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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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One of the biggest problems government schools face is a lack of teachers and other staff, says Chatar Singh, treasurer of the Primary Teachers' Association in Haryana state where Faridabad is located.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

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

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.

From BBC ● May 19, 2025

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