Neeraj Mohan is a correspondent, covering Karnal, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Yamunanagar districts of Haryana.
Articles by Neeraj Mohan
Kejriwal to blow poll bugle at May 29 Kurukshetra rally
‘Haryana mein bhi Kejriwal’ and ‘Ab badlega Haryana’ messages of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) will disseminate from its first rally being organised in Haryana on May 29
Published on May 26, 2022 01:21 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Life story of famous ragini singer Dada Lakhmi wins accolades at Haryana int’l film fest
Directed and co-written by actor Yashpal Sharma, the 2.5 hour feature film is a heartfelt tribute to famous poet and ragini singer Pandit Lakhmi Chand, who is fondly called Dada Lakhmi
Updated on May 24, 2022 04:41 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Defying govt orders, Karnal farmers begin paddy transplantation
Farmers in several villages of Karnal have started transplantation of paddy, defying government orders that prohibit sowing of the water-guzzling crop before June 15
Published on May 20, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Karnal: Basmati seeds recalled over poor germination
Dr RN Yadav, principal scientist of IARI’s Karnal regional centre, said the decision to recall the seeds sold between February 25 and April 4 was made immediately after the reports of poor germination surfaced
Published on May 17, 2022 04:25 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Resumption of wheat procurement unlikely to improve Haryana tally
As per the figures of the Haryana food, civil supplies and consumer affairs department, only 42.72 lakh MT of wheat was procured from April 1 to May 15, which is around 50% less than the last year’s 84.93 lakh MT
Published on May 17, 2022 04:13 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Farmers fill pits dug for high-tension electric towers in Karnal village
Thousands of farmers on Saturday filled the pits that were earlier dug up for erection of high-tension electric towers in Bandrala village of Karnal district
Published on May 15, 2022 12:46 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Arrested Khalistani terrorists were paid ₹36 lakh, heroin worth ₹14 lakh to deliver consignments
Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorists Harvinder Singh Rinda had paid ₹36 lakh cash and heroin worth ₹14 lakh for delivery of consignments to four Punjab-based counterparts, revealed the investigators
Published on May 14, 2022 12:59 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
‘Arrested terrorist got drugs from Pakistan for payment of delivery of explosives’
Pak-based Khalistani terrorist Rinda had sent a drug consignment along with explosives to accused to fund ops
Published on May 12, 2022 02:26 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Shortage of teachers: Karnal students take to the roads
The students, who were in their school uniforms, were carrying water bottles and hand-written posters slamming the government for turning a blind eye to their plight; many protesters were barefoot, and some were accompanied by their parents.
Published on May 11, 2022 01:34 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Old Age Samman Allowance: Haryana VB initiates fresh probe into DBT irregularities
Five years after financial irregularities were highlighted in direct benefit transfer of the Old Age Samman Allowance, the Haryana State Vigilance Bureau has initiated a fresh probe into the allegations.
Published on May 11, 2022 01:19 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan and Bhavey Nagpal, Karnal
Haryana Police to bring accused Akashdeep, Jashandeep on production warrant for interrogation
In an effort to trace the network of four suspected Khalistani terrorists, the Haryana police will now take their two Punjab-based accomplices on production warrant for interrogation
Published on May 10, 2022 01:04 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Panipat SHO, 2 forest officers on rescue mission hurt in leopard attack
Panipat superintendent of police Shashank Kumar Sawan tweeted a video clip of the leopard’s attack. “I salute their bravery and courage,” he said
Updated on May 08, 2022 06:53 PM IST
Security agencies interrogate suspected Khalistani terrorists over breach at int’l border
The security agencies are trying to trace the terrorists’ network and the modus operandi they adopted for repeated delivery of arms and explosives from Pakistan
Updated on May 08, 2022 12:35 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Terror suspects arrested in Karnal were in touch with Pak-based terrorist Rinda for past 9 months
Four terror suspects were active since October last year and had delivered two consignments of explosives, arms and ammunition at Nanded in Maharashtra and Tarn Taran in Punjab, said police officials familiar with the matter
Published on May 07, 2022 01:37 AM IST
Cops from 3 states tussle over BJP leader’s arrest
The BJP youth wing’s national secretary Tajinder Pal Singh Bagga was being sought by Punjab Police for a case registered over remarks that purported to threaten Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal.
Updated on May 06, 2022 11:43 PM IST
Hemani Bhandari and Neeraj Mohan, Hindustan Times, New Delhi/kurukshetra
Day after joint ops, Haryana, Punjab Police lock horns
Three-hour high drama after Kurukshetra SP says Haryana Police had got input from Delhi Police to intercept Tajinder Bagga’s motorcade; BJP leader makes it back to Delhi by evening
Published on May 06, 2022 04:46 PM IST
4 gangsters with Khalistan links arrested in Haryana, explosives recovered: Cops
The four gangsters were reportedly on their way to Telangana to deliver the explosives and arms when they were arrested
Updated on May 06, 2022 01:43 AM IST
Four Punjab-based terror suspects caught with explosives in Karnal
Terror suspects from Ferozepur and Ludhiana were in touch with Pakistan-based Khalistani terrorist Harvinder Singh, alias Rinda, and were carrying the consignment to Telangana
Updated on May 05, 2022 04:02 PM IST
Kurukshetra University to conduct offline exams for the first time in two-and-a-half years
Kurukshetra University is going to conduct theory and practical exams offline from May 17 for the first time in two-and-a-half-years
Published on May 04, 2022 12:15 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Domestic power supply improves in Haryana, no relief for industries yet
Even as power supply to domestic consumers of urban and rural areas has improved slightly, there is no relief in sight for the industrial sector so far
Published on May 03, 2022 12:59 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan and Bhavey Nagpal, Karnal/ambala
Rising stray cattle numbers leave Haryana gaushalas crowded
This year, gaushalas were allocated ₹20 crore for infrastructural needs and ₹30 crore for fodder
Published on May 01, 2022 12:29 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Arhtiyas, mandi labourers in Haryana stare losses due poor yield
After farmers, now arhtiyas and mandi labourers of Haryana are staring at huge losses caused by the poor wheat yield this harvesting season
Published on Apr 28, 2022 12:30 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Despite ban on sale, transportation, no check on soaring prices of dry fodder in Haryana
Even as may district administrations in Haryana have banned sale and transportation of dry fodder, there is no check on the soaring prices of wheat fodder
Published on Apr 26, 2022 12:47 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Yamunanagar medical college to be named after Guru Teg Bahadur: Khattar
Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar said Guru Teg Bahadur had made a supreme sacrifice while raising his voice against religious atrocities and injustice, and also for religious freedom and humanity
Published on Apr 25, 2022 12:49 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Panipat
Panipat all set for Guru Teg Bahadur’s 400th birth anniversary celebrations
As per the district administration, arrangements have been made to host over two lakh devotees, including at least one lakh from other states and countries, at the Sector 13-17 ground in Panipat
Updated on Apr 24, 2022 01:10 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Worried over private trading of wheat outside mandis, Haryana govt swings into action
Inspection teams formed, checkposts installed to monitor movement and trading of wheat procured without paying market committee fee and rural development funds
Published on Apr 22, 2022 12:42 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Haryana Police to increase vigil near UP border in Karnal
Concerned over increasing incidents of criminal activities and theft by gangs from cross-border, the Haryana Police have decided to increase policing on Haryana-Uttar Pradesh border in Karnal district
Published on Apr 21, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Hassle-free procurement attracts farmers at Adani silos
Weighing, unloading, moisture measurement and online billing – the entire thing takes nearly two hours, providing hassle-free procurement to farmers who bring their produce at the silos of Adani Agri Logistics at Solumajra village in Kaithal
Updated on Apr 20, 2022 05:56 PM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Wheat growers of Haryana worried due to shrivelled grains, seek relaxation in procurement norms
Alleging early onset of heat wave badly affecting the crop yield and causing higher percentage of shrivelled wheat grains, farm leaders in Haryana have demanded compensation for the losses and urged the government to not make any deduction in the name poor quality grains
Published on Apr 14, 2022 12:46 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
RTI reply: Haryana spends ₹29.51 crore annually on 275 ex-MLAs’ pension
The Haryana government has to pay ₹29
Published on Apr 12, 2022 01:25 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
