Anil Vij: News
Born on March 15, 1953, Anil Vij is a BJP politician. As of 2021, he is the Minister of Home, Minister of Urban Development, and Minister of Technical Education in the Manoharlal Khattar government. A former State Bank of India employee, Vij joined Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad in college. He was inducted as the General Secretary of ABVP in 1970 and as the State President of Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha in 1991. He entered Haryana Legislative Assembly in 1990 after winning from the Ambala Cantonment constituency. He was elected as the MLA from Ambala Constituency in 1996, 2000, 2009, 2014, and 2019. In 2014, Vij was suspended from the Assembly for making derogatory remarks against a woman minister. Between 2014 and 2019, he held the charge as the Minister of Science & Technology, Minister of Health, Minister of Medical Education, Minister of AYUSH, and Minister of Sports & Youth Affairs, in the Haryana government.
18 Oct 2024
Amit ShahHaryana government announces free dialysis services for kidney patients
The newly formed Haryana government has announced free dialysis services for chronic kidney patients at all government hospitals in the state.
16 Oct 2024
Amit ShahSaini's oath advertisement out in newspapers before key BJP meet
A government advertisement in newspapers has all but confirmed Nayab Singh Saini's return as Chief Minister of Haryana.
08 Oct 2024
AmbalaHaryana election results: Anil Vij leading from Ambala Cantt seat
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Anil Vij is leading from Ambala Cantt seat in Haryana.
25 Aug 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)After criticism for Haryana poll postponement request, Anil Vij's clarification
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has clarified its readiness to participate in the upcoming Haryana Assembly elections after requesting a change in the polling date.
28 Jul 2024
2024 Paris OlympicsManu Bhaker's tweets reminding BJP leader about ₹2cr reward resurface
Olympian Manu Bhaker's old dispute with then Haryana sports minister Anil Vij has resurfaced following her historic bronze medal win in the 10m air pistol event at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
05 Aug 2023
HaryanaNuh violence: Now, official links bulldozer action to riot culprits
The district administration in Haryana's Nuh demolished several houses and shops of local residents for the third day on Saturday.
05 Aug 2023
HaryanaNuh violence was 'pre-planned,' hints Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij has suggested that the Nuh violence on Monday was "pre-planned" while describing the way bullets were shot from the hillocks and stones were collected on rooftops of buildings.
05 Aug 2023
HaryanaHaryana violence: Khaps, farmers call for peace talks amid tension
Amid the communal tension in Haryana, numerous khaps and farmer organizations have reportedly called for Sarva Dharma Sammelan (all-religion conference) in the state's Jind district on Saturday.
04 Aug 2023
HaryanaHaryana violence: 202 arrests, 102 FIRs; mosques cancel Friday namaz
Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Friday said that 202 people have been arrested and 80 others have been detained for questioning after communal clashes erupted in Nuh and surrounding areas this week.
03 Aug 2023
HaryanaHaryana violence: 165 people arrested, 83 cases in 4 districts
The police has so far arrested 165 people in connection with the communal violence that engulfed Haryana's Nuh and neighboring areas on Monday.
03 Aug 2023
HaryanaHaryana riots: Internet ban partially lifted for CET candidates
The Home Department of Haryana partially relaxed the ban on mobile internet, SMS, and all dongle services on Thursday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm in Faridabad, Palwal, Nuh, and three subdivisions of Gurugram: Sohna, Manesar, and Pataudi.
01 Aug 2023
HaryanaHaryana: What led to communal clashes during VHP rally
Three people, including two home guards, were killed and around 200 were injured in communal clashes after a Muslim mob allegedly pelted stones at a Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) and Bajrang Dal religious procession in Haryana's Nuh on Monday.
15 Jul 2023
DelhiBJP, AAP play 'blame game' over Delhi floods
The recent floods that wreaked havoc in several parts of Delhi triggered a political blame game between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
06 Apr 2023
HaryanaHaryana: Canada-returned woman killed by boyfriend she wanted to marry
In a horrific incident, the skeletal remains of a Canada-returned woman, who was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Haryana's Gumad village in June last year, were found by the Bhiwani Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) on Tuesday.
09 Sep 2021
HaryanaKarnal lathi-charge: Action against farmers if guilty, says Haryana minister
As the farmers' protest against the August 28 police excess intensified, Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij on Thursday assured that the "entire Karnal episode" will be investigated.
15 May 2021
HaryanaBlack fungus has been declared a notified disease in Haryana
Mucormycosis, also known as Black fungus, has been categorized as a notified disease in Haryana, implying that each case of the infection will now be reported to the government authorities.
21 Apr 2021
HaryanaDelhi government looted oxygen tanker, alleges Haryana Minister Anil Vij
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday claimed that the Delhi government stole an oxygen tanker that was on its way to Faridabad.
15 Feb 2021
HaryanaTwitter probes Haryana Minister Anil Vij's Disha Ravi tweet
Twitter on Monday took notice of a tweet posted by Haryana Minister Anil Vij against arrested activist Disha Ravi.
05 Feb 2021
FarmersHaryana Police steps-up security ahead of 'Chakka Jam' on Saturday
Haryana Police has stepped up security measures in view of the protesting farmer unions' call for a countrywide Chakka Jam on Saturday, an official said.
05 Dec 2020
IndiaHaryana minister, who received dose of coronavirus vaccine, tests positive
Haryana's Health Minister Anil Vij announced this morning that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
01 Nov 2020
HaryanaHaryana CM says Centre looking to check 'love jihad' cases
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said that the Centre is looking into ways to check 'love jihad' cases.
30 Aug 2020
HaryanaHaryana government revokes order to shut shops on Mondays, Tuesdays
The Haryana government on Sunday revoked a recent order directing shops to remain shut on Mondays and Tuesdays.
21 Aug 2020
IndiaAmid rise in COVID-19 cases, Haryana imposes lockdown on weekends
All non-essential offices and shops in Haryana have been ordered to remain shut on every Saturday and Sunday in an attempt to check the spread of the novel coronavirus, state Health Minister Anil Vij has said.
10 Apr 2020
HaryanaHaryana doubles salaries of healthcare workers fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
As healthcare workers around the world are leading the fight against coronavirus from the front, they are exposed to its threat more than anyone else.
06 Mar 2019
Haryana'Have suffered repeatedly': IAS Officer Ashok Khemka on frequent transfers
Senior Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer Ashok Khemka, who was recently transferred once again by the Haryana government, took to Twitter to question his frequent transfers.
18 Aug 2018
Imran Khan (Pakistan PM)Haryana Minister Vij attacks Sidhu for attending Imran Khan's swearing-in
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij lambasted cricketer-turned-politician and Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu today for attending the swearing-in of former cricketer Imran Khan as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
20 Jun 2018
HaryanaHaryana wants to slash cash rewards of players representing organizations
After Haryana's controversial notification demanding government-employed sportspersons to pay up 33% of their 'commercial' earnings, another similar matter has riled the state's players.
15 Apr 2018
HaryanaHaryana government announces Rs. 1.5 crore prize to CWG gold-medalists
Anil Vij, Haryana Sports Minister, announced today that a Rs. 1.5 crore reward will be given to the state's player who won gold medals in the 2018 Commonwealth games.
30 Mar 2018
HaryanaHaryana: Stones hurled at Anil Vij's car, minister escapes unhurt
Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said two people hurled stones at his official car when he was leaving the secretariat building complex in Panipat on Friday, but he escaped unhurt.
16 Jan 2018
HaryanaAfter Gujarat & Rajasthan, Haryana joins Padmaavat "ban" wagon
Only 9 days are left for the release of the most-awaited film of the year 'Padmaavat'. But, it is a long road ahead for the makers.
07 Dec 2017
Haryana'Fortis murdered 7-year-old Adya': Haryana govt panel finds hospital guilty
A Haryana government panel has found Gurugram's reputed Fortis Hospital guilty of medical negligence and unlawful conduct.
30 Aug 2016
Gurmeet Ram RahimAnil Vij donates Rs.50 lakhs to sport event, faces criticism
Haryana Sports Minister Anil Vij became the centre of controversy after he donated Rs.50 lakhs to spiritual organization, Dera Sacha Sauda.
