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Everything you need to know about Rura Sirsa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Rura Sirsa: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

India, Israel set up fruits centre in Haryana

May 21, 2013 at 6:38 PM

Chandigarh, May 21 (IANS) Israeli cultivation technology and know-how of fruit plants will be shared with Indian farmers and horticulturists at the centre of excellence for fruits which was inaugurated Tuesday in Haryana's Sirsa district.

India-Israel to set up centre for fruits in Haryana

May 15, 2013 at 9:34 PM

Chandigarh, May 15 (IANS) Having set up a Centre of Excellence for Vegetables in 2011, India and Israel have now joined hands for setting up a Centre of Excellence for Fruits in Haryana, an official said here Wednesday.

Punjab, Haryana procurement crosses 141 lakh tonnes

April 29, 2013 at 10:36 PM

Chandigarh, April 29 (IANS) Food grain states Punjab and Haryana have procured over 141 lakh tonnes of wheat this season, food and supplies officials of both states said here Monday.

Punjab, Haryana procure nearly 125 lakh tonnes wheat

April 26, 2013 at 6:52 PM

Chandigarh, April 26 (IANS) Food grain states Punjab and Haryana have procured nearly 125 lakh tonnes of wheat this season, food and supplies officials of both states said here Friday.

Inter-state car lifter gang busted in Gurgaon

April 24, 2013 at 8:28 PM

Gurgaon, April 24 (IANS) A gang of car lifters active in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh was busted here, police said Wednesday.

Haryana swine flu toll rises to 37

February 23, 2013 at 8:10 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 23 (IANS) Swine flu (H1N1) continues to spread in Haryana with the toll due to the disease this year rising to 37, health officials said here Saturday.

Badal thanks Delhi Sikhs for gurdwara poll win

January 30, 2013 at 6:06 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 30 (IANS) With his party Wednesday moving to get a clear majority in the Delhi Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee (DSGMC) election, Shiromani Akali Dal (Badal) president Sukhbir Singh Badal thanked the Sikh community in the capital.

Polling for DSGMC begins amidst tight security

January 27, 2013 at 2:32 PM

New Delhi, Jan. 27 (ANI): Polling for the Delhi Sikh Gurudwara Management Committee (DSGMC) elections began amidst tight security in New Delhi on Sunday, as tension prevailed among the Sikh community anticipating violence during the poll.

Haryana minister in dock over Geetika comment

January 1, 2013 at 9:57 PM

Chandigarh, Jan 1 (IANS) A Haryana minister is in the dock along with two Congress leaders for his objectionable comments against flight attendant Geetika Sharma, who committed suicide August this year in New Delhi and blamed former state minister Gopal Kanda and another woman for driving her to it.

Congress's graft transcends air, land and hades: Sushma

December 2, 2012 at 4:59 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Dec 2 (IANS) Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj Sunday said the corruption unleashed by the Congress party and its government had transcended air, land and hades.

Sirsa curfew relaxed, situation calm

November 26, 2012 at 4:23 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 26 (IANS) Curfew was relaxed in Haryana's Sirsa town Monday by the district administration to enable residents buy essential commodities.

Paramilitary deployed, Sirsa sealed after clashes

November 25, 2012 at 8:53 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 25 (IANS) Paramilitary forces were deployed in Sirsa Sunday to help Haryana Police maintain law and order in this Haryana town after violent clashes between followers of Dera Sacha Sauda sect and the Sikh community.

Paramilitaries stage flag march in riot-hit Sirsa(Update-Curfew-Sirsa)

November 25, 2012 at 7:49 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Nov.25 (ANI): Paramilitary forces and reserve police battalions staged flag marches in Sirsa, Haryana, on Sunday, a day after ethnic riots left 12 people injured.

Indefinite curfew imposed in Sirsa as Dera Sacha Sauda followers, Sikhs clash

November 25, 2012 at 3:25 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Nov.25 (ANI): Indefinite curfew was imposed in the town of Sirsa in Haryana state on Sunday after a clash occurred between the followers of Dera Sacha Sauda and members of Sikh community.

Curfew continues in Haryana's Sirsa town

November 25, 2012 at 11:49 AM

Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 25 (IANS) Authorities Sunday decided to continue for the second consecutive day the curfew imposed in this Haryana town after violent clashes between followers of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect and the Sikh community.

Curfew imposed in Haryana town after clash

November 24, 2012 at 8:13 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Nov 24 (IANS) The district administration imposed curfew in Haryana's Sirsa town Saturday following violent clashes between followers of the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect and the Sikh community.

India have to play German?style hockey: Nobbs

November 20, 2012 at 7:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IANS) A youthful Indian hockey team will have its first big Test post the London disaster when they play in the Champions Trophy next month. Coach Michael Nobbs wants his wards to see Olympic Champions Germany as their model and hopes they respond well to the changes in the style of play.

India in talks with Russia to upgrade Sukhoi combat jet fleet

November 11, 2012 at 2:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 11 (IANS) India has opened talks with Russia to upgrade its fleet of air superiority Sukhoi Su-30s with a new radar and avionics to make the fighters more lethal than what they already are. The upgrades are likely to begin in 2015.

After selling two crore tablets, Haryana chemist on the run

September 12, 2012 at 5:54 PM

Chandigarh, Sep 12 (IANS) A chemist in Haryana's Sirsa town is on the run after drug control authorities in the state found that he had allegedly sold over two crore (20 million) tablets of Alprazolam, a schedule H drug that cannot be sold without prescription, within less than six months.

Geetika suicide case: Kanda sent to 14-day judicial custody

August 28, 2012 at 5:30 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (ANI): A Delhi Court on Tuesday sent former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda to judicial custody for 14 days in connection with the suicide case of former airhostess Geetika Sharma.

Haryana CM Hooda faces heat over Geetika Sharma suicide case

August 16, 2012 at 9:33 PM

New Delhi/Sirsa (Haryana), Aug.16 (ANI): Lawmaker and Haryana Janhit Congress party leader (HJC), Kuldeep Bishnoi has urged Congress party president Sonia Gandhi to issue an ultimatum to Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to summon former interior minister Gopal Goyal Kanda, the chief accused in the Geetika Sharma suicide case.

Haryana not protecting Kanda: Hooda

August 16, 2012 at 4:12 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 16 (IANS) On the defensive over the actions of Gopal Goyal Kanda, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda Thursday said his government was not protecting the former minister, accused of abetting the suicide of Geetika Sharma.

Chautala's INLD observes shutdown over Kanda's involvement in Geetika Sharma suicide case

August 11, 2012 at 6:49 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Aug.11 (ANI): The Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) party, which is led by former Haryana Chief Minister Om Prakash Chautala, observed shutdown here on Saturday in protest against former state Gopal Goyal Kanda's alleged involvement in the suicide case of former airhostess Geetika Sharma.

Kanda leaves Hooda government embarrassed (Haryana Newsletter)

August 10, 2012 at 12:01 PM

Chandigarh, Aug 10 (IANS) Till earlier this week, he was Haryana's powerful minister in-charge of home affairs with the entire police force at his beck and call. In a matter of just three days, Gopal Kanda became a fugitive himself, running away from the law.

Geetika Sharma suicide case: Delhi Police issues lookout notice against Kanda

August 10, 2012 at 10:33 AM

New Delhi, July 10 (ANI): Delhi Police has issued a lookout notice against absconding former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in connection with former airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case.

Airhostess suicide case: Delhi court rejects Kanda's bail plea (Update)

August 9, 2012 at 5:37 PM

New Delhi/Gurgaon, Aug 9 (ANI): The Rohini Court on Thursday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda in connection with former airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case.

Geetika Sharma suicide case: Kanda moves court for anticipatory bail (Update: Kanda)

August 9, 2012 at 11:37 AM

New Delhi/Gurgaon, Aug 9 (ANI): Former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda, who skipped questioning for his alleged role in former airhostess Geetika Sharma suicide case, has moved the court for anticipatory bail.

Geetika Sharma suicide case: Haryana ex-minister Kanda missing

August 9, 2012 at 10:25 AM

New Delhi/Gurgaon, Aug 9 (ANI): Former Haryana Minister Gopal Kanda, who resigned after former airhostess Geetika Sharma named him in her suicide note, has gone missing.

Haryana minister not new to controversy

August 5, 2012 at 8:57 PM

Gurgaon, Aug 5 (IANS) Haryana's Minister of State for Home Gopal Kanda, whose name has cropped up in the suicide of a former flight attendant in Delhi Sunday, is not new to controversies.

Six held for stealing Pakistan-bound cotton

June 19, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Chandigarh, June 19 (IANS) Six people have been arrested in Haryana for hiding cotton bales pilfered from six trucks which were going to Pakistan, police said Tuesday.

Haryana farmers get Rs.10,697 crore for procured wheat

May 13, 2012 at 6:02 PM

Chandigarh, May 13 (IANS) Having achieved the highest wheat production in the state since 1966, Haryana farmers are richer by Rs.10,697 crore - the procurement price paid to them for the produce.

Dogs maul girl to death in Haryana

April 26, 2012 at 11:07 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), April 26 (IANS) Stray dogs mauled a minor girl to death in a village in Haryana's Sirsa district Thursday, police said.

'Criminal charges against 9 percent MCD poll nominees'

April 10, 2012 at 8:18 PM

New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Tweenty-three percent of the candidates in the April 15 municipal elections here are millionaires while nearly nine percent have criminal charges against them, think tank National Election Watch said Tuesday.

Villagers rue underdevelopment, government apathy ahead of UP polls

February 4, 2012 at 7:42 PM

Rura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 4 (ANI): Despite attempts by the political parties to hard sell hopes and promises, development and employment remain elusive for the 'common man' in Uttar Pradesh, and particularly in the seemingly forgotten village of Rura in Kanpur District.

Villagers rue underdevelopment, government apathy ahead of UP polls

February 4, 2012 at 11:48 AM

Rura (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 4 (ANI): Despite attempts by the political parties to hard sell hopes and promises, development and employment remain elusive for the 'common man' in Uttar Pradesh, and particularly in the seemingly forgotten village of Rura in Kanpur District.

Cold wave continues to torment residents across North India

January 4, 2012 at 4:38 PM

Mount Abu/Sirsa/Kullu, Jan 4 (ANI): Cold wave remained unabated in several parts of Northern India on Wednesday as temperatures plummeted to sub zero levels.

Wheat grain worth millions perish due to official apathy in Haryana

July 22, 2010 at 7:25 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), July 22 (ANI): Over 300,000 tonnes of wheat grain lying in various warehouses in Haryana's Sirsa district has either washed away or rotten due to administrative neglect after floods ravaged the area last week.he floodwater has spoiled heaps of bags containing wheat grain at a storehouse in Bani village, which were stacked in the open without any cover.

Floods continue to ravage Haryana

July 18, 2010 at 10:30 AM

Sirsa (Haryana), July 18 (ANI): Alarmed by the worsening flood situation in Haryana's Sirsa District, the local authorities initiated relief and rescue operations to over scores of people affected by the floods.

Central team likely to visit flood-affected Haryana districts

July 14, 2010 at 11:23 AM

New Delhi/Chandigarh, July 14 (ANI): A Central Government team is expected to visit some of the flood-affected districts of Haryana today or tomorrow to make an assessment of the damage incurred so far.

Haryana CM visits flood-hit districts, irrigation minister blames Punjab for floods

July 13, 2010 at 6:34 PM

Chandigarh, July 13 (ANI): Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda visited the flood-affected districts of Sirsa and Fathehabad on Tuesday, a day after the state's Irrigation Minister Ajay Singh Yadav blamed neighbouring Punjab for failing to seal breaches in the Satluj-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal, which he said had caused ravaging floods in his state.

Opposition parties ask Hooda to drop Haryana Home Minister

April 5, 2010 at 1:37 PM

Chandigarh, Apr 5 (ANI): Opposition parties in Haryana on Monday asked Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda to drop Home Minister Gopal Kanda from the cabinet for ordering firing on agitating activists.

Dera Sacha Sauda sect organises mass marriage ceremony for sex workers

January 26, 2010 at 5:19 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), Jan 26 (ANI): Members of the Dera Sacha Sauda sect organised a mass marriage ceremony for former sex-workers at its headquarters in Sirsa here.

Campaigning for Maharashtra, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh assembly polls ends today

October 11, 2009 at 11:33 AM

New Delhi, Oct 11 (ANI): Campaigning for Tuesday's Assembly elections in three states of Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh will come to an end this evening.

Campaigning for Maharashtra, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh polls to conclude on Sunday

October 10, 2009 at 9:45 PM

New Delhi, Oct. 10 (ANI): The election campaigning for Thursday's State Assembly elections in Maharashtra, Haryana and Arunachal Pradesh will conclude on Sunday (Oct. 11).

Sonia Gandhi to address rallies at Karnal, Sirsa today

October 4, 2009 at 11:12 AM

Haryana, Oct 4 (ANI): Congress Party President Sonia Gandhi will address rallies at Karnal and Sirsa in Haryana today.

Congress leading in Haryana

May 16, 2009 at 10:45 AM

Chandigarh, May 16 (ANI): The Congress party is leading in nine of the 10 Lok Sabha seats in Haryana two hours after the counting for the parliamentary elections began Saturday.

Congress ahead in nine of Haryana's 10 seats

May 16, 2009 at 10:19 AM

Chandigarh, May 16 (IANS) The ruling Congress in Haryana was leading in nine of the 10 Lok Sabha seats two hours after the counting for the parliamentary elections began Saturday.

Record wheat procurement in Punjab, Haryana

May 12, 2009 at 7:36 PM

Chandigarh, May 12 (IANS) Wheat procurement in Punjab and Haryana has achieved a historic record this season. Both states have jointly procured over 17.6 million tonnes of wheat so far.

Congress competing with its own record in Haryana (Poll Curtainraiser - Haryana)

May 6, 2009 at 10:52 AM

Chandigarh, May 6 (IANS) The ruling Congress in Haryana would like to achieve a 'Perfect 10' in the state's parliamentary elections this time, but the party faces an uphill task in even equalling its own record of nine seats in the 2004 polls.

Dera Sacha Sauda asks followers to heed 'conscience' for voting

May 4, 2009 at 11:26 PM

Sirsa (Haryana), May 4 (IANS) After days of dilly-dallying, the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect Monday asked its millions of followers to use their 'conscience' while voting in the parliamentary elections.

Charged with murder, rape, Dera chief's support sought for polls

May 4, 2009 at 11:25 AM

Sirsa (Haryana), May 4 (IANS) Despite being charged with serious crimes like murder and rape, controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief, Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh, is much sought after by political leaders and candidates in Punjab.

Haryana afforestation project to get carbon credits

April 9, 2009 at 1:06 PM

New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) A small afforestation project in Haryana has become the first in the world to qualify for carbon credits, which the project managers can sell in a developed country.

Congress releases second list of candidates for Haryana

April 6, 2009 at 9:41 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The Congress party Monday announced its second list for Haryana by naming three more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

CBI court frames murder charges against Dera chief

December 12, 2008 at 6:29 PM

Ambala (Haryana), Dec 12 (IANS) A special Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court here Friday framed charges of murder in two cases against the controversial Dera Sacha Sauda sect chief Gurmit Ram Rahim Singh.

Haryana to import soil fungus to increase fertility

October 11, 2008 at 12:33 AM

Sirsa (Haryana), Oct 10 (IANS) Haryana will import soil fungus from other countries to increase soil fertility in the state, it was announced here Friday.

Uneasy calm in Dabwali after Dera-Sikh clashes

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Sirsa, July 19 (ANI): Uneasy calm prevailed in Haryana's Sirsa district and parts of Punjab today, even as curfew remained clamped in Dabwali town following clashes between Dera Sacha Sauda followers and Sikhs.

Tension prevails in Dabwali (Update-Dabwali-protest)

January 1, 2008 at 12:00 AM

Sirsa, July 18 (ANI): Situation remained tense and a curfew was imposed in Dabwali town of Sirsa District, as the Sikh community continued its protest over the death of a member of Sikh community after a clash with the supporters of controversial Dera Sacha Sauda on Friday.

Protestors attacked and damaged Dera Chiefâ??s vehicle

July 16, 2007 at 1:01 AM

The Dera Sachha Sauda chief Baba Gurmit Ram Rahim was on Monday afternoon attacked by Sikh protesters near Ghunkawali village in Sirsa district of Haryana. The Dera chief escaped unhurt. Meanwhile, the situation is under control as the administration

Badal prioritizes religious duties - Indian secular fabric in danger

May 25, 2007 at 12:00 AM

India is no more a secular country. Here the people at the helm of affairs are free to remain dedicated towards their respective religions even when they are supposed to follow the