Chandigarh July 17, 2025

The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken serious note of the repeated disregard of its orders by senior officials of the Faridabad District Administration and the Faridabad Municipal Corporation. In a strong move, the Commission has issued show cause notices to both the Deputy Commissioner and the Municipal Commissioner of Faridabad, warning them of a Rs 20,000 fine per case for contempt of its directions.

Hon’ble Commission Member Deep Bhatia, while passing the order, emphasized that non-compliance with Commission directives not only amounts to contempt of law but also obstructs justice for the aggrieved individuals.

In Complaint No. 153/3/2025, the Deputy Commissioner, Executive Engineer (PWD – B&R), and Block Development and Panchayat Officer (Tigaon) were instructed multiple times to submit a report. Despite a formal letter issued by the DC on May 16, 2025, to the concerned officers, no report was submitted, nor did any officer appear before the Commission. This indicates a careless and casual approach towards a serious human rights matter.

Indraraj Singh, a resident of village Bukharpur, tehsil Ballabgarh, has stated in his complaint number 153/3/2025 that the main access road to his village is in a severely dilapidated condition, causing great inconvenience to the villagers.The situation is so dire that they are forced to travel through a neighboring village to reach their destination. According to Mr.Indraraj Singh, the problem worsens significantly during the rainy season, creating serious difficulties for students, the elderly, and the sick.The complaint also mentions that he has submitted several requests to the administration for the construction of an alternative road, but no effective action has been taken so far.

Similarly, in two other cases (Complaint Nos. 436/3/2023 and 198/3/2023), no official from the Faridabad Municipal Corporation appeared or submitted any status report, despite clear directives from the Commission. On April 22, 2025, the Commission had specifically ordered that a senior official must appear in person with the latest report and any relevant court orders. These instructions were also ignored.

Deepak Tripathi, a resident of Kapda Colony, NIT Faridabad, submitted his complaint (No. 198/3/2023) to the Commission via email, in which he highlighted violations of environmental norms by industrial units in the Faridabad area and the improper disposal of polluted water. He alleged that such pollution is having an adverse impact on public health, while the concerned departments — particularly the Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) and the Municipal Corporation of Faridabad — have failed to take any effective action in the matter.

Rohtas, a resident of Sanjay Colony, Faridabad, in his complaint (No. 436/3/2023), informed the Commission about a serious illegal industrial activity being carried out in a residential area without any authorization. This not only causes environmental pollution but also adversely affects the health, safety, and peace of the local residents. The complainant has requested the Haryana Human Rights Commission to intervene urgently and ensure appropriate action is taken.

Given these repeated lapses, the Commission has issued show cause notices to both the Deputy Commissioner and the Municipal Commissioner of Faridabad under Section 13 of the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993, asking them to explain why a fine of ₹20,000 per case should not be imposed on them for willful disobedience.

Dr.PuneetArora, Protocol, Information & Public Relations Officer of HHRC, informed that the Commission has directed the concerned officials or their authorized representatives, well-versed with the facts of the case, to appear personally and present the required reports on the next hearing dates.

The next hearings are scheduled for September 22, 2025 (for the Municipal Corporation cases) and October 8, 2025 (for the District Administration case).

The Haryana Human Rights Commission reaffirmed its firm commitment to ensuring accountability at all levels and emphasized that contempt of Commission orders will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Chandigarh, July 16
Under the clear directives of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini and the policy of ‘Zero Tolerance against Illegal Mining’, the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau (HSEnB) has, so far in the year 2025, launched a strong, extensive, and result-oriented campaign against illegal mining. Acting actively across the state under the visionary leadership and strict instructions of the Chief Minister, the Bureau has achieved significant success in establishing effective control over illegal mining.

Protecting natural resources is our duty – stern action is inevitable against law violators: DGP
Director General of Police, Haryana, Shri Shatrujeet Kapur stated that illegal mining poses a serious challenge to the state’s natural heritage, ecological balance, and law and order. He said that the police department and the enforcement bureau are working in coordination and timely actions are being ensured in every district. Shri Kapur has directed all CP’s and Superintendents of Police to exercise zero leniency in cases related to illegal mining and to take strict legal action against offenders.

Remarkable Increase in Achievements in 2025 Compared to 2024
Chief of Haryana State Enforcement Bureau, Shri Amitabh Singh Dhillon informed that during the period from January 1 to July 10, 2025, a significant increase in enforcement has been recorded compared to 2024. While a total of 3,039 mining sites were inspected in 2024, this number has reached 3,733 in 2025 so far. Similarly, while 684 FIRs were registered in 2024, this figure has risen to 860 in 2025. Improvement has also been observed in FIR disposals. In 2024, 329 cases were disposed of, while in 2025, the number has reached 445.

Increase in Arrests and Vehicle Seizures
In its crackdown against the mining mafia, 626 individuals were arrested in 2024, whereas in 2025, this number has risen to 754. Likewise, 945 vehicles used in mining operations were seized in 2024, while 1,186 vehicles have been seized so far in 2025. This clearly indicates that the enforcement mechanism has delivered a decisive blow to the logistical system associated with illegal mining.

Record Penalty Imposed – Decisive Step for Economic Crackdown on Illegal Mining
So far in 2025, penalties amounting to ₹10.69 crore have been imposed in cases related to illegal mining, which is 57 percent more than the penalty amount of ₹6.78 crore imposed in 2024. This action has not only succeeded in exerting strong financial pressure on mining mafias but has also proved to be a significant achievement from the perspective of revenue augmentation for the state government.

Technology-Based Surveillance and Rapid Response Mechanism
To prevent illegal mining, the Enforcement Bureau has strengthened its technology-based monitoring system. Measures such as GPS tracking, drone survey, and the formation of special raid teams are ensuring not only the prevention of illegal mining attempts but also the swift arrest of offenders and bringing them to the court of law.

Government’s Commitment and Strictness in Public Interest
It is the priority of the Haryana Government that the utilization of natural resources in the state takes place within legal and environmental boundaries. Illegal mining not only harms the environment but also affects the social structure. Keeping this in view, enforcement agencies are taking action with full strictness and transparency.

Panchkula, July 9, 2025: Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Mohali successfully performed a complex coronary angioplasty on an 80-year-old man with chronic kidney disease (CKD), using Ultra-Low Contrast Angioplasty with Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) guidance, a cutting-edge technique that minimizes the risk of kidney injury. The procedure was led by Dr Sudhanshu Budakoty, Senior Consultant – Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Mohali who opted for the advanced techniqueto ensure precision and safety. The patient was discharged in a stable condition within two days.

Patient from Solan was already battling CKD from 5 years and when he visited Fortis Hospital , he was presented with high creatinine levels, severe chest pain, breathlessness and coronary artery disease. He was at an extremely high risk for conventional angioplasty, which involves the use of contrast dye to visualize the blood vessels during the procedure and that has the chances of damaging the kidney function.

Whereas, the advanced ultra-low contrast technique combined with IVUS imaging is a minimally invasive approach that allows doctors to accurately diagnose and treat blockages. In this procedure, a very minimal contrast dye is used, thereby avoiding the risk of further kidney damage or dialysis.

Speaking about the procedure in the press conference, Dr Budakoty said, “This patient had significant coronary artery disease, but being a CKD patient, conventional angioplasty posed a high risk of worsening his kidney function. Using IVUS, we could clearly assess the vessel size, lesion characteristics, stent placement and expansion, all while minimizing contrast use. This ensured an excellent outcome without compromising kidney health.”

He added that advanced imaging modalities like IVUS and Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) are routinely used at Fortis Mohali to treat high-risk cardiac patients who were earlier considered unfit for angioplasty.

“These technologies help us achieve superior outcomes by guiding us through complex cases, even in patients with severe comorbidities like CKD. At Fortis Mohali, we remain committed to offering evidence-based, innovative cardiac care to every patient,” he said.

IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound) uses sound waves to visualize blood vessels from inside, allowing precise measurement of blockages and optimal stent deployment. OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) is another state-of-the-art imaging technique that uses light waves to produce high-resolution images of coronary arteries, aiding in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

With its team of expert cardiologists and adoption of world-class technology, Fortis Hospital, Mohali continues to be at the forefront of interventional cardiology, delivering outstanding care to high-risk patients with complex cardiac conditions.

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Chandigarh, July 3 –  Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister, Sh. Vipul Goel, in a strong move against corruption has directed the suspension of Tehsildar Manjeet Malik from Guhla. Acting under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, this decision reflects the Haryana government’s strict stance and zero-tolerance policy towards corruption.

Sh. Vipul Goel said that the government aims to ensure a clean and transparent administration. He said there is no place for corrupt officers in Haryana. We are working to create a system where no common citizen has to face harassment or injustice. Our goal is to build a responsible and transparent governance model, said the Minister.

He said that Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has always been clear in his intention that every part of the governance must work with honesty. As part of that commitment, Tehsildar Manjeet Malik has been suspended. According to the official order, during the suspension period, Manjeet Malik will be stationed at the Ambala Deputy Commissioner’s office, where his attendance and accountability will be monitored.

Sh. Goel said that, whoever believes they can misuse their position and escape the system should take this action as a clear message. Misuse of power will not be tolerated, and we will protect the rights of the people at all costs.

CHANDIGARH/AMRITSAR, July 2:

          In a major intelligence-based operation amidst the ongoing drive to make Punjab a safe and secure state as per the directions of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, Counter Intelligence (CI) Amritsar has busted a cross-border narcotics and illegal arms smuggling module with Pakistan links with the arrest of its three operatives and recovered eight sophisticated weapons, 1 kg heroin and Rs 2.9 lakh drug money from their possession, said Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab Gaurav Yadav here on Wednesday.

          Those arrested have been identified as Sarabjit Singh, a resident of village Saanke in Ferozepur, Kulwinder Singh, a resident of village Langiana in Ferozepur and Ashmandeep Singh, a resident of Railway Road in Tarn Taran. The recovered weapons include three 9MM Glock pistols, three .30 bore Chinese pistols and two .30 bore PX-5 pistols. Police teams have also recovered a currency counting machine from their possession, besides, impounding their Splendor motorcycle (PB05-AT-1664) being used for transporting the consignments.

          DGP Gaurav Yadav said that preliminary investigations have revealed that the accused were acting under the directions of Pakistan-based smuggler identified as Sikandar Noor, a resident of Manihala in Pakistan, who has been using drones to drop weapon consignments from across the border. The arrested accused were further distributing the arms to gangsters across Punjab with intention to fuel criminal activities in the state, he said.

          Sharing operation details, he said that CI Amritsar received specific intelligence about retrieval of weapons and narcotics consignments from near Indo-Pak border areas falling under the jurisdiction of districts Ferozepur and Tarn Taran. Acting swiftly, police teams have intercepted and apprehended three persons from near Railway Road Tarn Taran, when they were going to deliver the consignment on their motorcycle, and recovered illegal weapons & narcotics from their possession, he added.

          The DGP said that further investigations are underway to establish backward and forward linkages in this case and unearth the entire network.

          A case FIR No. 35 dated 01-07-2025 u/s 21,25,27-A,29 NDPS Act, 25 Arms Act has been registered at Police Station State Special Operation Cell, Amritsar.

Chandigarh, July 2:

In yet another testament to the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government’s commitment to providing quality education, Punjab has emerged as the top performer in the National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2024, announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab.

The NAS is India’s most credible and reputed  survey to evaluate educational achievements of students. It selects students from Class-3rd, 6th and 9th as samples to evaluate overall education outcomes.

Expressing delight over Punjab’s impressive rankings in the NAS (PARAKH Rashtriya Sarvekshan), S. Harjot Singh Bains shared that Punjab stood first with 80 marks in 3rd-grade ranking, hugely surpassing Himachal Pradesh (74) and Kerala (73).

For the 6th grade, Punjab and Kerala are joint top performers with 67 marks each. In the 9th-grade ranking, Punjab outperformed other states & UTs with 57 marks to grab top spot, he added.

Notably, the nationwide survey, conducted by the NCERT in collaboration with States and UTs to assess learning outcomes and identified areas for improvement, with thousands of students participated from across the country.

“Punjab’s stellar performance in the NAS underscores the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann-led Punjab Government’s dedication to ensuring quality education and improving student learning outcomes”, said S. Bains while adding that the Punjab Government will build on this success, continuing to enhance the standards of education system to provide students with the best education.

Highlighting the remarkable accomplishments of the school education department, the Education Minister S. Bains informed that an impressive 845 government school students qualified the highly competitive National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), while 265 students successfully cleared the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Mains this year, which showcasing the department’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and empowering students to excel in the country’s most challenging competitive exams. Punjab govt has made education its topmost priority.

Chandigarh, July 2 – Taking cognizance of the problems arising regarding Backward Class (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate in the state, Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Sh. Ranbir Gangwa has written a letter to the Chief Secretary of Haryana to issue clear instructions to the officers in this regard.

Delegations of various BC communities of the state had met the Cabinet Minister and told him that their children are facing technical problems through the Saral portal in getting Backward Class Certificate (NCL).

On this, the Cabinet Minister clarified that as per the notification of Haryana Government dated 16th July 2024, salary and agricultural income have been excluded from the income limit for determining the category of Backward Class (NCL). Individuals whose gross income is up to Rs 8 lakh fall in this category.

But, instead of complying with the notification, many Tehsildars and Naib Tehsildars are adding salary or agricultural income to the total income, due to which the real eligible people are facing difficulty in getting the certificate.

He directed to issue clear instructions to all Deputy Commissioners and Tehsildars through the Chief Secretary to ensure that the notification is followed as per the instructions.

He said, “Eligible people should not face any difficulty in getting the certificate. Officers should follow the rules properly and issue certificates to eligible applicants quickly. Negligence in this matter will not be tolerated and action will be taken against those who ignore the rules.”

Chandigarh, July 2- In a first, two-day National Conference on the theme ‘The Strong Role of Urban Local Bodies in Constitutional Democracy and Nation Building’ is scheduled to be held on July 3 and 4 at the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar, Gurugram district. The arrangements for the successful hosting of the event have been completed. Haryana, with its rich cultural heritage, is fully prepared to extend a grand welcome to delegates from across the country.

Divulging more details in this regard, Deputy Commissioner, Sh. Ajay Kumar said that the conference will be inaugurated on Thursday, July 3, by Lok Sabha Speaker Sh. Om Birla. Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Sh. Harvinder Kalyan has been consistently reviewing the preparations.

The Secretary General, Lok Sabha, Sh. Utpal Kumar Singh will also be present during the inaugural session. The session will also be graced by the presence of Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Sh. Manohar Lal, and Haryana Urban Local Bodies Minister Sh. Vipul Goel.

The Deputy Commissioner further informed that Mayors, Commissioners, and other representatives from Municipal Corporations nationwide will participate in the conference. The objective of the event is to make urban governance more effective, inclusive, and innovation-driven, thereby contributing to the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047.”

On the first day of the conference, best practices adopted by leading Indian cities- Bhubaneswar, Coimbatore, Indore, Lucknow, Pune, Surat, and Visakhapatnam will be presented. Following this, five workshops will be held on different sub-themes, including, the role of Urban Local Bodies as the foundation of democracy, Developing ideal practices and codes of conduct for council meetings, Local bodies as engines of inclusive development, Strengthening municipal governance, Innovation hubs to improve citizen quality of life and public service delivery, Empowering women, preparing them for leadership roles in society and politics as builders of 21st century India.

Sh. Ajay Kumar further stated that on Friday, July 4, the programme will include group presentations on sub-themes, an informal dialogue with the Lok Sabha Speaker, and a concluding session. The closing session will be attended by Deputy Chairman, Rajya Sabha Sh. Harivansh, Haryana Governor, Sh. Bandaru Dattatraya, and Deputy Speaker, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Dr. Krishan Lal Middha.

He said that this conference will not only define the future direction of urban governance in India but also strengthen the country’s democratic and developmental journey.