An important meeting between the Chief Ministers of Haryana and Punjab was held on Tuesday in Chandigarh to discuss the SYL issue between the two states. The matter was discussed point by point in detail. Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry and Punjab Cabinet Minister Barinder Kumar Goyal was also present in the meeting.
After the meeting, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann briefed the media through a joint press conference.
Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said this is the sacred land of the Gurus, and their teachings continue to be invaluable even today, serving as a guiding light for society and inspiring harmony, mutual respect, and constructive dialogue.
Nayab Singh Saini stated that the meeting was held in a very positive and cordial atmosphere. When discussions take place in a constructive environment, the outcomes are also meaningful.
The Chief Minister informed that, with mutual consent, both states have decided to hold meetings at the level of irrigation department officers for further detailed discussions on issues related to the SYL, so that practical and lasting solutions can be worked out.
He added that meetings are being held continuously in accordance with the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court, and today’s meeting was also organized in that spirit. Earlier as well, a meeting had been held with the mediation of Union Minister for Water Resources C.R. Patil.
During the press conference, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that today’s meeting was held in a very positive atmosphere and it was agreed that officers of both states would first meet to discuss the issue.
On this occasion, Chief Principal Secretary to the Haryana Chief Minister Rajesh Khullar, Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, Additional Chief Secretary of Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Department, Anurag Agarwal, and other senior officers of both states were present. In addition, the Advocate Generals of both states were also present.
Administrative Reshuffle in Haryana, 6 IAS/IRPS Officers Transferred
The Haryana Government on Tuesday transferred 6 senior IAS/IRPS officers with immediate effect. An order in this regard was issued by Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi.
Sudhir Rajpal has been posted as Additional Chief Secretary, Home, Jails, Criminal Investigation and Administration of Justice Departments. He has also been assigned the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Forests and Wildlife Department.
Dr. Sumita Misra has been appointed as Additional Chief Secretary and Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management and Consolidation Department. In addition, she will hold the charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Medical Education and Research, and Ayush Departments.
Arun Kumar Gupta will continue as Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, along with the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary, Finance and Planning Departments.
Dr. Saket Kumar has been posted as Commissioner and Secretary, Urban Local Bodies Department, and Member Secretary, Kurukshetra Development Board, in addition to his present duties.
Ram Kumar Singh has been appointed Special Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, and Additional CEO, Panchkula Metropolitan Development Authority.
Vinay Kumar, IRPS, has been posted as Commissioner, Municipal Corporation, Panchkula, District Municipal Commissioner, Panchkula, and Officer on Special Duty, Haryana Staff Selection Commission.
The Haryana Cabinet will meet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on February 2, 2026 at 4:00 PM in the main committee room, fourth floor, Haryana Civil Secretariat, Chandigarh.
