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Pawan Sharma
Pawan Sharma, based in Chandigarh, is Punjab’s Chief-of-Bureau, Hindustan Times. In the past 16 years, stints in Delhi and Himachal Pradesh including, he has done high-impact stories on Tibetan affairs, judiciary, politics and corruption in governments.
Articles by Pawan Sharma
Haryana cancels exam to recruit gram sachiv after paper leak reports
By Pawan Sharma
PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 05:44 PM IST
18 people, including the owner of a private school and his son, have been arrested in Panipat for attempting to leak the question paper of the exam held on January 9, 10.
Haryana meets 2020 sex-ratio target in pandemic year: Data
By Pawan Sharma
PUBLISHED ON JAN 13, 2021 07:09 AM IST
Data showed that SRB, a critical indicator of gender equality, stood at 922 female births per 1,000 males in 2020, only slightly lower than 923 registered in 2019, which was also the highest figure recorded in a decade.
Haryana’s flagship Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao on track despite pandemic
By Pawan Sharma
PUBLISHED ON JAN 12, 2021 04:01 PM IST
State registers annual sex ratio at birth of 922 females per 1,000 males in 2020, a tad lower than the all-time high of 923 recorded in 2019.
Haryana Police’s Durga Shakti app spreads wings in Punjab, HP, Delhi, Rajasthan and UP
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JAN 06, 2021 05:09 PM IST
More than 2 lakh have downloaded app for women safety so far. Of the complaints received in 2020, preventive action was taken in 33 matters and over 1,100 issues were resolved amicably.
Zoos on alert across the country after bird flu deaths in Himachal
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON JAN 05, 2021 10:50 AM IST
Central Zoo Authority rolls out advisory after large-scale death of migratory birds in Kangra’s Pong Dam wetland due to avian influenza and poultry in Panchkula’s Barwala belt.
Haryana civic body polls: JJP to bargain hard, will seek lion’s share in seats
By Pawan Sharma, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON DEC 05, 2020 05:30 AM IST
Haryana’s efforts at saving girl child firmly on track
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON NOV 12, 2020 02:26 AM IST
As per the latest data of the ‘Beti Bachao, Beto Padhao’ programme, which chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar himself monitors, the cumulative sex ratio at birth (SRB) rose from 914 in July to 919 in October. This raised hopes about the state hitting last year’s annual SRB figure of 923, which is so far the highest.
Haryana’s power distribution companies incur Rs 37 crore loss due to windstorms
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON NOV 09, 2020 10:33 PM IST
The windstorms had damaged 31 towers (including seven in Mewat) and 8.75km power transmission line in nine districts causing ₹1.85 crore loss to Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (HVPNL).
Haryana assembly: Din in House over resolution to vote before debate on farm laws
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON NOV 07, 2020 12:20 AM IST
Ruckus prevailed in the House and the proceedings were stalled for about 140 minutes that included two adjournments of 75 minutes.
Haryana’s crop diversification drive figures are as diversified
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON NOV 03, 2020 11:11 PM IST
According to agriculture department data, about 1.11 lakh farmers have opted for the scheme and registered 1.26 lakh acre agricultural land on the Mera Pani-Meri Virasat portal.
Air quality in four Haryana cities worsens to ‘severe’ amid spurt in farm fires
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 30, 2020 12:00 AM IST
The cities are Jind, Charkhi Dadri, Bahadurgarh and Dharuhera.
Air quality in 12 Haryana cities dips to ‘very poor’ as farm fires increase
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 25, 2020 08:39 PM IST
The residents of Ambala, Bahadurgarh, Dharuhera, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Jind, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Yamunanagar were exposed to ‘very poor’ air quality.
Air quality in 10 Haryana cities turns ‘very poor’
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 23, 2020 10:36 PM IST
According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data, the quality of air in Bahadurgarh, Ballabgarh, Charkhi Dadri, Dharuhera, Faridabad, Fatehabad, Gurugram, Hisar, Kurukshetra, and Panipat was recorded as ‘very poor’.
Punjab Bills pose new challenge for Khattar govt
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times/Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 20, 2020 10:19 PM IST
Political watchers in the region say the pressure will intensify on BJP’s coalition partner JJP, which banks on the support of the farming community
Stubble burning: 252 challans, ₹6.50 lakh fine imposed on farmers in Haryana
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 19, 2020 11:41 PM IST
Other steps taken to stop crop residue burning include registration of 124 police complaints/first information reports (FIRs) in six districts till October 14, Haryana government informed the Supreme Court last Friday.
Juveniles chalked out an ingenious plan to escape Hisar observation home
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 15, 2020 12:03 AM IST
In an audacious act, 17 juvenile undertrials had escaped from the Hisar observation home after overpowering three guards on duty.
With AQI crossing 300, five Haryana cities fare worse than Delhi
By Pawan Sharma & Neeraj Mohan | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 14, 2020 01:59 AM IST
On Tuesday evening, the AQI of five cities-- Faridabad, Charkhi Dadari, Panipat, Kurukshetra, and Jind-- crossed 300 points and the air quality was put in the category of “Very Poor.” On the other hand, the average AQI of Delhi was 300 points.
Choking NCR districts: Haryana gets into action after EPCA highlights violations leading to pollution
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON OCT 14, 2020 01:47 AM IST
A slew of activities are being undertaken by the deputy commissioners of Gurugram, Sonepat, Panipat, and Faridabad to rectify the problem areas
Haryana BJP MLA stages dharna to highlight farmers’ plight during paddy procurement
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON OCT 07, 2020 11:29 PM IST
Ambala City legislator accuses senior official of mismanagement and working against interest of BJP-JJP government
Haryana Roadways runs in loss as private vehicles ply illegally
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON SEP 19, 2020 01:19 AM IST
State transport minister asks RTAs to personally carry out checks on private vehicles thrice a week
Stir against Centre’s agriculture ordinances: Haryana farmers’ unions to protest in Delhi today
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 15, 2020 11:49 PM IST
Bhartiya Kisan Union (BKU) president Gurnam Singh Charuni has refuted reports about cracks in 17 farmers’ unions protesting under the BKU umbrella in Haryana.
Haryana farmers’ leader wants Centre’s undertaking on MSP for foodgrains
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 15, 2020 04:58 PM IST
Headed to meet Union agriculture minister in Delhi, state BKU chief Gurnam Singh Charuni terms BJP panel of MPs an eyewash, wants private players to buy foodgrains from farmers but not below MSP fixed by the Centre
Farmers on warpath, Khattar govt on backfoot
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 14, 2020 11:52 PM IST
The BJP has been struggling to convince the protesting peasants that their apprehensions about the Centre’s three ordinances are unfounded.
Haryana has investor-friendly image, will bounce back: Dushyant
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 08, 2020 02:31 AM IST
State’s ease of doing business index has slipped from third to 16th position. Deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala, who also holds the portfolio of industries, however, is unnerved. In an interview with Hindustan Times, he says this is an opportunity to take corrective steps. Excerpts:
Haryana asks neighbouring states to allow interstate movement of roadways buses
By Pawan Sharma, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 05, 2020 12:46 AM IST
In its ‘Unlock 4’ guidelines, the Union ministry of home affairs had said that there will be no restriction on interstate and intrastate movement of persons and goods, and no separate permission/approval/e-permit will be required for such movement.
NCRB report: 11 people ended lives, 14 killed in road mishaps daily in Haryana last year
By Pawan Sharma, Chandigarh
UPDATED ON SEP 01, 2020 10:40 PM IST
As per the National Crime Records Bureau data, the number of road accidents came down from 11,652 in 2018 to 10,937 in 2019 in the state wherein 9,247 people were injured and 5,269 (4,592 men, 677 women) died.
Haryana assembly’s monsoon session lasts barely three hours
By Pawan Sharma
UPDATED ON AUG 27, 2020 02:12 AM IST
Corona Shadow: Congress stages two walkouts; INLD MLA Abhay Chautala indirectly attacks deputy chief minister Dushyant, raises liquor and land registration ‘scams’
Haryana CM, assembly speaker test Covid-19 positive
By Pawan Sharma
UPDATED ON AUG 25, 2020 06:15 AM IST
Haryana CM, speaker test Covid+ve ahead of session
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times
UPDATED ON AUG 25, 2020 12:19 AM IST
Both Khattar and Gupta tested positive for Covid-19 in a span of about seven hours, said officials. Khattar announced that he has tested positive for Covid-19 through a tweet in the evening, while Gupta’s test report was made public early in the afternoon.
Haryana chief minister tests positive for Covid-19
By Pawan Sharma | Hindustan Times, Chandigarh, Chandigarh
PUBLISHED ON AUG 24, 2020 10:27 PM IST
Vidhan Sabha speaker Gian Chand Gupta, Ratia MLA Lakshman Napa and Indri legislator Ram Kumar Kashyap also found infected