A tragic bus fire in Haryana has claimed the lives of nearly ten individuals. The injured have been transported to Nuh Medical College for immediate medical attention. Livemint has emerged as the world’s fastest-growing news website, providing readers with a wealth of information and insights.
Alcohol storage limits vary across northern Indian states, ranging from strict bans in some states to specific limits in others. Delhi residents can store up to 18 liters of alcohol, while Maharashtra requires a license for alcohol consumption and transportation. Haryana sets specific quantities for different types of alcoholic beverages, including IMFL, beer, rum, vodka, and wine. Punjab allows limited quantities of IMFL, beer, foreign liquor, domestic liquor, and brandy. Uttar Pradesh permits storage of 1.5 liters of foreign alcoholic beverages, 2 liters of wine, and 6 liters of beer. Rajasthan allows up to 12 bottles or 9 liters of IMFL, while Jammu and Kashmir permits 12 bottles of IMFL and 12 beer bottles. Himachal Pradesh has a high limit, allowing 48 beer bottles and 36 whisky bottles to be stored at home.
The Board of Secondary Education Haryana (BSEH) has released the Class 10th result on Sunday. Students can access their results through the official BSEH website at bseh.org. For the latest breaking news and comprehensive news coverage, visit Livemint, the world’s fastest growing news website.
The Congress party has released its list of candidates for nine of the ten Lok Sabha seats in Haryana. The list is dominated by loyalists and supporters of former chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, with seven candidates out of eight having close ties to him. The party has announced candidates for all seats except Gurgaon, where a decision is still pending. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has already declared Sushil Gupta as its candidate from the Kurukshetra seat.
The Congress has announced candidates for eight of the nine Lok Sabha seats it is contesting in Haryana, fielding former Union minister Kumari Selja, Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda, and youth leader Divyanshu Budhiraja, besides two sitting MLAs. The party has also fielded former MP Jai Prakash and leaders Satpal Brahmachari and Mahendra Pratap.
In Haryana, law enforcement agencies have confiscated a significant amount of contraband and illicit substances since the implementation of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) on March 16th in preparation for the Lok Sabha elections. These seizures include 344 unlicensed firearms, 633 cartridges, and various forms of contraband worth over ₹23 crore. This includes ₹8.17 crore worth of alcohol, ₹8.02 crore worth of narcotics, ₹4 crore in unaccounted-for cash, ₹1.73 crore worth of precious metals, and ₹1.33 crore worth of other illegal items. Additionally, police have been directed to step up vigilance at interstate borders to prevent the entry of illicit liquor into the state.
As the Lok Sabha elections draw near in Haryana, the Congress party is yet to declare its candidates, while its rival, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has already announced its nominees and intensified electioneering. Haryana has 10 Lok Sabha constituencies and will have single-phase polling on May 25. In the 2019 election, the BJP swept all 10 seats with a 70% voter turnout. The delay in the Congress’s candidate selection has provided ammunition for the BJP to criticize the opposition party, alleging infighting and factionalism. The Congress is contesting the election in an alliance with the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), with the Congress contesting nine seats and the AAP contesting one. The AAP has already announced its candidate for the Kurukshetra seat. Haryana Congress president Chaudhary Udaybhan has defended the delay, stating that the number of applicants in the Congress is high, which requires more time for decision-making. He emphasized that there is still ample time before nominations are filed and that the party is a democratic one where all voices need to be considered.
A man named Abhishek was brutally murdered by his brothers-in-law in Haryana’s Yamunagar district. The motive behind the murder was the victim’s marriage to their sister, Rishu, against their wishes. The incident has brought the issue of honor killings back into the spotlight in Haryana. Five individuals have been arrested in connection with the case, including the attackers.
Former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has launched a scathing attack on the BJP government in the state, calling it “partly ineffective, partly indifferent, and wholly useless”. Hooda highlighted the rising poverty, unemployment, and crime rates in Haryana under the BJP’s rule, citing government data to support his claims.
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini believes the BJP can overcome anti-incumbency and secure victory in both the Lok Sabha and assembly elections. He cites the party’s pro-people policies, including healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment, as reasons for their popularity. Saini acknowledges the recent allegations of extortion calls made by gangsters but assures that the government will take strict action. He also dismisses concerns about the inclusion of former Congressmen in the BJP, emphasizing their commitment to the party’s ideals.
