Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

19 Nov

Haryana Announces Subsidy for Barley and Wheat Demonstration Plots, Seed Distribution and Soil Conservation

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Chandigarh, November 19 — The Haryana government has launched a subsidy initiative under the National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (Coarse Grains) to support farmers in seven districts with barley demonstration plots, seed distribution, and plant and soil conservation management. Farmers in Panchkula, Rohtak, Bhiwani, Sirsa, Hisar, Jhajjar and Charkhi Dadri can apply for the subsidy online.Interested farmers can visit the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department’s official website and complete the application process. A department spokesperson said farmers may submit applications according to their crop sowing and harvesting schedule. For further details, farmers can contact the Agriculture Development Officer, Block…

19 Nov

Haryana Technical Education Focuses on Industry Linkages, Top Students Visit Infosys Chandigarh

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Chandigarh, November 19 — The Haryana Technical Education Department has intensified its efforts to connect students with the industry, giving them direct exposure to modern technologies, real-time workflows and emerging research trends. As part of this initiative, 16 top-performing students visited the Infosys campus at Rajiv Gandhi IT Park in Chandigarh under the leadership of Director General Prabhjot Singh.DG Prabhjot Singh said that industry exposure is crucial for preparing students to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global tech ecosystem. He added that the department is consistently organising such educational visits to bridge academic learning with industry practices.A departmental…

18 Nov

Haryana CM Says Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Life Will Inspire Future Generations

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Chandigarh, November 18 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that whenever the nation remembers those who sacrificed their lives for religion and the country, the name of Guru Tegh Bahadur stands at the top. He added that the 350th martyrdom year of the Sikh Guru is being observed across the state to inspire future generations with his life and teachings.The Chief Minister was speaking at Kalesar in Yamunanagar, where he inaugurated a forest, wildlife and biodiversity conservation block named after Guru Tegh Bahadur. He also planted 350 saplings with students, launched a safari trail, and unveiled the Guru…

18 Nov

Haryana Congress Accuses BJP of ‘Stealing Votes’, Calls State Number One in Unemployment and Crime

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Hisar, November 18 — Haryana Congress President Rao Narender Singh launched a sharp attack on the BJP government on Monday, alleging that the state has reached the top in unemployment, extortion, loot, lawlessness and crimes against women under BJP rule. He also claimed that Haryana is now “number one in vote theft,” accusing the BJP of manipulating elections to “steal the Congress' democratically elected government.”Speaking at the ‘Vote Chor–Gaddi Chhod’ campaign event in Hisar, Rao said Congress workers must stay united and raise public awareness to stop alleged vote fraud in the upcoming elections. Party supporters welcomed him with great…

18 Nov

CM Nayab Singh Saini Receives Grand Welcome in Ambli Village; Supporters Celebrate Bihar Victory with Sweets

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Chandigarh, November 18 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stopped at Ambli village on his way from Chandigarh to Sadhoura on Tuesday morning, where he interacted with local residents. Villagers accorded him a warm and grand welcome, congratulating him on the historic victory in the Bihar Assembly elections and celebrating the win by distributing sweets.Expressing heartfelt gratitude for the affection shown by the villagers, the Chief Minister said the Bihar election victory under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership reflects the strength and trust of the people as well as the hard work of party workers. He added that the…

18 Nov

Haryana Flags Off Fourth Nagar Kirtan Dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom

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Chandigarh, November 18 — The fourth sacred Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of ‘Hind Ki Chadar’ Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji began with a grand ceremony in Sadhoura, Yamunanagar district. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at Gurdwara Dyodhi Sahib and urged people to spread Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s message of sacrifice and spiritual discipline to every household. He also announced a contribution of ₹31 lakh to Gurdwara Dyodhi Sahib from his discretionary fund. The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government, in collaboration with the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, is commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur…

17 Nov

Folk Instruments and Traditional Music Enchant Visitors at Brahmasarovar During International Gita Mahotsav

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Chandigarh, November 17 — The second day of the International Gita Mahotsav-2025 in Kurukshetra turned vibrant as the sounds of traditional Indian instruments echoed across the sacred Brahmasarovar. Artists from Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh filled the atmosphere with melodious folk tunes, drawing large crowds to the southern bank of the lake.According to an official spokesperson, cultural groups from these states, invited by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) Patiala, showcased their regional heritage through folk songs and dance performances. The Brahmasarovar ghats have been hosting these cultural presentations as part of the Mahotsav’s…

17 Nov

Haryana Issues New Unified Guidelines for Granting Guard of Honour Across the State

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Chandigarh, November 17 — The Haryana government has issued comprehensive new guidelines to regulate the Guard of Honour extended to dignitaries across the state. The updated directions aim to ensure uniformity, clarity, and discipline in all protocol-related processes so that departments, district administrations, and police units follow the same standards.According to the notification issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, dignitaries eligible for a Guard of Honour have been placed into two distinct categories. The first category includes top-ranking individuals who receive the honour under Government of India protocol norms. This category consists of the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Defence…

17 Nov

Northern Zonal Council Meeting Held in Surajkund Under Amit Shah’s Chairmanship; Haryana CM Urges Punjab to Uphold Gurus’ Traditions in Water Dispute

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Chandigarh, November 17 — Union Home Minister and Chairman of the Northern Zonal Council Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the council on Monday at Surajkund in Faridabad. The meeting saw participation from Haryana Chief Minister and Council Vice-Chairman Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta, and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria. Senior ministers and top…

15 Nov

Haryana CM Announces Major Education and Community Development Projects at Khark Poonia Ceremony

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Chandigarh, 15 November — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced several key development initiatives at the birth anniversary celebration of Dada Badhdev Poonia and the Chief Minister’s Honour Ceremony held in Khark Poonia village of Hisar district. Addressing a large gathering, he declared that the village school would be upgraded into a ‘Sanskriti Model School’ to ensure high-quality education for local children. He also announced the construction of a new community centre and the establishment of a public library in the village. Two books were released during the event.Saini said that Dada Badhdev’s life continues to inspire society to…