Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

27 Sep

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Inaugurates Ashok Singhal Birth Centenary Celebrations in Gurugram

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Gurugram (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday inaugurated the birth centenary celebrations of veteran Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Ashok Singhal at Gurugram University, paying tribute to his central role in awakening national cultural consciousness and spearheading the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Addressing the gathering after touring a commemorative exhibition dedicated to Singhal's life, the Chief Minister recalled how the leader relinquished personal career ambitions to dedicate his capabilities entirely to cultural unity, social cohesion, and nation-building. Saini observed that Singhal’s organizational genius bridged the gap between religious scholars, saints, social activists, and ordinary citizens, transforming…

26 Sep

Haryana Athletes to Receive Grand Welcome and Felicitation on Return from Asian Games

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Amid the impressive performance of Indian athletes at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, Haryana’s women athletes are making the state and the country proud with their performances. Haryana Minister of State for Sports Sh. Gaurav Gautam extended his best wishes to the Indian women athletes, particularly the daughters of Haryana, for their outstanding performances at the Games. He said Haryana’s daughters have once again demonstrated through their hard work, talent and determination that the state is a powerhouse of sporting talent. The Sports Minister said the presence of six daughters of Haryana in the Indian…

26 Sep

“Congress and AAP Policies Have Pushed Punjab Backwards”, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that a yatra was being taken out to make Punjab drug-free and urged the people of Punjab to unite against drugs so that the state could become not only drug-free but also economically strong. The Chief Minister was addressing public representatives from Nawanshahr at Sant Kabir Kutir. He also welcomed a team led by Tempo Union president Kamaljit Rana into the BJP by draping party scarves around its members and extended his congratulations and best wishes to them on joining the party. Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the…

25 Sep

Haryana Prioritises Welfare Schemes for Women and Children, Expands Juvenile Justice Fund to Rs 10 Crore

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government is intensifying efforts to ensure that state welfare programs reach every vulnerable woman and child, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Friday. Presiding over a high-level review meeting of the Women and Child Development Department in Chandigarh alongside Minister Shruti Choudhry, Saini issued sweeping directives to expedite the construction of dedicated state-owned facilities for Anganwadi centres currently operating out of rented premises, instructing officials to identify surplus government land, school spaces, and community halls for rapid development. Addressing menstrual hygiene under the Mahila Evam Kishori Samman Yojana, the Chief Minister directed authorities to…

25 Sep

Haryana Releases Rs 114 Crore to Upgrade Sports Stadiums Across State

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has sanctioned 114 crore rupees for the comprehensive strengthening and modernization of sports stadiums across the state, Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam announced on Friday. Speaking in Jind, Gautam stated that the state administration is committed to securing a bright future for athletes by upgrading foundational infrastructure, with the Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) spearheading the necessary renovations and structural enhancements across various sports complexes. The announcement came during a meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee at the DRDA auditorium in Jind, presided over by the minister.…

25 Sep

Haryana Rolls Out Free Pesticide Residue Testing for Fruits and Vegetables

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has launched a free pesticide residue testing service for horticulture producers across the state to boost farmer incomes, improve crop standards, and ensure public food safety, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced on Friday. The rollout fulfills an earlier policy announcement by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini aimed at providing accessible laboratory testing for fruit and vegetable crops grown within the state. The complimentary testing facilities are operational at the Department of Horticulture's quality control laboratories situated in Sirsa and Gharaunda in Karnal district. Accredited by the National Accreditation Board for…

25 Sep

Haryana Constitutes 1,646 Ward Committees to Strengthen Urban Sanitation and Waste Management

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that 1,646 Ward Committees have been constituted in all urban local bodies across the state for the convenience of citizens and resolution of their grievances. Any person can lodge a complaint regarding sanitation and waste collection on the WhatsApp numbers of these Ward Committees, which will be resolved within a stipulated time. Similarly, GPS-enabled vehicles with 4G and 5G network connectivity are being operated in 83 out of 87 Urban Local Bodies to monitor door-to-door waste collection vehicles. He directed officials to complete this process soon in the…

25 Sep

Haryana Slashes Stubble Fires by 91% and Deploys Mechanized Sweepers in Major Clean-Air Drive

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has reduced paddy stubble-burning incidents by 91 per cent since 2021, deployed 78 of the 81 mechanised road sweeping machines required under prescribed norms, redeveloped 675 km of targeted roads and strengthened pollution-control monitoring across 1,309 industries, Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi said, highlighting the state's multi-pronged drive to improve air quality. Sh. Rastogi gave details of the measures being taken by Haryana after attending the High-Level Task Force meeting on management of air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The Chief Secretary said Haryana was pursuing a coordinated strategy covering paddy-straw management, road dust, industrial emissions, vehicular pollution,…

25 Sep

Haryana Guarantees ₹2,900 per Quintal for Bajra Under Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that farmers in Haryana will be ensured a payment of Rs 2,900 per quintal for bajra under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana. He directed officials to strictly curb attempts to bring bajra from other states and sell it in Haryana. The Chief Minister issued these directions while chairing a review meeting on Friday regarding the procurement of bajra and paddy. He also gave necessary directions to officials regarding area verification under Meri Fasal-Mera Byora, registration of rice millers, arrangements required at mandis for the procurement of bajra and paddy, and…

24 Sep

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches ‘Satark-Haryana’ App To Report Corruption

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday launched the ‘Satark-Haryana’ mobile app from the Haryana Secretariat, offering citizens a digital platform to report corruption-related complaints and information directly to the State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB). The initiative is aimed at making the process of reporting suspected corruption simpler, more secure and accessible through mobile phones. The app allows users to contact the SV&ACB helpline, upload digital evidence and access information about Anti-Corruption Bureau officials in their respective districts. One-Touch Access To SV&ACB Helpline One of the key features of the Satark-Haryana app is direct access…