Bhiwani

Olympic medallist Vijender supports social cause on 22nd birthday

Bhiwani (Haryana), Oct. 31 : In a gesture to support social cause, the Olympic medallist Vijender launched two social campaigns-- ''Tree Plantation'' and ''Save Girl Child'' here on Thursday on the occasion of his birthday.

Vijender who celebrated his 22nd birthday, visited the local temple of Goddess Durga and offered prayers. His coach Jagdish and the President of Boxing Club of Bhiwani, Kamal Singh accompanied him.

Vijender prayed to Goddess Durga for more laurels to India in the boxing ring. After prayers, Vijender planted a tree and inspired others to follow suit. He also urged the people to stop female foeticide and participate in ''Save the Girl Child'' campaign.

Bird flu scare in Haryana

Bhiwani (Haryana), Jan 31 : Panic gripped poultry farmers in Haryana's Bhiwani District today due to mysterious death of thousands of chickens.

Sonia urges youth and women to fight declining sex ratio

Bhiwani, Nov 28 (ANI): UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi today expressed concern over the declining sex ratio in Punjab and Haryana, and urged the youth and women to come ahead to improve it.