Chief Minister attends swearing-in ceremony of new government in West Bengal

Extends best wishes to Sh. Suvendu Adhikari, says “today is a historic day

Chandigarh, May 9— Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday attended the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in West Bengal. On the occasion, he congratulated newly-appointed Chief Minister Sh. Suvendu Adhikari and the people of West Bengal.

The Chief Minister said the day was historic and that the victory represented the triumph of the resolve for a developed India by 2047. He said Subhas Chandra Bose and Syama Prasad Mukherjee’s historic land of West Bengal would play a key role in giving new direction to the country.

Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, West Bengal would play an important role in realising the vision of a developed India. He expressed confidence that the new government would set new benchmarks in development, good governance and public welfare in the State.

The Chief Minister said the people of West Bengal had extended their support in favour of development, national interest and good governance. He added that the Centre and the State would work together to achieve the goal of Viksit Bharat-2047.

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Somnath Swabhiman Parv – 1000 Years of Unbroken Faith’ to be celebrated across Haryana on May 11

Chief Minister to attend Kurukshetra event as chief guest

Chandigarh, May 9 — The Haryana Government will organise Somnath Swabhiman Parv – 1000 Years of Unbroken Faith programmes across the State on May 11, 2026. The event will be dedicated to India’s Sanatan culture, faith, self-respect and glorious civilisational heritage.

Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, Union Ministers, State Ministers and Members of Parliament will attend the programmes being organised in different districts as chief guests.

The objective of the programme is to connect the younger generation with the country’s cultural heritage, Sanatan traditions and the glorious history of the Somnath Temple. The event symbolises India’s unwavering faith and self-respect, which has kept its cultural consciousness alive despite numerous challenges over the centuries.

Under the programme, Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini will attend the event in Kurukshetra, Union Minister of State Sh. Rao Inderjit Singh in Nuh, Union Minister of State Sh. Krishan Pal Gurjar in Faridabad, Speaker Haryana Vidhan Sabha Sh. Harvinder Kalyan in Karnal, Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan Lal Middha in Jind, Energy Minister Sh. Anil Vij in Ambala, Development and Panchayats Minister Sh. Krishan Lal Panwar in Sonipat, and Industries and Commerce Minister Sh. Rao Narbir Singh in Gurugram as chief guests.

Similarly, Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda will attend the programme in Panipat, Revenue Minister Sh. Vipul Goel in Panchkula, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Kumar Sharma in Rohtak, Agriculture Minister Sh. Shyam Singh Rana in Yamunanagar, Public Health Engineering Minister Sh. Ranbir Singh Gangwa in Sirsa, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi in Hisar, Women and Child Development Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry in Bhiwani, Health Minister Ms. Aarti Singh Rao in Mahendragarh, and Sports Minister Sh. Gaurav Gautam in Palwal as chief guests.

In addition, Member of Parliament Sh. Dharambir Singh will attend the programme in Charkhi Dadri, MP Sh. Naveen Jindal in Kaithal, MP Sh. Subhash Barala in Hansi, MP Sh. Sanjay Bhatia in Jhajjar, MP Sh. Kartikeya Sharma in Fatehabad and MP Smt. Rekha Sharma in Rewari as chief guests.

Besides this, MLAs, public representatives and social workers from various fields will also participate in the programmes scheduled to be held across the State.

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Flood Control Works must be Completed by June 15 – Shruti Choudhry

Minister directs officers to expedite drain cleaning and water drainage works before the monsoon

Strict action will be taken against negligence, directions issued to officers and contractors over incomplete works

Flood control works reviewed in the 57th HSDR and FCB meeting

Chandigarh, May 9 – Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister, Ms. Shruti Choudhry said that all pending works related to drain cleaning, desilting of rivers, and short-term flood control measures must be completed by June 15 at all costs so that the public does not face any inconvenience during the monsoon season.

The Minister issued these directions to officers of the Irrigation Department during the review meeting of drain cleaning, river desilting, and short-term flood control works held in the 57th Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board (HSDR & FCB) meeting.

The Minister direetd the officers that the final review of these works would be conducted personally by Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, and therefore negligence at any level would not be tolerated. During the meeting, detailed information regarding the progress of flood control and water drainage works being carried out across the state was also reviewed.

Fixing accountability of officers, the Minister stated that strict action would be taken against the concerned Chief Engineer if any delay or compromise in quality was found in the execution of works. She said the government is completely serious about flood control measures and no laxity in this regard would be accepted.

She further directed that works which have not yet commenced should be started immediately on a war footing so that all projects can be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Instructions were also issued to all concerned officials to complete the procurement process of pumps and pipes required for water drainage well in time.

During the meeting, the decisions taken in the 56th meeting and the progress of the works were also reviewed. The Minister directed that all remaining works be completed without delay and directed every officer to ensure regular monitoring in their respective areas.

Taking a strict stance regarding contractors, Ms. Shruti Choudhry directed officers to immediately blacklist contractors who are not completing allotted works on time, so that development works are not hampered in any way.

She said that the state government is giving top priority to public safety and better water management, and all departmental officers should work with full responsibility and promptness.

Additional Chief Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department Sh. Anurag Agarwal along with other departmental officers were present in the meeting.

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An amount of Rs.1,08,98,47,338 disbursed/awarded during the National Lok Adalat in Haryana

Over 4.2 5 Lakh Cases Settled Across Haryana

Chandigarh, May 9 — National Lok Adalat was organized on today under the dynamic leadership and guidance of Justice Deepak Sibal, Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court and Executive Chairman, Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA). The Lok Adalat was successfully conducted across all 22 districts and 38 sub-divisions of Haryana, marking a significant step towards strengthening access to affordable and speedy justice.

A heartening settlement between senior citizen parents and their sons was achieved during the National Lok Adalat held at Panchkula Court. The senior citizens had filed a maintenance petition against their sons under Section 144 of the BNSS Act before the Principal Judge, Family Court.

During the amicable proceedings, both parties were encouraged to resolve the dispute through dialogue and mutual understanding. One son agreed to pay Rs.11,000 per month along with medical expenses, while the other agreed to pay Rs.9,000 per month to the parents from the date of filing of the petition. In view of the settlement reached in the Lok Adalat, the parents withdrew their petition.

The case emerged as a touching example of how National Lok Adalat not only resolves legal disputes amicably but also helps restore family harmony, dignity and emotional support for senior citizens.

In another significant development, the matter relating to the recent stand-off between the district judiciary and the local Bar Association at Faridabad was also taken up during the National Lok Adalat and resolved amicably through dialogue and reconciliation. The advocates expressed regret over the incident, and the Court withdrew its earlier observations recorded in a case, thereby restoring cordial relations and harmony between the Bench and the Bar.

Justice Deepak Sibal reviewed and monitored the functioning of the National Lok Adalat across the State and emphasized the need for a litigant-friendly, efficient and result-oriented approach by all Lok Adalat Benches to ensure maximum resolution of disputes through consensus and reconciliation. His Lordship reiterated that National Lok Adalat serves as an effective platform for inexpensive, expeditious and harmonious settlement of disputes while strengthening public confidence in the justice delivery system.

Under the directions of the Executive Chairman, HALSA, continuous monitoring of Lok Adalat proceedings across Haryana was carried out through video conferencing.

The National Lok Adalat, including pre-Lok Adalat sittings, witnessed disposal of 4,25,746 cases involving a wide variety of disputes. The overwhelming response from litigants reflected growing public faith in Lok Adalat as an effective mechanism of alternative dispute resolution. The settlements not only saved valuable time and litigation expenses of the parties but also significantly contributed towards reducing pendency of cases in courts across Haryana.

An amount of Rs.1,08,98,47,338 was also disbursed/awarded during the National Lok Adalat.

For the effective conduct of the National Lok Adalat, a total of 182 Benches were constituted across the State to take up both pre-litigation and pending matters, including civil disputes, matrimonial cases, motor accident claim cases, bank recovery matters, cheque bounce cases under the Negotiable Instruments Act, traffic challans, compoundable criminal offences, and matters pending before Permanent Lok Adalats (Public Utility Services), Debt Recovery Tribunal and State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission.

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Haryana Governor Attends Oath Ceremony in Kolkata

Chandigarh, May 9 – Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh today attended the oath-taking ceremony of the Chief Minister of West Bengal in Kolkata.

On this occasion, the Governor met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended his heartfelt congratulations on the formation of the new government in West Bengal under his visionary leadership. He also extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the newly sworn-in Chief Minister, Sh Suvendu Adhikari. He expressed confidence that under the leadership of the new government, the state would witness a new era of development, transparent governance and inclusive growth.

The Governor stated that the new government would work with renewed commitment towards public welfare, strengthening infrastructure, creating employment opportunities and ensuring better delivery of welfare schemes to every section of society. He also conveyed hope that the new leadership would fulfill the aspirations of the people and take the state forward on the path of peace, progress and prosperity.