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ED Conducts Raids In Panchkula Municipal Corp Fraud Case

ED Conducts Raids In Panchkula Municipal Corp Fraud Case

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate conducted searches at multiple locations in a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 145 crore fraud involving fixed deposits of the Panchkula Municipal Corporation.

Haryana Bank Official Arrested in 150 Crore Panchkula Municipal Funds Scam

Haryana Bank Official Arrested in 150 Crore Panchkula Municipal Funds Scam

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

A private bank official has been arrested in Haryana in connection with a 150 crore discrepancy in the accounts of Panchkula Municipal Corporation.

Haryana Orders Probe into Panchkula Municipal Corporation's Missing Funds

Haryana Orders Probe into Panchkula Municipal Corporation's Missing Funds

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

An FIR has been filed regarding alleged discrepancies in Panchkula Municipal Corporation's fixed deposit receipts (FDRs) of nearly Rs 150 crore held at a Kotak Mahindra Bank branch, leading to a state-level investigation.

Vigilance Bureau Probes 150 Crore Discrepancies in Panchkula Municipal Funds

Vigilance Bureau Probes 150 Crore Discrepancies in Panchkula Municipal Funds

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Haryana's State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has filed an FIR to investigate alleged discrepancies involving nearly 150 crore of Panchkula Municipal Corporation funds held in a Kotak Mahindra Bank branch.

Probe Launched into Alleged Financial Discrepancies at Panchkula Municipal Corporation

Probe Launched into Alleged Financial Discrepancies at Panchkula Municipal Corporation

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

An FIR has been filed regarding alleged discrepancies related to Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) involving nearly Rs 150 crore of Panchkula Municipal Corporation with a Kotak Mahindra Bank branch, leading to a formal investigation.

Panchkula Civic Body Detects Major Discrepancies in Fixed Deposits

Panchkula Civic Body Detects Major Discrepancies in Fixed Deposits

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Panchkula Municipal Corporation has reported discrepancies in its Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDRs) with a private bank, amounting to approximately 150 crore. The matter has been reported to the State Vigilance for further investigation.

Haryana Municipal Elections: Vote Counting Begins For Key Cities

Haryana Municipal Elections: Vote Counting Begins For Key Cities

Rediff.com7 days ago

Counting of votes is underway for municipal corporations in Ambala, Panchkula, Sonipat, and other civic bodies in Haryana. Polling was held on Sunday for mayor and ward councillor elections.

Haryana Municipal Polls: BJP Candidates Lead In Key Cities

Haryana Municipal Polls: BJP Candidates Lead In Key Cities

Rediff.com7 days ago

Counting is underway for municipal corporations in Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat, with BJP mayoral candidates leading. Elections were held on Sunday for various municipal bodies across Haryana.

How BJP Secured Victory In Haryana Municipal Corporation Polls

How BJP Secured Victory In Haryana Municipal Corporation Polls

Rediff.com7 days ago

The BJP has achieved significant victories in the Haryana municipal corporation elections, securing wins in Ambala and Sonipat, and leading in Panchkula. The party also won the president's post in Sampla, a stronghold of former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, where the Congress did not field a candidate.

How BJP Dominated Haryana Municipal Corporation Elections

How BJP Dominated Haryana Municipal Corporation Elections

Rediff.com7 days ago

The BJP has secured significant victories in the Haryana municipal corporation elections, winning in Ambala and Sonipat, and leading in Panchkula. The party also won the president's post in Sampla, a stronghold of former CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda, where the Congress did not field a candidate.

Haryana Local Body Polls Record 25% Voter Turnout Till 1 PM

Haryana Local Body Polls Record 25% Voter Turnout Till 1 PM

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Polling is underway for local body elections in Haryana, including municipal corporations of Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat. An average voter turnout of 25 per cent was recorded till 1 pm. The main contest is expected between the Congress and the ruling BJP.

Haryana Local Body Polls Record 54.5 Per Cent Voter Turnout

Haryana Local Body Polls Record 54.5 Per Cent Voter Turnout

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Local body elections in Haryana, including municipal corporations of Ambala, Panchkula, and Sonipat, saw a 54.5 per cent voter turnout. Polling was held for mayor and ward councillor posts, with key contestants from BJP and Congress. The votes will be counted on May 13.

INLD Alleges Bias In Haryana Government Job Recruitment

INLD Alleges Bias In Haryana Government Job Recruitment

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) staged a protest in Panchkula, alleging that the BJP government in Haryana is unfairly recruiting individuals from outside the state for government jobs, thereby depriving local youth of employment opportunities.

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Haryana government has authorised the CBI to investigate the alleged involvement of five IAS officers in a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The CBI can now summon the officers for questioning.

Haryana Voters Affirm Trust In BJP's Development Model

Haryana Voters Affirm Trust In BJP's Development Model

Rediff.com6 days ago

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrated the BJP's victory in the recent civic body elections, attributing the win to public confidence in the party's development-focused governance and rejection of the Congress' negative politics.

CBI Raids Multiple Locations In Haryana Bank Scam Case

CBI Raids Multiple Locations In Haryana Bank Scam Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at multiple locations in Chandigarh and Panchkula in connection with a Haryana bank scam case and seized financial records and digital evidence linked to the alleged fraud.

INLD Alleges Bias In Haryana Government Job Recruitment

INLD Alleges Bias In Haryana Government Job Recruitment

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) staged a protest in Panchkula, alleging that the BJP government in Haryana is unfairly recruiting individuals from outside the state for government jobs, thereby depriving local youth of employment opportunities.

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Haryana Government Approves CBI Probe Into Bank Fraud Case

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Haryana government has authorised the CBI to investigate the alleged involvement of five IAS officers in a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The CBI can now summon the officers for questioning.

Haryana Rights Body Demands Report On Non-Functional CCTV Cameras

Haryana Rights Body Demands Report On Non-Functional CCTV Cameras

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report pertaining to a large number of CCTV cameras installed by the Municipal Corporation, Panchkula being 'non-functional' and called for a report from the concerned officials in the matter.

Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Held In Rs 590 Crore Money Laundering Case

Ex-IDFC Bank Staff Held In Rs 590 Crore Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com12 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested two former IDFC First Bank employees in connection with a money laundering case involving the alleged embezzlement of Rs 590 crore in Haryana government funds.

How BBMB Is Meeting Water And Power Needs Of Partner States

How BBMB Is Meeting Water And Power Needs Of Partner States

Rediff.com5 days ago

Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has lauded the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) for its effective management of water and power resources, catering to the needs of partner states. The event marked 50 years of the BBMB.

How Anshul Mishra Became India's Top Amateur Golfer

How Anshul Mishra Became India's Top Amateur Golfer

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

Anshul Mishra has been officially ranked as India's top amateur golfer, according to the latest Gentlemen Merit List issued by the Indian Golf Union (IGU).

Netas Walk Modi's Talk On Austerity

Netas Walk Modi's Talk On Austerity

Rediff.com16 hours ago

In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity, political leaders are reducing convoys and promoting public transport to conserve fuel.

Haryana's AI Programme Gains Momentum with World Bank Collaboration

Haryana's AI Programme Gains Momentum with World Bank Collaboration

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reviewed the progress of the Haryana AI Development Programme (HAIDP), a Rs 474-crore initiative developed with the World Bank, focusing on AI skilling, startup incubation, and ethical AI governance.

How Organ Donation Gave A Teenager A New Lease On Life

How Organ Donation Gave A Teenager A New Lease On Life

Rediff.com3 May 2026

A 14-year-old boy with end-stage heart failure received a life-saving heart transplant after the family of an Indian Army officer's wife, who was declared brain dead, consented to organ donation at Command Hospital, Chandimandir.

Badshah Joins Investigation Over 'Tateeree' Lyrics, Look Out Circular Withdrawn

Badshah Joins Investigation Over 'Tateeree' Lyrics, Look Out Circular Withdrawn

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Rapper Badshah is under investigation regarding alleged objectionable content in his music video 'Tateeree'. The Punjab and Haryana High Court was informed that Badshah joined the investigation in Panchkula and that the Look Out Circular issued against him has been withdrawn.

Four Charged in Chhattisgarh Medical Equipment Procurement Irregularities

Four Charged in Chhattisgarh Medical Equipment Procurement Irregularities

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The Chhattisgarh Anti-Corruption Bureau/Economic Offence Wing (ACB/EOW) has filed a supplementary chargesheet against four individuals for alleged irregularities in the procurement of medical equipment and reagent chemicals in 2023, resulting in significant financial losses to the state.

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Interstate Spurious Drug Racket Busted In Delhi

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested four individuals involved in an interstate racket manufacturing and distributing counterfeit prescription drugs, uncovering an illegal processing unit in Delhi.

Haryana Sacks Official Over Rs 590 Crore Bank Fraud

Haryana Sacks Official Over Rs 590 Crore Bank Fraud

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

The Haryana government has dismissed an official from the Development and Panchayat Department in connection with a Rs 590 crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank. The decision follows a detailed investigation that revealed a criminal conspiracy and substantial evidence against the official.

Chautala Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Failures

Chautala Slams Haryana Government Over Crop Procurement Failures

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Former Haryana deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala has criticised the state government for failing to ensure proper crop procurement arrangements and timely compensation for farmers affected by unseasonal rain.

Haryana Suspends IAS Officers Amid IDFC Bank Fraud Investigation

Haryana Suspends IAS Officers Amid IDFC Bank Fraud Investigation

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Haryana government has suspended two IAS officers, Ram Kumar Singh and Pardeep Kumar, in connection with an ongoing investigation into a Rs 590-crore fraud case involving IDFC First Bank.

Badshah Faces Arrest Order Over 'Tateeree' Song Lyrics

Badshah Faces Arrest Order Over 'Tateeree' Song Lyrics

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Haryana State Commission for Women has issued an arrest warrant for rapper Badshah after he failed to appear before the commission regarding alleged objectionable lyrics and visuals in his Haryanvi music video, 'Tateeree'. The commission has also requested a ban on Badshah's shows nationwide.

How Akshay Sharma Secured His First PGTI Win In Five Years

How Akshay Sharma Secured His First PGTI Win In Five Years

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Akshay Sharma secured his third DP World PGTI title with a stellar performance, ending a five-year title drought. His error-free round of 64 led him to a one-shot victory over Dhruv Sheoran.

Haryana's Vasant Utsav: A Blend of Culture, Nature, and Environmental Awareness

Haryana's Vasant Utsav: A Blend of Culture, Nature, and Environmental Awareness

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the 38th 'Vasant Utsav' in Panchkula, highlighting the state's commitment to culture, nature, and environmental conservation through various initiatives.

CBI to Probe 590 Crore Embezzlement from Haryana Government's IDFC Bank Accounts

CBI to Probe 590 Crore Embezzlement from Haryana Government's IDFC Bank Accounts

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is set to take over the investigation into the embezzlement of 590 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank in Chandigarh. The Haryana government decided to hand over the probe to the central agency last month following allegations that funds were diverted for personal use through shell companies and real estate investments.

Haryana Orders CBI Investigation into Rs 590 Crore IDFC Bank Scam

Haryana Orders CBI Investigation into Rs 590 Crore IDFC Bank Scam

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a CBI investigation into the Rs 590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case, emphasising the government's zero-tolerance approach to wrongdoing. The State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau had previously investigated the case, arresting several individuals, including ex-IDFC First Bank employees. The alleged fraud involved the diversion of Haryana government funds intended for fixed deposits.

CBI Takes Over Probe into 550 Crore Haryana Government Fund Embezzlement

CBI Takes Over Probe into 550 Crore Haryana Government Fund Embezzlement

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The CBI has registered an FIR to investigate the alleged embezzlement of 550 crore from Haryana government accounts held with IDFC First Bank, following a referral from the state government.

Haryana Government Greenlights 1,028 Crore for Multi-Departmental Projects

Haryana Government Greenlights 1,028 Crore for Multi-Departmental Projects

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

The Haryana government has approved expenditure of 1,028 crore for various projects across multiple departments, including police housing, public works, and irrigation, aiming to enhance infrastructure and public services in the state.

Haryana Boosts Anti-Narcotics Efforts with New Tech and Coordination

Haryana Boosts Anti-Narcotics Efforts with New Tech and Coordination

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Haryana is strengthening its anti-narcotics framework with an integrated and technology-driven roadmap, focusing on increased enforcement, inter-state coordination, and financial disruption of drug networks.

Haryana CM Saini Lauds Ambedkar's Advocacy for Women's Education and Social Justice

Haryana CM Saini Lauds Ambedkar's Advocacy for Women's Education and Social Justice

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini commemorated B.R. Ambedkar's birth anniversary, highlighting his contributions to women's empowerment and social justice. Saini and Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal criticised the Congress party for allegedly disrespecting Ambedkar, while praising the current government's efforts to honour his legacy.