Pakistan “will soon be brought to its senses”, Haryana Minister for Energy, Transport and Labour Anil Vij said Friday amid heightened tensions at the border following India’s Operation Sindoor and counter-strikes by the neighbouring country’s forces. Speaking about the directions for blackout in Ambala, Vij said, “Full preparedness is essential, and nothing can be done without public cooperation, which is why blackout orders have been issued.” Interacting with reporters, the seven-time MLA from Ambala Cantonment said, “India will treat Pakistan in a way it would have never imagined. They [Pakistan] opened terror factories and sent terrorists to kill our unarmed civilians. Pakistan cannot afford to have a war with India”. “Operation Sindoor is another instance which shows that Prime Minister Narendra Modi does what he says. PM Modi has a record of fulfilling his promises, be it the construction of the Ram Temple, abolishing triple talaq, or the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. All mistakes made by previous leaders of the country are now being corrected,” Vij said. Speaking about the ongoing water dispute linked to the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), Vij said, “The Punjab government’s actions are not in national interest. The country is heading towards war, armies are positioned face-to-face, attacks are happening daily, and instead of unity, they [Punjab government] are picking fights with neighbouring states. This is the time for us to stay united.” HPSC postpones May 11 exams The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) has postponed examinations scheduled for May 11. “These examinations were to be conducted for the posts of Assistant Professor in the College Cadre for the subjects of Chemistry (Advertisement No. 43/2024) and Physics (Advertisement No. 61/2024). Originally set for May 11, the exams were to be held in the morning and evening sessions but have now been postponed until further notice,” a statement from an HPSC spokesperson said. “The revised date for the examinations will be communicated by the Commission at a later time. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website of the Commission for the latest updates,” it added. Rs 5 lakh granted to each district Dr Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department and Revenue and Disaster Management Department, said Friday that the state government has sanctioned Rs 1.10 crore, allotting Rs 5 lakh each to the deputy commissioners of 22 districts in Haryana “to address any emergent situations”. “All Deputy Commissioners (DC) have been directed to exercise strict financial discipline and ensure that the allocated funds are utilized exclusively for the intended purpose. No expenditure beyond the sanctioned limit shall be incurred without prior approval of the government. As per the guidelines, only the amount actually required should be drawn from the treasury,” read the order issued by the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management. “All DCs are instructed to submit monthly expenditure statements in Form 26 and 29 to the accounts branch of the department by the 10th of every month,” it added. Warning against hoarding Dr Misra also directed all DCs to issue stern warnings against hoarding essential goods in order to avoid panic-buying across the state. Directions were also issued to ensure that district-level control rooms remain fully operational around the clock, and to ensure that air warning systems, emergency and medical facilities are fully functional.
