Chandigarh, January 4 – Minister of State for Sports, Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that under the leadership of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, the Haryana Government is continuously working to provide quality and accessible health services across the state. The objective of the government is to ensure quality medical treatment for every citizen. Schemes such as Ayushman Bharat, Chirayu Haryana Yojana, and the modernisation of government hospitals have greatly benefited the poor and middle-class families. Facilities have been expanded from primary health centres to district hospitals and medical college hospitals. With modern equipment, specialist doctors, free medicines, and diagnostic services, people are receiving better health security.

Sh. Gaurav Gautam was addressing the gathering after inaugurating a government dispensary at the Resident Welfare Association (RWA) Camp at Palwal district today.

The Sports Minister shared details of the health services to be provided at the dispensary, including regular OPD services, primary treatment, availability of medicines, and vaccination facilities. He said that qualified medical staff has been deployed at the dispensary to ensure timely and proper treatment for patients.

Sh. Gaurav Gautam said that the government’s priority is to provide accessible, affordable, and quality health services to the common citizen. With the start of this dispensary, elderly people, women, and children of the area will benefit the most, and they will not have to travel far for minor health issues. He expressed hope that the dispensary will play an important role in improving the health of local residents and that more facilities will be added here in the future.

Chandigarh, January 2;

          The State level Republic Day Celebration would be held at Patiala where the Governor of Punjab Mr. Gulab Chand Kataria would unfurl the National Flag and take the salute from march past on January 26th 2026. Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann would unfurl the flag at Hoshiarpur. Mr. Kultar Singh Sandhwan, Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha would unfurl the flag at Sangrur where as Mr. Jai Kishan Rauri, Deputy Speaker, Punjab Vidhan Sabha would unfurl the flag at Barnala.

Disclosing the Schedule of all Cabinet Ministers, a spokesperson of the Punjab Government said that Mr. Harpal Singh Cheema would unfurl the flag at Bathinda, Mr. Aman Arora at Pathankot, Dr. Baljit Kaur at Ferozepur, Mr. Sanjeev Arora at Faridkot, Dr. Balbir Singh at Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Mr. Hardeep Singh Mundian at Amritsar, Mr. Lal Chand at Malerkotla, Mr. Laljit Singh Bhullar at Sri Muktsar Sahib, Mr. Harjot Singh Bains at Fazilka, Mr. Harbhajan Singh at Ludhiana, Mr. Barinder Kumar Goyal at Jalandhar, Mr.Tarunpreet Singh Sond at Roopnagar, Dr. Ravjot Singh at Mansa, Mr. Gurmeet Singh Khudian at Tarn Taran and Mr. Mohinder Singh Bhagat would Unfurl the flag at S.A.S. Nagar

Chandigarh, January 1 — Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao stated that the manufacture, sale and distribution of all oral formulations for human use containing more than 100 mg of Nimesulide in Immediate Release dosage form have been banned with immediate effect in Haryana. The primary objective of this decision is to protect people from potential adverse effects and to ensure that only safe and approved medicines are used in the state. She clearly stated that the government will not compromise in any manner when it comes to public health.

The Health Minister said that this decision has been taken entirely keeping in view the interest and safety of the people. Medicines are meant to provide relief to patients, not to endanger their health. When scientific evidence points towards risks associated with a medicine and safer alternatives are available, it becomes the government’s duty to take firm decisions in public interest.

She further informed that the Health Department has issued strict instructions to drug manufacturers, wholesale and retail distributors, chemists, and medical stores to comply with this ban. Regular inspections and monitoring mechanisms have also been put in place, and strict action will be taken against violators.

The Health Minister also appealed to doctors and healthcare professionals to prescribe safe alternative medicines strictly in accordance with prescribed medical guidelines and to provide correct information to patients.

State Drugs Controller Sh. Lalit Kumar Goyal stated that giving priority to public health, the state has effectively implemented the notification issued by the Government of India, under which the manufacture, sale, and distribution of all oral formulations containing more than 100 mg of Nimesulide in Immediate Release dosage form have been prohibited.

He said that after an in-depth evaluation of scientific evidence and consultation with the Drugs Technical Advisory Board, the Government of India concluded that oral medicines containing more than 100 mg of Nimesulide could pose risks to human health, while safer alternatives are available. In line with this, the Haryana Government has implemented the notification without any delay.

By promptly enforcing the Central Government’s notification, the Haryana Government has once again demonstrated its firm commitment to taking science-based decisions and protecting the health of the people.

Chandigarh, January 1 – The Haryana Government is continuously taking concrete steps to honour senior citizens and to benefit from their experience in building society. In this direction, applications have been invited under the State Award For Old Persons Scheme for the year 2025–26 to recognize senior citizens and promote their welfare.

Sharing information in this regard a spokesperson of the Haryana Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Welfare and Antyodaya (Seva) Department said that the scheme will provide recognition and encouragement to senior citizens who have done outstanding work in fields such as social service, art, sports, and bravery.

The spokesperson said that under this scheme, awards will be given in various categories including Centenarian Award, Best Mother, Courage and Bravery, Lifetime Achievement, as well as to senior painters, sculptors, musicians, and sportspersons. In addition, awards will also be given for Best Panchayat, Best Voluntary Organisation, Best Old Age Home, and Best Day Care Centre.

Under the award scheme, in the art and sports categories, the first prize will be Rs. 50,000, the second prize Rs. 30,000, and the third prize Rs. 20,000. Similarly, in institutional categories such as Best Panchayat and NGO, the first prize will be Rs. 1,00,000, the second prize Rs. 75,000, and the third prize Rs. 50,000.

The spokesperson further shared that interested individuals or institutions can apply online along with certificates and documents of their achievements on the department’s portal https://award.socialjusticehry-gov.in till 11:59 pm on January 12, 2026. Individuals or institutions that have received this award in the past three years will not be eligible to apply again in the same category.

Chandigarh, Dec 24 –  Union Home and Cooperation Minister Sh Amit Shah today inaugurated the Atal Smriti Blood Donation Camp in Panchkula. Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini was also present on the occasion. The program aimed to provide blood to patients in need and to promote awareness about the importance of blood donation in society.

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Sh Amit Shah encouraged the blood donors and honored them with flowers and fruits, appreciating their noble contribution. He said that blood donation is a selfless act that saves lives. A total of 211 units of blood were collected during the camp.

The blood donation camp was supported by teams of doctors and medical staff from PGI Chandigarh, GMCH Sector-32 Chandigarh, Civil Hospital Panchkula, and Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College and Hospital, Solan (Himachal Pradesh). All medical teams ensured that the blood donation process was carried out safely and efficiently.

Haryana Health and Family Welfare Minister Smt. Aarti Singh Rao, Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department Sh Sudhir Rajpal, along with a large number of enthusiastic blood donors were also present on this occasion.

Chandigarh, Dec 24 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh Nayab Singh Saini today flagged off a run dedicated to public service, organized by the trainees of Batch No. 93 of the Haryana Police, from Yavanika Park in Sector 5, Panchkula.

Addressing the occasion, the Chief Minister said that the run, organized to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister, Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee, symbolizes unity, discipline, and the spirit of national service. He informed that later this evening, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah will administer the oath to the largest police passing-out batch in the history of the Indian Police.

The historic batch comprises a total of 5,061 personnel, including 4,191 men and 870 women. With women constituting 20.75 percent of the batch, this achievement marks a significant step forward in the direction of women’s empowerment, he added.

Target to raise women’s participation in Haryana Police to 25 percent

He said that in 2014, women’s participation in the Haryana Police stood at just 3 percent, which has now increased to over 10 percent. The state government has set an ambitious target to raise this figure to 25 percent in the coming years.

Sh Nayab Singh Saini further stated that the Haryana Police has played a commendable role in the extensive campaign against drug abuse across the state. The newly trained personnel will serve as brand ambassadors for this campaign, spreading awareness and strengthening societal resolve against drugs.

He said that the run marks the successful completion of 39 weeks of rigorous training and signifies the transition from training to the practical application of policing values and the ‘Karma Yogi’ philosophy imbibed by the personnel. In this run, 4,252 recruits from rural backgrounds and 809 from urban backgrounds are marching together, sending a strong message of social unity and harmony across Haryana.

The Chief Minister also highlighted that another notable feature of this batch is its strong educational background, with nearly 85 percent of the personnel being graduates and postgraduates. Of these, 2,390 recruits, more than 50 percent, are under the age of 26, and will infuse fresh energy, a modern outlook, and enhanced efficiency into the Haryana Police.

He said that the run was not merely a physical activity, but a reflection of the self-confidence, discipline, and resilience developed through training programs such as yoga, physical conditioning, and self-defense. He further said that the recruits set a remarkable example of social responsibility by voluntarily donating 1,356 units of blood on April 9, 2025.

Kalka MLA Smt. Shakti Rani Sharma, former Assembly Speaker Sh Gian Chand Gupta, District President Sh Ajay Mittal, Director General of Police Sh O.P. Singh, Director of Haryana Police Academy Madhuban Dr. A.S. Chawla, Deputy Commissioner Sh Satpal Sharma, Inspector General of Police Sh Pankaj Nain, BJP State Vice President Smt. Banto Kataria, Sh Om Prakash Devinagar, Sh Deepak Sharma, and several other dignitaries were present on this occasion.

Chandigarh, December 23 — The Haryana Government has directed all departments to ensure that complete replies to RTI applications by State Public Information Officers (SPIOs) and orders passed by First Appellate Authorities are mandatorily uploaded on the RTI online portal along with all supporting documents. If any document or file is large in size, it should be appropriately compressed in accordance with the prescribed file size limits.

The Chief Secretary, Sh. Anurag Rastogi, has issued a letter in this regard to all Administrative Secretaries of the state, Heads of Departments, Chief Administrators/Managing Directors of Boards and Corporations, the Registrar General of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, Registrars of Universities, Divisional Commissioners, and Deputy Commissioners.

It has come to the notice of the Government that in many cases, while entering replies on the RTI online portal, the concerned officers merely record brief remarks such as “reply attached” or “reply has been given,” without uploading the relevant documents. This results in the non-availability of necessary information, particularly at the stage of second appeal, as the RTI online portal has been integrated by NIC with the portal of the Central Information Commission (CIC).

Chandigarh, December 23 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said the state government has accorded priority to promoting environment and tourism. Projects such as the Saraswati Wetland Reservoir and Saraswati Jungle Safari will not only help conserve natural heritage but will also create new opportunities for tourism.

The Chief Minister was addressing citizens at his residence, Sant Kabir Kutir today. He said the government has abolished the colonial-era abiana (irrigation tax). Paperless registration of land and property has been started in the state, and the registry process has now become completely digital. He said in its third term, the state government is working with threefold energy for public welfare. Therefore, everyone should together resolve to make Haryana the most developed state in the country.

The Chief Minister extended a heartfelt welcome and greetings to all citizens. He said together, the development chariot of Ladwa will be taken forward without interruption. The government’s objective is to make the Ladwa constituency a leading region of the state in terms of development. The aim is not merely to erect brick-and-mortar structures, but to uplift even the last person standing in the queue.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that establishing North India’s first National Institute of Design at Umri at a cost of Rs. 108 crore for education and skill development is a matter of pride. In addition, a Government Polytechnic building has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 14.51 crore, and an ITI has been constructed at Behlolpur at a cost of Rs. 8.33 crore. These institutions will play a key role in shaping the future of the youth.

The Chief Minister said that a Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Memorial is being constructed in village Umri at a cost of about Rs. 25 crore, which will inspire future generations with the values of social harmony and equality. To strengthen agriculture and the rural economy, approval has been given for the construction of three permanent bridges on the Rakshi River and an RCC track project costing Rs. 3.12 crore. These projects will not only ease transportation but also improve irrigation facilities, thereby increasing farmers’ income.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a budget of several crores of rupees has been approved for the beautification of Ladwa city, and the PWD has renovated 23 roads with a total length of 46 kilometers. A Sub-Division Office being constructed in Ladwa at a cost of Rs. 31 crore will accelerate administrative work. He added that to strengthen power supply, a Rs. 5 crore power sub-station at Kanipla has been set up, and transport services for the general public have also been started.

The Chief Minister said that to deliver health services to people’s doorsteps, the foundation stone of a Primary Health Centre (PHC) has been laid in village Dig at a cost of Rs. 6.38 crore. Proposals for the construction of new PHCs at Barot and Biholi have also been approved. He said the establishment of a veterinary polyclinic at Biholi and a Gaushala hospital at Mathana’s Gaunsh Gham reflects the government’s commitment towards livestock conservation.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a sports stadium constructed at village Dhanaura Jatan at a cost of Rs. 2.74 crore will provide youth with a global platform to hone their sporting talents. A sewage treatment plant has also been set up in Ladwa at a cost of Rs. 26 crore. To provide clean drinking water to 65 villages in the area, pipelines have been laid at a cost of Rs. 11.51 crore. To ensure smooth traffic movement, the Saharanpur–Kurukshetra road has been widened to four lanes at a cost of Rs. 10.20 crore.

The Chief Minister said remarkable work carried out in Ladwa over the past 11 years in the fields of infrastructure, social harmony, irrigation, health, animal husbandry, sports, environmental conservation and urban amenities had never been done before. He said that Rs. 807 crore has been spent so far on the development of the Ladwa Assembly constituency, whereas only Rs. 310 crore was spent during the Congress rule of ten years.

He further said during the last 11 years, farmers have been provided Rs. 15,448 crore as compensation for crop damage and under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana.

CHANDIGARH, December 23:

          Continuing the war against drugs “Yudh Nashian Virudh” waged by Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann to eradicate drug menace from state consecutively for the 297th day, Punjab Police conducted raids at 321 locations on Tuesday leading to the arrest of 97 drug smugglers after registration of 74 first information reports (FIRs) across the state. With this, the number of total drug smugglers arrested has reached to 41,449 in 297 days.

          The raids have resulted in recovery of 12.8 kg heroin, 3667 intoxicant tablets/capsules and Rs 30,080 drug money from the possession of arrested drug smugglers.

          Notably, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann has asked the Commissioners of Police, Deputy Commissioners and Senior Superintendent of Police to make Punjab drug free state. The Punjab government has also constituted a 5-member Cabinet Sub Committee led by Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema to monitor the war against drugs.

          Over 120 Police teams, comprising over 1000 police personnel, under the supervision of 62 gazetted officers have conducted 321 raids across the state. Police teams have also checked as many as 315 suspicious persons during the day-long operation.

          The state government has enforced a three-pronged strategy— Enforcement, Deaddiction and Prevention (EDP)— to eradicate drugs from the state, the Punjab Police as part of ‘De-addiction’ has convinced 45 persons to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation treatment today.

CHANDIGARH, 22nd December 2025:

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday asked the newly appointed Vice Chairperson of the Punjab Economic Policy and Planning Board, Gulzar Inder Singh Chahal, to make continuous efforts for the progress and prosperity of the state so that the welfare of the people can be ensured to the maximum extent.

The Vice Chairperson of the board called on CM Bhagwant Singh Mann here today during which the CM asked him that the Economic Policy and Planning Board assists the state government in formulating development strategies, preparing plans for the progress of various sectors, and designing appropriate policies. “The Punjab government is already working to create employment opportunities for the youth and to frame welfare schemes for the common people adding that the Board should continue to play a key role in it,” he added.

On this occasion, the Vice Chairperson profusely thanked the Chief Minister for entrusting him with the new responsibility.