Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

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…

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…