IDFC First Bank, AU Small Finance Bank, dismantled for government activities in Haryana

According to an official circular, the Haryana government has dissolved IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank for government affairs with immediate effect until further notice. No government funds will be parked, deposited, invested or traded through these institutions, the report said. “IDFC First Bank and AU Small Finance Bank are hereby dismantled with […]

Haryana’s affordable housing scheme stalled in NCR cities due to rising land and construction costs

GURUGRAM: Demand for a review of Haryana’s affordable housing policy has increased, with stakeholders claiming that the scheme has virtually come to a standstill in Gurugram and Faridabad due to rising land and construction costs, an official said.According to officials of the Town and Country Planning Department (TCP), no new permission has been granted for […]

Meet 16-year-old Deeya Yadav: WPL’s youngest ever debutant, affectionately known as ‘Chhoti Shafali’

On January 20, 2026, the Capitals of Delhi made a move that redefined the world WPL‘s history by presenting a debut cap to the 16-year-old Deeya Yadav for their crucial match 13 against the Mumbai Indians. In a high-stakes environment at the Vadodara Stadium, the teenager didn’t just join in; she dominated, hitting six huge […]

Haryana Public Holidays 2026

Public holidays in Haryana for 2026 include national holidays, state-specific celebrations, regional festivals and mandatory closures on the second and fourth Saturdays. These holidays are applicable to public sector banks and most private banks operating across the state. Haryana Public Holidays 2026: 53 Days January 10 (Saturday) – Second Saturday January 23 (Friday) – Vasant […]

The Haryana government is expanding the settlement scheme to expedite developers’ EDC recovery

GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has expanded its one-time scheme while tightening financial conditions to discourage delays by developers.The extension of the scheme – Samadhan Se Vikas – till March 31, 2026 is applicable for long-term external development charges (EDC) in licensing and change of land use (CLU) cases across the state. EDC are mandatory fees […]

Loan Recovery of the Loan: Punjab & Haryana HC directs the orientation course on the Sarfaesi Act for DMS and Income Officaries

The Punjab & Haryana HC noted that non-performing assets are a huge burden for the public treasury, bank and financial system | PhotoRredit: Bavornej; Istockphoto In a considerable judgment that lenders with a bad loan recovery can help, the Supreme Court of Punjab & Haryana has dedicated the Chandigarh Judicial Academy to follow an orientation […]

IMD predicts ‘above normal’ rain for September, risk for crops rises

In August India received 5 percent rainfall above normal – the seventh highest since 2001. | Photocredit: PTI After heavy rainfall in Punjab, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka during the second two weeks of August, the agricultural crops damaged the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday “above normal” rain for September, causing fear of further damage to […]