Chandigarh/Haryana, November 7, 2026: Today Haryana News 7 November 2026 is led by the Dhanteras announcements of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Dearness allowance for state employees and pensioners rises from 60 to 63 percent, and Rs 4,470.77 crore has been transferred to more than 52 lakh beneficiaries under 21 schemes. Today is Choti Diwali, when limited green cracker bursting begins in the NCR districts, and Panchgaon in Gurugram recorded an AQI of 406.
Read our last update: Today Haryana News 6 November 2026
Update on our earlier story: our 6 November post went live in the morning, so it did not include the Dhanteras announcements. It also gave Panchgaon’s AQI as 391; in the latest CPCB 24-hour average reported on 6 November, it is 406. The 300-meter no-cracker zone also covers educational institutions, which our earlier list did not mention.
Today Haryana News 7 November 2026: Top Headlines at a Glance
- DA and DR rise from 60% to 63% from 1 July 2026; four months of arrears due in January 2027
- Rs 4,470.77 crore released to 52,02,183 beneficiaries under 21 schemes
- Lado Lakshmi 13th installment: Rs 222.52 crore to 10.59 lakh women
- Green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 7 and 8 November only, 6-7 am and 8-10 pm, with a full ban from 9 November
- Panchgaon AQI 406; 12 Haryana cities above 250
- Jind civil hospital assault case: two home guards suspended
DA Hike to 63%: When Will Employees Get Arrears?
Today Haryana News 7 November 2026 brings the biggest relief for government staff: a 3 percent rise in dearness allowance. Additional Chief Secretary (Finance) Sudhir Rajpal has issued the order, under which DA and DR rise by 3 percent from 1 July 2026. It applies to those drawing a salary and pension under the Seventh Pay Commission. About 2.78 lakh regular employees and 2.60 lakh pensioners stand to benefit (ETV Bharat).
The payment sequence reported is:
- Employees get the higher DA with the November 2026 salary
- Pensioners and family pensioners get the higher DR with the December 2026 pension
- Arrears for July to October come as a lump sum in January 2027
Confirm exact dates with your DDO or pension office.
Dhanteras Gift: Rs 4,470 Crore for Lado Lakshmi, Pensions and Panchayats
On 6 November the Chief Minister released money for 21 schemes online from Chandigarh (ETV Bharat, Haribhoomi). Key figures:
- Lado Lakshmi Yojana: 10.59 lakh women got Rs 222.52 crore in the 13th installment. Rs 2,689.15 crore has been released across 13 instalments. The second phase has run since 17 September, with an annual income limit of Rs 1.8 lakh.
- Social security pensions: Rs 1,135.21 crore to 35,26,358 beneficiaries under 15 schemes. Haribhoomi reports this came four days before the usual 10th.
- Har Ghar Har Grihini: Rs 24.25 crore to 6.05 lakh women as the September gas refill subsidy.
- Panchayats and municipalities: Rs 1,158 crore from the Rs 2,316 crore State Finance Commission provision for 22 zila parishads, 143 panchayat samitis, and 6,230 gram panchayats, plus Rs 1,727.80 crore for municipalities.
- Beekeeping: now under the Chief Minister Horticulture Insurance Scheme, with a Rs 50 premium per colony or box and claims up to Rs 6.25 lakh. Honey joins the Bhavantar Bharpai scheme at a protected price of Rs 120 per kg.
- Dayalu Yojana: Rs 202.99 crore to 5,429 families.
On paddy, the Chief Minister said procurement in 278 mandis runs from 29 September to 15 November. By 5 November, 48 lakh metric tons had arrived and 43 lakh had been bought, with Rs 9,880 crore paid to 2,88,102 farmers. MSP is Rs 2,441 per quintal for common paddy and Rs 2,461 for Grade A.
Choti Diwali Green Crackers: What the Rules Are in NCR Districts
The rules matter in Today Haryana News 7 November 2026 because Choti Diwali is today, and Diwali falls tomorrow, 8 November. The Supreme Court allowed only certified green crackers in Delhi-NCR on 7 and 8 November, between 6 and 7 am and between 8 and 10 pm (Bar and Bench, The Tribune).
- No bursting within 300 meters of hospitals, nursing homes, health centers, old-age homes, educational institutions, or silence zones (India Legal)
- Only CSIR-NEERI-approved crackers in QR-coded boxes; online sales are barred
- Conventional, barium, and string crackers stay banned
- The full ban on sale, storage, and bursting returns on 9 November
The order covers NCR districts of Haryana such as Gurugram and Faridabad. Gurugram’s administration has set up patrol teams to check QR codes and seize illegal crackers (The Tribune). Note that one Tribune report lists a 6-7 pm slot for 7 November in Gurugram, while the Supreme Court order reports say 6-7 am. Check the district order before you burst anything.
Haryana Air Pollution: Panchgaon AQI 406
According to the CPCB 24-hour average reported on 6 November, Panchgaon near Manesar recorded an AQI of 406, the second highest in India after Gajraula in Uttar Pradesh at 407. Six Haryana cities crossed 300: Manesar 343, Bahadurgarh 342, Gurugram 331, Hisar 327, Ballabgarh 316, and Faridabad 303. Rohtak recorded 294, Kurukshetra 289, Sonipat 277, Ambala 271, and Jind 268. Only Panchkula (68) and Palwal (98) were in the satisfactory range (ETV Bharat).
Gurugram’s 50 percent work-from-home order and construction curbs run from 5 to 20 November (ANI).
Haryana Weather Today
Weather scientist Dr. Madan Khichar expects mostly dry weather until 10 November, with slightly cooler nights and warmer days. The Met department has indicated a chance of rain on 14 November, which could ease pollution. Until then, air quality is likely to stay poor (ETV Bharat).
Jind Hospital Case: Deputy Speaker Pulls Up Civil Surgeon
A video of an alleged assault on a patient in the emergency ward of Jind civil hospital went viral, and Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan Middha reached the hospital. The patient alleges he waited about three hours without treatment and was hit by a security guard when he asked for pain medication. Middha summoned the civil surgeon, expressed anger, and directed action against the guard and the doctor on duty. SP Upasana suspended the two home guards present, who are accused of not stepping in (ETV Bharat). The matter is at the stage of allegations.
Other Haryana Headlines
A few more items in Today Haryana News 7 November 2026:
- HTET 2025 candidates with an RLV result or incomplete biometric verification get a last chance on 6 and 7 November at the board headquarters in Bhiwani; bring the original admit card (Amar Ujala)
- In Sirsa, the agriculture department fined nine farmers for stubble burning and registered an FIR against one (ETV Bharat)
Dates to Note
- 7 November: Choti Diwali; first green cracker window in NCR
- 8 November: Diwali; second and last green cracker window
- 9 November: full cracker ban returns in NCR
- 10 November: dry weather expected until this date
- 14 November: chance of rain
- 15 November: paddy procurement ends
- 20 November: Gurugram work-from-home and construction curbs end (ANI)
- 25 November: roadways unions meet Transport Minister Anil Vij
- 26 November: special Haryana Assembly session on Constitution Day (The Tribune)
- January 2027: four months of DA arrears
Today Haryana News 7 November 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DA rate for Haryana employees now?
DA and DR have risen from 60 to 63 percent, treated as effective from 1 July 2026.
When will the DA arrears be paid?
Reports of the order say the July to October arrears come as a lump sum in January 2027.
Who received the Lado Lakshmi 13th installment?
10.59 lakh women got Rs 222.52 crore on 6 November. Check eligibility and status on the scheme’s official portal.
Can I burst crackers on Choti Diwali in Gurugram?
Only certified green crackers, in the permitted window, and not within 300 meters of hospitals, schools, or silence zones. Confirm the timing with the district administration.
Conclusion
Today Haryana News 7 November 2026 is about the 63 percent DA rate, the Rs 4,470 crore Dhanteras payout, the NCR green cracker rules and Panchgaon’s AQI of 406. Come back to CWB Hindi News tomorrow for the next day’s headlines.
Sources
- ETV Bharat – DA hike to 63%, arrears in January
- ETV Bharat – Rs 4,470 crore on Dhanteras, Lado Lakshmi 13th instalment
- Haribhoomi – Dhanteras gift from the government
- ETV Bharat – Panchgaon AQI 406
- Bar and Bench – Supreme Court on green crackers
- The Tribune – Green cracker time slots in NCR
- India Legal – 300-metre restriction
- The Tribune – Gurugram green crackers
- The Tribune – Gurugram relaxes firecracker ban
- ANI – Gurugram 50% WFH
- ETV Bharat – Jind hospital case
- Amar Ujala – HTET biometric verification
- ETV Bharat – Stubble burning fines in Sirsa
- ETV Bharat – Roadways strike deferred, 25 November meeting
- The Tribune – Special Assembly session on 26 November
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