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Haryana extends ban on gutkha, pan masala till September 2022

Haryana government on Monday extended the ban on the sale and manufacture of gutkha and pan masala for one year.The state Food and Drugs Administration has issued a notification in this regard, under which the sale and purchase of tobacco products have been prohibited for a year from Sept 7, 2021.The order has been issued to all the district magistrates and superintendent of police, food inspectors and others.Last year, in view of the COVID pandemic, the Haryana government banned the sale of tobacco products like paan masala, gutkha etc for one year so that people do not spit in public places.The state government on Monday decided to extend the ban by one more year. Now, the sale of tobacco and nicotine products like pan masala and gutkha in Haryana will be considered illegal till September 2022. The order said the legal action will be taken against those who violate the rule.

Bharat Bandh: Hundreds of farmers block highways in Punjab, Haryana

The protesting farmers parked their tractors on highways and major link roads in both Punjab and Haryana and squatted on the road

Govt depts owe Rs 97,000 cr to discoms, Haryana tops with Rs 46,193 cr dues

States need to clear dues, pay subsidy amount to be eligible for new discoms reforms

Covishield vaccdose gap relaxed for certain categories in Haryana

The Haryana government on Monday relaxed the mandatory 84-day gap required between first and second doses of Covishield vaccine for certain categories of people

Another round of talks fails, farmers stay put outside Karnal secretariat

Another round of talks between district officials and farmers protesting over a police lathi-charge last month failed Wednesday

Amazon opens seventh fulfilment centre in Haryana ahead of festive season

With a storage capacity of close to 2 million cubic feet, the new FC will house a wide selection of products from the large appliances and furniture category

Thousands of farmers march towards Karnal secretariat, threaten siege

Thousands of farmers started marching towards the district headquarters here on Tuesday evening after union leaders said their talks with the local administration had failed. Farmer unions had demanded action against officials over the lathi-charge against protesters on August 28 in Karnal. Otherwise, they had threatened farmers will lay siege on the Karnal mini-secretariat a threat they appeared to be carrying out. Farmers reached the New Anaj Mandi for a mahapanchayat in the morning, riding tractors and motorcycles. As they gathered there, an 11-member delegation was invited by the local administration to discuss their demands and dissuade them from marching towards the secretariat. Our talks with administration failed as they did not agree to our demands, senior farm leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan said about three hours later. Farmer union leaders then urged the large gathering at the mahapanchayat to march peacefully towards the mini-secretariat, five kilometres away. The lead

Farmers reach Karnal secretariat, stage protest; top leaders detained

After reaching Karnal's mini-secretariat, farmers have staged a 'dharna' (sit-in) protest in front of the district administration building, here on Tuesday.

Karnal lathicharge: Farmers' meet with DC ends inconclusively

Farmers' meeting with the Karnal Deputy Commissioner at the mini-secretariat here on Tuesday, ended without any conclusion.

Farmers in Karnal for mahapanchayat, officials hold talks with leaders

An 11-member delegation of farmer leaders was invited to hold talks with the district administration here on Tuesday as protesters in large numbers assembled for a mahapanchayat

BJP govt can talk to Taliban but not farmers, says Congress

The Congress has mounted further attack on the BJP-led government in Haryana for suppressing the voice of the farmers by blocking internet in Karnal.

Centre, Haryana govts conspiring to crush farmers' protest: Congress

The BJP governments at the Centre and in Haryana are "conspiring" to crush the farmers' agitation, the Congress alleged, demanding authorities restore internet in Karnal and withdraw section 144

Ambala-Kotputli expressway likely to open for public by March 2022: Gadkari

The 313-km long Ambala-Kotputli highway is scheduled to open to the public by March 2022 as 80 per cent of the corridor is complete, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Monday

Traffic diversions, internet suspension ahead of Karnal mahapanchayat

The Haryana government on Monday announced alternative routes on the Ambala-Delhi National Highway 44 to prevent major traffic obstructions.

Haryana govt transfers Karnal SDM days after his 'break their heads' remark

Haryana government transferred 19 IAS officers, including Karnal SDM Ayush Sinha, who was recently caught on tape allegedly telling policemen dealing with a farmers' protest to "break their heads"

Covid-19: Haryana reports no Covid deaths after months, 20 fresh cases

Haryana reported no Covid-related death after months, even though it added 20 new infections Wednesday, pushing the total case count to 7,70,506.

BSP will extend support to protesting farmers in Haryana, MP: Mayawati

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati on Tuesday instructed her party workers to extend support to the farmers' protests in Haryana and Madhya Pradesh against the new agriculture laws.

Haryana CM Khattar lashes out at Amarinder Singh over farmers' issues

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar listed several steps taken by the BJP ruled state for farmers, and asked what Amarinder Singh's government has done done in comparison.

Haryana reports 10 new coronavirus cases, total number at 770,466

The total number of COVID-19 cases in Haryana increased to 7,70,466 as 10 more people tested positive for the disease, while the death toll climbed to 9,675 with one more fatality.

Ending corruption biggest achievement of Haryana govt: CM Khattar

Tightening the noose around corruption and providing jobs only on the basis of merit are the two biggest achievements of his government, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said here