Chandigarh, July 11-  Chief Electoral Officer, Haryana,  Sh.  A. Sreenivas has appealed to all citizens of the State to extend full cooperation to Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and election staff during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls.

He said that Booth Level Officers and election personnel are carrying out door-to-door distribution and collection of enumeration forms. In view of this, all electors are requested to extend full cooperation to the officers and staff during the course of this exercise. Any obstruction to election-related work, any act of misbehaviour with government employees, or any attempt to disturb law and order will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Such cases will invite strict legal action as per the applicable legal provisions, said Sh. A. Sreenivas.

He said that the participation of every eligible citizen and the maintenance of a clean, accurate and updated electoral roll are of paramount importance in strengthening democracy. He  said that July 14 is the last date for submitting the enumeration forms. He urged all electors to submit their SIR forms to their respective Booth Level Officers well before the deadline.

The Chief Electoral Officer said that on July 10, an incident came to the notice of the Election Commission in which, during election-related work at Booth No. 73 in Nathusari Chopta village of the Ellenabad Assembly Constituency, certain individuals allegedly misbehaved with the Booth Level Officer and the BLO’s assistant who were on official election duty, and obstructed them in the discharge of their official functions.

He said that immediately upon receiving information about the incident, the district election administration and the police took prompt action and registered a case in connection with the incident under various provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). The police have arrested one accused, and further action is being taken in accordance with the law.

Chandigarh, July 11-  Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Smt. Shruti Choudhry on Saturday reviewed the progress of flood control works and the prevailing flood situation in the state during a meeting with senior officers of the department. A detailed review was done regarding the ongoing flood control works across all divisions of the state, drainage arrangements, preparedness in vulnerable areas, and the progress of departmental works.

The Minister directed officers concerned to ensure that all flood control works are completed within the stipulated timeframe in view of the ongoing monsoon so that no loss of life or property occurs in any part of the state.

During the meeting, officers apprised the Minister that more than 80 per cent flood control works in the state have already been completed.  The remaining works are also progressing rapidly and are targeted for completion by July 31, 2026. They further informed that a very few works may require additional time due to technical issues related to re-tendering and procurement procedures.

Smt. Shruti Choudhry directed the department’s officers to ensure that all remaining works are completed by July 25, 2026. She said that no negligence or laxity whatsoever in flood control works during the monsoon would be tolerated. If any officer is found negligent or responsible for unnecessary delays in the execution of works, strict disciplinary action will be initiated against the concerned officer, said the Minister.

The Cabinet Minister also directed that agencies which have failed to complete works within the prescribed timeline or have not yet commenced the assigned works should face penal action as per rules. She said there would be zero tolerance for any laxity or indifference in works related to public safety, and directed that all projects be monitored on a regular basis.

During the meeting a special review of the situation in the Ambala and Hisar divisions were also done.

The Minister  directed the officers of both divisions to remain fully alert and prepared to deal with any possible flood situation in their respective areas and to maintain continuous surveillance over vulnerable locations. She  further directed that drainage systems, embankments, pumping stations and all other flood protection infrastructure be kept fully operational so that immediate and effective action can be taken whenever required.

The Minister further directed that in areas identified as flood-prone leave of officers and employees posted there should not be sanctioned without her prior approval. She said that during the monsoon season, all officers and employees must remain available at their respective headquarters with full preparedness so that relief and rescue operations can be launched immediately in the event of any emergency.

Chandigarh July 11-  Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh.  Harvinder Kalyan on Saturday urged villagers to rise above factional politics, work collectively for the development of their villages and resolve minor disputes amicably at the local level.

Reiterating that social harmony is the foundation of progress, he announced the construction of a Mahila Chaupal in Pundri and laid the foundation stones for development works worth approximately Rs.1.25 crore.

Addressing villagers in Pundri village,  district Karnal, the Speaker said elected representatives should regard people not merely as voters but as members of an extended family. He said numerous development projects had been undertaken in the constituency over the past decade, with several major initiatives sanctioned during the tenure of former Chief Minister, Sh.  Manohar Lal that would continue to benefit future generations. He added that Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini was working with the spirit of Antyodaya to ensure inclusive development.

Earlier, the Speaker laid the foundation stones for the construction of the Kashyap Chaupal, Pal Chaupal, a Community Centre and a hall near Pir Baba  to be constructed at an estimated cost of around Rs. 1.25 crore. He also appealed to people to maintain cleanliness in their villages and urged educated and financially well-off residents to assist eligible poor families so that they could fully benefit from government welfare schemes.

Announcing a Mahila Chaupal for the village, Sh.  Harvinder Kalyan also stressed the need for establishing a library, describing it as the need of the hour for the younger generation. He asked the village panchayat to identify suitable land and forward a proposal, assuring them that he would facilitate its approval.

Referring to Pundri, he said around 38 youths from the village had already secured government jobs on merit basis, adding that success comes only through hard work. He also said that the village school had been upgraded so that girls would not have to discontinue their education, and assured residents that new demands raised by the village would also be pursued.

Later, at the PWD Rest House in Gharaunda, the Speaker conducted a public grievance redressal programme where he spent more than three hours listening to the concerns and demands of residents from across the constituency. After hearing grievances, Sh.  Harvinder Kalyan directed the  officers concerned to take appropriate action for the early resolution of the grievances and implementation of the development works.

Chandigarh, July 11-  Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana said that it is a matter of great good fortune for Haryana that Prime Minister, Sh.  Narendra Modi will flag off the country’s first hydrogen-powered train from Jind. He said that during his visit on July 17, the Prime Minister will present several major development projects to the state, including the inauguration of the Kurukshetra Railway Elevated Track and Station project and the laying of the foundation stone of the Sikh Museum.

The Cabinet Minister said the hydrogen-powered train would not cause any pollution and would help conserve fuel. The train will have the capacity to carry around 800 passengers at a time. He said this achievement would help realise Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s goal of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).

He said that a programme would also be organised in Kurukshetra, as the work on the Railway Elevated Track and Station project, whose foundation stone was laid by former Chief Minister, Sh.  Manohar Lal, has now been completed through the efforts of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. 

The Cabinet Minister said that the Prime Minister, Sh.  Narendra Modi will inaugurate the project and dedicate it to the people. He added that the trial run of trains on the elevated track, along with all other necessary works, has already been completed.

The Cabinet Minister said the completion of the project would provide major benefits to city residents as well as people coming to the city from outside. An elevated railway track has been constructed over the city’s five railway crossings. Trains will now run on the elevated track, while the roads below will remain open to vehicular traffic 24 hours a day. As a result, motorists will no longer have to get caught in traffic jams, and, most importantly, trade and commercial activity in the city will receive a significant boost.

Panchkula: To understand and explore India’s rapidly evolving healthcare ecosystem and as part of their Executive Health Management and Leadership Programme, a high-level delegation of medical professionals from Strathmore University, Kenya, visited Park Hospital Panchkula on Wednesday.

The delegation, led by Dr Tecla Kivuli and supported by University Administration Coordinator Ms Salome, toured the city healthcare ecosystem to study private-sector excellence, advanced clinical infrastructure, and digital health innovations.

During their visit, the delegates engaged in detailed discussions on the scope of telemedicine, including the potential to establish India–Kenya telemedicine linkages. They also explored structured training programmes for Kenyan doctors and paramedics at Park Hospitals, strengthening future collaboration in medical education and capacity building.

Key strategic discussions were also focused on global healthcare budgets and economic trends, including rising healthcare expenditures, value-based care models, and increasing investments in digital health solutions.

A major highlight of the visit was the delegation’s strong appreciation of India’s cost advantage in advanced medical treatments. The delegates were amazed to learn that the cost of treatment in India is nearly one-tenth compared to the USA and Western countries.

The delegates appreciated the Park hospital’s patient-centric design and global standards, and acknowledged that it is well-equipped across multiple super specialties.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Amarpreet  CEO,  Park Hospital Panchkula, stated that

We areincreasingly emerging as a preferred global destination for advanced medical care, said Dr. Amarpreet  CEO,  Park Hospital Panchkula