A terrible fire broke out in a yarn factory in Haryana's Panipat last night. Two workers present in the factory were burnt alive in this fire. Along with this, the condition of three youths remains critical. He was admitted to the Civil Hospital. From there, two injured have been referred to Rohtak PGI.

While one employee has been admitted to NC Medical College, Israna. The fire was reported to the fire brigade. After receiving the information, fire brigade vehicles reached the spot. While extinguishing the fire, the fire brigade personnel took out these five employees from inside.

A fake call centre cheating US nationals on the pretext of providing technical support was busted in Sector-39 in Gurugram on Wednesday.

According to the police, acting on a tip-off, a team led by ACP (cybercrime) Priyanshu Diwan, raided the call centre in plot number 684, Durga Colony.

During the raid, the police arrested three accused, including the call centre operator, and seized a mobile phone, two laptops and other electronic gadgets.

The arrested accused have been identified as Amandeep Singh alias Prince (34), Palvender Singh (25) and Eishav Ghai (25), all residents of New Delhi.

In the first major reshuffle of Indian Administrative Service officers since Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini assumed office for the second time in October, 44 IAS officers, including Ashok Khemka, have been transferred.

Khmeka, the 1991-batch officer, who is considered close to Transport Minister Anil Vij, has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary (Transport). Khemka is known as the most transferred IAS officer in the country, with over 55 recorded transfers in his career spanning three decades.

The government on Sunday night transferred 44 IAS officers.

Anurag Rastogi, the 1990-batch officer, who was given the charge of Chief Secretary three days ago, has been posted as the Financial Commissioner (Revenue). He would continue to hold the charge of Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) as well.

An assistant manager of IndusInd Bank was arrested for dumping a man of Rs 35.69 lakh on the pretext of investing in the stock market, police said.

Priyanshu Diwan, Assistant Commissioner of Police (cybercrime), said that the arrested accused has been identified as Harvinder Singh, a native of Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh.

According to the police, a man filed a complaint at the Cyber Crime Police Station East on July 27, 2024, that he was duped Rs 35.69 lakh in the name of investing in the stock market.

Further to the approval accorded by the Haryana governing committee to the draft detailed project report (DPR) for the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development; a meeting was chaired by P. Raghavendra Rao, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board (HSPCB) to discuss on strengthening of city bus services in Gurugram and Faridabad by Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) respectively.

The Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development aims to combat pollution and promote sustainable development across Haryana and will be funded by the World Bank. The project is set for implementation over six years with Rs 3,600 crore allocated for its first phase, wherein Gurugram and Faridabad will be the primary focus areas.

Haryana Tourism Corp Ltd has launched the Yadavindra Gardens in Pinjore, built in the style of Mughal gardens, as a heritage wedding destination, offering couples a unique opportunity to celebrate their special day in a setting of historic grandeur and natural beauty.

This initiative aims to promote sustainable tourism and highlight the region's rich cultural heritage.

An official spokesperson for Haryana Tourism Corp said the Yadavindra Gardens, nestled in the foothills of the Shivalik range some 22 km from Chandigarh on the Ambala-Shimla highway, is an architectural masterpiece that offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience for couples seeking a majestic and culturally significant venue.

Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, rooftop solar power plants will be installed by the Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HREDA) in all government buildings of Gurugram.

"All departmental officers should register on the PM Surya Ghar portal to get this energy plant installed on their building," Deputy Commissioner Gurugram, Ajay Kumar said.

The Deputy Commissioner said Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PM Suryaghar Free Electricity Scheme in February.

Taking cognisance of the multiple complaints being received from citizens pertaining to rampant encroachment in the city, the Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) and Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (MCG) are making joint efforts to address the issue.

DTP GMDA, R.S. Batth, along with the MCG officials over the last two days carried out inspection visits on the road from MG road to Saraswati Vihar, Saraswati Vihar market and the Khandsa road stretch from Bada Bazar to Khandsa Road and made public interactions to create awareness on removal of encroachment.

“We will first interact with the public at large and make them aware of the menace of encroachment and the need to clear these encroachments in public places. If they fail to comply, then strict action will be taken against the offenders,” said R.S. Baath.

The Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) is scheduled to build two flyovers to reduce traffic congestion in new Gurugram, police said.

Detailed Notice Inviting Tenders (DNIT) is being prepared for the proposed flyovers at Sectors 45/46-51/52 and Sectors 85/86-89/90 junction. The length of both the flyovers will be between 700 to 800 metres.

After this, tenders will be issued for construction. The estimated cost of these projects would be around 111 crore.

Keeping in mind the Master Plan 2031, GMDA is constructing underpasses and flyovers in the city. Under this, flyovers and underpasses have been constructed at Atul Kataria Chowk, Mahavir Chowk, HUDA City Center, and Basai Chowk.

After assuming the post of Transport Minister in the Naib Saini government of Haryana, Anil Vij, popularly known as Gabbar, is seen in constant motion. After becoming a minister, he inspected the water, sanitation arrangements etc. at the Ambala bus stand and ordered the officials present on the spot to improve all the arrangements.

Transport Minister Anil Vij said the government will add 650 more new buses to the transport fleet keeping in mind the amenities of passengers. These will include 150 AC buses and 500 non-AC buses. The new buses will conform to environmental standards, so as to prevent environmental pollution.

Anil Vij said that continuous efforts are being made to strengthen the transport system through public transport. The new buses in the Roadways fleet will be based on the BS-6 model, which will be operated for several states including New Delhi. Passengers will get facilities like mobile charging facility, AC, comfortable seats in these buses.