Chandigarh, April 9 (IANS) In a significant push towards long-term water sustainability, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting with the World Bank Appraisal Mission, marking a decisive step forward in the implementation of the ambitious ‘Water Secure Haryana’ programme. The programme, with a total outlay of Rs 5,715 crore, including a Rs 4,000 crore World Bank loan, is aimed at improving the efficiency, reliability and sustainability of agricultural water us…
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New Delhi, March 20 (IANS) As the Bharat Electricity Summit 2026 entered its 2nd day on Friday, a national power ministerial meeting, chaired by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal, was held to deliberate on energy security, sector reforms and future growth strategies.Addressing the conference, the minister said the summit would play a key role in achieving the vision of “Viksit Bharat 2047”, highlighting the importance of the power sector in driving economic growth and infrastructure development.H…
Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) The Haryana Congress Legislature Party on Thursday submitted a memorandum to the Governor and apprised him about the alleged collusion between the BJP and the Election Officer during the elections for two Rajya Sabha seats. The memorandum stated that the Legislative Assembly comprised 90 members, including 48 from the BJP, 37 from the Congress, 2 from the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD), and 3 Independent MLAs.A minimum of 31 votes was required to secure one Rajya …
Chandigarh, March 19 (IANS) In a major administrative reshuffle, the Haryana government on Thursday transferred 23 Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued an order in this regard.Dr Raja Sekhar Vundru, Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) of the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department and the Transport Department, has been posted as ACS of the Printing and Stationery Department, while retaining the charge of ACS, Transport Department.…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Shripad Yesso Naik, Minister of State for Power and New and Renewable Energy, has emphasised the need to strengthen safety culture at the workplace through consistent use of personal protective equipment, proper shutdown confirmation before undertaking maintenance work, and regular capacity-building and training.Speaking at the ‘Lineman Diwas’ organised by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Naik said that the day, observed during National Safety Week, acknowle…
Chandigarh, March 3 (IANS) Haryana is expected to see 13.17 lakh metric tons mustard, while sunflower is projected at 0.70 lakh metric tons and summer moong estimated at 98,000 metric tons. These facts came to light at a review meeting chaired by the State Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi here on Tuesday.The state government has announced to start procurement of lentils from March 20 to April 30; mustard from March 28 to May 1; gram from April 1 to May 10; moong from May 15 to June 20; and sunflow…
New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Union Minister of Power Manohar Lal on Tuesday inaugurated the commercial operation of Unit–2 (250 MW) of the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project through virtual mode. With the commissioning of Unit 2, the Project is moving swiftly towards commissioning of 3 Units of 250 MW each shortly, followed by phased commissioning of the remaining four units during 2026-27.Upon full commissioning, the 2000 MW Subansiri Lower Hydroelectric Project will make a significant…