Right to Recall Panchayat Member Bill of Haryana: Key Facts

The Haryana Government passed a bill on November 6 which provides a right to recall an elected member of Panchayati Raj Institutions if they fail to perform their duties well. The state government also provided 50% reservation to women in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Haryana to Host the Khelo India Youth Games 2021

The Ministry of Sports has announced that Haryana is going to host the 4th edition of the Khelo India Games in 2021. Star Sports will be the official broadcast partner of the games for this year also just like the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Haryana Govt. to Open 2000 Retail Outlets under Cooperative Scheme

The Haryana Government is in the process of opening 2000 multi-brand retail outlets in the state to encourage young entrepreneurs to start businesses. The retail outlets will be opened as part of the new brand ‘Harit’ of the Cooperative Department ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

New Economic Corridor projects worth Rs 20,000 Crores inaugurated in Haryana

The Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, Nitin Gadkari has laid the foundation stone for new economic corridor projects worth Rs 20,000 crores in Haryana. The virtual function was presided over by the Chief Minister of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar. ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

GoI: New Economic Corridor Projects of Rs 20,000 crores in Haryana

On July 13, 2020, the Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs inaugurated and laid foundation stones to new economic corridors in the state of Haryana. Highlights The projects will help the state of Haryana to provide smooth connectivity ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Haryana drafts Ordinance: 75% private sector jobs to locals

On July 6, 2020, the Haryana Government cleared a proposal to draft an ordinance that reserves 75% of private sector jobs to locals. Highlights The proposal to draft “Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates ordinance, 2020” was approved by the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Haryana Government postpones Panchayat Elections

On June 30, 2020, Haryana Government announced that due to COVID-19 crisis, the state government is cancelling Panchayat elections this year. The panchayat elections have been postponed to February 2021. Panchayati Raj Act According to the Panchayati Raj Act, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020

Reliance JioTV & Haryana Government Signs Agreement to benefit 5.2 Million School Children

On 23rd June 2020, the Education Minister of Haryana has announced that the Haryana State Government has signed an agreement under the Chief Minister’s Distance Learning Programme with Reliance Industries Limited’s subsidiary company Jio. The agreement signed is to provide ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020