Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

24 Mar

CM Nayab Singh Saini Directs Agencies to Ensure Smooth Rabi Crop Procurement in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCM Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana wheat procurement, Rabi crop purchase

Chandigarh, March 24 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed all procurement agencies to complete preparations for Rabi crop procurement to ensure farmers face no difficulties in selling their produce. With wheat production expected to be high this year, he stressed the need for well-organized arrangements in grain markets.Chairing a review meeting at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh, Saini instructed marketing board officials to construct large sheds in vacant areas of mandis to store weighed wheat properly. He also ordered that there should be no shortage of gunny bags and that commission agents provide seating arrangements for farmers.This season,…

22 Mar

Haryana Panchayat Minister Krishna Lal Panwar Highlights BJP’s Inclusive Governance at Shahpur Event

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Chandigarh, March 22 – Haryana’s Development and Panchayat Minister Krishna Lal Panwar emphasized that the triple-engine government is working tirelessly for the welfare of the people. He asserted that under the BJP government, every section of society is receiving due respect and recognition, which is evident from the large number of Congress workers joining the BJP.Speaking as the chief guest at a felicitation ceremony in Shahpur village (Israna, Panipat), Panwar highlighted that the state government is consistently focusing on the development of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, under which India’s progress in…

22 Mar

Haryana Minister Krishna Kumar Bedi Urges Officials to Prioritize Public Grievances

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Minister, Krishna Kumar Bedi, public grievances

Chandigarh, March 22 – Haryana’s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishna Kumar Bedi has directed officials to prioritize the resolution of public grievances. He emphasized that government officials should treat public concerns as their own and ensure that no one’s work is delayed.On Saturday, at his residence in Narwana, Bedi listened to the concerns of local residents and issued immediate instructions to the relevant authorities via phone. He assured the public that he is always available to support them and that no citizen will face unnecessary difficulties. He further stated that in the coming years, Narwana constituency will carve out…

22 Mar

Union Minister C R Patil Launches ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain 2025’ in Panchkula

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaC R Patil, Catch the Rain 2025, Haryana water conservation, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, March 22, 2025 – Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil launched the nationwide Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain 2025 campaign at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on Saturday. He assured that Haryana will receive its rightful share of water, with an upcoming meeting between the state’s Chief Minister and counterparts from other states to resolve inter-state water disputes.Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry were present at the event. Patil praised Haryana’s budget initiatives for 2025-26, which focus on water conservation and storage. He stressed the importance of…

21 Mar

Haryana Launches Toll-Free Helpline 104 for Doctor Appointments

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDial 104, Doctor Appointments, Haryana healthcare, Hospital Services, Telemedicine

Chandigarh, March 21 – Haryana has taken a big step towards improving healthcare access by launching Dial 104, a toll-free helpline for booking doctor appointments at government hospitals. Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao inaugurated the service in Panchkula, calling it a historic move for the state’s healthcare system.This initiative aims to reduce long queues in hospitals by allowing people to pre-book consultations. The helpline also provides medicine-related information and allows citizens to register complaints about healthcare services, which will be addressed within five days.Rao assured that hospital security measures would be strengthened, and the state is actively working to address…

21 Mar

Haryana first state in country where maximum crops are purchased on MSP: Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Diversification, Farmers' Income, Haryana MSP procurement, mustard purchase, Natural farming

Chandigarh, March 21, 2025: Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said Haryana is the first state in the country where maximum crops are being purchased at Minimum Support Price (MSP).He said this on the occasion of the launch of mustard procurement at the Radaur grain market in Yamunanagar district. This year, mustard is being purchased at the minimum support price of Rs 5950 per quintal.The Agriculture Minister interacted with the commission agents in the grain market and took stock of mustard lifting, packaging availability and other problems.He told the commission agents that if they have any kind of…

20 Mar

Haryana CM Transfers ₹151 Crore to 36,000 Families Under PM Awas Yojana

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Chandigarh, March 20 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today transferred the first installment of ₹151 crore to the bank accounts of 36,000 eligible families under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Awas Yojana (PMAY). Each beneficiary received ₹45,000 as financial aid for building their homes.The transfer was made during a program held as part of the ongoing Haryana Assembly budget session. All district commissioners and district council CEOs joined the event online. The Chief Minister congratulated the beneficiaries, stating that the dream of owning a house is now becoming a reality for 36,000 families. He said this initiative would mark…

20 Mar

Haryana Government to Provide Power Connections to Farmers Who Paid Security by July 2023

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFarmers, Haryana, Housing Scheme, Panchayat Land, Power Connections

Chandigarh, March 20 – Haryana's Minister for Development and Panchayats, Krishna Lal Panwar, announced that the state government will soon provide power connections of 10 kW (BHP) to 12.5 kW (BHP) to farmers who deposited security for electric tube wells by July 31, 2023.The minister made this statement while responding to questions from legislators during the Haryana Assembly's budget session. He emphasized that the state government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, is working to provide 100-yard plots to the poor to ensure housing for everyone in need. The government is not only granting ownership rights over…

19 Mar

Haryana Police takes strict action against those who disturb the peace of society, deliver hate speeches, and against social media handles

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A total of 297 FIRs registered, 472 accused arrested, and URLs of 502 social media handles removed from the internet in the last 10 years. Those who like and share gangsters' posts are also on the radar of Haryana Police. Chandigarh, March 19 . Haryana Police has registered a total of 297 FIRs in the last 10 years against those who disturb the peaceful environment in the society, deliver hate speeches, and against social media handles etc. During this period, 472 accused have been arrested and URLs of 502 social media handles have been removed from the internet. Giving information…

19 Mar

Haryana CM Urges Uttarakhand Government to Settle ₹34 Crore Dues of Sugarcane Farmers

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Payment Delay, Sugarcane Farmers, Uttarakhand

Chandigarh, March 19 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has written a letter to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, urging him to clear the outstanding dues of around ₹34 crore owed to Haryana’s sugarcane farmers by a sugar mill in Uttarakhand. Saini mentioned that during meetings with various farmer organizations, it was brought to his attention that Ikbalpur Sugar Mill in Uttarakhand has not paid Haryana farmers’ dues from the 2017-18 season. He emphasized that the delay in payment is causing financial strain for farmers who rely on these funds for their livelihoods. The Haryana CM also requested…