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Haryana CM Urges Officials to Finalize All Arrangements for Timely Purchase of Rabi Crops
With expectations of a significant wheat harvest this season, the Chief Minister emphasized the need for strong purchasing arrangements in the mandis. He tasked Marketing Board officials with constructing large sheds in vacant areas of the mandis to address future requirements.
During a review meeting held in Chandigarh regarding preparations for the upcoming Rabi procurement season, the Chief Minister learned that the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department is set to procure 30% of the Rabi crops, while HAFED will handle 40%, the Haryana State Warehousing Corporation will take 20%, and the Food Corporation of India will account for the remaining 10%.
This year, the agencies aim to procure a target of 75 lakh metric tonnes of wheat. The procurement of mustard began on March 15 and lentils on March 20, with purchases continuing until May 1. Meanwhile, procurement for wheat, barley, and gram is slated to start on April 1, followed by sunflower procurement beginning on June 1.
The Chief Minister directed officials to develop a program extending the procurement period for Rabi crops by an additional 15 to 20 days based on a pilot project, ensuring farmers can sell their crops without inconvenience.
The meeting also noted that the Finance Department and Reserve Bank of India have already approved a cash credit limit of Rs 6653.44 crore for the 2025-26 Rabi procurement marketing season. Additionally, it was highlighted that banks must ensure direct payments to farmers’ accounts within 48 to 72 hours after issuing exit gate passes from the mandis.
Haryana ranks second in the nation for wheat production, contributing approximately 25% to the central pool. The Chief Minister was updated that 415 mandis will be operational for wheat procurement, along with 25 for barley, 11 for gram, 7 for lentils, 116 for mustard, and 17 for sunflower.
The meeting confirmed the minimum support prices, with wheat set at Rs 2425 per quintal, barley at Rs 1980 per quintal, gram at Rs 5650 per quintal, lentil at Rs 6700 per quintal, mustard at Rs 5950 per quintal, and sunflower at Rs 7280 per quintal. Notably, Haryana is the first state in India to guarantee 100% minimum support price (MSP) for all crops.
Chief Minister Saini also instructed officials to ensure an adequate supply of gunny bags in the mandis, and requested commission agents to provide chairs for farmers.
To address food access for farmers and laborers at the mandis, 53 Atal Kisan Mazdoor Canteens are already in operation. Additionally, a toll-free Kisan Call Centre will be established to manage complaints from farmers and traders. Furthermore, 108 mandis in the state are linked to the e-NAM platform.
All Deputy Commissioners have been directed to form teams responsible for monitoring the crop procurement process throughout the season.
New Delhi: Delhi Police solved the murder case of Delhi University professor Debosmita Paul within three days.
Investigators found that the accused had travelled nearly 1,400 km from West Bengal to Delhi to carry out the crime.
Police used CCTV footage, cab booking records, and GPS data to trace the suspects.
Seven special teams conducted raids across four states and arrested the accused in Bardhaman, West Bengal.
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The investigation revealed that the murder was linked to a property dispute involving Paul’s ancestral property.
The swift and technology-driven investigation has been widely praised.
New Delhi: Former IAS officer and the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI), Dhanendra Kumar, died after a fire broke out at his house in Delhi’s Hauz Khas area on Thursday night. He was 80.
According to police, the fire was suspected to have started after an air conditioner blast inside the house. At the time of the incident, five people, including family members and domestic staff, were present in the house.
Firefighters and police teams rushed to the spot and rescued the people trapped inside. Dhanendra Kumar and his son were taken to a nearby hospital. Kumar died during treatment due to smoke inhalation. His son suffered injuries and is now out of danger.
Police said no foul play is suspected in the incident. The house was badly damaged in the fire.
Dhanendra Kumar was a 1968 batch IAS officer. During his long career, he served in several important positions in the central and Haryana governments. He worked in ministries such as Defence, Road Transport, and Culture.
He also served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India from 2009 to 2011. He played an important role in strengthening competition laws and economic reforms in the country.
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Even after retirement, he remained active in public policy and corporate affairs.
Lucknow: A young woman was found hanging at her in-laws’ house just six months after her marriage in Lucknow. The deceased has been identified as Shweta Singh.
According to her family, Shweta married Bhupendra Singh on November 22, 2025. Her father, Umesh Kumar Singh, alleged that her husband and his family harassed her regularly for dowry and demanded a car. He also claimed that Shweta faced mental torture from her husband and in-laws after marriage.
The incident took place at her in-laws’ house in the Thakurganj area of Lucknow. Shweta was rushed to a hospital, but doctors declared her dead.
Her parents suspect murder and alleged that the family tried to present the death as suicide by hanging the body. Based on the complaint, police registered a case against Shweta’s husband and his family under Sections 80 and 85 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Dowry Prohibition Act.
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Police said the accused family members are absconding, and a search operation is underway. The body has been sent for post-mortem examination, and further action will be taken after the report arrives.
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