Chandigarh, August 8 – The State Health Authority (SHA) Haryana has informed that pre-authorization claims amounting to Rs 2.5 crore were received from empanelled private hospitals across all districts of the state on August 7, 2025. In addition, several empanelled hospitals have conveyed that they are not participating in the Indian Medical Association’s (IMA) call to withdraw services under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY).

Payments up to the first week of May 2025 have been cleared. The State Health Authority (SHA) Haryana remains in regular contact with all empanelled hospitals through District Implementation Units and other channels. Empanelled Hospitals across the state have been reassured that all pending payments will be cleared at the earliest. The SHA affirms that all payments to empanelled hospitals are being processed and released in accordance with the FIFO (First-In-First-Out) methodology. All pending dues will be cleared in a timely and systematic manner.

SHA Haryana has not received any grievances related to refusal of treatment to any Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries across any grievance portals, including the CM Window and Jan Samvaad portals, social media platforms/SMGT portal, CPGRAMs and CGRMS portals managed by the Government of India or through emails or other channels.

State Health Agency maintains that there is no valid reason for the withdrawal/disruption of services as all demands/issues have been addressed effectively. Any complaints or grievances regarding denial of treatment or imposition of charges on Ayushman beneficiaries will be dealt with strictly as per the guidelines issued by the National Health Authority (NHA) and the SHA.

The authorities have also considered and addressed several genuine demands from the IMA and empanelled hospitals, including the inclusion of IMA and hospital representatives in the State Empanelment Committee, State Grievance Redressal Committee and District Grievance Redressal Committees, as well as the adoption of the latest package master.

The SHA remains committed to ensuring the smooth functioning of the scheme and safeguarding the welfare of all beneficiaries.

Chandigarh, August 8- Haryana Social Justice, Empowerment, SCs & BCs Welfare and Antyodaya (SEWA)  Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi, said that both the Central and State Governments are continuously undertaking historic work for public welfare. The government has launched several schemes to benefit every section of society. Unprecedented facilities are being provided in the state such as 24-hour electricity supply, free treatment for the poor under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana, and payment to farmers within 24 hours after crop procurement at MSP, he said.

The Cabinet Minister was addressing a public meeting during a ‘Dhanyawadi Daura’ in Fulian Kalan village, Narwana Assembly Constituency. He inaugurated a newly constructed street built at a cost of Rs. 27.43 lakh under Panchayati Raj. He said the government’s main objective is the holistic development of villages and cities and to meet the basic needs of the people.

The Minister said that the welfare and poverty alleviation decisions taken by the state government have led to the people of the country and the state once again reposing their faith in Prime Minister, Sh.  Narendra Modi and Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

Listening to the villagers’ demands, the minister announced development works worth about Rs. 3 crore for the village. He said that a shed will be constructed for children in the middle school, and a modern stadium will be built in the village. The village perimeter road (phirni) will be paved along with other streets and farm roads.

The Minister assured the fulfilment of several demands presented by the Gram Panchayat and directed departmental officers to prepare estimates for all the development works.

Taking a jibe at the opposition’s indifferent attitude towards the public, the Minister said that opposition leaders are only interested in vote-bank politics and have no concern for public welfare. The common people now understand their ploys well and have completely rejected them. Seeing their political ground slipping, opposition leaders indulge in absurd statements every day just to stay in the newspapers.

Chandigarh, August 8- Irrigation and Water Resources Minister and Women and Child Development Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry said that  a water drainage master plan  will be prepared to find a permanent solution  to the problem of rainwater drainage. She stated that the said master plan will be prepared to provide a long-term remedy to areas in the district affected by waterlogging.

On Friday,  Smt. Shruti Choudhry visited the waterlogged areas of villages Dang Khurd, Dang Kalan, Sagwan, Biran, and Bapora in Tosham area of Bhiwani, and directed officers to resolve the problem at the earliest.

Smt. Shruti Choudhry said that the problem related to rainwater will be permanently resolved. She added that the government is continuously working for the progress of the state, and in the same spirit, new milestones of development are being achieved in the Tosham Assembly constituency as well.

She said that various development-oriented projects worth crores of rupees are underway in the villages of the region. She assured that there will be no shortfall in development work and directed officers to ensure the use of quality materials in construction. Any negligence in development works will not be tolerated.

During the visit, she listened to the problems of the villagers and issued directions to the concerned department officers for their resolution. She directed the Public Health Engineering Department officers to supply clean drinking water through tankers to villages facing water scarcity.

The Cabinet Minister also directed that ‘Jal Ghar’ should be cleaned and filled with clean water to ensure safe drinking water for the people. All issues related to electricity and other services in the villages should be resolved at the earliest.

Villagers informed the Cabinet Minister that due to rainwater, their crops had been damaged, and the outer settlements of Dang Kalan and Sagwan villages were also affected by the waterlogging. They requested an immediate solution. After hearing the issue,  the Minister directed the officers to resolve it promptly. She also issued directions to address the rainwater problem at the government school in Biran village.

The Minister said that the canals and minors constructed across the state during the tenure of former Chief Minister Late Chaudhary Bansi Lal are being renovated. She directed the Public Health Engineering Department officers to ensure that no village in the constituency faces drinking water scarcity.

Smt. Shruti Choudhry said that the government is working with the spirit of ‘Antyodaya’ for the welfare of every section of society. Eligible and needy families are being provided the benefits of government schemes at their doorsteps.

Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Sahil Gupta, SDM, Sh. Ravi Meena and other officers were present on the occasion.

Chandigarh, August 8- Haryana Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda, said that along with education, skill development for children is also essential. Education leads to the overall development of a human being. The educated young generation has a crucial role to play in fulfilling Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi’s dream of a developed India.

The Education Minister was addressing the felicitation programme organised at the Government Senior Secondary School, Bhiwani on Friday. In his address, he said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the state government is taking several significant steps to improve the education system.

The Education Minister said that once the student strength in the Government School at Prem Nagar reaches the required norm, it will be upgraded to the Senior Secondary level (Class 12). He said the construction Chaupal in Prem Nagar village will be done soon. Citing the example of government schools in Panchkula and Panipat districts, he said that there are long queues of students seeking admission in these schools.

Appealing to teachers, he urged them to visit homes and assure parents that government schools provide better education than private schools. For meritorious students, coaching classes for competitive exams like NET and JEE are also being organized, he said.

The Minister  said that government schools in the state have achieved better results than private schools. He further said that in the coming days, arrangements in government schools will be made even better. There will be no shortage of staff. Facilities such as drinking water, toilets, classrooms, digital classrooms, and libraries will be further improved, he said.

MLA Bawani Khera, Sh. Kapoor Singh welcomed the Education Minister and said that Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini is ensuring the state’s development without any discrimination. He assured that no stone will be left unturned in the development of Bawani Khera. He also said that a permanent solution will be provided to the problem of waterlogging in the villages of the region.

MLA, Bhiwani, Sh. Ghanshyam Saraf and other dignitaries also remained present on this occasion.

Chandigarh August 8: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini today said that the State Government would extend full support and cooperation to Haryana investors keen on expanding their ventures in Tanzania. He said that the State Government has formed a separate Foreign Cooperation Department to provide “hand-holding” support aimed at enhancing international relationships and promoting the state’s vision of “Transforming Haryana through a Go Global Approach.”

The Chief Minister was presiding over a debriefing session with representatives of a high-level Haryana delegation that recently visited the 49th Dar Es Salaam International Trade Fair in Tanzania, held here today.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini urged industrialists to explore opportunities for establishing their ventures in Tanzania, assuring them that the State Government is committed to supporting their efforts by providing assistance through the relevant departments in their respective areas of interest.

It may be recalled that a high-level delegation from Haryana, comprising officers from various government departments as well as industrialists, exporters, traders, and representatives from different sectors, visited Tanzania to participate in the 49th Dar Es Salaam International Trade Fair. During the visit, detailed discussions were held between Haryana delegation and representatives of the Tanzanian government and companies to explore opportunities in sectors such as import-export, agricultural implements, IT skilling, mining, medical, and plywood.

Advisor of the Foreign Cooperation Department, Sh Pawan Choudhary, apprised the Chief Minister that the Haryana Pavilion was also set up at the 49th Dar Es Salaam International Trade Fair, highlighting the progressive policies and programs of the Haryana Government and showcasing the State as a preferred destination for investment. During the visit, two MOUs were signed, one between LUVAS and Sokoine University of Agriculture, Tanzania, and another between HARTRON and the Ministry of Information, Youth, Culture, and Sports, Zanzibar. Additionally, investors from Haryana registered two companies namely Green Impex Limited (plywood) and Jai Dada Dohla Group Company Limited (mining sector) in Tanzania. The delegation also conducted 13 fruitful interactions and 4 field visits.

The industrialists, exporters, and traders expressed their gratitude to the Haryana government for its support throughout the visit, acknowledging the positive impact of the State’s assistance on their international ventures. They also shared their experiences from the Tanzania visit and submitted proposals to the Chief Minister for investments in agriculture, home appliances, education, packaging, plywood, and other sectors.

Chief Secretary Sh Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Sh Rajesh Khullar, Commissioner and Secretary of Haryana Foreign Cooperation Department Smt. Amneet P. Kumar, Managing Director of Hartron Sh J. Ganesan, Managing Director of HSIIDC Dr Yash Garg, Administrator of Haryana Trade Fair Authority Sh Vinay Pratap Singh, Director of Haryana Foreign Cooperation Department Smt Amna Tasneem, Additional Director (Admn.) Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Smt Varsha Khangwal and the members of the delegation were present on this occasion. 

Chandigarh, August 8- In a landmark move to simplify electricity-related procedures and promote consumer-friendly governance, the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has notified the 6th Amendment to the Electricity Supply Code Regulations, 2014. The amendment has come into immediate effect upon its publication in the official Haryana Government Gazette and is applicable across the entire state.

Under this amendment, the existing provision was, In case of LT connections (other than domestic supply connections), where the transformer has been installed by the consumer and is exclusively for his supply, the transformer if and when required to be replaced/repaired for any reason including theft, shall be so replaced/repaired by sharing 20 percent of the cost by the consumer and 80 percent by the licensee (for replacement of DT within warranty period) or 10 percent of the cost by the consumer and 90 percent by the licensee (for replacement of DT beyond warranty period) except when the damage is due to natural events including cyclone, floods, storms or other occurrences beyond consumer’s control, in which case the licensee shall bear the entire cost of repair/replacement.

It was observed that the farmers of the State are financially burdened to pay the cost of Distribution Transformers for replacement/ repair in case of their individual transformers in the event of theft of the same. The Commission has decided to delete the aforementioned provision to relieve the farmers from this burden. 

Special Relief for Farmers

A noteworthy provision in the amendment provides relief to farmers. If an agricultural power (AP) connection needs to be shifted within a 70-meter radius of its original location on the same landholding, due to unavoidable reasons like borewell failure, land acquisition by the government, or water salinity, then the entire cost of relocation shall be borne by the licensee. This cost will be recovered by the licensee through its Annual Revenue Requirement (ARR).

Chairperson, HERC, Sh. Nand Lal Sharma, while approving the amendment said that this regulation is a historic step toward empowering consumer rights and extending genuine relief to farmers. It will make the electricity system more transparent, accountable, and technically robust.

Through this amendment, the Haryana Government has reaffirmed its commitment to consumer participation, technical compliance, and farmer welfare. This initiative is expected to strengthen trust, efficiency, and fairness in the power distribution system.

Chandigarh, August 8- Haryana Cooperation, Jails, Elections, Heritage, and Tourism Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma, said that every public representative aspires for the development of their region.

The Cooperation Minister on Friday chaired a meeting with officers and public representatives at the Gohana Municipal Council. He directed officers concerned  to collect development demands from all councilors for their respective wards, prioritising three works each, and prepare estimates accordingly. These lists, he said, should be sent to him and Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel so that necessary financial provisions can be arranged.

He further directed that officers should work in close coordination with public representatives to expedite development works, ensuring that the public benefits from them at the earliest.

Dr. Sharma stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the state government will ensure there is no shortage of funds for Gohana’s development.

The Minister also directed that Municipal Council House meetings be convened every month and that all councillors be given due hearing. He said  that whenever public representatives approach officers for solutions to any issue, it is the duty of the officers to respond satisfactorily and resolve the concerns of the public.

Chandigarh, August 8: As part of its ongoing efforts under the 10-day cleanliness campaign, the Municipal Corporation Chandigarh today carried out a cleanliness drive in the Green Belt dividing Sector 11 and 12. The initiative was held in collaboration with Onkar Charitable Foundation and Don Bosco Navjeevan Society.

During the event, nearly 50 young volunteers from the “Swachh Yuva Doot – A Brigade for Cleanliness” actively participated by cleaning the park and collecting litter scattered across the green belt. The collected waste was then handed over to the Municipal Corporation’s garbage collection vehicle. The children also took the initiative to sensitize local residents in the area, encouraging them to maintain cleanliness in their surroundings and keep the city clean and green.

Area Councillor Sh. Sachin Galav also joined the drive and praised the dedication of the young participants, calling their efforts an inspiration for the entire city. He emphasized that just like we keep our homes clean, we must also take collective responsibility for our surroundings and city.

He urged everyone to draw motivation from the children and contribute towards making the city beautiful and hygienic.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that a girl student, who asked for food from the cook of her residential school, was burned with a hot spatula, due to which she suffered burn injuries. Reportedly, the incident happened at Kasturba Gandhi Girls Residential School in the Shakurabad area of Jehanabad district, Bihar.  

The Commission has examined that the contents of the news report, if true, raise a serious issue of violation of the human rights of the victim. Therefore, it has issued notices to the District Magistrate and the Superintendent of Police, Jehanabad, Bihar calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. The report is expected to include the health status of the injured student.

According to the media report, carried on 5^th August, 2025, the cook was accused of a similar incident in the past and had previously been transferred to a different department due to a complaint against her.

Chandigarh, August 8:

Punjab Chief Electoral Officer Sibin C said that conduct of elections involves diverse activities carried out by an election machinery consisting of officials and staff requisitioned from various departments of the Central Government, State Governments, PSUs, Local Authorities etc. During the election period, the entire machinery, deployed on the ground, performs arduous and sensitive duties, which extend for long hours and even continue for many months, so as to ensure a conducive environment wherein electors are able to exercise their franchise and elect a government of their choice.

For ensuring that personnel on election duty are compensated suitably, the Election Commission has decided to revise the rates of remuneration/honorarium to be paid to personnel on election duty. The last such major revision of remuneration/honorarium was done between 2014 and 2016.

He said that ECI has  enhanced remuneration for Presiding Officers, Polling Officers, Counting personnel, Micro Observers and other officials. ECI also enhanced honorarium for Dy. DEOs, CAPF personnel and Sector Officers, CEO added.