Hisar: The difficulties of the people have increased after rain and snowfall in the hilly areas. At the same time, the cold is increasing with icy winds in the plains as well. Meanwhile, some significant changes can be seen in the weather in Haryana from Tuesday to January 6, 2025. During this time there is a possibility of light rain with cold winds.

According to the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of light rain during the week. Rain may occur on January 1, 2025. If it rains, it can prove beneficial for the farmers, especially for those crops which are grown in winter. The minimum temperature in Haryana is expected to be between 5 to 8 degrees Celsius between 31 December 2024 and 6 January 2025. At the same time, the maximum temperature can be recorded between 15 to 20 degrees Celsius.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, called upon the people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices made by the Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.

Addressing the gathering at the state-level Veer Bal Diwas function in Kurukshetra, he urged parents to teach their children the values of courage, sacrifice, and dedication, just like those exhibited by the Sahibzadas, and instil these values in their lives. "This will be our true tribute to their unparalleled sacrifice."

An earthquake of magnitude 2.6 on the Richter scale struck Sonipat, Haryana on Friday, the National Centre of Seismology (NCS) reported.

The earthquake occurred at 09:42 am Indian Standard Time (IST), the NCS noted. The earthquake was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometres at Latitude 28.82° N and Longitude 76.90°E.

Sharing a post on X, the National Center for Seismology wrote, "EQ of M: 2.6, On: 26/12/2024 09:42:03 IST, Lat: 28.82 N, Long: 76.90 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Sonipat, Haryana."

In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old student from Chhichharana village in Sonipat district attempted to end his life by shooting himself in the head outside the History Department of the Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU), Rohtak.

Eyewitnesses said he fell on the ground bleeding profusely after he shot himself.

The weapon used in the act was reportedly a pistol meant for shooting sports.

The injured student, identified as Sumit, a Bachelor of Physical Education (B.P. Ed) student at MDU, was immediately rushed to Rohtak PGI, Rohtak by fellow students. His condition is said to be critical.

Authorities, including officers from the PGI police station and a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) team, arrived at the scene after getting information about the incident to collect evidence and initiate an investigation.

After an explosion in the warehouse of a plastic recycling company in Kadipur industrial area in Gurugram, Haryana, a terrible fire incident has come to light. On receiving the information, the fire brigade team reached the spot and started trying to control the fire.

Officials said there were no reports of casualties or injuries. He said that the exact cause of the fire is not clear yet. Further details are awaited.

Throwing garbage and debris in public places in Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG) area is a punishable offence and action is being taken continuously by the civic body against those doing so.

Under this, along with seizing the vehicle, FIRs are being lodged against the driver and owner in the concerned police stations and heavy fines are also being imposed.

During the last fortnight, action has been taken against 27 vehicles by the Sanitation Security Force (SSF). Out of these, 10 FIRs have been lodged against the owners and drivers of 15 vehicles in different police stations, and a fine of Rs 1.45 lakh has been imposed on the other 12 vehicles.

The Gurugram Police have arrested six shop owners from Sector 56 market for selling fake accessories and parts of Apple products.

The arrested include Rahul, resident of Sarai Daud district Mathura Uttar Pradesh; Sanjeev Kumar, resident of NIT Faridabad; Rahul Kadam, Devender Tiwari and Ishant Nasa, all resident of Gurugram.

The police said on Wednesday that they received a complaint on Tuesday in which the complainant told the police that Apple Inc. has authorised him to take legal action against those selling fake products of Apple company.

When they conducted a survey, it was found that some shopkeepers in Sector 56 market in Gurugram were selling fake products in the name of Apple company.

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday released 25 white-backed vultures in nature from the Jatayu Conservation Centre, near Beed Shikargah Wildlife Sanctuary in Pinjore in Panchkula district.

Speaking at a function on the occasion of vulture releasing, he said that last month 404 vulture chicks were born at the centre which is equipped with eight nursery aviaries, six colony aviaries, eight holding aviaries, two display aviaries, four hospital aviaries and eight breeding aviaries.

The centre is home to 378 vultures.

Rapper Badshah was fined Rs 15,500 for driving in the wrong lane in Gurugram, violating traffic rules.

Badshah's convoy, comprising three cars, was reportedly plying on the wrong side of the road, violating traffic norms.

Badshah, who was driving Mahindra Thar to reach Punjabi singer Karan Aujla's concert on December 15, was fined by the Gurugram Traffic Police.

The Gurugram Police have arrested three people, including a Dhaba owner, and filed cross FIRs in connection with vandalism and setting fire to vehicles due to enmity near the jail complex in Sohna Chowk, police said.

The accused has been identified as Aniket a resident of village Khandsa, Gurugram, Hemant (Dhaba owner) and Mohit, both residents of Islampur, Gurugram.

According to the police, on December 15, information was received at Police Station Shivaji Nagar, Gurugram, regarding a fight at 'Jail Ki Roti Boti Dhaba' near Sohna Chowk, Gurugram.

On receiving the information, the police team reached the spot and found that the injured person had gone to the hospital. The police team reached the hospital for further action but the injured person was not found in the hospital.

Thereafter, on December 16, a person filed a complaint at the Shivaji Nagar police station. In the complaint, he said that he was eating food at Jail Ki Roti Boti Dhaba with Dhaba operator Hemant Sharma and his other friend on December 15.