Haryana News Today (21 October 2025) – From Diwali celebrations and environmental alerts to political movements and exam updates – here’s everything happening across the state.
Diwali Celebrations Across Haryana
Light, Festivity, and Community Spirit
Haryana celebrated Diwali 2025 with full joy on October 20. Homes, offices, and temples across the state were beautifully lit with diyas and colorful lights. Families performed traditional Lakshmi-Ganesh puja and exchanged sweets.
- In Kurukshetra, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met locals and extended festive greetings.
- From Srinagar to Kanyakumari, cities sparkled with fireworks, while Indian communities abroad marked Diwali in places like London and Sydney – where even the Sydney Opera House glowed with Indian colors.
- At the India-Bangladesh border, soldiers celebrated Diwali by lighting candles along the fence, sending a message of peace and unity.
Fire Incidents on Diwali
On this Diwali celebrations, multiple fire incidents were reported in Haryana-
- Hisar: A blaze at an e-scooter showroom destroyed 70 scooters and 200 batteries.
- Panipat: A fire at Jagdamba Tent House and a nearby warehouse was caused by stray rockets.
- Gurugram: Agricultural fields and a warehouse in Thivas village caught fire due to fireworks.
- Ambala: A shop near the railway station caught fire late at night.
Authorities have urged residents to take safety precautions during festive events.
Pollution Increase on Diwali
The air quality in Haryana deteriorated sharply after Diwali night, crossing 300 µg/m³ in several districts. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) implemented Stage Two restrictions under GRAP.
Only CNG, electric, and BS6 diesel buses are allowed entry into Delhi from Haryana. Districts like Gurugram, Faridabad, Palwal, Nuh, Sonipat, Rohtak, and Panipat remain under strict pollution watch.
PM Modi Visit Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Haryana in late November 2025, likely to attend the Gita Jayanti Mahotsav in Kurukshetra or inaugurate the Ambala airport.
CM Nayab Singh Saini has already discussed the visit with Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Education and Recruitment News
IGNOU Exam Deadline Extended
Good news for students — IGNOU has extended the last date for December term-end exam applications to October 26, 2025, without late fees. Students can apply through ignou.ac.in
SSC Introduces Exam Slot Selection
The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has introduced a new system allowing CHSL Tier-1 candidates to choose their preferred exam city, date, and shift between October 22–28, 2025.
Candidates who miss the deadline will be auto-assigned slots by SSC.
Conclusion
Haryana News Today (21 Oct 2025) – covers all major news of Haryana and major Diwali news 2025. Haryana has seen a dynamic week of events. While celebrations brought light and joy, the focus now shifts to addressing environmental concerns and preparing for new developments in governance, education, and infrastructure.
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