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Haryana Cabinet Greenlights Revised Gurugram Metro Costs

CHANDIGARH: On Monday, the Haryana Cabinet sanctioned a revised budget for the Gurugram Metro project, which includes supplementary reports on integration with the Rapid Metro and the spur to Gurugram Railway Station. Funding for the soft loan aspect of the project will be sourced from the World Bank. This decision is a pivotal advancement towards enhancing urban transportation infrastructure in Gurugram, expediting the long-awaited metro connectivity from Millennium City Centre to Cyber City, according to an official statement following the state cabinet meeting. The cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, reviewed a detailed project report (DPR) for…

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Haryana Sets June 30 Deadline for Online Land Sale Actors

Representative Image GURUGRAM: The Haryana government has set June 30, 2026, as the deadline for landowners to join the ongoing e-Bhoomi initiative, through which land is acquired with owner consent for urban, commercial, and institutional development throughout the state. HSVP (Haryana Shahari Awas Pradhikaran) is seeking to procure land to introduce new sectors. Notably, HSVP has not launched any new sectors in Gurgaon in the past 20 years. They have identified 1.7 lakh acres across 71 towns, marking it as one of the largest voluntary land procurement efforts in the state. The initial phase aims to acquire approximately 47,000 acres.…

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Haryana to Require Registration of Property Sale Agreements

GURUGRAM: Haryana’s Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a proposal to mandatorily register Agreements to Sell in order to enhance transparency and legal protection in property transactions during the budget statement. Currently, these agreements are often made on plain paper or notarized privately, without official documentation. This lack of registration exposes buyers to risks such as fraud, double-selling, delayed possession, and lengthy litigation, as unregistered agreements carry lesser evidentiary weight in legal disputes. By requiring registration, the government aims to ensure that all property commitments are formally documented, time-stamped, and recorded with revenue authorities. This will help verify ownership,…

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Developers to Fund 24m Road Land in Gurugram Colonies

Representative AI image GURUGRAM: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Monday that the Haryana government will begin land acquisition to construct long-awaited 24-meter-wide roads in licensed colonies, with costs to be recovered from builders. During his budget speech, Saini emphasized the need for a permanent solution to the issue of narrow access roads, which will be addressed in 2026-27. He pointed out that many licensed colonies currently depend on access roads that reduce to just two karam (approximately 3.3 meters) and four karam (around 6.7 meters) in some locations, creating difficulties for numerous residents. Saini explained that the problem…

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Haryana Budget: 100% Interest Waiver on Property Tax Until Mar 2025

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a complete waiver on outstanding interest on property tax up to March 31, 2025, as part of the 2026-27 budget. While presenting budget proposals in the State Assembly, Saini, who is also the finance minister, highlighted that over 41 lakh (41,70,749) property owners in urban areas have yet to pay their property tax along with the accrued interest. In another key announcement, Saini stated that residential properties will continue to be charged water fees at Rs 1 per kiloliter. Moving forward, metered residential properties covering up to 500 square yards will receive…

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Ambala Cantonment Set for Metropolis Status with 7 New Sectors

Representative AI image AMBALA: Haryana Minister Anil Vij has unveiled an urban expansion plan for Ambala Cantonment, announcing the commencement of development for seven new sectors under the Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP). This initiative is anticipated to significantly enlarge the city’s footprint, enhance residential and civic infrastructure, and position Ambala Cantt as a metropolitan hub. Grateful for the support of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Vij praised the state government’s commitment to accelerated infrastructure development, calling it a vital step toward modern urban progress. The seven sectors will span around 1,000 acres across the Ambala Cantt constituency and…

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Haryana CM Urges Action on Civic Issues in Gurugram

File Photo CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared Gurugram as the fastest-growing city in the state, emphasizing that any negligence in civic amenities management will not be tolerated. He instructed officials to quickly compile and present a comprehensive report on the current status of water supply, sewerage systems, and sewage treatment plants (STPs) in the city. Saini asserted that providing high-quality essential services to every Gurugram resident is a top government priority. The CM held a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Gurugram on Monday, attended by local MLAs Bimla Chaudhary, Tejpal Tanwar,…

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No Haryana family will be homeless, says CM

File Photo CHANDIGARH – Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared on Monday that no impoverished family in Haryana would be left without shelter. He presented ownership certificates under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana and plot allotment letters under the Mukhyamantri Gramin Awas Yojana 2.0 to numerous beneficiaries. During a state-level event in Panchkula, Saini reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that every disadvantaged family in Haryana has a home, emphasizing the dedication to inclusive development. He announced that 1,144 beneficiaries in Sector-23, Jagadhri received ownership certificates under the Mukhyamantri Shehri Awas Yojana. Additionally, 3,884 rural beneficiaries across 58 villages received…

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Haryana CM Offers 100 Sq Yards Plot to 1 Lakh Poor Families

KURUKSHETRA: On Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that one lakh families classified as ‘Antyodaya’ without land will soon receive a plot of 100 square yards each. “Following this achievement, we will begin selecting an additional 1 lakh beneficiaries,” he stated. The Chief Minister made these remarks during an event in various villages within the Ladwa constituency, as per an official statement. He reiterated the government’s commitment to providing plots to underprivileged families, ensuring “a roof over every head.” Saini criticized the previous Congress administration for making empty promises regarding the distribution of 100-square yard plots to the…