Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

26 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini: Sikh Community a Symbol of Courage, Sacrifice, and Inspiration for the Nation

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Chandigarh, September 26 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday paid heartfelt tribute to the Sikh community, describing it as a courageous people who sacrificed their lives to protect their faith but never bowed down. Addressing Sikh representatives from across the state, he said the pain of the families affected by the 1984 riots is the pain of the entire nation, and their struggle continues to inspire everyone. The Sikh community expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for passing a proposal in the Monsoon Session to provide government jobs to members of 121 families who lost loved ones…

25 Sep

Accurate Data is the Key to Strong Policies, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini at National Statistics Conference

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday emphasized that accurate data is the foundation of sound decision-making and successful policy execution. He said development remains incomplete without facts and figures, and policies can only succeed if they are grounded in real statistics.Saini was addressing policymakers, statisticians, and representatives from various states at the 29th Central and State Statistical Organizations Conference held in Chandigarh on the theme “Empowerment of Local Governance.” Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Rao Inderjit Singh also attended the event.During the conference, Saini and the Union Minister jointly released…

25 Sep

Haryana CM Launches ‘Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jayanti, 20 Lakh Women to Benefit in First Phase

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday dedicated Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary to Antyodaya upliftment and women empowerment by launching the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana. A special mobile application was also unveiled to ensure transparent implementation of the scheme, which is set to benefit nearly 20 lakh women in its first phase. Addressing a state-level function at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Saini emphasized that the initiative would provide ₹2,100 monthly financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of women between the ages of 23 and 60 from families with annual incomes below…

25 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Statewide Cleanliness Drive in Panchkula, Announces Swachhata Ranking for Urban Bodies

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday launched a special cleanliness campaign “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” in Panchkula, urging citizens to make hygiene a part of their daily lives. He emphasized that cleanliness should not be limited to symbolic campaigns but practiced consistently to ensure villages, towns, and cities remain clean.Speaking at the inauguration held at the Shaheed Memorial in Sector 2, Saini paid floral tribute to Shaheed Major Sandeep Sankhla and sought blessings from his mother, Smt. Manju Kanwar. He later participated in shramdaan as part of the campaign, encouraging social organizations,…

25 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Listens to Public Grievances During Visit to Kotkapura Wards

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Faridkot, September 25: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday evening visited several wards of Kotkapura town, including wards 5, 7, and 8, to review ongoing development works under the state government and interact with residents. During the public outreach, he listened to the problems faced by locals and directed officials to resolve the issues at the earliest.Residents highlighted challenges such as poor sewerage management, frequent power disruptions, and the deteriorated condition of local streets. Assuring quick action, Speaker Sandhwan said that genuine demands of citizens would be addressed in coordination with government departments. He added that the state…

24 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini to Launch ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ on September 25, Aims to Empower 22 Lakh Women in Haryana

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Chandigarh, September 24 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced the rollout of the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’, a flagship scheme designed to strengthen women’s empowerment in the state. The scheme will be officially launched on September 25, 2025, marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the proponent of Integral Humanism. Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, had introduced the initiative in his first budget of ₹2,05,017 crore presented during the March session of the Haryana Assembly. The scheme carries an allocation of ₹5,000 crore and has been implemented within just 192 days, reflecting the…

24 Sep

Haryana Launches Procurement of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds Across 100 Mandis, Moong Production Hits Record High

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Chandigarh, September 24 — The Haryana government has rolled out procurement of Kharif pulses and oilseeds for the 2025-26 marketing season across more than 100 mandis. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed the procurement arrangements and production status on Monday, stressing that farmers must not face any inconvenience during the process.According to the schedule, procurement of moong will continue from September 23 to November 15 across 38 mandis. Arhar procurement is scheduled for December in 22 mandis, while urad will be procured in 10 mandis. Groundnut procurement will run from November 1 to December 31 in 7 mandis. Sesame procurement is…

24 Sep

Haryana Aims to Become Global Sports Capital, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, September 24 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state government’s goal is to make Haryana not just India’s but the world’s sports capital. He was speaking at the Tau Devi Lal Sports Stadium in Panchkula while inaugurating the second phase of the State-Level Khel Mahakumbh.Saini said that over the years, the state has developed a clear vision for sports—every child should have access to play, every village must have a playground, and every youth with passion should get an opportunity.The Chief Minister stressed that the Khel Mahakumbh is not just an event but a…

24 Sep

Haryana Plans Two New 800 MW Thermal Power Units to Meet Rising Electricity Demand

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Chandigarh, September 24 – In a significant push to strengthen its power infrastructure, Haryana will set up two new ultra-supercritical thermal power units of 800 MW each in Panipat and Hisar. State Energy Minister Anil Vij announced the projects during a high-level meeting chaired by Union Energy Minister Manohar Lal in New Delhi late Monday evening.Vij described energy as the lifeline of any nation and said a strong energy framework forms the foundation of a self-reliant India. He stressed that these new projects would substantially increase the state’s power availability and help meet growing demand.The Union Minister assured full support…

23 Sep

Rao Tula Ram Remembered as Symbol of Courage on Haryana Veer and Shaheedi Diwas

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Chandigarh, September 23 — Tributes poured in across Rewari district on Tuesday as leaders and dignitaries remembered freedom fighter Rao Tula Ram on Haryana Veer and Shaheedi Diwas.At the Shaheed Rao Tula Ram Chowk and Shaheed Smarak Park in Rewari, Union Minister of State Rao Inderjit Singh, Haryana Health and AYUSH Minister Kumari Aarti Singh Rao, Rewari MLA Laxman Singh Yadav, Bawal MLA Dr. Krishan Kumar, Kosli MLA Anil Yadav, Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary, and BJP district president Vandana Popli offered floral tributes to the iconic freedom fighter. Similar tributes were also paid in Rampura village.Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh…