Neeraj Mohan is a correspondent, covering Karnal, Kaithal, Kurukshetra, Panipat and Yamunanagar districts of Haryana.
Articles by Neeraj Mohan
Panipat man kills three within 8 hours; arrested
The accused, Ashu, a resident of Panipat’s Nara village, killed the victims, reportedly his friends, between 8pm and 4am and travelled around 60km from the first crime scene in Matlauda of Panipat to Titawi in Uttar Pradesh’s Shamli.
Updated on Jul 03, 2022 04:58 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Haryana: Karnal breeding centre all set to introduce 2 varieties of sugarcane
As per the available information, both the varieties are in the pipeline and it is expected that ‘Co 16034’ variety might be made available to the farmers right before the sowing season in September this year
Published on Jul 03, 2022 04:46 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Teachings of Gita not limited to one religion: RSS chief in Kurukshetra
Addressing the gathering at Gita Gyan Sansthanam, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said the teachings of Gita are not limited to one religion
Published on Jul 01, 2022 02:59 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Kurukshetra
Singers from Haryana join race to counter Moose Wala’s SYL song
A fresh debate on the decades old issue sparked within hours after ‘SYL’ song composed and sung by slain Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala was released on official YouTube account
Published on Jun 27, 2022 05:35 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Haryana: Four of family, including three women, elected to Ladwa civic body
There are total five members in this family, four of whom will be in the Ladwa municipal committee that has total 15 wards
Updated on Jun 24, 2022 04:52 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Civic body polls: AAP gains toehold in Haryana
The AAP in Haryana at least gained a toehold on Wednesday by registering its first win as results for 18 municipal councils and 28 municipalities were announced
Published on Jun 23, 2022 03:32 AM IST
Pawan Sharma and Neeraj Mohan, Chandigarh/karnal
Amid BJP win in Haryana civic polls, a setback in Khattar’s backyard
The BJP and its alliance partner Jannayak Janta Party (JJP) led by deputy chief minister Dushyant Chautala fielded candidates for Assandh, Gharuanda and Taraori municipal committees, leaving the fourth Nissing committee to be contested by a local leader as an Independent
Updated on Jun 22, 2022 08:44 PM IST
Agnipath: Protesters set vehicle on fire in Mahendergarh; injure two cops in Sonepat
Protesters allegedly setting a pick-up vehicle and a generator on fire at the Mahendergarh railway station and pelting police personnel with stones at Sonepat’s Gohana city
Published on Jun 19, 2022 04:55 AM IST
Sunil Rahar and Neeraj Mohan, Rohtak/karnal
Paddy sowing starts today: Heatwave, delayed rains leave Haryana farmers worried
Amid possibility of delayed monsoon, Haryana agri department advises farmers to adopt DSR, diversification
Updated on Jun 14, 2022 11:34 PM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Haryana: Bumper harvest for maize growers as prices rise above MSP
Though the government agencies do not procure the rabi maize, private traders have been showing a good interest this year and prices have increased up to ₹2,000 per quintal against the MSP of ₹1,870 fixed for the last year’s kharif maize
Published on Jun 13, 2022 11:03 PM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Constable paper leak case: In 10 months, 100 land in Haryana Police net
Inspector Dalbir Singh, who is heading the SIT, said two more persons, Praveen Kumar of Bhiwani and Sukhwinder Singh of Panipat, were arrested on Sunday
Updated on Jun 13, 2022 12:32 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Heatwave impact: Vegetable-growers of Haryana stare at losses as yield dips
Vegetable-growers of Haryana are staring at huge losses as crop yield has declined up to 50% due to long dry spell and severe heatwave conditions in the region
Published on Jun 09, 2022 12:39 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Increase in basmati acreage likely in Haryana, farmers switch to early maturing Pusa-1509
Increase in the area under long-grained basmati varieties in Haryana is likely this year as farmers are showing interest in sowing Pusa-1509, the early maturing basmati variety of paddy
Published on Jun 07, 2022 01:03 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Amid heatwave, poor power supply to feeders worries Haryana farmers
Haryana farmers said the electricity supply of five hours to agriculture feeders is insufficient as they are depending on tube well water to keep their crop alive
Published on Jun 06, 2022 04:10 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
Haryana will soon witness a huge political storm: Kejriwal at Kurukshetra rally
Sounding the poll bugle ahead of next month’s MC elections in Haryana, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor and Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal urged people of Haryana to give him ‘one chance’ to bring change in the lives of the ‘aam aadmi’, saying Haryana will soon witness a big political storm
Updated on May 30, 2022 12:48 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Kurukshetra
Kejriwal promises to improve health, education ahead of Haryana civic body polls
“I want to ask those who want their children to be engineers and doctors and lawyers to come with us and those who want their children to be goons, rioters and rapists, to go with them,” said AAP supremo Arvind Kejriwal at Kurukshetra rally
Updated on May 30, 2022 12:47 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Kurukshetra
Haryana told to take action against grossly polluting industries
Taking note of the slow progress in action against grossly polluting industries (GPIs) of the state, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has issued strict directions to the state pollution watchdog for stipulating compliance of the orders
Published on May 27, 2022 12:35 AM IST
Neeraj Mohan, Karnal
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
