Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

30 Sep

Haryana Government Revokes 2020 Canal Orders to Ensure Fair Water Distribution to Farmers

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Chandigarh, September 30, 2025: Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry announced that the state government has revoked the June 2020 orders concerning the transfer of certain canal systems to the Loharu Division, following farmers’ demands and delays in Local Water Services (LWS) Circle projects.The decision, she said, was taken keeping in mind the interests of farmers and the public, ensuring efficient water management from head to tail. Reviewing the matter with department officials in Chandigarh, Choudhry highlighted that over the past five years, divided control of canals created inefficiencies in water regulation, particularly affecting farmers at the tail-end.Under…

30 Sep

Haryana Implements Pre-Audit Scheme in Metropolitan Development Authorities

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Chandigarh, September 30, 2025: The Haryana government has decided to implement the Pre-Audit Scheme of the Local Audit Department in the metropolitan development authorities of Faridabad, Panchkula, Sonipat, and Hisar.Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who also holds the charge of Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, issued orders in this regard. Along with the scheme’s implementation, officials and employees in these metropolitan development bodies have been assigned additional responsibilities under the pre-audit plan with immediate effect.In Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, the additional responsibilities have been assigned to Joint Director Rajeev Sharma (Municipal Corporation Faridabad), Senior Audit Officer Amit (YMCA Faridabad),…

30 Sep

Haryana CM Strengthens Anganwadi Network, Inaugurates 564 Centres Worth Rs 24 Crore

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Chandigarh, September 30, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inaugurated 500 renovated Anganwadi buildings built at a cost of ₹15 crore and 64 new centres constructed for ₹9 crore, giving fresh momentum to the state’s early childcare and nutrition infrastructure.Addressing the state-level event in Kurukshetra marking the 8th anniversary of Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month), the Chief Minister also unveiled a nutrition calendar and honoured Anganwadi workers. He emphasized that the state government is committed to strengthening services linked to nutrition, health, and early education of children and women.Saini highlighted that more than 10.47 lakh children and 2.67…

29 Sep

Rao Narender Singh Appointed Haryana Congress Chief; Bhupinder Singh Hooda Named Legislature Party Leader

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025 – The Congress party on Monday announced key leadership changes in Haryana. Hon’ble Congress President has appointed Shri Rao Narender Singh as the President of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC), effective immediately.In a concurrent decision, Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been approved as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Haryana, also with immediate effect. The party acknowledged and appreciated the contributions of the outgoing PCC President, Shri Udai Bhan, for his dedicated service. The appointments were communicated officially by K. C. Venugopal, highlighting the party’s focus on strengthening leadership and legislative coordination in…

29 Sep

Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh Meets Students from Kathua at Raj Bhavan

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh on Monday interacted with 25 students from the Gujjar-Bakarwal community of Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, during their visit to Raj Bhavan. The Governor was accompanied by his wife, Smt. Mitra Ghosh.The students, comprising 12 girls and 13 boys, are part of the ‘Rising Star Corps’ goodwill journey 2025-26 organized by the Indian Army as a national integration tour. The delegation was led by Lieutenant Colonel Amrik Singh.During the interaction, the Governor encouraged the students to study diligently and actively contribute to the progress of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation…

29 Sep

Haryana Purchases Over 1.87 Lakh Metric Tons of Paddy in Kharif 2025 Season

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: During the Kharif procurement season 2025, Haryana’s mandis have purchased a total of 187,743.49 metric tons of paddy, of which 25,000 metric tons has already been lifted from mandis and procurement centers. A spokesperson from Haryana’s Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Department said that paddy has been procured from 20,147 farmers registered on the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora Portal’.The highest procurement has been recorded in Kurukshetra district, where 82,760.48 metric tons of paddy has been purchased. So far, a total of 3,17,881.56 metric tons of paddy has arrived in Haryana’s mandis.The state government began purchasing…

29 Sep

Haryana Advances Vision of ‘Housing for All’ under PMAY-U 2.0

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: Haryana is moving swiftly to realize its vision of ‘Housing for All’ under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).The second meeting of the State Level Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (SLSMC) was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. During the meeting, approvals were granted for 2,198 beneficiaries under the Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC) vertical. This initiative will provide crucial support to families across 50 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), enabling them to build safe and sustainable homes.J. Ganeshan, Director General of the ‘Housing for All’ department and Secretary of Housing, stated that…

29 Sep

Punjab Launches Investor-Friendly Reforms, Passes Six Important Bills

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema announced that the state Vidhan Sabha has passed six crucial bills aimed at driving industrial development, improving governance, and supporting farmers. The legislative session marks a significant milestone for the state’s economic growth.The bills include the Right to Business Act, which introduces a Deemed Approval Facility for industrial projects. Any project not receiving government approval within 45 days will be automatically approved, providing a faster and more investor-friendly environment.Other key legislations passed are the Punjab Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill, aimed at streamlining the state’s tax system; the Punjab…

28 Sep

New GST Rates to Benefit Poor and Middle Class the Most: Krishna Lal Panwar

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Chandigarh, September 28: Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister Krishna Lal Panwar said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, historic decisions have been taken to reduce GST rates. The move is expected to benefit the country’s poor and middle-class citizens the most. While everyday goods have become more affordable, prices of small appliances and vehicles have also decreased. People who had booked vehicles earlier are now receiving them at lower prices. Many have expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for this initiative.Minister Panwar was addressing a press conference in Panipat on Sunday. He also interacted with traders…

28 Sep

Youth Must Embrace Sanatan Culture Over Western Influence: Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam

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Chandigarh, September 28: Haryana Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam emphasized the importance of promoting Sanatan culture while adhering to its traditions. Speaking at the Sanatan Culture Award Ceremony in Palwal on Sunday, he urged the youth to adopt Sanatan culture instead of Western influences, stay away from intoxicants, and contribute to national and state progress while praying for world peace.Minister Gautam highlighted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has envisioned a developed and self-reliant India, where the role of citizens’ duties is paramount. He stressed that safeguarding the nation and Sanatan culture requires focusing more on civic responsibilities than personal rights. He…