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Varinder Bhatia
Varinder is Deputy Resident Editor, The Indian Express, Chandigarh. With over 22 years of experience in journalism covering politics, crime and investigations, Varinder also writes on political affairs of Haryana. A law graduate from Panjab University, Varinder began his journalism career as an intern with Times of India and worked with Hindustan Times as a legal reporter in 2001. He joined The Indian Express in October, 2004. He is also a two-time winner of the Express Excellence Awards. He tweets @78vbhatia
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Punjab Water Resources Department awarded a Rs 14.1 lakh contract to Level9 Biz Private Limited on April 13, 2024. Minister says it has now been served show-cause notice
Tue, Sep 16, 2025
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September 12, 2025 12:23 IST
Recommending that the chief secretary submit a report fixing responsibility for the delay, the Haryana Human Rights Commission suggested that the state request the Centre to consider the 2012 incident specially.
Fri, Sep 12, 2025
Gurugram court nullifies 192-kanal sale linked to Indira Gandhi’s yoga instructor’s society Aparna Ashram
September 07, 2025 21:50 IST
In March this year, Haryana Assembly had passed Bill to take over assets of society; in July, both parties had entered a ‘settlement’
Mon, Sep 08, 2025
Why Jagdeep Dhankhar is at home in INLD chief Abhay Chautala’s farmhouseSubscriber Only
September 01, 2025 15:06 IST
Devi Lal first brought Dhankhar into politics, and the relations between the former V-P and the Chautalas continue to be very strong
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
Dhankhar’s day out: First to dentist, then to farmhouse owned by Abhay Chautala
September 01, 2025 12:51 IST
The choice of the farmhouse by Dhankhar, whose sudden resignation on July 21 on the first day of the Monsoon Session remains as much a matter of speculation as what he has been doing since, is not a surprise.
Tue, Sep 02, 2025
AI-based recording and translation similar to Lok Sabha, training to officials – Haryana Speaker’s future plans
August 30, 2025 16:55 IST
Reflecting on the just-concluded Monsoon Session, Haryana Speaker Harvinder Kalyan called it ‘historic in every sense’ for setting new standards in parliamentary traditions.
Sat, Aug 30, 2025
From ‘maal’, ‘sauda’ to party, delivery and packet: Haryana IPS officer’s tips to watch street slang and be a good detective
August 29, 2025 11:47 IST
Haryana Narcotics Control Bureau chief O P Singh said lack of actionable information meant that only nine cases were registered after they received over 900 complaints pertaining to drug trafficking this year.
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Haryana paid Rs 15.54 crore in excess under ‘Aapki Beti Hamari Beti’ scheme: CAG report
August 29, 2025 01:06 IST
'Poor verification mechanisms, lack of automated processes behind repeats'
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
Haryana CM Saini rolls out Rs 2,100 monthly transfer for women, sends signal to AAP govt in PunjabSubscriber Only
August 28, 2025 19:59 IST
As Mann govt's Rs 1,000 allowance promise remains stuck and the CM finds himself cornered over it, BJP lays groundwork for 2027 polls
Thu, Aug 28, 2025
93% cases solved, over 1.3L held in 6 yrs: what crime statistics show
August 27, 2025 09:13 IST
The government said 1,03,018 cases were registered, 95,723 (92.91 per cent) of them were solved, and 1,03,858 accused were arrested.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Haryana Vidhan Sabha: Want to pursue medical education in Haryana? Tuition fees can range from Rs 4.2L to Rs 1.25 cr
August 27, 2025 07:49 IST
Haryana health minister Arti Singh Rao revealed these figures in the reply tabled to the question raised by Indian National Congress' Jhajjar MLA Geeta Bhukkal in the ongoing monsoon session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha.
Wed, Aug 27, 2025
Over 93% cases solved, 10,3858 accused arrested: what Haryana’s crime statistics over last 6 years say
August 26, 2025 18:23 IST
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said in the Legislative Assembly that the state government has adopted a firm zero-tolerance policy against crimes.
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
Over 4 lakh unemployed youth registered with Haryana’s 65 employment exchanges; max unemployed post-graduates in Hisar, Jind; least in Nuh, Panchkula, Gurugram
August 26, 2025 13:46 IST
Maximum beneficiaries under government's unemployment scheme are in Jind, Hisar; least in Faridabad, Gurugram
Tue, Aug 26, 2025
How Haryana’s new ‘dictionary meaning of forest’ will affect the AravallisSubscriber Only
August 21, 2025 17:50 IST
The Haryana government claims that its definition is aligned with ‘judicial expectations’. Environmentalists, however, criticise it for being too narrow and potentially excluding many ecologically sensitive areas in the state
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
Bihar teen forced into bonded labour, loses arm: Haryana human rights body takes note of Indian Express report
August 21, 2025 11:28 IST
The teenager was “allegedly subjected to continuous forced labour and physical abuse for two months” at a dairy farm in Haryana’s Jind.
Thu, Aug 21, 2025
First unit was to be commissioned by 2025: 14 yrs on, north India’s first N-power plant in Haryana still hanging fireSubscriber Only
August 20, 2025 13:21 IST
The GHAVP was conceptualised around 2009-10, and the Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd (NPCIL) subsequently identified Gorakhpur village in Haryana’s Fatehabad district as a suitable site.
Wed, Aug 20, 2025
In much-delayed Haryana revamp, Congress gives equal share to Hooda, Selja factionsSubscriber Only
August 13, 2025 15:33 IST
Party also tries to shun its pro-Jat image by picking 10 OBC faces; sharpens focus on outreach with three chiefs in Ambala, two chiefs in nine other districts
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Robert Vadra ‘passed the buck’ to three dead ‘associates’ for Gurgaon deal: Who are they?Subscriber Only
August 13, 2025 07:28 IST
Among his deceased associates Vadra blamed for the deal, as claimed by ED chargesheet, were real-estate agents, ex-Congress MLA's brother
Wed, Aug 13, 2025
Phase 1 design draft in place, Haryana moves forward with Aravali jungle safari projectSubscriber Only
August 12, 2025 18:17 IST
The Aravalli jungle safari spanning Gurgaon and Nuh districts is a dream project of Union minister and former Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
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August 12, 2025 16:29 IST
Union Minister of State of Labour and Employment Shobha Karandlaje told the Lok Sabha that the government has approved the Employment Linked Incentive Scheme known as the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana to support employment generation, enhance employability, and social security across all sectors.
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Ghaggar River water not fit for drinking, bathing, ministry informs MP Kumari Selja in Lok SabhaSubscriber Only
August 12, 2025 13:10 IST
In his reply, Union minister Prataprao Jadhav also cited a 2024 Indian Council of Medical Research study that found that people dwelling near river drains were highly prone to cancer.
Tue, Aug 12, 2025
Rahul’s ‘vote chori’ allegation, collector rate hike, farmers’ demands set to dominate upcoming Monsoon Session of Haryana AssemblySubscriber Only
August 11, 2025 17:57 IST
To blunt the Opposition's attack during the Haryana Assembly session, the BJP may hit back at the Congress on the issue of its failure to decide on its Legislature Party Leader.
Mon, Aug 11, 2025
Punjab and Haryana HC pulls up Sirsa official for demolishing jhuggis, official assures to restore status within 1 weekSubscriber Only
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The HC action comes a day after Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini had said “no poor family in the state will remain homeless”.
Wed, Aug 06, 2025
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The Haryana Human Rights Commission directed all government departments concerned to submit Action Taken Reports before the next hearing on October 15.
Mon, Aug 04, 2025
Anil Vij left seething again, Haryana BJP leaders rush to placate himSubscriber Only
August 03, 2025 18:21 IST
After being excluded from the party’s initiative to win the seats it lost in last year’s Assembly polls, the veteran leader announced a statewide yatra, setting off alarm bells
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