Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

04 Oct

Haryana Transfers ₹543.66 Crore Directly to Farmers’ Accounts in Kharif Procurement Season

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Chandigarh, October 4: The Haryana government has transferred ₹543.66 crore directly into the bank accounts of farmers under the ongoing Kharif procurement season 2025–26, ensuring prompt payment at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).According to the Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department, paddy procurement in the state is being conducted through the Meri Fasal Mera Byora portal. So far, paddy has been procured from 63,356 registered farmers across Haryana.A departmental spokesperson stated that a total of 8,92,943.07 metric tonnes of paddy has arrived in the state’s mandis so far. Out of this, 7,20,025.68 metric tonnes have been purchased, while 3,10,821.24…

04 Oct

CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Traders to Pass On GST Rate Cuts to Consumers

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Chandigarh, October 4: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday appealed to traders across the state to ensure that the benefits of reduced GST rates announced by the Central Government are passed on to consumers. He said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, citizens have gained significant relief through improvements in the GST structure.The Chief Minister urged traders to actively participate in the “GST Savings Festival,” emphasizing that tax reductions would not only boost trade but also help consumers avail goods and services at lower prices. “Affordable prices, growing trade, and a strong economy — this is the…

04 Oct

CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Timely Completion of Village Development Works, Reviews Panchayat Projects

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Chandigarh, October 4: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed officials to ensure that ongoing development projects in village panchayats are completed systematically and within set deadlines. He emphasized that welfare schemes must reach every eligible citizen and ordered that progress reviews be conducted every 15 days.Chairing a review meeting with ADCs, CEOs of Zila Parishads, DDPOs, and Executive Engineers of Panchayati Raj departments, the Chief Minister assessed the progress of various rural development and panchayat schemes. Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Krishan Lal Panwar was also present.Saini instructed officials to expedite the regularization of houses built on up to…

03 Oct

Amit Shah Inaugurates and Lays Foundation Stones for ₹825 Crore Projects in Haryana from Kurukshetra

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Chandigarh, October 3 – Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday dedicated a series of development projects worth ₹825 crore to the people of Haryana. Speaking from the holy land of Kurukshetra, he inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for 19 projects, covering healthcare, education, infrastructure, and law enforcement facilities.Shah formally inaugurated five newly built nursing colleges worth ₹262.51 crore in Kheri Ramnagar (Kurukshetra), Dherdu (Kaithal), Khedawali (Panchkula), Dayalpur (Faridabad), and Arua (Faridabad). Alongside, he opened 84 new residential quarters in Police Lines, Jind, and the PWD Rest House and Block in Narnaul, constructed at a combined cost…

03 Oct

By 2029, Every Indian Village Will Join Cooperative Movement: Amit Shah

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Chandigarh, October 3 – Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that by 2029, every village in India will be connected with the cooperative movement, marking a new era of rural empowerment. He was addressing a gathering at the inauguration of the expanded Sabarkantha Dairy (Amul) plant in IMT Rohtak, Haryana, alongside Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and several dignitaries.Shah highlighted India’s transformation into the world’s largest milk producer, crediting White Revolution 2.0 for strengthening more than 40,000 dairy cooperatives and establishing over 75,000 dairy societies nationwide. He noted that milk production in India has surged from 140 million…

03 Oct

Haryana CM Saini Says Sabarkantha Dairy (Amul) Plant Expansion to Boost Milk Production and Jobs

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Chandigarh, October 3 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the expansion of the Sabarkantha Dairy (Amul) plant in Rohtak will not only meet the growing milk demand of Haryana and North India but also generate large-scale employment opportunities.Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the plant expansion, led by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, Saini praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Sahkar Se Samriddhi” (prosperity through cooperation), which has given a new direction to India’s cooperative movement. He noted that the creation of the Ministry of Cooperation in 2021 and the launch of the National Cooperation Policy…

03 Oct

Amit Shah Highlights Khadi’s Role in Making India a Global Leader by 2047

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Rohtak/Chandigarh, October 3 – Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is steadily moving toward the goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047. He emphasized that Khadi will play a vital role in this journey, acting as both a cultural legacy and an economic driver for millions of artisans across the country.Speaking at the Khadi Artisans’ Festival held at Maharshi Dayanand University in Rohtak, Shah distributed modern toolkits, machines, and margin money worth ₹301 crore under the Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). He also virtually inaugurated several…

02 Oct

Haryana CM Saini Inaugurates Surajkund Diwali Mela, Promotes ‘Vocal for Local’ and Self-Reliance

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Faridabad, October 2: Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini inaugurated the Diwali Mela at Surajkund, Faridabad, emphasizing that India’s path to becoming a developed nation by 2047 lies in Vocal for Local, self-reliance, and indigenous products. Addressing the gathering, CM Saini said, “Just as the Swadeshi movement fueled India’s freedom struggle, self-reliance through local products will drive the nation’s prosperity today.”CM Saini extended greetings on Vijayadashami and paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries. He explained that this year’s mela, themed Atmanirbhar Bharat – Swadeshi Mela and We Unite Families, serves…

02 Oct

Mega Tree Plantation Drive in Faridabad Under ‘Namo Van’ Initiative; Haryana CM Saini Pledges Greener, Cleaner Future

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Faridabad, October 2: Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini today inaugurated a mega tree plantation drive at Faridabad as part of the state’s ambitious Namo Van initiative, reaffirming the government’s commitment to making Haryana greener, cleaner, and more sustainable.Speaking at the event, CM Saini emphasized that development and environmental protection go hand in hand. “Today’s plantation drive in Faridabad is a decisive step towards balanced growth, ensuring that progress does not come at the cost of nature,” he said. The Chief Minister also paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri on their birth anniversaries by…

02 Oct

Haryana Launches State-Level Wildlife Week 2025 in Gurugram; 500-Acre Tree Plantation Drive Begins

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Gurugram, October 2: Haryana today inaugurated the ‘State-Level Wildlife Week 2025’ at the Aravalli region in Manesar, highlighting wildlife conservation, biodiversity protection, and environmental awareness. The event was held at the Ram Mandir premises, with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav as the chief guest. Haryana’s Environment, Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh presided over the programme.During his address, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav urged Gurugram residents to participate in the Aravalli Green Wall campaign every Sunday. He emphasized that even dedicating one hour per week to planting and nurturing trees can significantly enhance greenery, reduce…