Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

19 Mar

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

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Police, Hate Speech, Social Media Bullies

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…

18 Mar

Haryana CM Highlights Police Recruitment Irregularities, Beti Bachao Success, and Pension Reforms

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBeti Bachao-Beti Padhao, Congress, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Police Recruitment

Chandigarh, March 18 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini raised concerns over irregularities in the 2008 police inspector recruitment under the Congress government, highlighting that the Punjab and Haryana High Court had also questioned the process. Speaking during the Zero Hour of the budget session in the Haryana Assembly, he pointed out that top-ranking candidates were ignored while others were selected. He also accused the opposition of misleading youth during the recent elections by making false job promises.The Chief Minister also emphasized the success of the Beti Bachao-Beti Padhao campaign, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Panipat in…

18 Mar

Minister Shruti Choudhary Reviews Irrigation Department’s Exhibition Preparations

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCatch the Rain, Haryana, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Panchkula, Shruti Choudhary, Water Conservation

Chandigarh, March 18 – Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhary visited the HVPN Power Training Institute in Panchkula to review the preparations for an exhibition being organized by the Irrigation Department. The exhibition will feature artworks prepared by the Art and Culture Department, focused on the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (Water Power Campaign). These artworks will be displayed at a national-level program to be held at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on March 22. The event was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of the Irrigation Department Anurag Aggarwal and HWRA Chairperson Keshni Anand Arora.Shruti Choudhary praised the artworks…

17 Mar

Haryana to Strengthen Transport with 1,025 New Buses, Free Travel for Divyang Citizens

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaelectric buses, Haryana transport budget, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced plans to strengthen the state's transport system with the purchase of 1,025 new buses under the 2025-26 budget. The fleet will include 500 non-AC BS-6 buses, 150 AC buses, and 375 electric buses. Saini emphasized that the goal is to modernize public transport and make it more convenient and environmentally friendly. The government plans to build modern bus depots under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model in Pipli, Karnal, Sector-36 (Gurugram), Ballabhgarh (Faridabad), and Sonipat. A new transport building will also be constructed at a cost of ₹71 crore.…

17 Mar

Haryana to Revive Saraswati River and Rakhigarhi Civilization with New Public Trust

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBaba Banda Singh Bahadur, Guru Ravidas Memorial, Haryana, Rakhigarhi, Saraswati River

Chandigarh, Match 17, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the Saraswati River and the Rakhigarhi civilization are significant parts of the state's rich cultural and historical heritage. To revive and preserve them, a public trust named "Haryana Sapta Sindhu Saraswati Sahitya, Kala, and Sanskriti" will be established. A provision of ₹25 crore has been made for this initiative in the financial year 2025-26. The Chief Minister made these announcements while presenting the state budget for 2025-26 as the Finance Minister during the Haryana Assembly’s budget session. An allocation of ₹262.31 crore has been made for the Information,…

17 Mar

CM Announces Major Boost for Farmers in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgriculture, CM Nayab Singh Saini, Farmers' Welfare, Haryana Budget, Horticulture, MSP

Chandigarh, March 17, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has brought good news for farmers with a series of new announcements. While presenting the state budget during the Assembly session, Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, proposed a significant increase in the budgets for agriculture and allied sectors. The agriculture budget will increase by 19.2%, horticulture by 95.50%, animal husbandry by 50.9%, and fisheries by a massive 144.40%.Increased Budget for Farmers' WelfareThe total budget for the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department has now been proposed at ₹4,229.29 crore. Saini emphasized that agriculture remains the backbone of Haryana's…

16 Mar

Quality in Government Work Will Not Be Compromised: Minister Ranbir Gangwa

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Government, Infrastructure, Quality Control, Ranbir Gangwa

Chandigarh, March 16 – Haryana’s Minister for Public Works and Public Health, Ranbir Gangwa, stated that there will be no compromise on the quality of government projects. He warned that if any negligence is found in road construction or other public works, strict action will be taken not only against the officials responsible but also against the agencies involved.Focus on Quality in Public WorksSpeaking at a press conference in Hisar on Sunday, Gangwa said that regular inspections are being conducted to ensure proper use of public funds. He emphasized that maintaining quality in construction work is a priority for the…

16 Mar

MP Deepender Hooda Encourages Players at Shahidi Football Tournament

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAthlete Welfare, BJP, Congress, Deepender Hooda, Haryana Sports Policy

Rohtak, March 16 – Member of Parliament Deepender Hooda attended the Shahidi Football Tournament in Behlba village as the chief guest. He motivated the players and highlighted Haryana's rich sporting talent, criticizing the BJP government for scrapping the "Padak Lao, Pad Pao" policy introduced under former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda's Congress government.Hooda Criticizes BJP for Ending Sports Promotion PolicyHooda stated that the "Padak Lao, Pad Pao" policy had inspired Haryana's youth to pursue sports as a career by offering medal-winning athletes direct appointments to DSP and other prestigious government positions. This policy helped Haryana’s athletes shine on international platforms…

16 Mar

Haryana’s NCDC in Ambala to Boost Disease Research and Prevention

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmbala Cantonment, Anil Vij, Disease Control, Haryana, Medical Research, NCDC, Public Health

Chandigarh, March 16, 2025 – Haryana Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Anil Vij announced that the under-construction National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Naggal, Ambala Cantonment will significantly enhance disease investigation and research in the region. The centre, being built at a cost of ₹17 crore, aims to serve patients from seven states, reducing the need to travel to Delhi or Pune for advanced medical testing and research. Major Regional Health Hub Speaking during an inspection of the construction site, Vij highlighted that the first phase of the project, spread across four acres, is progressing well. The main building…