Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

15 Mar

Haryana Government Announces New Plans for Farmers, Mustard Procurement to Start from March 15

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFarmer Welfare Scheme, Haryana Government, MSP, Mustard Procurement, Nayab Singh Saini, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, March 15, 2025 – Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government has launched several welfare schemes to support farmers. Haryana is the first state in the country where the highest number of crops are purchased at Minimum Support Price (MSP). Additionally, the government is also providing subsidies on seeds, fertilizers, and agricultural equipment. Agriculture Minister Familiar with Farmers' Issues Shyam Singh Rana stated that after assuming the position of Agriculture Minister, his focus has always been on farmers' welfare. He highlighted that since he comes from a farming background, he understands the challenges faced by…

15 Mar

Hisar Airport Receives License for Operations

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAir Connectivity, Civil Aviation, Economic Growth, Haryana, Hisar Airport, Vipul Goel

Chandigarh, March 15 – The Hisar Airport project has taken a major step forward with the Airport Authority of India (AAI) granting an operational license. Haryana’s Civil Aviation Minister Vipul Goel expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini for making this achievement possible. He announced that flight services from Hisar would begin soon, marking a significant milestone for the state’s aviation sector.Hisar to Connect with Five Cities in the First PhaseMinister Goel stated that in the initial phase, flights from Hisar will connect to Ayodhya, Jammu, Jaipur, Delhi, and Ahmedabad. The Airport Authority of India (AAI) will manage and…

15 Mar

Ensure Drain and Canal Cleaning Before Monsoon – CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaflood control, Haryana, irrigation, Nayab Singh Saini, Yamuna pollution

Chandigarh, March 15 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed all deputy commissioners to ensure the cleaning of drains and desilting of canals before the monsoon season to prevent waterlogging. He also instructed them to regularly review ongoing flood control projects and ensure timely completion. Any delays or shortcomings should result in strict action against the responsible officials.Chief Minister Saini issued these directives while chairing the 56th meeting of the Haryana State Drought Relief and Flood Control Board. Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Chaudhary was also present at the meeting. Focus on Strengthening Infrastructure Saini emphasized the…

15 Mar

Haryana Government Committed to Comprehensive Rural Development – Minister Bedi

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernment schemes, Haryana, infrastructure projects, Krishna Kumar Bedi, rural development

Chandigarh, March 15 – Haryana’s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Krishna Kumar Bedi, emphasized that mutual harmony and unity are the foundation of rural development. He urged public representatives and villagers to maintain coordination and a peaceful atmosphere to maximize the benefits of government schemes and accelerate village development.Minister Bedi addressed rural gatherings in the villages of Harnampura and Rewar on Saturday. During the felicitation ceremony at Harnampura, he announced several development projects for the village. He inaugurated two newly constructed streets built at a cost of ₹32 lakh by the Panchayati Raj Department. Additionally, he laid the foundation stone…

13 Mar

Haryana Government Cracks Down on Crime, Drug Trade, and Exam Leaks – CM Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanacrime control, drug trafficking, Haryana, zero tolerance

Chandigarh, March 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state government has effectively controlled crime over the last 10 years. Despite the growing population and the use of new criminal methods, crime rates have steadily declined under the current administration.Speaking in the Assembly during a discussion on the Governor's address, CM Saini presented crime statistics to highlight the improvements. In 2014, 1,106 murder cases were reported, which dropped to 966 in 2024. Similarly, rioting cases decreased from 1,944 in 2014 to 1,772 in 2024. Cases of robbery fell from 172 in 2023 to 75 in 2024.…

13 Mar

Haryana CM Defends Education Reforms, Rejects Opposition’s Claims

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana education reforms, Haryana Public Service Commission, Nayab Singh Saini, teacher recruitment

Chandigarh, March 13, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving education quality and expanding opportunities for students. He addressed concerns raised by the opposition during the discussion on the Governor's address in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.Saini highlighted that regular teachers, guest teachers, and those deployed through Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam are actively teaching in government primary and secondary schools across the state. According to the MIS portal, there are 7,986 sanctioned posts in government colleges, with 5,422 already filled.The recruitment process for 2,424 Group-B Assistant Professor posts in various subjects is underway…

12 Mar

Haryana to Overcome Doctor Shortage Soon as MBBS Seats to Increase to 3,600 – Health Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanadoctor shortage, Haryana, MBBS seats

Chandigarh, March 12 – Haryana Health Minister Kumari Aarti Singh Rao announced that the state will soon resolve the shortage of doctors. Speaking during the budget session of the Haryana Assembly, she said that once medical colleges are established in every district, the number of MBBS seats will rise to 3,600.The health minister stated that in 2014, Haryana had only 700 MBBS seats, which have now increased to 2,185. With new medical colleges under development, the total number of seats will reach 3,600, ensuring that the state no longer faces a shortage of doctors. Recently, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…

12 Mar

BJP Sweeps Haryana Mayoral Elections, Independent Candidates Shine in Municipalities

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBJP wins, Haryana elections 2025, mayoral elections

Chandigarh, March 12, 2025 – The Haryana State Election Commission has declared the results of the recent elections for Mayor/Pradhan and Ward Member positions across Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Municipalities. BJP secured a dominant victory in the mayoral contests, while independent candidates made notable gains at the municipality level. BJP's Stronghold in Mayoral Races In the mayoral elections, BJP scored major wins across key cities:Gurugram: BJP’s Raj Rani secured a landslide victory over Congress' Seema Pahuja by 1,79,485 votes.Faridabad: BJP’s Praveen Joshi defeated Congress’ Lata Rani with a margin of 3,16,852 votes.Hisar: BJP’s Praveen Popli overcame Congress' Krishna Titu Singla…

12 Mar

CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Probe into Transfer of Shamlat Deh Land to Waqf Board

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana land transfer, Peer Bodhi case, Shamlat Deh land, Waqf Board

Chandigarh, March 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced in the Assembly today that any transfer of Shamlat Deh land to the Waqf Board in the state will be thoroughly investigated. He also declared the formation of a committee under the Rohtak Divisional Commissioner to probe the transfer of land related to the Peer Bodhi case on the Rohtak-Gohana road. The committee will include the Karnal Divisional Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of Rohtak, who will carefully examine all facts and records related to the issue.The Chief Minister stated that the government has taken the Peer Bodhi issue…

11 Mar

CM Nayab Singh Saini Highlights Role of Sports in Peace and Progress at 73rd All India Police Volleyball Championship

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Haryana Athletes, Nayab Singh Saini, Police Volleyball Championship, Sports Policy

Chandigarh, March 11 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that sports are not just about winning medals but about winning hearts. He highlighted that sports promote peace, progress, and well-being, serving as a powerful means to unite the world. CM Saini was speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the 73rd All India Police Volleyball Championship 2024–25 at the Madhuban Police Academy in Karnal. He honored the winning players during the award ceremony. Saini stated that this championship reflects not only athletic skill but also the discipline, unity, and dedication of the police force. He…