CM urges youth to follow Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s ideals for nation building Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini virtually inaugurated state-level essay writing and story narration competitions titled “Suno Kahani Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji Ki” from the Haryana Secretariat on the occasion of the 350th Shaheedi Diwas of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
Paying tribute to the unparalleled courage, sacrifice, and supreme martyrdom of Guru Sahib, the Chief Minister said that the life of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji stands as an eternal example of truth, courage, and humanity.
Present on the occasion were Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary of Home Department Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of Higher Education Department Sh. Vineet Garg, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department Sh. K.M. Pandurang, Additional Director (Administration) Smt. Varsha Khangwal, OSD to Chief Minister Sh. Prabhleen Singh, and other senior officers. Schools from across the state joined the event virtually.
During the interaction, the Chief Minister listened to the thoughts of students and encouraged them to draw inspiration from the life and teachings of Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. On this occasion, four students presented Saakhi Vachan—narrating inspirational episodes from the life of Guru Sahib.
Congratulating all participating students, teachers, and parents, the Chief Minister said that the objective of these competitions is to inspire the younger generation to follow the path shown by our Gurus and national heroes. He said that from Shri Guru Nanak Dev Ji to Shri Guru Gobind Singh Ji, all Gurus have sanctified the land of Haryana with their presence, and their teachings remain deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.
He further informed that more than three and a half lakh students from schools across the state are participating in this initiative, which reflects the growing inspiration the new generation draws from the ideals and sacrifices of the Gurus. He urged students to participate wholeheartedly and imbibe the values of sacrifice, tolerance, equality, and justice propagated by Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.
The Chief Minister said that today’s tech-savvy generation should use social media and other platforms to spread messages of humanity, compassion, and brotherhood — this would be the truest tribute to Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji. He called upon all students, teachers, and citizens to strengthen the nation through their actions and thoughts, as that is the true purpose of this competition.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulates the Indian women’s cricket team on becoming world champions
Haryana’s daughter Shefali Verma played a key role in ensuring the team’s victory
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the Indian women’s cricket team for winning the ICC Women’s World Cup. He said that the country’s daughters have brought immense pride to India on the international stage, and this historic achievement is a moment of great honour for the entire nation.
Addressing a press conference at Haryana Niwas here today, the Chief Minister said that Haryana’s daughter Shefali Verma, who was part of the winning team, delivered an outstanding performance in the final match and was honoured with the Player of the Match award. Shefali played a decisive innings, scoring 87 runs, and also took two wickets, playing a vital role in securing India’s victory.
The Chief Minister said that Shefali’s exceptional performance symbolizes the talent, dedication and determination of Haryana’s daughters is a matter of immense pride for the entire state. He added that Haryana’s daughters continue to bring glory to the nation in various sports and serve as an inspiration for generations to come.
He further said that the state government is consistently making efforts to promote sports and recognize the achievements of athletes across Haryana.
On this occasion, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Rajesh Khullar, Commissioner and Secretary, Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Director General of the Department, K. Makarand Pandurang, Media Secretary to the Chief Minister, Praveen Attrey and several officials from the Kurukshetra Development Board were also present.
Kurukshetra to Get Ring Road Facility Soon: CM Nayab Singh Saini
Rs 250 Crore Sanctioned for the Development of Kurukshetra: CM
Considering the increasing number of devotees visiting Kurukshetra, the work on the proposed Ring Road project in the holy city is progressing rapidly. The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is almost complete. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sanctioned Rs. 250 crore for the development of Kurukshetra, giving a new identity to the sacred city.
This was stated by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini while responding to questions from journalists during a press conference held at Haryana Niwas regarding the upcoming International Gita Mahotsav. The Chief Minister said that during a public rally held in Kurukshetra in 2014, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi had remarked that Kurukshetra, the birthplace of the Bhagavad Gita, should receive global recognition. Acting on this vision, the State Government has implemented several initiatives to give Kurukshetra international prominence. Today, the holy land attracts a large number of tourists and devotees not only from across India but also from abroad. The Gita Jayanti Mahotsav has now earned worldwide recognition.
He further stated that the city is being developed in a grand and attractive manner. The Anubhav Kendra at Jyotisar, based on the epic events of the Mahabharata era, is almost complete. On November 25, Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi will visit Kurukshetra on the occasion of the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Hind Di Chadar Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji and will also participate in the International Gita Mahotsav.
The Chief Minister said that this year, the Ministry of External Affairs is playing a special role in organizing the International Gita Mahotsav. Invitations have been sent to 24 countries through the Ministry.
Responding to a query regarding the Government of India’s Krishna Circuit project aimed at promoting tourism, the Chief Minister said that Kurukshetra is no longer just a pilgrimage site but is emerging as a global centre of attraction. Under this project, along with Kurukshetra, plans are also underway for the restoration of Pinjore Gardens in Pinjore and the beautification of Tikkar Tal.
In response to another question, the Chief Minister said that the sacred city is being adorned on the Mahabharata theme. Major intersections are being named after characters from the Mahabharata, and murals depicting scenes from the epic are being created across the city. This will allow visiting devotees and tourists to experience the legendary events of that era in a vivid and immersive manner.
Present on the occasion were Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand Ji Maharaj, Chief Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Rajesh Khullar, Commissioner and Secretary of Information, Public Relations & Languages Department Dr. Amit Kumar Agrawal, Director General Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, Media Secretary to Chief Minister Sh. Praveen Attrey, and several office-bearers of the Kurukshetra Development Board.
*Haryana Government Announces Wage Revision for Part-Time and Daily-Wage Workers from January 2025*
The Haryana Government has revised the wages of part-time and daily-wage workers engaged in various government departments, boards, corporations, and public undertakings across the state. The new wage structure will come into effect from January 1, 2025,
According to a notification issued by the Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, the decision to revise wages follows numerous representations from government departments and organizations requesting an upward revision in the remuneration for workers employed on a part-time or daily basis.
The notification divides the state into three district categories — Category-I, Category-II, and Category-III — for determining wage rates. This classification takes into account socio-economic and developmental differences among districts. The revised rates have been prescribed for different levels of workers under each category.
In Category-I districts, workers at Level 1 will now receive a monthly wage of ₹19,900, a daily wage of ₹765, and an hourly wage of ₹96. At Level 2, the monthly wage has been fixed at ₹23,400, with a daily wage of ₹900 and an hourly rate of ₹113. For Level 3, the monthly wage will be ₹24,100, daily wage ₹927, and hourly wage ₹116.
In Category-II districts, the Level 1 wage will be ₹17,550 per month, ₹675 per day, and ₹84 per hour. At Level 2, the monthly wage will be ₹21,000, daily wage ₹808, and hourly wage ₹101. For Level 3, the monthly wage has been set at ₹21,700, daily wage ₹835, and hourly rate ₹104.
In Category-III districts, the revised wage at Level 1 will be ₹16,250 per month, ₹625 per day, and ₹78 per hour. Workers at Level 2 will receive ₹19,800 monthly, ₹762 daily, and ₹95 hourly, while Level 3 workers will get ₹20,450 monthly, ₹787 daily, and ₹98 per hour.
