Chandigarh, April 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said Haryana is the first state in the country which has secured the future of Agniveers by creating a provision for jobs after their service period in the Army. Agniveers will be provided 20 per cent reservation in the recruitment of state police. Similarly, a provision of 10 per cent reservation has also been made for Agniveers in the jobs of forest guard, jail warder and mining guard in the Forest Department, which will ensure a security cover to the Agniveers.

The Chief Minister was chairing a review meeting regarding providing reservation in jobs to Agniveers at the PWD Rest House in Panchkula today.

The Chief Minister said Agniveers will be able to get jobs in Haryana after their service period in the Army and for this, a separate portal will be created for them on which they can register themselves. After this, they will be given preference in jobs on the basis of educational qualification.

It was informed in the meeting that under the Agnipath scheme started by the Central Government from July 15, 2022, Agniveers have been recruited in the Army, Navy and Air Force. The first batch of Agniveers is set to be completed in July 2026, while the Haryana Cabinet has already provided security cover to the Agniveers by implementing the Haryana Agniveer Policy-2024.

It was informed in the meeting that about 2893 Agniveers were recruited in the Army, Navy and Air Force from Haryana during the year 2023-24 and 2227 were recruited in 2022-23.

Agniveers in Haryana will be given 10 per cent horizontal reservation in the recruitment of mining guards, jail warders and SPOs. Apart from this, 5 per cent reservation will be given in the recruitment of Group C.

It was also informed that those Agniveers who want to adopt self-employment or entrepreneurship will be provided loans at affordable rates. Apart from this, if the industries employ Agniveers on a monthly salary of more than Rs 30,000, the government will provide an annual subsidy of Rs 60,000 to those industries.

Those Agniveers who want to serve as private security personnel will be given priority in providing gun licences. For this, Agniveers will have to apply on the portal.

Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary of Home Department Dr. Sumita Misra, Principal Secretary of Sainik and Paramilitary Welfare Department Sh. Vijayendra Kumar and Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar were present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, April 6 :

 Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan said the banking sector plays an important role in the country’s economy. The network of banks is quite widespread in cities as well as villages. Today, there is a bank in one out of every 5 to 10 villages and there is a need to expand this system further. More and more services should be made available in rural areas through banks so that they can get the benefits of government schemes.

Sh. Harvinder Kalyan was speaking as the chief guest at the Karnal Zone Conference organized by the Bank Workers’ Organization in Karnal. He said dialogue is the central point of the democratic system under the Constitution of India. Many big issues are resolved through dialogue. He said today, along with the workers, discussions should also be held with the stakeholders to whom we provide our services.

He said today we envision India to become a developed country by 2047 and this resolution is not only of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi but of the whole country. Such an objective is not possible without a balanced mindset because today everyone talks about rights but before rights, one should worry about one’s duties as well. This will prove effective in taking the country forward. I am happy that Canara Bank and its entire family is making an important contribution to the progress of the nation today, he added.

Chandigarh, April 6: The proceedings of Corporate Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum, Panchkula, of the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam will be conducted by its Chairman and Members on Monday from 11.00 am to 4.00 pm at the office of Corporate Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF), Panchkula. During this, only the complaints of consumers of Panchkula district will be heard.

Giving information, a spokesperson of the corporation said similarly, the proceedings of Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum will be conducted by the Chairman and Members on April 8 (Tuesday) from 11.30 am at the office of the Superintending Engineer, Panchkula. He said the Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam is committed to provide uninterrupted power supply to the consumers. Many ambitious programmes are being run by the corporation for quick resolution of consumers’ problems.

He informed that the members of the Forum will hear all types of problems of the consumers of Panchkula district, which mainly include complaints related to billing, voltage, metering, disconnection and reconnection, disruptions in power supply, lack of efficiency, safety, reliability and disobedience of the orders of Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission, etc. However, the Forum will not hear cases related to power theft and unauthorized use of electricity under Section 126 and Section 135 to 139 of the Electricity Act, penalties and fines and investigations and accidents under Section 161. All consumers are requested to avail this opportunity to redress their complaints.

Chandigarh, April 6: Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has launched a campaign to keep the youth away from drugs. In this series, Cyclothon-2.0 is being held against drugs with the tagline ‘Hum Sabka Sanjha Sapna-Nasha Mukt Ho Haryana Apna’.

A government spokesperson said on Tuesday (April 8), thousands of people will welcome the cyclothon during its entry into Bhalkhi Majra in Rewari district. He said in the campaign against drugs, with the participation of the administration as well as the general public, the cyclothon will be sent to the next district on Wednesday. He said wherever the cycle yatra will have a short halt in the village, the representatives of the Panchayats of the villages which have become completely drug free will share their views in the programmes organized there. Along with this, such sarpanches will also be honoured.

The spokesperson said that the registration process for Cyclothon-2.0 is going on. Citizens should register themselves through the Haryana Uday portal (https://uday.haryana.gov.in/AntiDrug_Cyclothon). The participants taking part in the cyclothon as per the registration will also get an e-certificate.

Chandigarh, April 4 – Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana, said that the state government is providing a subsidy of Rs. 4,000 per acre to farmers adopting Direct Seeding of Rice (DSR) technology, which is the highest in the country.

He said that Haryana is a leading state in promoting sustainable rice cultivation. Unlike traditional transplanting methods that require excessive water, DSR eliminates the need for transplanting seedlings, resulting in significantly lower water consumption and labor costs, said the Minister while speaking at a programme organized in Kurukshetra.

The programme was organised by the Agriculture Department in collaboration with Savannah Seeds to promote water-conservation-based farming. During this detailed discussions  were held regarding the benefits and challenges of adopting DSR. Officers of the Farmers and Agriculture Department from various districts participated in the event.

Sh. Shyam Singh Rana also shared the  details about the state government’s schemes that assist farmers in transitioning toward sustainable agriculture. He emphasized that water conservation is a key concern for Haryana’s farmers. The government is committed to promoting DSR as a viable alternative by providing financial assistance, training, and access to advanced seed technologies, said the Minister.

He further said that paddy is a major Kharif crop in Haryana, and farmers face challenges such as declining groundwater levels and rising labour costs. Traditional paddy farming requires approximately 3,000–4,000 liters of water per kilogram of rice produced, making it a highly water-intensive process. Keeping this in mind, the state government is actively promoting DSR to conserve water and enhance agricultural efficiency.

CEO and MD of Savannah Seeds and Chairman of the Federation of Seed Industry of India, Sh. Ajay Rana emphasized the role of technology in ensuring the success of DSR.

Chandigarh, April 4 – Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi reviewed the preparations for the upcoming CDS Examination-I, 2025, and NDA and NA Examination-I, 2025, scheduled to be held on April 13 in Faridabad and Gurugram districts.

The Chief Secretary stated that 12 examination centres have been set up in Faridabad and 27 in Gurugram. He directed officials to ensure adequate security arrangements at all examination centres, especially at the entrance gate, rear gate and parking. No disturbances or protests should be allowed near the examination venues. Additionally, proper security should be in place for the transportation of sensitive examination materials. At least 10 police personnel, including women personnel, should be deployed at each examination centre.

Sh. Rastogi emphasized that candidates and examination officials should not face any inconvenience in commuting. Sufficient buses should be arranged for their transportation. Adequate power supply must also be ensured at all centres for a hassle-free examination process.

He further stated that the use of mobile phones, bluetooth devices, and other IT/communication equipment is strictly prohibited at the examination centres. To strengthen security measures, jammers are being installed at all venues. Examination officials should be adequately sensitized to ensure a fair and smooth examination process, he added.

DGP Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur, Managing Director, Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Ltd, Sh. A. Sreenivas, Special Secretary, Monitoring & Coordination, Dr. Priyanka Soni, Commissioner of Police, Faridabad, Sh. SK Gupta, Commissioner of Police, Gurugram, Sh. Vikas Kumar Arora, and other senior officers were present in the meeting.

Chandigarh, April 4 – Haryana Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Mr. Rajesh Nagar said that following the death of Keshav’s family in village Yara of Kurukshetra district, strict action has been ordered against the accused in the case involving intimidation, threats, snatching of cash and jewellery by relatives. In addition, action will be taken against the Station House Officer (SHO) of Shahbad police station for negligence, despite the complaint being filed. The matter will now be investigated by CIA-2, and the  SDM of Shahbad and the ASP will also conduct a special investigation.  Minister has also directed that police personnel be assigned temporarily for Keshav’s security.

Mr. Rajesh Nagar made these statements during the monthly meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Kurukshetra today. During the meeting, the Minister resolved 3 out of 5 old complaints and 11 out of 12 new complaints on the spot.

Addressing Keshav’s complaint, the Minister reassured him, stating that there was no need to fear anyone. He encouraged Keshav to directly contact him on his mobile if he faced any further threats or intimidation. The Minister also provided Keshav with his personal contact number for direct communication.

Speaking to journalists, the Minister said that strict action would be taken against any officer who fails to attend a meeting without prior notice.

Chandigarh, April 4 – On the occasion of Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar’s birth anniversary on April 14, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the third unit of the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Thermal Power Plant in Yamunanagar.

Ahead of the Prime Minister’s visit, the Commissioner and Secretary, Development & Panchayats and Information, Public Relations, Languages & Culture departments, Dr. Amit Agrawal,  inspected the venue located near village Kail, located on the Panchkula–Saharanpur Highway in Yamunanagar district on Friday.

During this he issued necessary directions to the officers concerned for the programme. Following the inspection, he held a meeting with all district officers in the conference hall of the district secretariat.

Divulging further details, Dr. Amit Agrawal shared that on April 14, 2025, Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of a new 800 MW power generation unit to be established at the Yamunanagar Thermal Power Plant. He will also address a public gathering on the occasion.

Dr. Agrawal  further shared that a large number of people are expected to attend the event; therefore, designated routes for parking, helipads, and vehicles should be clearly marked to ensure smooth traffic management and facilitate easy access to the rally venue for attendees.

He directed the Executive Engineer of the Public Works Department to complete the work related to the stage, pandal, and parking on time.  Besides this, the Executive Engineer of the Public Health Engineering  Department should also ensure arrangements for clean drinking water and sanitation facilities, directed Dr. Agrawal.

Dr. Agrawal further shared that the establishment of the new unit will not only boost power generation in the state but also create employment opportunities for the youth. He further informed that an exhibition will be organized at the event to inform about the government’s public welfare policies. Separate parking arrangements will be made at different locations for vehicles, said Dr. Agrawal.

On this occasion, Commissioner Ambala Division , Sh. Anshaj Singh, Managing Director, Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited Sh. Ashok Meena,  Deputy Commissioner Yamunanagar,  Sh. Parth Gupta, Additional Director (Admn.), Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Smt. Varsha Khangwal, and officers from other departments, were also present.

Chandigarh, April 4

To combat drug addiction in Haryana, the state-level Drug-Free Haryana Cyclothon 2.0 campaign will kick off from Hisar on April 5. The campaign will be inaugurated by Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini.

An official spokesperson shared details about the event, stating that the route for the cyclothon has been mapped from Gate No. 1 of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar, to Fletcher Bhawan (the HAU Administrative Block). He added that the Hisar district administration has completed all necessary preparations for the successful execution of the state-level event.

The spokesperson further said that the journey will begin in Hisar and continue through Bhiwani district. This cyclothon is more than just an event; it marks the beginning of a social movement, with participation from thousands of youth, students, police, army personnel, and members of NCC, NSS, and various community groups. This event is expected to be a historic step towards making Haryana drug-free.

The spokesperson also said that over 43,000 cyclists from Hisar district have already registered for the cyclothon, and the number is continuing to grow. This overwhelming participation is on track to set a new record. The event tomorrow will serve as a powerful source of energy and inspiration for the entire state.

The cyclothon, which starts in Hisar, will conclude on April 27 in Sirsa, passing through several districts of the state along the way. On its first day, the journey will move from Hisar towards Bhiwani and pass through Ladwa, Sultanpur, Umra, Ratera, Dhani Kirwar, Tosham, Sagban and Bapodra.