Gurugram’s Water Woes: Hills, Drain, and a City’s Struggle Haryana attributed Gurugram’s persistent waterlogging problem to its challenging geographical features. The Aravalli hills and the Najafgarh drain contribute significantly to the issue. The state government claims to have made considerable progress in mitigating the problem. Improvements to the drainage system, extensive desilting, and strategic deployment […]

Ayushman Bharat Stalls in Haryana: 600+ Hospitals Halt Treatments Over 600 hospitals in Haryana have suspended treatments under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, citing massive payment delays and operational hurdles. The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Haryana estimates a staggering ₹500 crore in outstanding payments owed to these healthcare providers. The delayed reimbursements are causing significant financial […]

Haryana Power Dept. to Pay for Billing Blunders: Rs 1000 Per Error The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has directed the state’s electricity department to compensate a consumer for repeated billing errors. The consumer had been incorrectly billed in KWH units instead of the correct KVAH units, leading to substantial overcharges and significant distress. The […]

Lakhpati Didi: Haryana’s Empowering Push for Women’s Economic Independence Haryana Chief Minister Saini’s flagship Lakhpati Didi scheme is proving a resounding success, empowering over 106,000 women across the state. Launched to foster economic independence, the initiative provides access to bank loans and promotes self-employment opportunities. The scheme’s impact is visible in numerous villages, where women […]

High Court Slams Frivolous Case, Imposes ₹50,000 Fine The Punjab and Haryana High Court on August 7, 2025, levied a ₹50,000 fine on a petitioner for abusing its processes. The petitioner had filed a baseless contempt petition stemming from a private civil matter. The court strongly condemned the misuse of legal channels. It highlighted the […]

Hooda Slams BJP over SYL, Demands Contempt Action Against Punjab Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led government over its handling of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal water dispute. He accused the party of failing to protect Haryana’s rightful water share. Hooda demanded immediate contempt proceedings against […]

State’s Healthcare Overhaul: Civil Hospitals Get a Private Sector Makeover The state government has launched an ambitious project to upgrade all its Civil Hospitals to private healthcare standards. This comprehensive initiative aims to significantly improve healthcare infrastructure and access across the state. The first phase involves renovating eight hospitals, with plans underway to upgrade thirteen […]