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New Indian Express
04-07-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
All official work only in Hindi: Haryana Edu Min
Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda's directions to his department to conduct all official work and formal communications in Hindi have become a talking point in government circles. While Danda has issued these orders, the officials in his department are struggling to implement them. The problem is finding the right words in Hindi. This announcement follows a directive from the Directorate of Higher Education issued on June 10. 'Even I don't know English, and 90% of the people in Haryana don't understand it either. I have ordered all work in the education department to be done in Hindi,' the minister said recently. Haryana engineer's dressing down over dress He shorted the power supply over a pair of shorts and paid a price for it. Executive Engineer Harish Goel of Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam, posted in Yamunanagar, was denied entry to a popular club in Ambala Cantonment because he was wearing shorts. The club's rules prohibit them. Peeved, he snapped the power supply to the club. Shailender Khanna, the president of Central Phoenix Club, submitted a complaint to Haryana Power and Energy Minister Anil Vij. He is also the MLA from Ambala Cantonment. Vij recommended Goel's suspension, saying such behaviour from a public servant was unacceptable Rijiju's dress-and-dance in Himachal Pradesh Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju spent a memorable three days travelling to remote tribal areas in Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh. He donned the traditional dress and even took part in the 'Nati' dance with the locals. BJP MP from Mandi, actor Kangana Ranaut, and local Congress MLA Anuradha Rana joined him. In a series of posts, Rijiju wrote on X, 'Love and affection of Spiti Valley is mesmerising! Launched various projects at Kaza, furthering the vision of PM @narendramodi ji to develop the border areas!' In another post, he wrote, 'We joined (sic) with Kinnauri folk songs & dances!' Harpreet Bajwa Our correspondent in Chandigarh hsbajwa73@
India Today
03-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Free JEE, NDA coaching for Haryana government school students under pilot plan
The Haryana government has unveiled a new pilot initiative designed to provide free coaching for competitive exams like the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) and National Defence Academy (NDA). This move aims to level the playing field for students from government schools by equipping them with the necessary support to excel in these national-level Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda emphasised the initiative's focus on academically meritorious students, with the Education Department currently developing the project. If successful, the programme is expected to be expanded across the goal is to equip talented students with the necessary support to excel in national-level exams. Coaching sessions will be conducted after school hours by experienced government school teachers," Dhanda ACADEMIC SUPPORT In addition to the free coaching initiative, Dhanda reaffirmed the government's commitment to elevating the quality of education in Haryana's public schools. A crucial aspect of this commitment is the strengthening of academic support state plans to institutionalise parent-teacher meetings in government schools, a practice commonly seen in private institutions, to enhance communication and increase parental involvement in students' academic progress. This step aims to create a more collaborative environment for student SUCCESS CELEBRATEDWhile discussing educational advancements, Dhanda also highlighted the remarkable achievements of Haryana's athletes on international from the state have made significant contributions to India's success in major events such as the Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and World Championships. This commendation signals the government's recognition of the importance of holistic development, including both academic and extracurricular pursuits.A STEP TOWARD EQUAL OPPORTUNITIESadvertisementThe introduction of this pilot programme is a significant move towards ensuring equal academic opportunities for deserving students in Haryana. By providing the resources for free coaching, the state is enhancing the overall education ecosystem, offering deserving students a chance to rise through national-level competitive exams. This initiative not only focusses on academic excellence but also promotes equal access to educational resources, reflecting Haryana's broader educational goals.(With PTI inputs)- Ends
Time of India
03-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Haryana to offer free after-school coaching for meritorious govt school students for JEE, NDA
CHANDIGARH: Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda on Wednesday said that meritorious students of government schools will get free coaching to help them succeed in competitive exams like JEE, National Defence Academy and others. The Education Department is preparing a pilot project for this purpose, he said. Dhanda said the state government is committed to further improving the quality of education in government schools and providing better facilities for students. The coaching for the meritorious students will be provided after school hours by experienced government school teachers. If the project proves successful, it will be expanded across the state, he said. Dhanda presided over a review meeting with the department officers in Panchkula on Wednesday, an official statement said. He said that like private schools, parent-teacher meetings will soon be held regularly in government schools too. This will help parents stay informed about their children's academic progress and encourage their active involvement in improving the learning outcomes of their children, he said. Talking about sports, Dhanda said that Haryana's athletes are making the state and the country proud on international platforms like the Olympics, World Championships, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
Time of India
01-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Protesting HAU students say will close all 4 varsity gates today
1 2 3 Hisar: Students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (HAU) announced on Tuesday that as per their pre-decided strategy, all four university gates will remain closed on Wednesday. Talks between the administration and the students' committee are still underway. Addressing mediapersons at the protest site, the students clarified that Gate No. 2 will remain open for emergencies and pedestrian movement. The gates will be shut from 11 am to 3 pm as part of the protest. The students reiterated that they have eight demands, and any decision regarding these will be taken by the committee formed by them. Reacting to the university's director of research defending the vice chancellor in various matters, the students dismissed his statements as baseless, claiming that nothing happens in the university without the vice chancellor's approval. They further rejected allegations that students were consuming alcohol, calling such claims unfounded and inappropriate. "We also have videos, but we don't wish to stoop to such levels," a student leader said. The students questioned chief minister Nayab Singh Saini and education minister Mahipal Dhanda's claims that all demands were accepted. "If that is true, why is there a delay in giving a written confirmation?" they asked. Responding to the university administration's claim that it had no information about any agreement with the govt, the students said, "The administration is asleep — if there was no agreement, on what basis was the Director of Student Welfare removed immediately afterward?" They insisted that they would negotiate only with the govt, saying they do not trust the university administration. Referring to the administration's claim that the hostel closure order was issued on June 2, the students countered that prior consent is always taken from students before such decisions, which was not done this time. "If the library has never been closed before, why has it been shut now?" they questioned. Closing gates violates fundamental rights: Varsity administration The university administration issued a statement on Tuesday, expressing concern that the students' call to close all campus gates on July 2 would cause significant inconvenience to the general public. There is a campus school and a govt high school within the university premises, where thousands of students study daily. The closure, the administration said, would disrupt their access and affect university officers and employees who travel from the city and nearby villages. "Shutting the gates violates the fundamental rights of farmers, employees, residents, and the wider community," the statement read. MSID: 122185962 413 | Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Doctor's Day 2025 , messages and quotes!
Hindustan Times
26-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Haryana: Hours after agreeing to call off stir, HAU students do U-turn
Hours after students of Hisar agricultural university agreed to lift their dharna (on since June10) following an assurance from a four-member state government panel on their demands, the protesters on Wednesday evening did a U-turn saying the agitation would continue. Students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University during the protest in Hisar on Wednesday. (HT) The students of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University have now demanded a written assurance from the panel. 'We haven't received anything in writing. The administration is pressuring us to withdraw the protest. Until we get written confirmation, the agitation will go on,' said a student representative. State education minister Mahipal Dhanda, who headed the government panel, had reportedly agreed to accept seven of the students' eight major demands. The minister also assured students over a phone call that vice-chancellor BR Kamboj would be sent on six-month leave while a three-member judicial committee will investigate his role in the June 10 police lathicharge on students —an incident that triggered the protest. Students said the panel also agreed that chief security officer Sukhbir Singh would no longer be posted at the university's main campus and no legal or disciplinary action would be taken against any of the protesting students. All ongoing university examinations, seminars, thesis submissions, and postgraduate entrance exams would be rescheduled, with a minimum three-week gap. The government also accepted the students' demand for direct election of two student representatives to the academic council. Furthermore, the state agreed to implement a uniform fee structure for both Junior Research Fellowship (JRF) and non-JRF students. The students were also assured that registrar Pawan Kumar and dean of students' welfare Madan Khichar would be barred from holding any administrative posts until their retirement. In addition to these, the students said the government agreed to their demands concerning the revision of student stipends, the rollback of seat reservations for land donation villages (LDV), and the withdrawal of the 93rd amendment to the university calendar Volume II. Although the students announced the withdrawal of their earlier ultimatum to close all four gates of the university on June 27, they maintained that the protest would not end without official documentation of the government's commitments. A government spokesperson, meanwhile, claimed that politically affiliated individuals and outsiders were influencing the students and preventing the resolution of the standoff. 'The government agreed to fulfill the demands in accordance with rules and procedures. But the student delegation keeps changing and some outsiders are clearly involved in sustaining the protest,' the spokesperson said. In a related administrative move following the negotiations, the university issued an order relieving Madan Khichar from the post of director, students' welfare. SK Pahuja, dean of the College of Agriculture, has been given the charge of the post, subject to confirmation by the university's board of management. Earlier, the government panel, which also included social justice and empowerment minister Krishan Bedi and Nalwa MLA Randhir Panihar, had held five rounds of discussions with the students over the weekend. However, the talks had remained inconclusive, primarily due to the students' insistence on the removal of the vice-chancellor.
