Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

03 Mar

Farmers Advised to Report Crop Damage via Agricultural Officers or Toll-Free Number: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Insurance, Haryana agriculture, PMFBY

Chandigarh, March 3 – Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, has urged farmers to report crop damage through the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Haryana Compensation Portal. Reporting Methods for Farmers Farmers registered under PMFBY can report crop losses within 72 hours by contacting their nearest agricultural officer or by calling the toll-free number 14447.Farmers not enrolled in PMFBY must report losses on the Haryana Compensation Portal. However, registration on the ‘Meri Fasal, Mera Byora’ portal is mandatory for access.Minister Rana has appealed to all affected farmers to report their losses within the given…

03 Mar

Court Official Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe in Karnal

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnti-Corruption Bureau, bribery case, Judicial Corruption, Karnal District Court

Chandigarh, March 3 – The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Karnal team has arrested Rajesh, a clerk in the Summons Branch of the District Court, Karnal, for allegedly accepting a ₹800 bribe. The arrest took place at Hudda Park, Sector-12, Karnal on March 3, 2025. Bribery Complaint Leads to Arrest According to the complainant, Sagar, a clerk working under advocate Pradeep Vohra at Chamber No. 117, District Court, Karnal, the accused demanded ₹800 to process summons in the Pritam Singh vs. Narendra Singh case, pending before the Civil Judge (Junior Division), Karnal.Acting on the complaint, the ACB team conducted a sting operation…

03 Mar

Haryana Achieves Record GST Growth, Surpasses National Average

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEconomic Progress, GST Growth, Haryana, Tax Revenue

Chandigarh, March 3 – Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the Excise and Taxation portfolio, Haryana has achieved remarkable growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections. In February 2025, the state's total GST revenue stood at ₹9,925 crore, marking a 20% increase compared to ₹8,269 crore in February 2024. This growth rate is twice the national average of 10%, making Haryana one of the top five states in GST collections alongside Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. Haryana Leads in GST Growth A government spokesperson highlighted that Haryana's success reflects effective tax reforms…

03 Mar

Rania Block Struggles with Contaminated Water; MP Kumari Selja Urges CM to Ensure Clean Supply Amid Rising Diseases

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGhaggar River, Haryana, Kumari Selja, Rania Block

Chandigarh, 3rd, March, 2025: The General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and MP from Sirsa, Kumari Selja, has written a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Saini regarding the issue of people in the villages of Rania block near the Ghaggar River being forced to drink contaminated and chemically contaminated underground water. This has led to an increase in waterborne diseases and some cases of cancer. She has requested that clean drinking water supply be ensured in the area, and medical teams be sent to check the health of the affected people. In her letter to…

03 Mar

Congress Worker Himani Narwal’s Murder: One Arrested, SIT Formed for Investigation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCongress worker killed, Haryana crime, Himani Narwal, Rohtak murder

Rohtak, March 3, 2025 – Haryana Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Congress worker Himani Narwal, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase near a highway in Rohtak on March 1. Authorities have launched a Special Investigation Task Force (SIT) to probe the case, using forensic and cyber tools to examine all possible angles. Mother Alleges Political Motive The victim’s mother, Savita, has made serious allegations, blaming the election and the Congress Party for her daughter’s death. She claims that Himani’s rising influence within the party and her close ties with senior Congress leaders,…

02 Mar

Haryana Farmers Must Report Crop Damage on Compensation Portal Within Three Days: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Damage Report, Haryana Compensation Portal, Meri Fasal Mera Byora, PMFBY Farmers

Chandigarh, March 3, 2025 – Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, has urged farmers who are not registered under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) to report their crop damage due to hailstorms on the Haryana Compensation Portal within the next 72 hours. This will enable agricultural officers to assess the damage on-site and ensure fair compensation. Assurance of Compensation Minister Rana assured farmers that they need not worry, as the government is committed to compensating their losses. The state has provided two reporting mechanisms for farmers to register their crop damage:1. PMFBY-Registered Farmers – Those…

02 Mar

Murder of Young Congress Leader Sparks Outrage: Chandigarh Women’s Congress Chief Demands Justice

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCongress Leader Murder, Haryana Crime News, Himani Narwal Murder, Women’s Safety

Chandigarh, March 2, 2025 – Chandigarh Mahila Congress President Nandita Hooda has expressed deep outrage over the brutal murder of young Congress leader Himani Narwal in Rohtak, Haryana. She has demanded the immediate arrest of the accused and a fair, high-level investigation into the case. Hooda described the incident—where Narwal’s body was found stuffed inside a suitcase—as shocking and tragic, calling it a blot on Haryana’s law and order system. She urged the government to ensure swift justice for the victim's family and the harshest possible punishment for the culprits. A Grim Reality for Women’s Safety in Haryana Expressing deep…

02 Mar

Hooda speaks to SP regarding Himani murder case

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana, Himani Murder Case

• Police should arrest the culprits soon, Congress stands with the victim's family- HoodaRohtak, March 2, 2025: Former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has spoken to SP regarding Himani murder case. He has said that the police and the government should ensure speedy justice for the victim's family.The former Chief Minister also spoke to the victim’s family and offered his condolences, saying that he stood with the family in their hour of grief. He said he and the entire Congress party will fight for justice for the victim.“The culprit should be brought to the clutches of law as soon as…

01 Mar

Haryana Human Rights Commission Backs Green Crematoriums for Environmental Conservation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGreen Crematoriums, Haryana Government, HHRC, Sirsa

Chandigarh, March 1, 2025: The Haryana Human Rights Commission (HHRC) has taken a major step toward environmental sustainability by supporting the statewide expansion of Green Crematoriums. The initiative, spearheaded by retired IAS officer Sunil K. Gulati, aims to replace traditional wood-based cremation with eco-friendly cow dung sticks (Gaukashth). Eco-Friendly Cremation Gains Traction This smoke-free and cost-effective method has already been successfully implemented in several villages of Sirsa district, thanks to the efforts of environmentalist Dr. Ram Ji Jaimal from Village Darbi, Sirsa. Research by the Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun confirms that only 60 kg of cow dung sticks are…

01 Mar

March 2 Declared Public Holiday in Haryana for Urban Body Elections

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Urban Elections, March 2 Holiday, Paid Leave for Voters

Chandigarh, March 1, 2025: Haryana State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh has announced that all government offices, boards, corporations, and educational institutions will remain closed on March 2 due to local urban body elections in the state.A notification issued by the Chief Secretary states that under Section 135B of The Representation of the People Act, 1951, employees working in trade, business, industrial establishments, or private institutions, who are voters in these elections, will receive a paid holiday. Employers are prohibited from deducting leave or making salary cuts for this day. Paid Holiday for Factory and Commercial Workers Factories: As per Section…