Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini being felicitated with a memento during a programme organised at Muktsar, Punjab on June 24, 2026.

Haryana Government Centralizes Clerk Appointments under New Recruitment Act

Chandigarh, June 24: The Haryana Government has issued fresh instructions regarding the implementation of the Haryana Clerical (Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Act, 2026, under which all regular appointments to the post of Clerk in the state will now be made by the Director General, Human Resources Department.

In a communication issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi, all Administrative Secretaries and Heads of Departments have been informed that the new provisions came into force following the notification dated June 3, 2026.

As per the directions, every regular appointment to the post of Clerk made on or after the commencement of the Act—whether through direct recruitment or on compassionate grounds—shall be processed and finalized by the Director General, Human Resources Department.

The government has also laid down a clear procedure for compassionate appointments. Such cases will first be scrutinized under the provisions of the Haryana Civil Services (Compassionate Financial Assistance or Appointment) Rules, 2019. After verification by the concerned HSAS cadre officer and recommendations of the Head of Department, the proposals will be forwarded to the Director General, Human Resources Department for further action in accordance with the new law.

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Up Jyotirlinga Nageshwar Mahadev Dham has bestowed immense blessings upon the people and town of Babain: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announces ₹21 lakh for the shrine

Chandigarh, June 24: Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the holy site of Up Jyotirlinga Nageshwar Mahadev Dham has bestowed immense blessings upon the residents and town of Babain in Kurukshetra. He said that by the grace of Lord Shiva, the temple would once again be rebuilt in an even grander form. Lord Shiva's blessings have always remained with the devotees. The Chief Minister appealed to the youth, women and citizens of Babain, in the presence of saints, to contribute through voluntary labour and other forms of assistance for the reconstruction of the temple.

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was addressing devotees at Up Jyotirlinga Nageshwar Mahadev Dham, Babain, on Wednesday. He inspected the collapsed dome of the shrine and interacted with Mahant Trikal Giri and local residents to gather information about the incident. Thereafter, he paid floral tributes at the samadhi of Sant Natraj Giri. The Chief Minister announced financial assistance of ₹21 lakh and issued necessary directions to Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena. He also listened to the grievances of local residents on the spot.

The Chief Minister said that the incident at the shrine was heart-rending. In this tragedy, Sant Natraj Giri Ji Maharaj departed for his heavenly abode and attained the feet of the Almighty. Paying tribute to the revered saint, he said that a committee should be constituted to supervise and ensure the completion of the temple reconstruction work. He stated that the shrine is a symbol of faith for the people of the region and that residents of Babain and surrounding areas have deep reverence for it. He urged everyone to make a meaningful contribution towards restoring the temple in a more magnificent form.

Representatives of Sangor village panchayat submitted a memorandum to the Chief Minister seeking assistance for the repair and reconstruction of the village Shiva temple. They informed him that the temple is nearly 250 years old and currently requires restoration. They also requested the construction of a shed for kirtan and community feast (bhandara) activities.

Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena, Superintendent of Police Chandra Mohan, BJP District President Ramesh Saini, Chairman Subhash Kalsana, Chairman Ravindra Sangwan, Chairman Jaswinder Jassi, Chairman Nayab Isharhedi and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.

Chief Minister directs Deputy Commissioner to resolve drinking water issue

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini interacted with residents at the town square and, responding to their request, directed Deputy Commissioner Vishram Kumar Meena to address the problem of drinking water supply. The Chief Minister also visited village Prahladpur and expressed condolences over the death of 30-year-old Pinki, who lost her life in an accident while operating a fodder-cutting machine. He conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved family and prayed to the Almighty to grant peace to the departed soul.