Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

02 Oct

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Visit Haryana on October 3, Inaugurate Key Projects Worth ₹825 Crore

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Chandigarh, October 2: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will be on a one-day visit to Haryana on October 3, with programmes scheduled in Rohtak and Kurukshetra. His visit is expected to bring several new initiatives aimed at boosting cooperative development, rural industries, and infrastructure in the state.According to an official spokesperson, Shah will inaugurate the newly constructed Sabarkantha Dairy plant at IMT Rohtak, built at a cost of ₹325 crore. The facility, touted as India’s largest production unit for curd, buttermilk, and yogurt, will generate nearly 1,000 direct and indirect employment opportunities. The plant has a daily capacity…

01 Oct

Japanese Investment Turns Gurugram into Global Industrial Hub, Haryana CM to Visit Japan from October 5–11

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Chandigarh, October 1 — Haryana’s Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said that Japanese investment has transformed Gurugram into a global industrial hub, giving the city a new international identity. He recalled that since the establishment of Maruti in the 1980s, Gurugram has grown into a major center for automobile manufacturing, auto components, electronics, electricals, software, hardware, and the thriving Cyber City. Today, nearly one-third of Japan’s total investment in India flows into Haryana, highlighting the state’s strong industrial potential and investor appeal.The minister noted that more than 600 Japanese companies are currently active in Gurugram, creating significant employment…

01 Oct

Haryana CEO Directs 11 Unrecognised Political Parties to Submit Election Expense Details

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Chandigarh, October 1 — Haryana’s Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) A. Srinivas has directed 11 unrecognised registered political parties in the state to submit their election expenditure reports and audited accounts by October 13, 2025, after failing to do so within the prescribed timelines.Srinivas emphasized that in a democracy, the electoral process is of utmost importance, and under the Representation of the People Act, 1961, all registered political parties must submit their annual audited accounts and election expense statements to the Election Commission of India (ECI) within stipulated deadlines. For assembly elections, expenses must be reported within 75 days, and for…

01 Oct

Haryana CM Announces Relief for Flood-Hit Farmers, Defers Power Bills and Crop Loan Recovery

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Chandigarh, October 1 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced major relief measures for farmers affected by heavy rains and floods across the state. The government has decided to defer the payment of electricity bills for tubewell connections until December 2025, with bills due till July now payable from January 2026 without any extra charges. This step will benefit around 7.10 lakh farmers.Addressing a press conference here today, the Chief Minister also declared a moratorium on the recovery of crop loans in villages where more than 50 percent crop damage has occurred due to floods. In such areas,…

01 Oct

CM Nayab Singh Saini Releases ₹404.79 Crore for Haryana Panchayati Raj Institutions

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Chandigarh, October 1, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday announced a major boost for rural development by releasing the second installment of ₹404.79 crore under the State Finance Commission. The funds will be directly transferred to 5,719 gram panchayats, 144 panchayat samitis, and three zila parishads, providing fresh momentum to grassroots development projects and local public amenities.The announcement was made during a press conference in Chandigarh, attended by Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Krishan Lal Panwar, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi, and MLA Randhir Panihar.The Chief Minister underlined that…

30 Sep

Haryana Government Revokes 2020 Canal Orders to Ensure Fair Water Distribution to Farmers

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Chandigarh, September 30, 2025: Haryana Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry announced that the state government has revoked the June 2020 orders concerning the transfer of certain canal systems to the Loharu Division, following farmers’ demands and delays in Local Water Services (LWS) Circle projects.The decision, she said, was taken keeping in mind the interests of farmers and the public, ensuring efficient water management from head to tail. Reviewing the matter with department officials in Chandigarh, Choudhry highlighted that over the past five years, divided control of canals created inefficiencies in water regulation, particularly affecting farmers at the tail-end.Under…

30 Sep

Haryana Implements Pre-Audit Scheme in Metropolitan Development Authorities

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Chandigarh, September 30, 2025: The Haryana government has decided to implement the Pre-Audit Scheme of the Local Audit Department in the metropolitan development authorities of Faridabad, Panchkula, Sonipat, and Hisar.Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who also holds the charge of Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, issued orders in this regard. Along with the scheme’s implementation, officials and employees in these metropolitan development bodies have been assigned additional responsibilities under the pre-audit plan with immediate effect.In Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority, the additional responsibilities have been assigned to Joint Director Rajeev Sharma (Municipal Corporation Faridabad), Senior Audit Officer Amit (YMCA Faridabad),…

30 Sep

Haryana CM Strengthens Anganwadi Network, Inaugurates 564 Centres Worth Rs 24 Crore

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Chandigarh, September 30, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inaugurated 500 renovated Anganwadi buildings built at a cost of ₹15 crore and 64 new centres constructed for ₹9 crore, giving fresh momentum to the state’s early childcare and nutrition infrastructure.Addressing the state-level event in Kurukshetra marking the 8th anniversary of Poshan Maah (Nutrition Month), the Chief Minister also unveiled a nutrition calendar and honoured Anganwadi workers. He emphasized that the state government is committed to strengthening services linked to nutrition, health, and early education of children and women.Saini highlighted that more than 10.47 lakh children and 2.67…

29 Sep

Rao Narender Singh Appointed Haryana Congress Chief; Bhupinder Singh Hooda Named Legislature Party Leader

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025 – The Congress party on Monday announced key leadership changes in Haryana. Hon’ble Congress President has appointed Shri Rao Narender Singh as the President of the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC), effective immediately.In a concurrent decision, Shri Bhupinder Singh Hooda has been approved as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party in Haryana, also with immediate effect. The party acknowledged and appreciated the contributions of the outgoing PCC President, Shri Udai Bhan, for his dedicated service. The appointments were communicated officially by K. C. Venugopal, highlighting the party’s focus on strengthening leadership and legislative coordination in…

29 Sep

Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh Meets Students from Kathua at Raj Bhavan

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Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh on Monday interacted with 25 students from the Gujjar-Bakarwal community of Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, during their visit to Raj Bhavan. The Governor was accompanied by his wife, Smt. Mitra Ghosh.The students, comprising 12 girls and 13 boys, are part of the ‘Rising Star Corps’ goodwill journey 2025-26 organized by the Indian Army as a national integration tour. The delegation was led by Lieutenant Colonel Amrik Singh.During the interaction, the Governor encouraged the students to study diligently and actively contribute to the progress of Jammu & Kashmir and the nation…