News for 'hisar'

Haryana CM Khattar, House Speaker test positive for COVID-19

Haryana CM Khattar, House Speaker test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Khattar's test report came positive on Monday, six days after he had attended a meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, who was later found infected with the virus.

Wrestler Babita likely to contest state polls

Wrestler Babita likely to contest state polls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Babita and her father Mahavir Phogat, a noted wrestling coach, had joined the BJP in New Delhi on August 12.

Cop's gun used to kill encounter specialist

Cop's gun used to kill encounter specialist

Rediff.com30 Mar 2008

The gun allegedly used by Bhardwaj to kill Singh originally belonged to Additional SP, Hisar, Ashok Sohran, Gurgaon Commissioner of Police Mohinder Lal told media persons in Gurgaon. Sohran has claimed that he had lost the weapon during a police operation.

Godman Rampal medically fine, to be produced in court

Godman Rampal medically fine, to be produced in court

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Ten days, 6 deaths and after scores were injured, controversial godman Sant Rampal was arrested on Wednesday night from his ashram - Satlok Ashram in Hisar, Haryana.

Godman's supporters form human chain around ashram

Godman's supporters form human chain around ashram

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

The district and police administration on Monday faced an uphill task in dispersing 'godman' Rampal's followers, including a large number of women and children, who had pitched camp at his Satlok Ashram.

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.

Jat quota stir begins on tepid note amid tight security

Jat quota stir begins on tepid note amid tight security

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Giving this information at Chandigarh, a government spokesman said that more companies of the paramilitary forces have been demanded by the state.

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

T20 World Cup-winning cricketer Joginder Sharma, Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning boxer Akhil Kumar and Asian Games champion kabaddi player Ajay Thakur are all full-time police officers, jobs which they got thanks to their sporting accomplishments.

Jat stir: Haryana CM heckled, shown black flags during Rohtak visit

Jat stir: Haryana CM heckled, shown black flags during Rohtak visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

The situation on Tuesday remained tense in some parts of Jat dominated areas like Rohtak and Sonipat while curfew was lifted in Jind district.

5-yr-old falls into borewell in Karnal, pulled out dead

5-yr-old falls into borewell in Karnal, pulled out dead

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The incident comes days after the decomposed and mangled body of a three-year-old boy, Sujith Wilson, was pulled out from deep inside an unused borewell, after a futile 80-hour attempt to save the child who had fallen in while playing near his house in Nadukattupatti in Tiruchirappalli.

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.

Godman's bhakts won't let him be arrested despite Haryana CM's appeals

Godman's bhakts won't let him be arrested despite Haryana CM's appeals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Saturday appealed to self-styled godman Sant Rampal to present himself before the court in a "peaceful manner", saying one must give utmost priority to uphold the dignity of the judicial system.

Which state has the most reservations? Find out

Which state has the most reservations? Find out

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Click on the map to see the quantum of reservation across all our states.

More batches of protesters head towards Delhi borders

More batches of protesters head towards Delhi borders

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

Farmer outfits on Friday started mobilising more batches of peasants from Haryana and Punjab to head towards Delhi's borders to join the ongoing agitation against agri laws, even as political parties such as the Shiromani Akali Dal and the Indian National Lok Dal threw their weight behind them.

PIX: 40 killed, 150 hurt as Gorakhdham Express rams into goods train

PIX: 40 killed, 150 hurt as Gorakhdham Express rams into goods train

Rediff.com26 May 2014

At least 40 passengers were killed and over 150 injured as the Gorakhdham Express, which runs between the cities of Gorakhpur and Hisar via Delhi, rammed into a goods train at Chureb railway station in Sant Kabir Nagar district of Eastern Uttar Pradesh on Monday morning.

Fake bride runs away with money

Fake bride runs away with money

Rediff.com19 May 2005

A young man in Hisar found to his dismay that his would-be bride had not only ditched him, but duped him of money in the bargain. The money was earlier paid by the groom for conducting the engagement ceremony.

Hooda government shameless, playing 'Kaun Banega Arabpati': Modi

Hooda government shameless, playing 'Kaun Banega Arabpati': Modi

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asked the Election Commission to take serious note of Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda clearing the land deal between Robert Vadra and DLF, alleging that it was done hastily as the Congress faced "certain defeat" in the October 15 Haryana assembly polls.

Love animals? Become a vet!

Love animals? Become a vet!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

A Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry degree helps to treat animals better. Learn how animals play vital role in our ecosystem.

Quota row: Jat protesters start returning home

Quota row: Jat protesters start returning home

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Sporadic incidents of arson were on Monday reported as life in violence-torn Haryana limped back to normal with curfew being lifted gradually and Jat protesters starting to lift blockades after the Bharatiya Janata Party announced setting up of a committee to examine the quota demand of the community.

India to host Asian Boxing C'ship in Nov-Dec 2020

India to host Asian Boxing C'ship in Nov-Dec 2020

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'It is an extraordinary situation no doubt but we are all hoping for this to be brought under control by June', says BFI confident of COVID-19 storm passing.

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Air quality worsens in many parts of India post Diwali

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the 24-hour average concentration of lung-damaging fine particles known as PM2.5 in Delhi-NCR shot up from 243 micrograms per cubic metre at 6 pm on Thursday (Diwali day) to 410 micrograms per cubic metre at 9 am on Friday, around seven times the safe limit of 60 micrograms per cubic metre.

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.

SAI extends suspension of camps till May 3

SAI extends suspension of camps till May 3

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'The athletes who are there in SAI Bengaluru and Patiala will continue to remain there'

No milk, vegetables or petrol: Normal life comes to standstill in Sirsa

No milk, vegetables or petrol: Normal life comes to standstill in Sirsa

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed in the area, which is the headquarters of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect.

Followers desert Rampal's ashram, some say they were forced to stay

Followers desert Rampal's ashram, some say they were forced to stay

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Haryana Police on Thursday ordered setting up of a Special Investigation Team to probe certain cases registered in the wake of the tense two-week stand-off inside 'godman' Rampal's Satlok ashram in Barwala.

'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'

8 killed as heat wave continues to grip Punjab, Haryana

8 killed as heat wave continues to grip Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com25 May 2013

The ongoing heat wave conditions in most parts of Punjab and Haryana continued unabated on Friday, claiming at least eight lives and forcing people in the region to confine indoors.

Hooda assures no laxity in gangrape cases in Haryana

Hooda assures no laxity in gangrape cases in Haryana

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

Toughening his stand against recent gangrape cases in Jind and Hisar districts of Haryana, Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Friday said there would be no laxity in dealing with these cases and the guilty would be brought to book.

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.

Ex-Corporate Affairs DG, son kill self; suicide note claims CBI harassment

Ex-Corporate Affairs DG, son kill self; suicide note claims CBI harassment

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The tragic replay of events at the house of Bansal, Former Director General Corporate Affairs, in East Delhi's Neelkanth Apartments came to light when the family's maid entered the flat through an "unlocked door" around 9 am.

Haryana farmers block roads, copies of farm bills burnt in Punjab

Haryana farmers block roads, copies of farm bills burnt in Punjab

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

On Sunday, Rajya Sabha passed the Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020.

Badminton: Player's profile

Badminton: Player's profile

Rediff.com23 Jul 2012

Currently ranked world No. 5. Born in Hisar, Haryana, but grew up in Hyderabad. Playing badminton since she was eight.

Relief from intense cold conditions in Punjab, Haryana

Relief from intense cold conditions in Punjab, Haryana

Rediff.com13 Jan 2013

With the mercury rising by almost five degrees in Punjab and Haryana, the states got some respite from the severe cold conditions prevailing for the past several days.

28 killed, 200 injured during Jat quota agitation: Haryana DGP

28 killed, 200 injured during Jat quota agitation: Haryana DGP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Until Tuesday, the state government had maintained the death toll at 19.

Insects, fungus in Ramdev's noodles, ghee? Govt to check

Insects, fungus in Ramdev's noodles, ghee? Govt to check

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Action will be taken as per the rules if any serious defect is detected in Patanjali's products.

29 pilgrims killed, 45 injured in mishap in Haryana

29 pilgrims killed, 45 injured in mishap in Haryana

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

While 22 people were killed on the spot, three succumbed to injuries while being taken to hospitals in Bhiwani and Hisar, Bhiwani SP Satish Balan told PTI.

VK Singh: Making up stories against me deplorable

VK Singh: Making up stories against me deplorable

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Army Chief General V K Singh on Thursday dismissed as "absolutely stupid" a report that the Indian government panicked for several hours in the face of unexplained troop movements near Delhi in January.

Digvijay sends another letter to Hazare, raises RSS issue

Digvijay sends another letter to Hazare, raises RSS issue

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Shooting off another letter to Anna Hazare on the eve of Hisar bypoll, Digvijay Singh, who is leading Congress' counter-attack, on Wednesday, raised the issue of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh support to the activist and cautioned him that those around him were keeping him in dark.

Govt committed to a strong Lokpal, PM writes to Hazare

Govt committed to a strong Lokpal, PM writes to Hazare

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Declaring government's commitment to a strong Lokpal, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said Anna Hazare's demand for 'right to reject' provision in electoral law needs political consensus.

Don't hold team Anna responsible if Oppn benefited: Kejriwal

Don't hold team Anna responsible if Oppn benefited: Kejriwal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Maintaining that they are not campaigning for any party in the Hisar election, Arvind Kejriwal has said team Anna should not be held responsible if their movement in any way benefits the opposition and dismissed as "absurd" talk of Hazare nursing an ambition to become President.