Haryana

Or Ha·ri·a·na

[huhr-ee-ah-nuh]

noun

1. a state in NW India, formed in 1966 from the S part of Punjab. 17,074 sq. mi. (44,222 sq. km). (shared with Punjab) Chandigarh.

Haryana

/ hərˈjɑːnə /

noun

1. a state of NE India, formed in 1966 from the Hindi-speaking parts of the state of Punjab. Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Punjab). Pop: 21 082 989 (2001 est). Area: 44 506 sq km (17 182 sq miles)

Example Sentences

But the latest order emphasising the importance of clear handwriting came recently from the Punjab and Haryana High Court which said that "legible medical prescription is a fundamental right" as it can make a difference between life and death.

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In August, prolonged heavy and even extremely heavy rainfall lashed states like Punjab and Haryana for days.

From BBC

And in 2022, India's Supreme Court upheld a Punjab and Haryana High Court ruling that classified fantasy sports as "games of skill".

From BBC

Defence minister Bansi Lal urged "lifelong power" for her as prime minister, while Congress members in the northern states of Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh unanimously called for a new constituent assembly in October 1976.

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Jyoti Malhotra, a travel influencer from the northern Indian state of Haryana, allegedly travelled to the neighbouring country several times - her last trip was in March 2025.

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