Haryana 2025: Unquiet Year of Crisis and Change
2025 was a tumultuous year for Haryana, marked by police suicides, a major terror module bust, and political recalibrations. Explore the key events that defined the state's challenging 12 months.
2025 was a tumultuous year for Haryana, marked by police suicides, a major terror module bust, and political recalibrations. Explore the key events that defined the state's challenging 12 months.
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Punjab witnesses a massive railway transformation in 2025 with Rs 5,421 crore budget, new Vande Bharat, and revival of stalled projects worth Rs 25,000 crore. Read about the state's rail infrastructure leap.
An RTI reveals Haryana secured Rs 10 lakh compensation from 411 wildlife poaching cases in 5 years. Yet, low conviction rates and delayed trials raise concerns over enforcement. Read more.
A staggering 80% of Haryana's district plan funds lie unutilized, raising serious questions about development work and fiscal management. Read the full report on the state's financial inertia.
Haryana Congress leader Rao Narender Singh challenges the state government on youth employment, questioning if local youth are deemed incompetent as jobs go to outsiders. Read the full story.
Haryana DG Prisons issues stern warning to criminals, stating they face either a police bullet or imprisonment. The hardline stance follows recent violent incidents in the state.
Haryana launches a unique 12-digit ID for farmers to ensure direct benefit transfer, prevent fraud, and integrate agricultural schemes. Learn how this initiative will transform subsidy delivery.
The Punjab & Haryana HC quashes an FIR against Punjab Police officers, highlighting systemic issues. This editorial argues for new rules of public engagement to restore trust. Read the full analysis.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana govt to regularise daily-wage forest workers, calling denial after 20+ years arbitrary. Landmark ruling impacts casual labour rights.
Teachers' organisations in Punjab reject govt's Rs 10 lakh ex gratia for deceased colleagues, term it discriminatory. They demand Rs 2 crore each & govt jobs for kin. Read more.
Punjab & Haryana HC quashes HSVP's demand for 2025 land prices & 11% interest from oustees. Court imposes Rs 3 lakh fine, resets price to 2018 rate. Key victory for landowners.
Punjab Police touts record drug hauls in 2025, but targeted killings, grenade attacks, and High Court interventions expose deep law & order challenges. Read the full analysis.
Punjab & Haryana High Court demands answers from DGP on stadium security lapse and rising organised crime. Next hearing on Jan 15. Read the full order details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court demands answers from DGP on stadium security failure after kabaddi player's public killing. Next hearing on Jan 15. Read details.
Haryana announces winter vacations for schools from Jan 1-15, 2026. Government offices to close for 124 days. Employees get 3 restricted holidays. Get all details here.
Punjab and Haryana High Court directs Haryana govt to give pension to mother of deceased teacher, ruling nomination by husband doesn't bar claim. Read the full story.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini stated no recruitment paper leak has been proven, while INLD's Aditya Devilal demanded details on alleged leaks from 2014-2025. The Assembly also discussed 30% police vacancies.
JJP leader Digvijay Chautala approaches Punjab & Haryana HC after security withdrawal, citing death threat from Bishnoi gang. Court issues notice to Haryana govt. Read the full story.
Punjab & Haryana High Court examines if NGT can strike down Punjab's farmhouse policy. Petitioners warn of irreversible damage to state's low forest cover. Details inside.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini urges youth to blend local skills with tech, become job creators. Details on state's 12 lakh MSMEs, Rs 2,000-crore startup fund, and Swadeshi push.
Punjab & Haryana HC directs Haryana govt to reassess retired chief engineer's claim for benefits, citing procedural irregularities in 2015 power utility director appointments. Read the full order details.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini criticises Congress and Bhupinder Singh Hooda over a no-confidence motion lacking the LoP's signature. The Winter Session sees heated exchanges. Read the full story.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini's BJP government defeats a Congress no-confidence motion in the assembly. This marks the third such failed attempt since 2021. Read the full details of the debate and walkout.
Punjab & Haryana High Court halts AAP government's move to elevate 32 non-civil services officers to IAS cadre. Court issues notice, hearing next in Jan 2026. Details inside.
Punjab & Haryana High Court halts further action on Punjab's IAS promotion committee, issuing notice to state government. Details on the legal challenge and next hearing.
The Haryana Legislative Assembly paid tributes to seven prominent figures, including former members and a judge, through obituary resolutions. The session was adjourned as a mark of respect.
Haryana faces a severe healthcare staff shortage with 5,384 vacant posts. While the govt claims alternative arrangements, gaps in rural delivery raise concerns. Read the full district-wise breakdown.
Punjab & Haryana HC disposed of Congress MP Raja Warring's PIL seeking mandatory videography of Zila Parishad poll counting, noting the State Election Commission had already issued detailed instructions for the process.
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini announces Hansi will be the state's 23rd district. The move, part of a Rs 77.3 crore development push, honors the town's historical significance. Read more.