Haryana monkey carrying Rs 51,000 reward captured, sparks outrage as crowd seen slapping it
A recent incident in Hathin, Haryana, has gone viral on social media wherein a monkey that had allegedly been biting people and frightening residents was captured after nearly 10 days of chaos. A reward of Rs 51,000 had been announced by the husband of the Hathin Municipal Council chairperson.
The TribuneHaryana power staff begin 3-day strike over private distribution licence, govt moves to challenge HERC order
Haryana is headed for a major confrontation in the power sector, with electricity employees launching a three-day strike against the grant of a parallel distribution licence to a private company in Gurugram and Nuh, even as the state government has decided to challenge the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) order before the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL).
- InfrastructureHurts
A three-day strike by power distribution staff risks disrupting electricity supply and maintenance services in Gurugram and Nuh.
- EmploymentHurts
The dispute over a parallel private distribution licence threatens job security and working conditions for public-sector power employees.
The TribuneWhere are the jobs, Rs 2,100 for women and MSP? Selja seeks white paper on Haryana BJP’s poll promises
Congress general secretary and Sirsa MP Kumari Selja on Wednesday questioned the Haryana BJP government over the status of its major Assembly poll promises, demanding a promise-wise white paper detailing what had been delivered two years after the party came to power.
- EmploymentHurts
Article highlights alleged non-delivery of promised job creation schemes (Rs 2,100 support for women workers), suggesting government failure to address employment crisis.
- AgricultureHurts
MSP (Minimum Support Price) promise non-delivery is raised as unmet farmer-focused commitment, implying agricultural sector concerns remain unaddressed.
The Tribune
Haryana approves first private power distributor: Why the move has raised concerns
The approval is expected to give consumers a choice of electricity supplier and introduce competition in a sector traditionally dominated by state-owned utilities. However, it has drawn strong opposition from existing DISCOMs and their employees. Here's why.
The Indian Express5,000-year-old grooming secret: Harappan pot from Haryana’s Banawali held herbal shampoo, soap traces
Evidence recovered from the Harappan site in Banawali village indicates that pre-Harappan people living in the region were equally keen on hair and skin care. Archaeologists have found evidence of shampoo-like products and traces of preparation of herbal soap during one of the excavations at the Harappan site in Banawali, which is part of the Indus Valley Civilisation.
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Archaeological discoveries enhance historical knowledge and support curriculum development in Indian educational institutions, particularly in studying indigenous civilisations.
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Evidence of ancient herbal preparation methods can inform contemporary sustainable and natural product development sectors aligned with environmental conservation.
The Tribune
In a 1st, Gururgam & Nuh residents can pick from pvt & govt power. Why discoms, BJP’s Vij are opposing
HERC granted 25-year licence to Eleven Power, part of the Eleven Group led by Medanta co-founder Sunil Sachdeva, for parallel power distribution in Gurugram and Nuh.
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Parallel power distribution increases infrastructure competition and consumer choice in electricity distribution, potentially improving service quality and reducing monopolistic pricing.
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Opens new investment opportunities for private power distributors and enables market-based pricing mechanisms that could improve operational efficiency in power distribution.
ThePrintEx-Army man hires 2 hitmen to kill cousin's wife over land deal refusal in Gurugram
A former Army man and two hitmen hired by him have been arrested for allegedly murdering his cousin's 35-year-old wife over a land dispute in Dohla village near Sohna in Girigram, police said on Tuesday.
- JudiciaryHurts
Criminal case involving murder for hire places burden on judicial system and raises concerns about law enforcement effectiveness in property dispute resolution.
The TribuneHaryana reshuffles 28 IPS, HPS officers; IPS officer Satheesh Balan gets additional charge of Bhondsi IRB
The Haryana Government on Tuesday ordered the transfer and posting of 28 police officers, including IPS and HPS cadre officers, with immediate effect.
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Police officer transfers and postings affect law enforcement accountability and the functioning of the criminal justice system.
The Tribune
Ashneer Grover tours Rs 100cr DLF Camellias, says 'doesn't look like India'
Entrepreneur Ashneer Grover recently took people inside DLF Camellias in Gurugram, offering a glimpse of a luxury residential complex.
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Article highlights luxury residential development projects that contribute to urban infrastructure and construction sector activity in NCR region.
Times of India
Haryana govt to borrow from Stockholm model to fix Gurugram’s waterlogging & garbage issues
According to an agreement signed during CM Saini’s visit to Sweden from 14 to 17 October, Gurugram has become a sister city of the Swedish capital.
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The Stockholm model adoption aims to directly address Gurugram's waterlogging and garbage management through international best practices.
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Implementing Swedish urban environmental solutions should improve waste management and water drainage systems in the city.
ThePrintHaryana power employees, engineers to go on 3-day strike over HERC licence to private firm
Haryana power employees and engineers have announced a three-day statewide strike from October 22 to protest against the proposed privatisation of power distribution and the decision of the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) to grant a parallel distribution licence to private company Eleven Power Private Limited for Gurugram and Nuh districts.
- EmploymentHurts
Privatization of power distribution typically leads to workforce reductions and job insecurity for existing government employees.
- InfrastructureHurts
The strike disrupts power distribution services, affecting infrastructure continuity in Gurugram and Nuh districts.
The Tribune
First private player gets Haryana power regulator nod, faces government opposition
HERC has granted a 25-year parallel power distribution licence to Eleven Power in Gurugram and Nuh, ending DHBVNL's monopoly despite state opposition and union strike threats.
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Private sector entry into power distribution can improve service efficiency and infrastructure investment, though outcomes depend on implementation.
- EmploymentHurts
Union strike threats suggest privatization may reduce job security or wages for existing public sector power utility workers.
The Indian ExpressPrivate firm gets licence from power supply in Gurugram, Nuh; Haryana Government to file appeal
With the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) granting a 25-year parallel distribution licence to a private company on Monday, consumers in Gurugram and Nuh will have the option to choose their power distributor. The state government, however, has decided to challenge the order, while employees and engineers of the Energy Department, who oppose the move, have announced a protest.
- InfrastructureHurts
Introduction of parallel private distribution creates regulatory fragmentation and potential inefficiencies in state-owned power infrastructure.
- EmploymentHurts
State energy department employees face job insecurity and oppose the move, signaling potential workforce disruption.
The Tribune
Asian Para Games: Kokila Kaushik answers 'karma' taunts with judo silver medal
The Haryana judoka, who had bagged bronze in Hangzhou, upgrades medal colour to overpower genetic vision disability
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Highlights inclusive sports opportunities for people with visual disabilities, promoting disability health equity and accessibility awareness.
The Indian ExpressTiger Shroff shooting: Suspect from Haryana was out on bail in Arms Act case, claims father
Suspect Rehan's father, Raisuddin, says his son, a class 9 dropout, was earlier arrested in a case registered under the Arms Act and was out on bail
- JudiciaryHurts
The report highlights concerns about bail conditions and enforcement in criminal cases involving weapons offenses, suggesting potential gaps in judicial oversight.
The Tribune
Class 9 dropout out on bail: Father speaks after son’s arrest in Tiger Shroff shooting
Rehan's father from Haryana said his son lived with his mother and had previously worked as a welder.
- JudiciaryHurts
Bail granted to an accused in a high-profile shooting case raises questions about judicial procedure and bail standards in celebrity-related criminal matters.
- EmploymentHurts
The suspect's background as a dropout and former welder highlights vulnerability of unskilled youth to criminal involvement and limited economic opportunities.
The Indian Express
Haryana gives Agniveers 20% quota in police, forest jobs; exempted from written, physical exams
Consolidated order, effective 1 Sept, also waives physical screening for posts such as IRB and SDRF constable; Haryana sends thousands of youths to armed forces every year.
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20% quota and exam waivers directly improve job placement prospects for Agniveers transitioning to civilian government roles.
ThePrint'Kala Hiran' producer Amit Jani alleges SUV chased, weapon flashed in Haryana's Sonepat
Film producer Amit Jani has alleged that his vehicle was chased by unknown individuals in Sonepat and they attempted to stop it at gunpoint.
The Tribune
After firing on Tiger Shroff, a look at Haryana gangsters who targeted celebs
From Tiger Shroff to Rohit Shetty to Sidhu Moosewala, celebrities have been in the crosshairs of gangsters with roots in Haryana.
- JudiciaryHurts
Rising targeted violence against public figures suggests gaps in law enforcement and security protocols that strain judicial and investigative resources.
- EmploymentHurts
Increased security threats to entertainment industry professionals may deter work in India and reduce employment opportunities in cinema and related sectors.
The Indian Express
Why regulator asked Gurugram civic body to cancel NGO’s dog sterilisation contracts
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has asked the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) to cancel dog sterilisation and immunisation contracts awarded to Jabalpur-based Maa Baglamukhi Sewa Samiti.
- HealthcareHurts
Cancellation of sterilisation and immunisation contracts disrupts animal health services in Gurugram, affecting public health objectives related to disease control and animal welfare.
The Indian Express