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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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Hooda yet to vacate LoP bungalow, Haryana govt imposes penal rentSubscriber Only
January 13, 2025 19:52 IST
Since the October 8 assembly election results, the Congress has struggled to resolve leadership issues, with speculation rife that the high command is not in favour of reappointing Hooda.
Mon, Jan 13, 2025
In payback for AAP’s ‘Haryana ka lal’, Haryana BJP bigwigs to hit Delhi trail – Nayab Singh Saini to Manohar Lal KhattarSubscriber Only
January 09, 2025 09:00 IST
Delhi electorate's caste composition also seems to have determined BJP’s pick of 16 campaigners from Haryana, with CM Saini and Khattar belonging to OBC and Punjabi groups respectively
Thu, Jan 09, 2025
‘Kejriwal’s Sheesh Mahal will be AAP’s graveyard in Delhi’: Haryana minister Anil VijSubscriber Only
January 08, 2025 15:26 IST
Unlike his cabinet colleagues, Anil Vij, Haryana’s energy, transport and labour minister, has never stayed in official accommodation allotted in Chandigarh or Panchkula.
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
Cow dung paint, soap, and shampoo from cow urine: Nayab Singh Saini govt boosts cow protection efforts with innovative productsSubscriber Only
January 08, 2025 10:30 IST
According to the government, the number of registered cows in Haryana’s gaushalas has grown significantly—from 1.74 lakh in 215 shelters in 2014 to 4.5 lakh in 683 shelters currently.
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
Haryana records 14.62% crime reduction in 2024, significant decline in crime against womenSubscriber Only
January 05, 2025 17:40 IST
Rape cases are down by 19.24%, attempt to rape by 43.72%, eve-teasing by 36.83%, and dowry deaths by 14%, says DGP Shatrujeet Kapur.
Sun, Jan 05, 2025
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini directs deputy commissioners, SPs to spend a night in a village every monthSubscriber Only
January 04, 2025 11:46 IST
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini issued several directives on Saturday as part of an initiative to ensure good governance and prompt redressal of people’s grievances across the state.
Sat, Jan 04, 2025
Who is Justice (Retd) Nawab Singh who heads the SC-appointed committee to resolve grievances of protesting farmers?Subscriber Only
January 03, 2025 14:38 IST
Hailing from an agricultural background, Justice Nawab Singh is considered to be well-versed in the issues that farmers face on the ground.
Fri, Jan 03, 2025
Haryana cracks down on RERA to keep it cleanSubscriber Only
December 26, 2024 19:36 IST
Haryana amends Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Rules, includes stringent provisions for corruption, misuse of official position.
Thu, Dec 26, 2024
AICC’s Haryana in-charge Babaria: ‘I stalled Udai Bhan (PCC chief)’s bid to appoint district in-charges due to procedural lapses’Subscriber Only
December 25, 2024 08:51 IST
“I believe that discussions with certain sections of Haryana Congress leadership were not held before releasing this list,” Dipak Babaria tells The Indian Express
Wed, Dec 25, 2024
Haryana rout: Two months later, Congress ‘fact-finding’ panel again blames BJP, ECSubscriber Only
December 23, 2024 16:34 IST
Claims setback in at least 27 seats due to EC, BJP working together, raises issue with poll data, EVM battery, winning margins.
Mon, Dec 23, 2024
O P Chautala, INLD patriarch and 5-time Haryana CM, dies at 89Subscriber Only
December 21, 2024 04:04 IST
A dominant figure of Haryana politics for over five decades, Chautala was born to former Deputy Prime Minister Devi Lal and Harki Devi. He grew up observing his father, a two-time CM and one of the tallest Jat and farmer leaders of Haryana.
Sat, Dec 21, 2024
INLD patriarch O P Chautala’s long journey: Five-time CM to 10-year jail and party’s fallSubscriber Only
December 20, 2024 17:51 IST
After Chautala was sent to jail in 2013 following his conviction in a teacher jobs scam, INLD started to decline, with a family feud resulting in its split and formation of JJP ahead of 2019 polls.
Fri, Dec 20, 2024
Diljit Dosanjh concert: Noise level violation attracts punishment of up to 5 years or Rs 1 lakh fine, or bothSubscriber Only
December 19, 2024 16:49 IST
A look at the penalties for the violations allegedly committed during Diljit Dosanjh’s December 14 concert in Chandigarh.
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Rajya Sabha snub by BJP latest blow to former Haryana strongman Kuldeep BishnoiSubscriber Only
December 19, 2024 12:56 IST
Having moved to BJP, he saw son lose recent Assembly elections from family turf, and had to step down as patron of All India Bishnoi Mahasabha. And now this
Thu, Dec 19, 2024
Community outreach, targeting ‘big fish’ – how Haryana declared 40% of its villages ‘drug free’Subscriber Only
December 14, 2024 08:56 IST
According to the police, it’s a mix of village level awareness programmes and stringent policing that have helped achieve this. Instead, the police are now trying to encourage sporting events.
Sat, Dec 14, 2024
Newsmaker | BJP overlooks senior leaders to pick ex-NCW chief Rekha Sharma for Rajya Sabha seat from HaryanaSubscriber Only
December 09, 2024 17:00 IST
During her tenure in the National Commission for Women, Sharma received criticism for her silence on crimes against women in BJP-ruled states. A meeting where she spoke of “rise in love jihad” cases also caused controversy
Tue, Dec 10, 2024
Ex-militant who shot at Sukhbir left a Facebook post months earlier: ‘Apology can’t absolve Akali sins’Subscriber Only
December 04, 2024 10:58 IST
Narain Singh Chaura was arrested in the Burail jailbreak case allegedly for providing banned substances to the assassins of former Punjab CM Beant Singh who were lodged in Chandigarh’s Burail Jail during 2003-2004.
Wed, Dec 04, 2024
Haryana toughens stance on march with tractor-trolley, may allow farmers on footSubscriber Only
December 02, 2024 17:03 IST
Several Haryana ministers gave clear hints that the state government was in no mood to allow farmers to cross through the state; another round of talks likely today
Tue, Dec 03, 2024
A look at Haryana’s 40 first-time MLAsSubscriber Only
December 02, 2024 15:07 IST
The ruling BJP has 23 first-timers of its 48 MLAs, Congress’ total 37 comprise 13 first-timers, INLD’s two MLAs are both first-timers, while two out of the three Independents are also making their debut in the 90-member Assembly.
Mon, Dec 02, 2024
Congress fighting shy of naming Haryana LoP, Hooda asked by BJP govt to vacate houseSubscriber Only
December 01, 2024 09:00 IST
Congress insiders say infighting between the factions of Hooda and Selja has delayed the LoP decision amid signs that Hooda may not get the post again
Sat, Nov 30, 2024
BJP’s problem of plenty: A Rajya Sabha bypoll triggers a scramble for ticket in HaryanaSubscriber Only
November 29, 2024 10:00 IST
Among those lobbying for the berth, which the party is all set to win unopposed, is Kuldeep Bishnoi. The other contenders are state BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli, former MPs Sanjay Bhatia and Sunita Duggal, and former Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Dhankar.
Fri, Nov 29, 2024
A man with a limp and a sweatshirt left behind: How police zeroed in on man who ‘killed on trains’Subscriber Only
November 27, 2024 07:21 IST
The accused has allegedly confessed to five murders in October-November — four on moving trains, in coaches reserved for the differently abled, and one near a railway station
Wed, Nov 27, 2024
Financial bonus, soil-health cards, grievance redressal: how Haryana is setting a benchmark for other statesSubscriber Only
November 16, 2024 10:54 IST
BJP’s back-to-back sops for farmers being seen as party’s attempt to woo rural voters in Maharashtra, Jharkhand
Sat, Nov 16, 2024
Haryana introduces new SC reservation categories for govt jobsSubscriber Only
November 14, 2024 09:05 IST
Saini made this announcement on the first day of Vidhan Sabha winter session
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Haryana Bill providing job security to over 1 lakh contractual employees to be tabled today: Who will be eligible, how much will they getSubscriber Only
November 13, 2024 13:38 IST
According to the Bill's draft – for over 10 years of service – 15 per cent of entry pay in the pay level shall be considered as additional remuneration.
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