Tag: Haryana

In anticipation of the planned march by thousands of farmers to Delhi, the Haryana government has taken precautionary measures, converting two major stadiums into temporary jails. The move comes amid heightened tensions surrounding the farmers' agitation and concerns about potential unrest.

Punjab and Haryana are in the icy embrace of an unrelenting cold wave, with temperatures plummeting to under 5 degrees Celsius at multiple locations, accompanied by a shroud of morning fog. Narnaul in Haryana claimed the title of the coldest place, recording a bone-chilling minimum temperature of 3 degrees Celsius on Saturday, as reported by the meteorological department in Chandigarh.

In a startling turn of events, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at the premises of Congress MLA Surender Panwar and former INLD MLA Dilbagh Singh in Haryana, unearthing a cache of illegal possessions including cash, liquor, and arms. The raids were part of an investigation into alleged illegal mining activities.

Farmers in Punjab and Haryana are resorting to nighttime crop burning to avoid detection by satellite and local authorities, despite reported reductions in farm fire incidents this year. This strategy presents a challenge to efforts aimed at curbing air pollution and raises concerns about the accuracy of official data.

After two weeks of internet suspension following communal clashes in Haryana's Nuh district over a religious procession, services have been restored. Tensions arose between groups over attempts to stop the procession, leading to violence and several casualties. Rumors and social media played a role in exacerbating the situation. Authorities are investigating and striving to restore normalcy while addressing communal harmony concerns.