Rao Birender Singh deadSeptember 30th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Former Haryana chief minister Rao Birender Singh, who was also a former cabinet minister, died in Gurgaon Wednesday following a heart attack, officials said. He was 88. He was chief minister from March to November 1967, the second person to rule the state after it was carved out of Punjab in 1966.
Haryana governor discharged from hospitalSeptember 22nd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia was discharged from the hospital Tuesday, three days after he was admitted Saturday after collapsing during a function. Pahadia's aide-de-camp (police) J.P.
Haryana governor hospitalised after chest painSeptember 19th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia was hospitalised after he complained of chest pain while attending a religious function here Saturday, officials said. The governor's aide-de-camp (police) J.P.
Haryana, Punjab declare two-day state mourning for ReddySeptember 3rd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - The Haryana government has declared a public holiday in the state Friday as a mark of respect to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Rajashekhara Reddy who died in a helicopter crash Wednesday.
Free education, job quota, loan waiver - INLD promises allSeptember 2nd, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Reservation for locals in private sector jobs, monthly unemployment allowance, loan waiver for farmers and free two-wheelers for girl students are among the promises the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) has made in its manifesto for the Haryana assembly elections released Wednesday. Releasing the manifesto, INLD general secretary Ajay Chautala told reporters here: We would restart INLD's past people-friendly policies in the state.
BJP, INLD split before assembly polls in HaryanaAugust 24th, 2009 Indo-ASIAN NEWS SERVICE
CHANDIGARH - After intense speculation about their future, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Monday announced that it was snapping its alliance with the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD). The announcement followed mounting differences between the two parties.
Haryana assembly dissolved; Congress, opposition say ready for poll (Roundup)August 21st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia Friday evening dissolved the assembly, just hours after the state cabinet recommended its dissolution. An official spokesman confirmed to IANS that the governor issued a notification Friday evening dissolving the state assembly.
Haryana cabinet recommends assembly dissolutionAugust 21st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Seeking early polls, the Congress government in Haryana led by Bhupinder Singh Hooda Friday recommended the dissolution of the state assembly nearly six months before the expiry of its term. Government sources said the decision was taken at a cabinet meeting held here under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Hooda.
Haryana Cabinet recommends dissolution of State AssemblyAugust 21st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - The Haryana Cabinet on Friday decided to recommend the dissolution of the State Assembly to Governor Jagannath Pahadia. The decision was taken in a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda.
Haryana governor dissolves state assemblyAugust 21st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia Friday evening dissolved the state assembly, just hours after the Haryana cabinet recommended its dissolution. An official spokesman confirmed to IANS that the the governor issued a notification Friday evening, dissolving the state assembly.
Haryana Assembly dissolvedAugust 21st, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Haryana Governor Jagannath Pahadia dissolved the state assembly on the recommendation of the State Cabinet on Friday evening. Earlier in the day Haryana Cabinet recommended the Governor to dissolve the State Assembly.
Haryana minister dies after illnessAugust 16th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Cabinet minister in Haryana, Kartar Devi, died Sunday after a prolonged illness. She was 66. Devi was admitted to the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) here since July following multiple complications, including acute asthma, state government officials said.
I-Day celebrated in Punjab, Haryana, ChandigarhAugust 15th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Independence Day was celebrated Saturday in Punjab and Haryana and their common capital Chandigarh with the enthusiastic participation of the local people. The Chandigarh administrator, Gen.
Pahadia to be sworn in as Haryana governor MondayJuly 26th, 2009 CHANDIGARH - Former Rajasthan chief minister Jagannath Pahadia will be sworn in as Haryana governor here Monday. Pahadia, 77, will replace A.R.
B.L. Joshi replaces Rajeshwar as Uttar Pradesh governorJuly 18th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Uttarakhand Governor B.L. Joshi was late Saturday transferred and appointed as the Uttar Pradesh governor in place of T.V.