Haryana

In Haryana’s Ambala, six members of the same family were found dead in their house in Balana village, informed officials on August 26. The death has reportedly been caused after the dinner last night. Police have also recovered a suicide note from the spot. The deceased have been identified as sangam Ram, his wife Mahindra Kaur, Sukhwinder Singh, his wife Reena, and daughters Ashu and Jassi.

Famous Haryanvi singer, and dancer, Sapna Choudhary is the subject of an arrest order. In spite of receiving upfront payment from the event's organizers, Sapna did not perform there in 2018. The musician will shortly appear before Lucknow's ACJM court after the organizers pursued the case through the legal system. The event happened on October 13, 2018. More information is awaited.

Shiromani Akali Dal MLA Bikram Singh Majithia has been granted bail by Punjab and Haryana High Court. Majithia was accused in a case registered against him under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. Mathia was allegedly involved in a drug racket in the state. He is currently lodged in Patiala Central Jail. Further details on… read-more

UP CM Yogi Adityanath has announced 48 hours of free bus ride to all women in the state, on the occasion of R.aksha Bandhan. From August 10 midnight to August 12 midnight, all UP state transport corporation buses are free for women. Raksha Bandhan is scheduled to be celebrated on August 11 across India, and earlier, the state of Haryana also announced free bus rides for women.

The state government of Haryana has announced free bus travel for women on the occasion of Raksh Bandhan. According to the order, the "gift" of free ride can be claimed multiple times starting from 12 pm on August 10, to 12 am of August 11, and will be applicable on all state-run transport buses. The same was being followed every year in Haryana, which was halted due to COVID-19 pandemic.