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Time of India
21-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Principals face ‘charge sheets' for poor board results in Haryana
Gurgaon: Haryana education department has issued charge sheets to five govt school principals in Nuh district for what it calls "unacceptable performance" in the Class X and XII board examinations. Only those principals who have served in their posts for at least six months and whose schools recorded pass rates as low as 20-30% are being targeted. As part of the accountability process, education minister Kanwar Pal had earlier summoned heads of 10 schools each with the worst Class X and Class XII results. After reviewing their performance, formal charge sheets were prepared. You Can Also Check: Gurgaon AQI | Weather in Gurgaon | Bank Holidays in Gurgaon | Public Holidays in Gurgaon For Class XII, Nuh district alone accounts for 62 of the 100 lowest-performing schools, highlighting systemic educational challenges in the region. Those served notices will be allowed to present their defence and explain the reasons behind their school's performance. A personal hearing will also be given before disciplinary action — ranging from salary increment stoppage to transfers — is decided. The additional chief secretary (ACS) for school education is overseeing the disciplinary proceedings. These actions mark the beginning of a larger accountability drive targeting principals of underperforming schools across the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Book Now And Save up to ₹23.71L on Luxury Homes in Whitefield Sumadhura Group Learn More Undo The move follows directives from chief minister Nayab Saini and the education minister, who have called for fixing responsibility in cases where schools had adequate staff and resources but still showed dismal academic results. Officials said that the principals have been served notices under Rule 7 (major penalties) and Rule 8 (minor penalties) of the Haryana Civil Services (Punishment & Appeal) Rules. One of the charge-sheeted principals, Abdul Nafe of Punhana, responded to the action, saying his school's poor performance was due to a severe faculty shortage, especially in core science subjects. "There were no teachers for chemistry, physics, or biology throughout the year. A chemistry teacher joined in Nov, far too late for preparation," he said, adding that the problem has persisted for the past two years. Only three students passed physics in Class XII from his school this year. The Class XII board results, declared in May 2025, exposed glaring gaps in school performance. Across Haryana, 18 govt schools recorded a 0% pass rate, meaning no student passed. Of these, six were located in Nuh, followed by four in Faridabad, and one each in Gurgaon, Hisar, Jhajjar, Karnal, Palwal, Rohtak, Sonipat and Yamunanagar. The zero-pass schools are part of a broader concern. Data from the Education Directorate shows that 100 govt schools performed poorly overall, overshadowing the state's average pass percentage of 85.7. Among these, 82 schools had pass percentages below 35%, triggering a referral for corrective action to the Education Directorate and the ministry of education. The Haryana govt's crackdown on underperformance signals a policy shift toward measurable accountability in school leadership, with more action expected as investigations continue across the state.
The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Mafia rule in Haryana, says Cong.; allegations are baseless: BJP govt.
Congress Rajya Sabha MP Randeep Surjewala on Sunday said that Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, who is also the State Home Minister, is a 'complete failure' and should step down immediately, alleging that 'organised crime is the biggest industry in the State today'. Holding a press conference in Chandigarh on the law-and-order situation in the State, Mr. Surjewala said the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has turned Haryana, the land of Bhagwat Gita, into the land of 'Gangs of Wasseypur', saying the State is now ruled by the 'mafias, guns, bullets and ransom' and not the Constitution. Dismissing the allegations, the Saini government termed the Opposition's assertion as 'misleading and factually baseless'. In a statement, the State government said that under its 'zero tolerance for crime' policy, it has taken significant and effective measures to strengthen the law and order in Haryana, adding that against previous years, the crime rate has witnessed a marked decline in the State. 'Bid to spread fear' It termed the Opposition's remarks as 'an attempt to spread fear among the public and misguide the citizens'.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Citizens' report highlights illegal waste dumping and burning in Aravalis
A citizens' group, 'People for Aravalis', has highlighted in a report the issue of waste dumping and burning at over 100 locations in the Aravalis across five districts of Haryana — Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh, Rewari, and Charkhi Dadri. It is the group's second report on the state of the mountain range. The report, which has been submitted to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini, contains geotagged locations of these spots and demands a stop to the degradation of the two-billion-year-old mountain range, said Neelam Ahluwalia, the outfit's founder member. The 'State of the Haryana Aravallis: Citizens' Report – Part 2' has been endorsed by conservationist Rajendra Singh, popularly known as the 'Waterman of India', retired IFS officers from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra, as well as by senior waste management experts and various organisations working for the environment. Ms. Ahluwalia said the report was prepared after consultations with experts in the field of ecology and waste management, farmers, conservationists, students, educators, legal and environmental researchers, and rural and urban communities living in the lap of the Haryana Aravalis. 'The report highlights how, in direct violation of the blanket ban in Nuh on open waste burning within the ecologically fragile Aravali region imposed by the Deputy Commissioner in May 2025, illegal industrial waste burning continues in Khori Khurd, Khori Kalan, Sonari, Gurnawat, Rangala, Naharpur, Sewka and other villages in Tauru, resulting in severe air, soil and ground water pollution,' she said. Ibrahim Khan, president, Jal Biradari, Nuh, said the chemical-laden waste buried next to the Aravali hills in Tauru villages in Nuh continues to release dangerous toxins, polluting the Aravali soil and the underground water aquifers. 'These illegal activities have grave negative impacts on the health of people, cattle, wildlife and flora of the Aravali belt,' he added. 'Mammal diversity and density in Gurugram and Faridabad Aravalis are as high as in protected areas such as Asola wildlife sanctuary in Delhi. These Aravali areas also host many species of birds, butterflies, reptiles, insects, and amphibians,' said senior ecologist Ghazala Shahabuddin. The ecologist added, 'The dumping of the Bandhwari landfill waste in the Mangar sacred forest, old mining quarries, and other forest areas is worrying for the health of the Aravalli ecosystem as the toxic metals get bio-accumulated in the plants and animals and get into the food chain, poisoning the Aravali landscape.'
India Gazette
26-06-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Haryana govt completes preparations to implement Lado Lakshmi Scheme
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): The Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Thursday completed preparations for implementing the Lado Lakshmi Scheme, under which Rs 2100 would be deposited in poor women's accounts monthly. According to a post on X from the Department of Information, Public Relations, Language and Culture (DIPR), 'Chief Minister Nayab Saini said that the state government has made complete preparations to implement the Lado Lakshmi Scheme. Under this scheme, an amount of 2100-2100 rupees will be deposited into the accounts of women this year itself.' 'A provision of 5000 crore rupees has also been made in the budget for this scheme. The significant aspect is that out of 217 resolutions, the government has fulfilled 28 resolutions in the last 5 months, and work is ongoing on 90 resolutions,' the post further read. Furthermore, the state government will also declare results for 7500 job positions for the youth. 'The Chief Minister said that soon the state government will declare the results for 7500 job positions for the youth, and in addition, a plan is being made to provide jobs to the youth by advertising vacant posts in all departments,' it stated. Earlier on June 23, the Haryana CM called upon Vice Chancellors of universities across the state to place special emphasis on skill development programmes to enhance the employability of the youth. According to an official release, the Haryana Chief Minister emphasised that universities should collaborate closely with industries to bridge the gap between education and employment. 'Each university should run at least 10 per cent of its programs in collaboration with industrial partners. This initiative is expected to create employment opportunities for the state's youth while addressing the evolving needs of various industries,' he said. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
25-06-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Chandigarh: Gangsters at play, liquor contractors keep distance from auctions
Not showing much of a buoyant trade sentiment, liquor contractors in Haryana seem to be holding themselves back from making bids for the allotment of unsold liquor vends under the 2025-27 excise policy which is spread over two financial years. State officials said that while the poor outcome of the auction of zones can have an implication on the state's revenue receipts, they were hopeful that the situation would improve. (HT Photo) Following completion of two more rounds (seven in all) of the bidding in the last five days for allotment of liquor vends, only 41 retail liquor zones out of the 260 unsold zones across 20 districts could be sold. This despite the fact that the excise and taxation department had reduced the reserve price for the unsold 260 zones. Liquor contractors say that the trade sentiment remains gloomy due to meddling of criminal gangs in the liquor business and worsening of law-and-order situation. The June 20 gunning down of a liquor contractor in Jind for which an aide of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi took responsibility (a claim denied by the DGP and termed as a publicity stunt), the killing of a liquor contractor in Kurukshetra by gangsters, indiscriminate firing at a liquor vend in Rohtak on May 26 where the assailants threatened the contractor not to participate in the bidding for allotment of liquor vends for 2025-27, opening of fire outside a liquor vend on April 8 in Yamunanagar have left liquor contractors petrified, consequently affecting the trade sentiment. State officials said that while the poor outcome of the auction of zones can have an implication on the state's revenue receipts, they were hopeful that the situation would improve. 'Things will fall in place soon. We are quite hopeful,'' said a top official expressing optimism. Chief minister Nayab Saini had last week held a high-level review meeting to assess the law-and-order situation in the context of the setbacks during the excise auctions. Saini had expressed concern over the killing of a liquor contractor in Kurukshetra and directed the director general of police (DGP) to act firmly. The DGP was also asked to take steps to provide security to everyone who gets threats and extortion calls. No takers for vends in six districts The 41 retail liquor zones auctioned in the sixth and seventh rounds were spread across 14 districts of Ambala, Gurugram (east and west), Faridabad, Fatehabad, Karnal, Panipat, Sonepat, Jind, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Palwal, Hisar and Sirsa. No bids were received for retail liquor zones in Yamunanagar (Jagadhari), Panchkula, Kaithal, Mewat, Narnaul and Rewari in the latest two rounds. Retail liquor zones of Bhiwani and Kurukshetra districts were sold out in earlier rounds. Each retail liquor zone consisted of a liquor vend each for selling Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and country liquor. With 219 of the 1,194 retail liquor zones unsold, the excise and taxation department has again invited bids for June 25. Excise officials said that during the sixth round of e-tendering on June 20 where 260 retail liquor zones in 20 districts were put under hammer, only 22 zones in 12 districts could be sold. 'On June 23, e-tenders were again invited for the remaining 238 retail liquor zones but only 19 zones in 10 districts could be sold,'' said an official who did not wish to be named. The tentative amount secured through bidding in the sixth and seventh round for allotment of zones was about ₹ 380 crore, thus taking the total excise revenue earned so far to ₹ 11,434 crore. Since the excise policy is applicable for 21 months and 20 days starting from June 12, 2025 to March 31, 2027, the licence fee of ₹ 11,434 crore earned so far in seven rounds of auction will be for the same period spread over two financial years. The amount earned so far as licence fee will be paid in monthly instalments over 21 months. Single bids for most of the 41 zones in two recent rounds Trade analysts said that it was quite disappointing that there were single bids for most of the retail liquor zones allotted on June 20 and 23 despite the fact that the excise and taxation department had reduced the reserve price of the retail liquor zones. As per clause 2.16 of the 2025-27 excise policy pertaining to the process of allotment of unallotted retail liquor zones, those zones which remain un-allotted shall be allotted by inviting e-bids again by successively reducing the reserve price – a maximum up to 5% of the original reserve price in case reserve price of the zone is ₹ 5 crore or less and a maximum up to 3% of the original reserve price in case reserve price of the zone is more than ₹ 5 crore. Former Haryana deputy chief minister and JJP leader Dushyant Chautala has alleged that the breakdown in law and order was due to a nexus between certain police officials and criminals. 'Two DSP-rank officers and four inspectors were colluding with anti-social elements. Both the chief minister and the DGP were aware of this but they chose to remain silent. We are ready to name these officers,' Dushyant said. CM's media secretary Praveen Attrey said that the chief minister means business. 'The special task force has killed a hitman of Kala Rana-Noni Rana gang who was allegedly involved in the murder of a Kurukshetra liquor contractor. We are on the job,'' Attrey said. GFX 219 zones pending - So far, 975 zones have been allotted and 219 are pending. In the sixth round of bidding on June 20, only 22 zones were allotted. - Single bids received for three zones in Gurugram (East), one zone each in Faridabad, Ambala, Jhajjar, Jind, Karnal, Sirsa, Sonepat, four zones of Hisar, three of Palwal and two of Fatehabad. Only three zones of Rohtak which went under hammer got two bidders. - In the seventh round on June 23, 19 zones were allotted. Single bids were received for three zones allotted in Ambala, four in Hisar, two in Gurugram (West) and one each in Gurugram (East), Faridabad, Karnal, Panipat, Palwal and Sirsa. Only four zones allotted in Rohtak fetched multiple (six) bids.
