Chandigarh, March 5. Haryana Director General of Police,  Sh. Shatrujeet Kapur held a meeting of the officers of the State Crime Branch (SCB). In this meeting, he sought a report from the officers regarding the action taken so far regarding the pending major cases in the State Crime Branch. In the meeting, the DGP directed the officers to complete the investigation of the pending cases in a time-bound manner.

This meeting was held at the Police Headquarters located in Sector-6, Panchkula. ADGP-SCB, Mamta Singh, along with DIG-SCB Hamid Akhtar, SsP Mohit Handa, Amit Dahiya, Pooja Dabla, Dhaarna Yadav, Sandeep Malik along with DSsP and Inspectors participated in this meeting.

In the meeting, detailed discussions were held regarding major cases related to economic crimes and corruption. During the meeting, officers gave detailed information about the investigation or police action taken so far in the cases. Sh. Kapur said that before investigating any case, the officer should go to its root and prepare a blueprint of when, what and how they have to investigate the case so that appropriate action can be taken against the guilty person. He also guided the officers regarding solving the pending cases. He clearly said that the investigation of the case should be fair so that no innocent person faces any kind of problem.

 Sh. Kapur asked the officers to set a time limit for the investigation of the case and try to ensure that the investigation is completed during this period. He asked ADGP Mamta Singh, who was present in the meeting, to review the pending cases in SCB every week so that the investigation process can be expedited. Legal experts can also be consulted for the investigation of cases.

Sh. Kapur said that the State Crime Branch is a strong and important unit of Haryana Police, so it is very important to investigate any case thoroughly. He said that the team of the State Crime Branch should study all aspects of the cases carefully. Along with this, they should work by establishing better coordination with their subordinate officers and employees.

Chandigarh, March 5

The Haryana State Enforcement Bureau took strict action against vehicle drivers involved in illegal mining and overloading and issued challans to 22 truck drivers in Yamunanagar district. These challans were issued by the Bureau team between Radaur-Ladwa National Highway. Through this action, the Enforcement Bureau has given a clear message to those involved in illegal mining that vehicle drivers involved in illegal mining and overloading in the state will not be spared and strict action will be taken against them as per rules.

This is the biggest action taken by the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau in the year 2025 so far, in which challans have been issued to 22 trucks simultaneously for illegal mining and overloading. As per the directions of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana State Enforcement Bureau is taking action by conducting a special campaign to stop illegal mining in the state. In January 2025, 238 cases were registered by the Bureau against those involved in illegal mining and overloading and 136 accused were arrested. During this period, a fine of Rs 127.86 lakh was imposed on illegal mining land mafias, out of which a fine of Rs 63.54 lakh was recovered in January 2025.

Head of Haryana State Enforcement Bureau, said that the campaign against illegal miners will continue in future also. Strict action will be taken against such people by adopting a policy of zero tolerance. He also appealed to the general public to ensure that they provide information related to illegal mining to the Enforcement Bureau. The name of the person giving the information will be kept confidential.

Chandigarh, March 5 – Haryana Civil Aviation Minister, Mr. Vipul Goyal has stressed the importance of strengthening the state’s civil aviation infrastructure. Today, Mr. Goyal reviewed various projects within the department at his office in the Haryana Civil Secretariat and provided essential guidance to the officers.

The Minister received updates on the completion of formalities for the operation of Hisar Airport. He instructed that after obtaining the necessary license, landing trials should commence immediately to ensure that flights can begin from the airport as quickly as possible. Additionally, he sought detailed information about Ambala Airport and the Aero Sports Hub in Narnaul.

He also received progress updates on starting helicopter services from Gurugram, Hisar, and Faridabad. He urged officials to expedite the required work for this initiative. He said that a permanent helipad will be built in Sikar after discussions with the Rajasthan government to start helicopter service for Salasar and Khatu Shyam Dham. During the meeting, the Minister also covered a range of other department-related topics and provided further instructions to the officials.

Advisor and Special Secretary of the Department, Sh Narhari Singh Bangar and other officers were also present.

Chandigarh, March 5 – In a significant move to support the welfare of farmers, the Haryana Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini, has made a significant decision to increase the limit of average production per acre for Rabi crops for the year 2024-25. This decision will directly benefit farmers who, due to higher yields than the previously set limits, were unable to sell their crops at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).

To address this issue, the Haryana Government formed a dedicated committee to assess and recommend changes to the production limits for Rabi crops. Based on the committee’s findings, the Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini has approved an increase in the production limits per acre, which will be implemented for the Rabi procurement season of 2025-26.

Giving information in this regard here today, an official spokesperson said that with this decision, the crop production limit for barley has been increased from 15 quintals to 16 quintals per acre. The production limit for gram has been raised from 5 quintals to 6 quintals per acre, while the sunflower limit has been increased from 8 quintals to 9 quintals per acre. In addition, the average production limit for the summer moong crop has been raised from 3 quintals to 4 quintals per acre.

Furthermore, the committee has established a fixed production estimate for lentils/masur, which previously had no set limit. The committee has determined the average production of lentils/masur to be 4 quintals per acre. However, the production limit for wheat remains unchanged at 25 quintals per acre.

The spokesperson said that these changes were made in response to the increased average yields, and that the decision would significantly benefit farmers cultivating gram, barley, sunflower, moong, and lentils, providing them with greater economic advantages.

Chandigarh, March 5 – Haryana Chief Minister, Sh Nayab Singh Saini held an important meeting with the Vice Chancellors of State Government Universities here today to discuss the reforms to be made in the education sector. The Chief Minister said that the state budget for 2025-26 will prioritize education, ensuring that quality education is provided to children in line with the National Education Policy. He also invited suggestions from all Vice Chancellors to enhance the education system.

The Chief Minister further said that the state government has committed in its Sankalp Patra to offer full scholarships to Haryana students belonging to  Backward Classes and Scheduled Castes pursuing medical and engineering studies at any government college in India. He urged that a framework be developed for this initiative as soon as possible. He said that all provisions of the National Education Policy should be fully implemented across universities and colleges, with the goal of transforming Haryana into a global education hub, offering specialized training in AI and modern skills.

Horticulture University should start research on fruits and vegetables

While interacting with the Vice Chancellor of Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, the Chief Minister said that the future lies in horticultural crops and stressed the need to raise awareness among farmers about adopting crop diversification instead of traditional farming. He mentioned that the Horticulture University could play a pivotal role in this initiative. The first phase of the India International Horticulture Market, currently being built in Ganaur, will soon be inaugurated, bringing significant benefits to horticulture farmers. The increased export of fruits and vegetables will enhance their income. In this direction, the Horticulture University should focus on research related to the fruits and vegetables grown in various regions of Haryana.

The Chief Minister has directed the formulation of a plan to establish sports schools in every district to enhance the sports proficiency of the state’s youth. He said that universities should also be equipped with appropriate sports facilities. He further stated that the youth of Haryana should be trained from now onwards for the 2036 Olympics, with the aim of bringing glory to both the state and the country on the global stage.

Education Minister urges collaboration between Education Department and Universities to create research support framework for students

In the meeting, Education Minister Sh Mahipal Dhanda said that there is no shortage of talent among the youth of Haryana, with children bringing accolades to both the state and the country in various fields. However, he pointed out that many children often fall behind due to a lack of proper opportunities. He suggested that during exhibitions organized in schools and colleges, students who create exceptional models related to science, the environment, and other fields should be provided with proper guidance and funding to pursue research in those areas. To achieve this, he said that the department officials and the university work together to develop a comprehensive framework.

Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Arun Kumar Gupta, Deputy Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Yash Pal, OSD to Chief Minister Raj Nehru, Chairman Haryana Higher Education Council, Vice Chancellors of Kurukshetra University, Maharana Pratap Horticulture University, Sri Krishna Ayush University, Indira Gandhi University, Maharishi Dayanand University, Maharishi Valmiki Sanskrit University, Sports University, Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram Science and Technology University, National Law University, Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University and Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University were present in the meeting.