Today marks the first Somwar of Sawan, a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva. Devotees fast every Monday, seeking blessings. Schools in Varanasi and Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, are closed on Mondays due to Kanwar Yatra, while Nuh, Haryana, has a holiday on July 4 for Jalabhishek Yatra.
1 min read14 Jul 2025The Haryana-cadre IAS officer shot to limelight in 2012 when he first flagged the alleged irregularities in the land deal between Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi’s husband Robert Vadra‘s Skylight Hospitality and DLF Universal Ltd. He retires on Wednesday, his birthday.
3 min read30 Apr 2025Rampal Kashyap had vowed 14 years ago that he would wear footwear only after Modi became the prime minister and he got to meet him. Modi has been the prime minister since 2014.
2 min read15 Apr 2025According to data, currently, Madhya Pradesh is leading the procurement process.
2 min read13 Apr 2025The Haryana government has approved a proposal to increase External Development Charges (EDC) for various potential real estate zones in the state. Starting January 1, 2025, EDC rates will see a one-time increase of 20%, followed by a 10% annual hike from January 1, 2026, onward. This decision aims to boost funding for infrastructure development but could also lead to higher real estate prices for buyers. What is EDC and what are its impact on real estate prices? Watch to know!
1 Jan 2025Maharashtra leads India in GST share (19.6%) and per capita spending. While UP and West Bengal have high total GST, their spending per person is lower. Telangana (high income) and Bihar (low income) recorded an almost equal GST collection growth over the past five years, despite the income gap.
1 min read12 Apr 2024Haryana government has imposed a strict dress code for staff working in its govt hospital prohibiting funky hairstyles, makeup, long nails, and skirts in a bid to maintain ‘professional touch’
1 min read11 Feb 2023Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij announced that unvaccinated children in the age group of 15-18 years will not be allowed to attend offline classes when schools reopens
1 min read15 Jan 2022Dushyant Chautala asked everyone who had come in contact with him to get tested for Covid-19.
1 min read8 Jan 2022The Union Budget contains details about the estimated receipts and the expenditure of the government for a particular fiscal year. The Budget is allotted for the upcoming fiscal year, which runs from 1st April to 31st March of the next year. Here is a quick guide on how the Union Budget is prepared