Haryana news & politics
The latest news from Haryana, where Nayab Singh Saini (BJP) is Chief Minister. Most covered in the last 30 days: crime violence, protest opposition, infrastructure.
Haryana electricity employees and engineers call 3-day strike against Eleven Power's distribution licence
The Haryana Electricity Employees and Engineers Joint Front called a three-day strike starting Thursday against the Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission’s October 19 order granting Eleven Power Private Limited a 25-year parallel distribution licence in Gurugram and Nuh. Anil Vij, Rattan Mann, and Sampat Singh condemned the move. Eleven Power plans a five-year network build to serve 8.3 lakh consumers.
BPSGMC for Women wins first Indian IMU-RHIME Award 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
A team from BPS Government Medical College (BPSGMC) for Women won the IMU-Ron Harden Innovation in Medical Education (IMU-RHIME) Award 2026, the first Indian win since its 2008 inception. Dr. Sumita Sethi, Dr. Renu Garg, and Dr. Ruchi Agarwal received the award at the 19th International Medical Education Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The NEST program trained 278 students from 11 colleges to lead 63 community health projects.
Delhi to Srinagar bus attacked with stones near Doraha in Punjab
On Sunday night, a Delhi to Srinagar bus was attacked with stones near Doraha in Punjab, smashing a windowpane but causing no injuries. This follows a Saturday attack in Karnal, Haryana, where a passenger and a dhaba employee were injured. R K Yadav of the Khanna Superintendent of Police (Investigation) registered an FIR as police investigate potential links between these incidents.
Kashmiri passenger injured as Star World Ventures bus attacked with stones in Karnal
On Saturday night, October 17, 2026, a Star World Ventures luxury sleeper bus carrying around 35 passengers was attacked with stones and bricks near Divine Star Dhaba in Karnal, Haryana. The incident injured an elderly Kashmiri passenger. Police arrested two men, Sawan and Mohit, following a parking dispute. Nayab Singh Saini confirmed the FIR on October 18, 2026, while Omar Abdullah and Imran Nabi Dar demanded justice for the alleged hate crime.
Hooda accuses BJP of rising crime and 2 lakh vacant posts in Haryana
On October 17, 2026, Nayab Singh Saini announced the Haryana government's resolve to build a prosperous state during its third term. He alleged Congress rule caused corruption and regional discrimination. Conversely, Bhupendra Singh Hooda accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of rising crime, debt, and 2 lakh vacant posts, claiming the government backtracked on providing 2,100 Rupees to women.
Software engineer allegedly strangles wife before hanging himself in Gurugram apartment
On October 15 at 10:30 am, police received reports of two bodies in Flat 103, Tower 7 of M3M Marina in Gurugram's Sector 68. A forensic team found that 30-year-old Mohammad Aslam, a software engineer from Bengaluru, allegedly strangled his wife, 28-year-old Farhana, before hanging himself. Aslam emailed his company officials to notify his father and landlord before the deaths occurred.
CPCB deploys flying squads across 34 districts to prevent paddy stubble burning
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) deployed flying squads across 34 districts in Punjab and Haryana from October 1 to November 30. Directed by the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas (CAQM), teams will coordinate with farmers and the Parali Protection Force to prevent paddy stubble burning and report daily to the CAQM Cell.
RTI activists submit 17-point memorandum to Governor seeking State Information Commission reforms
On October 12, RTI activists submitted a 17-point memorandum to Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh seeking reforms for the State Information Commission. P.P. Kapoor of Jan Abhiyan Manch alleged the government undermined the RTI Act, 2005, while Harendra Dhingra claimed documents were withheld using Section 8(1)(j). T.V.S.N. Prasad stated the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 overrides the RTI Act.
Haryana Professional Forum and Jind Social Forum launch Panchgama Vikas Model in 300 villages
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, the Haryana Professional Forum and Jind Social Forum launched the “Panchgama Vikas Model” in 300 villages of Haryana’s Jind district. Conceived by Sagar Preet Hooda, the initiative organizes 60 clusters to provide career guidance, skill training, and address drug abuse. Vaishali Sharma attended the launch at Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University to support this voluntary community effort.
Haryana Cabinet exempts ex-Agniveers from Group-C recruitment exams for specific roles
On October 10, 2026, the Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, approved amendments to the state’s Agniveer policy. Ex-Agniveers will be exempted from Group-C recruitment examinations and Physical Screening Tests for specific roles in the Environment, Forest and Wildlife Department, Indian Reserve Battalion (IRB), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and Revenue and Disaster Management Department. The cabinet also approved continuing sixth State Finance Commission recommendations until 2026-27.
Dhruv Rathee released by Gurugram Crime Branch after detention from Sector 56 residence
Dhruv Rathee was released by the Crime Branch, Gurugram at 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, after being detained from his Sector 56 residence on October 10. Police detained over 7,000 protesters and leaders including Arvind Kejriwal, Mamata Banerjee, Pinarayi Vijayan, and Manik Sarkar. CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka, and Saurav Das faced preventive arrest.
Delhi Police detain Dhruv Rathee from Gurugram home to stop Jantar Mantar protest
Delhi Police detained YouTube activist Dhruv Rathee from his house in Gurugram's Sector 56 yesterday to prevent him from joining the Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar. The protest sought the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged SIR irregularities. Rathee claimed he was kidnapped. Abhijeet Dipke, Saurav Das, and Ashutosh Ranka were also detained before release.
