News for 'Karnal'

Tej Bahadur Yadav to now contest against Khattar

Tej Bahadur Yadav to now contest against Khattar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Yadav, who hails from Mahendergarh district, joined the JJP in New Delhi in the presence of its leader Chautala.

Daana Paani: Visit this unique food court!

Daana Paani: Visit this unique food court!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

CHD Developers has opened its biggest food court aptly named 'Daana Paani' at their integrated township, CHD City in Karnal, Haryana.

SC-appointed panel member favours farm laws

SC-appointed panel member favours farm laws

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'The committee was confident that the recommendations will pave the way to resolve the ongoing farmers' agitation'

At Singhu, farmers improve infra for prolonged protest

At Singhu, farmers improve infra for prolonged protest

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

"We are strengthening our communication and other infrastructure to continue the agitation for a long period," said Deep Khatri associated with managing logistics at the Singhu Border protest site.

Gurdwara panel row: Akal Takht steps in, Sikh leaders call off congregation

Gurdwara panel row: Akal Takht steps in, Sikh leaders call off congregation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Congregations of Sikhs in Amritsar and in Karnal against the formation of a separate Gurdwara Management Committee in Haryana were called off on Saturday after the Akal Takht's intervention but Haryana Sikhs went ahead with the election of office-bearers for the ad-hoc committee.

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

The Secret of M L Khattar's Survival

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

Haryana's chief minister enjoys Narendra Modi's support and protection and will be in office unless the state sees a massive administrative botch-up.

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Oppn parties seek judicial probe into Lakhimpur incident

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Some parties, including the Congress, also demanded immediate sacking of Union Minister of State for Home Ajay Kumar Mishra, following Samyukt Kisan Morcha's allegation that his son was travelling in one of the vehicles involved in the incident.

Batla House encounter: How two terrorists escaped

Batla House encounter: How two terrorists escaped

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'It is possible that these terrorists took advantage of the chaos and escaped in the melee.'

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

'Hindu philosophy was sophisticated under Mughals'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

'Second-class citizenship would have been meaningless to a Hindu in the Mughal empire.'

R-Day violence: Deep Sidhu arrested, sent to 7-day police custody

R-Day violence: Deep Sidhu arrested, sent to 7-day police custody

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Metropolitan Magistrate Prigya Gupta sent Sidhu to the custody after the police alleged he was one of the main instigators of the violent incidents at the Red Fort.

Will Farmers Defeat BJP?

Will Farmers Defeat BJP?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Extended rounds of negotiations having failed, farm leaders now reckon that their best chance to pressure the government lay in defeating the BJP in the coming assembly poll, particularly in UP, observes Virendra Kapoor.

How we cracked Batla House terror case

How we cracked Batla House terror case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Information trickled in that these phone numbers were switched off when there were blasts in Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and at the time of the Delhi blasts.

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in country next week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Very light rains and thundershowers occurred at isolated places in Uttar Pradesh though, and a fresh warning of heavy showers was issued in Himachal Pradesh as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in several parts of the country, including the northern region, over the next six-seven days.

Iraq crisis: Families give details about 45 stranded from Haryana

Iraq crisis: Families give details about 45 stranded from Haryana

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

A day after it was set up, the Haryana government control room has so far got information about 45 persons from the state, stranded in strife-torn Iraq. Majority of those stranded in Iraq hail from the northern parts of Haryana

Cavalcades of tractors set out for R-Day parade in Delhi

Cavalcades of tractors set out for R-Day parade in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Tractors carried the flags of the unions, some sported the tricolour, and also posters with slogans of 'Kisan Ekta Zindabad', 'No Farmer, No Food' and 'Kaale Kanoon Radd Karo'.

54.72 L COVID vaccine doses received till Tuesday afternoon: Centre

54.72 L COVID vaccine doses received till Tuesday afternoon: Centre

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Apart from the 1.1 crore doses of Covishield being procured from the Serum Institute of India, 55 lakh doses of indigenously developed Covaxin were being obtained from Bharat Biotech, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said at a press conference.

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Protesting farmers head home after a year; aircraft showers petals

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

Emotions ran high as the farmers performed ardas (prayers) and havan to thank the almighty and started their 'victory march' from Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur protest sites to Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in convoys of tractors, bedecked with colourful flowers and lights and blaring songs of jubilation.

Our voters on holiday: BJP on civic poll defeat in Ambala

Our voters on holiday: BJP on civic poll defeat in Ambala

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar, however, said the party performed satisfactorily "despite the odd circumstances" under which the recent civic elections were held in the state.

Farmers' stir: Why crowd is thinning at Singhu, Tikri borders

Farmers' stir: Why crowd is thinning at Singhu, Tikri borders

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

The farmer leaders insist that the crowd is merely shifting from one spot to another to mobilise more people to join the movement.

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Farm labourer cycles 370 km to join protests at Singhu

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Standing by his cycle, the 36-year-old from Punjab Moga's district said he could have taken a bus or a train to Delhi, but that could mean his family would have to go hungry.

Gurugram: Rape survivor shot dead allegedly for not withdrawing case

Gurugram: Rape survivor shot dead allegedly for not withdrawing case

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

The woman's mother said the hearing of rape case was scheduled on Friday and hence she came from Karnal to Gurgaon to record her statement along with of her daughter in court.

'Nehru is to be blamed for farm crisis'

'Nehru is to be blamed for farm crisis'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

'Nehru wanted to strengthen industries by exploiting agriculture and that policy was continued by successive governments.'

Born 1961, Died 2003

Born 1961, Died 2003

Rediff.com31 Jan 2004

A short, but an eventful life.

First test-tube goat produced at NDRI

First test-tube goat produced at NDRI

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Director, NDRI, Nagendra Sharma said the work was carried out to develop in-house capabilities in establishing pregnancies in goats using invitro fertilisation through laparoscopy technique.

Pedestrian killed after being hit by Haryana CM's convoy

Pedestrian killed after being hit by Haryana CM's convoy

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

A person was killed in Karnal after he was hit by a vehicle in Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar's Convoy on the National Highway 1.

Books emerge as farmers' best friends at Singhu border

Books emerge as farmers' best friends at Singhu border

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Protesting farmers, who have been holding their fort at the Singhu border for over 20 days, are keeping monotony and boredom at bay by adding new books to their reading list -- day after day.

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

Heatwave intensifies in India, Churu hottest at 47.5 deg C

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The India Meteorological Department, which had issued a red colour-coded alert for north India for May 25-26 when the prevailing heatwave conditions are expected to peak, said dust and thunderstorms are likely to bring some relief on May 29-30.

139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps

139 migrants returning home have died in road mishaps

Rediff.com17 May 2020

Many of the tragedies occurred in the dark, which is when it is cooler to walk, and many people were caught in their sleep. The combination of no traffic and speeding vehicles has led to havoc, endangering the lives of those who found themselves without work or money in the coronavirus-induced lockdown and were frantic to get home, any which way.

Protesting farmers burn copies of agri laws on Lohri

Protesting farmers burn copies of agri laws on Lohri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

One lakh copies of the three agri laws were burnt at the Singhu border alone, said Paramjeet Singh of Samyukta Kisan Morcha.

COVID-19 surge: Centre asks 12 states to increase testing

COVID-19 surge: Centre asks 12 states to increase testing

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

The Centre on Saturday strongly advised 12 states and Union Territories reporting a surge in coronavirus cases to significantly increase testing and ensure people follow COVID-appropriate behaviour, noting that one infected person could spread infection to an average of 406 individuals in a 30-day window without restrictions.

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

'We're not going anywhere': Farmers as they complete 6 months at Delhi borders

Rediff.com26 May 2021

'The protesters took out a march carrying black flags. They burnt Prime Minister Narendra Modi's effigy while raising slogans against the three farm laws'

PHOTOS: 30-car pile-up on Haryana highway due to fog

PHOTOS: 30-car pile-up on Haryana highway due to fog

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Officials say the mishap occurred due to poor visibility owing to fog.

Top 10 winning candidates and highest margins

Top 10 winning candidates and highest margins

Rediff.com29 May 2019

All top ten candidates belong to the BJP.

Health ministry ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in around a week

Health ministry ready to roll out COVID-19 vaccine in around a week

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Addressing a press briefing, Union Health Secretary Rajesh Bhushan said healthcare workers and frontline workers need not register themselves as their database has been populated on to the Co-WIN vaccine delivery management system in a bulk manner.

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Maha registers over 60% voter turnout, Haryana 65%

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

The final figure of polling could increase and it will be available on Tuesday, officials said.

Farmers block roads, railway tracks during 'Bharat bandh'

Farmers block roads, railway tracks during 'Bharat bandh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2020

Police personnel in adequate strength were deployed across the state to maintain law and order, officials said.

Waterlogging, traffic snarls after heavy rains in Delhi

Waterlogging, traffic snarls after heavy rains in Delhi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Streets were waterlogged near the Civic Centre at Minto Road and also in Civil Lines area where various cars were seen half-submerged in water.

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

8 out of 10 Haryana ministers bite the dust

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Among the other prominent faces for the ruling BJP who tasted defeat in the elections was its state president Subhash Barala.