipped for screening of adulteration among major categories of Food including Milk, paneer, water, and other daily consumables.

 “These vans are a crucial tool in our fight against food adulteration—I urge every individual to get their food tested,” said the Health Minister, while addressing a press conference under the slogan “if it’s not safe, it’s not food” at Punjab Bhawan here. The latter was accompanied by Principal Secretary Health Kumar Rahul, Commissioner Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Punjab Dilraj Singh,  Director Labs Ravneet Kaur, and Joint Commissioner Food Safety Dr Amit Joshi.

          He informed that since the Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government has came to power, a total of 18,559 enforcement samples along with 12,178 surveillance samples have been taken by the department. Additionally, over 13,000 samples have been screened for adulteration on Food Safety on Wheels so far, he said, while adding that the major categories include Paneer, Ghee, Milk, Spices, Fruits and Vegetable, Sweets, Khoa, etc.

          Health Minister Dr Balbir Singh directed FDA officials to utilize these food safety vans to their full potential and create awareness among masses specifically students, while, asking them to act in a transparent manner and implement all the policies of the department in true letter and spirit. He also emphasised that only “Shudh Ann” would lead to “Shudh Mann and Swasth Tann”.

          He reiterated that food adulteration will not be tolerated at any cost and strict action will be initiated against anyone found indulged in such activities. He informed that the Hon’ble Court has awarded upto six months of imprisonment along with penalties in 145 cases of adulteration in last five years.

          The Health Minister also highlighted that till date total 3.17 lakh Licenses & Registrations has been issued to the Food Business operators and also urged all the FBOs including Street Food Venders to register themselves with the Food and Drugs Administration.

          He also emphasised the need for balanced diets and informed dietary choices, urging the FDA to intensify public education campaigns on nutrition and government health initiatives. He appealed Punjabis to adopt the “Eat Right, Stay Healthy” approach and contribute to building a healthier, and nutritionally secure Punjab.

Meanwhile, the Minister highlighted that the FDA has put around 500 awareness Camps in which over 55000 persons were trained regarding hygiene, eat right and other food safety practices. He also informed that 13 eat right melas have been organized in the state in the last three years to sensitise people on Food Safety. Also, 150 certifications have been achieved in the field of Eat Right campus, Mandis, Street Food Hubs etc.