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DVC signs 25-year PPA with Haryana to supply 800 MW power from 2028

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) has inked a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Haryana Power Purchase Centre (HPPC) to export 800MW from 2028-29, a senior official said on Wednesday. The agreement marks a significant milestone in the partnership between DVC and HPPC, building on their existing PPA, under which the corporation already supplies 300 MW to Haryana from its operational units. The agreement, signed with the approval of the power ministry, will enable DVC to supply 800 MW from its three upcoming thermal units to Haryana. "Under the agreement, DVC will supply 300 MW from its Raghunathpur Thermal Power Station Phase-II (2x660 MW), 300 MW from Koderma Thermal Power Station Phase-II (2x800 MW), and 200 MW from Durgapur Thermal Power Station (1x800 MW). Supplies from all three power stations will begin in the fiscal 2028-29," DVC member (finance) Arup Sarkar said. The PPA was signed at HPPC's corporate office in the presence of senior officials from both ...

600 Haryana hospitals to halt Ayushman Bharat services over payment delay

Ayushman Bharat, which currently includes approximately 1,300 hospitals across Haryana - 600 of which are private - has faced significant financial issues

Gurugram Police introduces Paytm QR code for traffic challan payments

Traffic challans can now be settled using a Paytm QR code in Gurugram, police said on Friday. Keeping in mind the convenience of the people, DCP traffic Virender Vij launched a Paytm QR code for paying challan on Thursday, an official said. DCP Vij said that this new initiative will not only save people's time but with the help of this Paytm QR, challan can be easily paid for by scanning the code while even sitting at home. He added that Gurugram is the first district of Haryana where easy payment of challan was started with the help of Paytm QR code and after this, no one will have to visit offices to pay the challan. "The Paytm QR codes have been pasted in all the police stations, police chowkis, traffic booths and all the police offices in Gurugram district. On scanning this QR from the Paytm app, first of all, it will log in you to the page of Haryana Traffic Police. On which you enter your challan number or vehicle number, after which the challan can be easily paid once the ..

Haryana CM promises 200K govt jobs over next 5 years for state's youth

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Sain said on Friday that the state government would provide government jobs to 2 lakh youth over five years. Saini also said that during the past ten years, the BJP government in Haryana has provided government jobs to 1.71 youth on merit. Along with offering government jobs, the government has also implemented various schemes to help youth set up their businesses, Saini said, while speaking at the Golden Jubilee celebration function at the Indira Gandhi National (IGN) College, Ladwa, Kurukshetra. He said that IGN College was established in 1974 to provide education to rural children and over its 50-year journey, the institution has played a crucial role in shaping thousands of students into skilled and responsible citizens. Colleges like IGN play a vital role in achieving the vision of developed Haryana. Educational institutions are the backbone of the state's and country's progress, the CM said. Saini said to promote higher education, the state

'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' has become people-powered initiative: PM Modi

With the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative completing 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and at the same created the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) was launched by the prime minister on January 22, 2015 at Panipat, Haryana. BBBP addresses the declining Child Sex Ratio (CSR) and related issues of women empowerment over a life-cycle continuum. "Today we mark 10 years of the #BetiBachaoBetiPadhao movement. Over the past decade, it has become a transformative, people-powered initiative and has drawn participation from people across all walks of life," Modi said. 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' has been instrumental in overcoming gender biases and at the same time it has created the right environment to ensure that the girl child has access to education and opportunities to achieve her dreams, the prime ...

Manu Bhaker's grandmother, uncle die in accident in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri

Manu Bhaker's maternal grandmother and uncle were killed in an accident in Haryana's Charkhi Dadri

101 farmers to resume Delhi march from Shambhu border on Jan 21: Pandher

A group of 101 farmers will resume on January 21 their march to Delhi from the Shambhu border point to press the government to accept their demands, including a legal guarantee for minimum support price for crops, farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said on Thursday. The "jatha" (group) of 101 farmers earlier made three attempts to head towards Delhi on foot on December 6, December 8 and December 14, last year at the Shambhu border. They were not allowed to proceed by security personnel in Haryana. The fresh move of protesting farmers came a day after a group of 111 farmers began a fast-unto-death on the Haryana side of the border near Khanauri in solidarity with fasting farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, whose fast-unto-death entered its 52nd day on Thursday. Speaking to reporters at the Shambhu border point between Punjab and Haryana on Thursday, Pandher, who is the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha leader, slammed the central government for not accepting the demands of farmers who have been

Haryana BJP chief, singer Rocky booked for alleged gang rape in Kasauli

Haryana BJP chief Mohanlal Badoli and a singer were booked after a woman alleged that she was gang-raped by them in a hotel in Kasauli. Himachal Pradesh Police has registered an FIR against the two men, officials said on Tuesday. PTI reached out to Badoli but no response was received. According to the complainant, the two men made videos of the act and threatened to kill the victim if she disclosed the incident to anyone, they said. The FIR registered in Kasauli in Solan district on December 13, 2024, names Badoli and Jai Bhagwan alias Rocky. A copy of the FIR was doing the rounds on social media on Tuesday. According to the FIR, the woman was staying in a hotel in Kasauli with her boss and friend when they met the two accused on July 3, 2023. While Badoli introduced himself as a political leader, Rocky introduced himself as a singer. Later, the woman and her friend went into a room with the two accused, who promised to help the complainant get a government job and a chance to fea

HBSE board exams 2025: Class 10th, 12th timetable out at official website

The Board of School Education, Haryana (HBSE) has declared the upcoming Class 10 and 12 annual exams datesheet. Exams are set to begin in late February and end in early April 2025

Farmers at Punjab-Haryana border to meet SC-appointed committee today

A delegation of the protesting farmers at the Khanauri border between Punjab and Haryana will be meeting the high-powered committee appointed by the Supreme Court at around 3 pm Monday. Among the protesting farmers is also septuagenarian Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite fast for the past 40 days, and whose health concerns has kept the Punjab government on toes with the top court keeping a close watch. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh was informed by senior advocate Kapil Sibal, appearing for the Punjab government that they had managed to persuade the protesting farmers to meet Justice (retd) Nawab Singh, who chairs the committee. "We have managed to persuade them. Kindly post the matter for some other day. We are expecting some breakthrough," Sibal said. "Hope better sense prevails on everyone," the bench said. The apex court asked Sibal to prepare a brief note of the deliberations and posted the hearing on January 10. Solicitor general Tush

Haryana minister outlines Rs 800 crore road project for Gurugram's future

Haryana minister Rao Narbir Singh has said that the foundation for Gurugram's prosperous future will be laid over the next five years through improved connectivity and a robust road network, officials said on Sunday. Badshahpur MLA Singh, who is the minister for industries, commerce, environment, forests, and wildlife, said as part of the ongoing efforts to develop infrastructure in the district, an elevated road will be built from the Gurugram-Jaipur National Highway to Vatika Chowk, along with four flyovers from Vatika Chowk to Ghata at an estimated cost of Rs 800 crore. According to an official statement, Singh said a detailed project report (DPR) for this crucial project to be executed by the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is currently being prepared, and work on the ground will commence soon. The minister was addressing a gathering during a visit to Vatika City in Sector 49. "It is our collective responsibility to turn Gurugram into a beautiful and clean ci

Alarming drop: Haryana's sex ratio at birth hits 8-year low of 910 in 2024

Five Haryana districts - Charkhi Dadri, Faridabad, Gurugram, Rewari, and Rohtak - reported sex ratio below 900

Why can't Centre say it will consider grievances of farmers: SC asks Govt

The farmers under the banner of Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha have been camping at Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab-Haryana since February 13, 2024

Haryana CM welcomes decisions taken for farmers at 1st Cabinet meet of 2025

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has welcomed the decisions taken for farmers at the first Union Cabinet meeting of 2025, saying those will also benefit the farmers of the state. Expressing his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saini said the thoughtfulness with which these decisions have been taken will benefit lakhs of farmers in Haryana. Referring to the Union Cabinet's announcements as a "New Year gift" for farmers from Modi, the chief minister, in a statement, said the decisions will ensure the availability of key fertiliser DAP to farmers at affordable and subsidised rates. "In addition, a budget allocation has been made to promote the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana and enhance technology, which will have a direct positive impact on farmers," he said. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday announced a one-time package to subsidise DAP at the cost of up to Rs 3,850 crore and approved a one-year extension of two crop-insurance schemes, decisions that Modi said were .

Why a village in Haryana was renamed after former US President Jimmy Carter

Former US president Jimmy Carter had a personal connection with a Haryana village 'Daulatpur Nasirabad' where his mother had worked as a healthcare volunteer during the late 1960s

Punjab bandh call: Farmers block roads at many places, traffic hit

Farmers blocked roads at many places across the state on Monday as part of their Punjab bandh call, hamstringing the commuter traffic. A call for a shutdown was given last week by Samyukta Kisan Morcha (Non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha over the Centre not accepting the demands of protesting farmers. The bandh will be observed from 7 am to 4 pm. Farmers observed a sit-in at Dhareri Jattan Toll Plaza which affected vehicular movement on the Patiala-Chandigarh National Highway. At Amritsar's Golden Gate, farmers started to assemble near the city's entry point while in Bathinda's Rampura Phul, they blocked roads. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher on Sunday said though there will be a complete bandh, emergency services will be allowed to operate. "The bandh will be observed from 7 am to 4 pm. However, emergency services will remain operational. Anyone travelling to the airport to catch a flight or anyone going to attend a job interview, or anyone needs to attend a wedding... a

Over 2,000 cops deployed in Gurugram ahead of New Year celebrations

Gurugram police have deployed over 2,000 policemen to ensure hassle free New Year celebrations, officials said on Sunday. MG road, Cyber hub and sector 29 market have been identified as key sensitive points which are expected to be hit by maximum party goers and majority of cops will be stationed here to keep things under control, they said. The police have allotted 10 parking spots around these venues. According to an official statement of the Gurugram police, special programmes and events will be organised mainly at 22 places in Gurugram for New Year celebrations. Besides deploying a huge force, police's Counter Assault, Police Riders, Police PCR, Crane, Fire Brigade and ambulance teams have also been deployed with all safety equipment at all these places, it said. Major security arrangements are made at MG road, Cyber hub, Golf course road, DLF phase-1 and market of sector 29. About 1,044 policemen will be deployed at those 22 spots, 10 parking lots and police checkpoints, the

Haryana cabinet approves 25% raise in Death-cum-Retirement gratuity limit

Haryana government has decided to increase the maximum limit of Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity for state government employees by 25 per cent, an official statement said on Saturday. This enhancement will take effect from January 1, 2025, raising the gratuity from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 25 lakh. The proposal in this regard was approved by the state cabinet, which met under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. According to an official statement, the Cabinet also approved a 25 per cent increase in the maximum limit of Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity for Judicial officers of the state government. These decisions are aimed at providing enhanced financial security to the state government employees and their families as well as the Judicial officers, the statement read. In another decision, the Cabinet approved the revision of the Indexation Policy for calculating External Development Charges. "The Indexation Policy was based on EDC rates for the year 2015 and these had not been

Haryana 2024: Election hustle, farmers' protests bookend sporting glory

For a state that witnessed two elections of great significance this year and accounted for more than 20 per cent of athletes in India's Paris Olympics contingent, it is only fitting that the year's top newsmakers came from two fields: politics and sports. Add to the mix, the issues of farmers and farming -- farmers' protest remained a constant underrunning theme in the state's sociopolitical discourse through the year -- and Haryana's 2024 round-up is almost complete. As Haryana seemed to be settling into the regular humdrum of daily politics after high-pitched election season came the unsettling news of the passing of its five-time chief minister and political stalwart Om Prakash Chautala. He died on December 20 at the age of 89. The state entered 2024 with a great deal to look forward to for everybody: a BJP looking to repeat the 2019 feat of winning all 10 LS seats and also retaining power in assembly, a Congress emboldened by projections it would wrest back a large number of ...

Rajnath to visit Om Prakash Chautala's village today to pay tributes

Indian National Lok Dal Chief Om Prakash Chautala passed away on December 20 at his residence in Gurugram