Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

13 Jun

Haryana’s 11th International Yoga Day to Make History, Over 1.1 Million Practitioners to Perform Yoga Together

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Target Set to Create World Record with Participation of Over One Lakh People at State-Level Yoga Event in Kurukshetra's Brahma SarovarChandigarh, June 13 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that preparations are in full swing to make the 11th International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21, a historic event. Simultaneous yoga sessions will be held across all 22 districts and 121 blocks of the state, with more than 1.1 million people expected to participate. The main state-level event will take place at the sacred Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, from where Lord Krishna is believed to have delivered the…

12 Jun

CM Nayab Singh Saini Hands Over Shop Registries to 250 Beneficiaries, Calls Them ‘Repositories of Dreams’

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Chandigarh, June 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini today presented a major gift to the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Shehri Swamitva Yojana. He handed over shop registries to 250 eligible beneficiaries from all districts of the state. Previously, around 6,000 beneficiaries had already been granted ownership under this scheme.The Chief Minister participated in the registry distribution ceremony organized at the Public Works Department Rest House in Sector-1, Panchkula, and personally handed over the registries to beneficiaries from across the state, congratulating them and extending his best wishes.Before the event, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and viewed an…

12 Jun

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Extends Birthday Wishes to Governor Bandaru Dattatreya

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Governor and CM Plant Trees under ‘One Tree for Mother’ Campaign at Raj BhavanChandigarh, June 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini met with Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatreya today at the Raj Bhavan and extended heartfelt birthday wishes. The Chief Minister wished the Governor a long and healthy life.On this occasion, the Governor and the Chief Minister participated in the ‘One Tree for Mother’ campaign and planted saplings within the Raj Bhavan premises. The Governor planted a sapling of the 'Totapari' variety of mango, while the Chief Minister planted a sapling of the 'Chausa' variety. Through this initiative,…

11 Jun

On Saint Kabir Jayanti, Haryana CM Announces ₹2,100 Salary Hike for Sanitation Workers and New De-addiction Centres

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Saini Urges Citizens to Rise Above Casteism, Follow Kabir’s TeachingsChandigarh, June 11 — On the occasion of Saint Kabir Jayanti, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a ₹2,100 monthly salary increase for sanitation workers, along with the creation of new drug de-addiction centres. Addressing a state-level function in Sirsa, Saini declared a 100-bed de-addiction facility at the under-construction Sant Sarsai Nath Medical College in Sirsa, a new 30-bed centre in Ellenabad, and an upgrade of the existing Dabwali centre from 10 to 30 beds.The Chief Minister also committed ₹31 lakh to the welfare of sanitation workers and reiterated the…

11 Jun

No Compromise on Construction Quality, Says Haryana Irrigation Minister Shruti Choudhry

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80 Irrigation Officials Charged for Substandard Work MaterialsChandigarh, June 11 – Haryana's Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has made it clear that there will be no compromise on the quality of construction materials. Speaking at a press conference from her residence, she emphasized that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is operating under a strict zero-tolerance policy, especially regarding corruption and negligence in public works.Choudhry informed that under the Chief Minister’s directive, the Vigilance Wing of the Irrigation Department collected 48 samples from various ongoing construction projects. Out of these, 18 samples failed quality standards. In response, the department…

10 Jun

Yoga Training Camp Held at Haryana Assembly; CM Nayab Singh Saini Vows to Build a Yoga-Oriented and Drug-Free Haryana

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Chandigarh, June 10 – A successful yoga protocol training camp was organized today at the Haryana Assembly premises as part of the preparations for International Yoga Day 2025. The event was jointly hosted by the Haryana Yoga Commission, the Haryana Assembly, and the AYUSH Department. Fifteen MLAs, along with officers and employees of the Assembly, participated in the training session.Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who attended the event as the chief guest, underlined the importance of yoga in building a healthy and drug-free society. He stated that the government aims to create a “yoga-oriented, drug-free, and yoga-filled Haryana.” He…

10 Jun

Haryana Police’s Unique Initiative: De-addiction Campaign in Panchkula Creates a New Milestone in Social Transformation

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Chandigarh (National Times): The de-addiction initiative launched by the Panchkula Police has now become a benchmark. Initiated in December 2024 under the able leadership and guidance of Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini, the campaign aimed to rehabilitate drug users through medical support and counseling. This mission projected the police not just as law enforcers, but also as agents of social reform. Village-Based Model under ‘Mera Gaon, Meri Shaan’ With support from the Health Department, this campaign was run as a community-based initiative. Under the adopted ‘Mera Gaon, Meri Shaan’ model, individuals affected by substance abuse were proactively identified…

09 Jun

Haryana Minister Shruti Choudhry Reviews Monsoon Preparedness, Stresses Flood Control and Drinking Water Security Across Haryana

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Chandigarh, June 9: Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has instructed officials to remain fully vigilant and proactive in the field to ensure all necessary preparations are made to effectively deal with possible waterlogging and flood situations during the upcoming monsoon season. She clearly stated that there should be no shortage of drinking water in any part of the state and that special monitoring must be done on the water supply system. She emphasized that all flood control-related projects must be completed on time so that no waterlogging situation arises during the monsoon.The Minister held a review meeting…

09 Jun

‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ Launched to Boost Haryana’s Green Drive

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Chandigarh, June 9 – In a bid to promote environmental sustainability through massive public participation, the Haryana government has launched the ambitious campaign ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’. The initiative aims to scale up the state’s afforestation efforts for the year 2025–26.At a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, a comprehensive action plan was discussed. The campaign will be integrated with major national schemes like MGNREGA, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Swachh Bharat Mission, Smart City Mission, and the National Green Highways Mission, ensuring a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.Rastogi emphasized that the campaign should not only focus on…

08 Jun

Haryana Extends Startup Incentive Scheme Deadline to September 30, 2025: Rao Narbir Singh

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Chandigarh, June 8 – Haryana Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced that the state government has extended the deadline for its startup incentive scheme to September 30, 2025. The initiative, part of Haryana’s broader Startup Policy, aims to promote self-employment among youth in the rapidly evolving digital and industrial economy.The minister emphasized that the Startup Policy offers a range of incentives to budding entrepreneurs in the state. The decision to extend the deadline comes as a relief for many startups that were unable to submit reimbursement applications under various schemes, such as the Lease Rental Subsidy Scheme, Patent…