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Ashok Khemka, IAS officer transferred 57 times in 34 years, retires today

Senior IAS officer Ashok Khemka, known for his integrity and frequent transfers — 57 in a 34-year career — has retired on Wednesday as Additional Chief Secretary, Transport Department, Haryana. Khemka rose to prominence in 2012 after cancelling a land deal linked to Robert Vadra.

Haryana govt declares Eid as restricted holiday instead of gazetted holiday: Know the reason

The Haryana government has removed Eid-ul-Fitr from its gazetted holiday list and designated it as a restricted holiday, citing financial year-end closure. However, Muslim employees can still take leave on the day.

Haryana government declares paid holiday on February 5 for Delhi Assembly Elections 2025

Delhi Assembly Elections 2025: The Delhi Assembly polls will take place in a single phase on February 5, with the vote counting scheduled for February 8.

Haryana government, led by Nayab Singh Saini, transfers 12 IAS officers in administrative reshuffle

During their parole periods, they can neither speak nor address the media on any issue or make any statements. According to their respective orders, their family members also cannot make a statement in any form of media.

Rape convict Gurmeet Ram Rahim can't be given parole without court permission: Haryana govt told

Haryana excise dept official transferred for demanding scotch whisky bottles in minister's name

The case will be investigated by Assistant Excise and Taxation Officer Vijay Kumar and action will be taken as per the inquiry report.

Haryana govt announces ₹10 lakh insurance for journalists on COVID-19 duty

Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday announced that his government will provide insurance of Rs.10 lakh to all the journalists who are reporting during coronavirus pandemic. Khattar’s announcement comes at a time when scores of media professionals have tested positive for coronavirus while performing their duties during the COVID-19 lockdown.

‘Women in veil are our pride’: Haryana govt advertisement sparks row

A Haryana government advertisement describing 'ghoonghat' (veil) as the "identity of the State" has sparked a controversy, with the opposition terming it as a reflection of the "regressive" mindset of the BJP government

Jat agitation: Haryana govt denies charges of women being gangraped

Chandigarh: The agitation demanding quota in government jobs and academic institutions over the past week has seen several cities engulfed in a bitter spell of violence and anarchy. As the state tries to limp back

Haryana govt to include Bhagavad Gita as part of school curriculum

New Delhi: The BJP government in Haryana has asked the School Council for Educational Research and Training (SCERT) to suggest which shlokas from the Bhagavad Gita can be introduced in the school curriculum.According to sources,

Whistleblower officer Ashok Khemka accuses Haryana govt. of victimising him

Chandigarh: Haryana's whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka has accused the state government of victimising him and sitting over his performance appraisal report for the period 2012-2013, the time he acted against land scams and cancelled

NHRC seeks reply from Haryana govt on malnutrition charges

New Delhi: National Human Rights Commission yesterday sought reply from Haryana government on alleged severe malnutrition in some areas of the state.  According to a statement, notices in this regard were served to the state's

Haryana govt transfers 8 IAS officers

Chandigarh : Eight IAS officers, including Deputy Commissioners of six districts, in Haryana were today transferred by the state government.Faridabad, Karnal, Palwal, Mahendargarh, Ambala and Fatehabad districts would get new Deputy Commissioners, an official spokesman

Haryana Government recommends CBI inquiry against Ashok Khemka

New Delhi: The Haryana government has recommended CBI probe into the alleged irregularities by Ashok Khemka in a contract deal of Rs 8 crore with a company in Gujarat.The whistleblower IAS officer Ashok Khemka was

Haryana govt to start online test for driving licences

Kurukshetra: Haryana Government will soon start online test for applying for driving licences to simplify the procedure in the state.The online test would be started within a month or two, Transport Minister Aftab Ahmed said

Haryana man who reached Mt Everest forced to sell vegetables

Tohana (Fatehabad): Ram Lal, 24, climbed the world's highest peak Mt Everest in May this year and unfurled  the Indian tricolour.When he returned home, the Haryana government promised him  Rs 5 lakh award, but he