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Haryana

American  
[huhr-ee-ah-nuh] / ˌhʌr iˈɑ nə /
Or Hariana

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 British  
/ 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)

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Gautam Tamboliya, a 21-year-old student from India’s Haryana state, carried India’s national flag and wore a lapel pin with an image of a cockroach on it.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 7, 2026

Vikash Bind, a 26-year-old molding machine operator in Haryana, makes about $180 a month with overtime, with which he supports his wife, two children and his parents back in the village.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

At Exigo Recycling's sprawling plant in Haryana state, a machine churns the batteries from e-scooters into a jet-black powder.

From Barron's Feb. 18, 2026

It has been a roller-coaster ride for Verma, who is from the conservative northern state of Haryana.

From Barron's Nov. 3, 2025

Political analysts say the BJP's retention of the state will give a much-needed boost to the party, which also won regional elections in the northern state of Haryana last month.

From BBC Nov. 23, 2024

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