Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

14 Sep

Haryana Government Strengthens Education System to Fulfil Vision of Developed India by 2047

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Chandigarh, September 14 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that to fulfil Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India a developed nation by 2047, the state government has strengthened its education system and is committed to making Haryana a leading state in the field of education. The government aims to fully implement the New National Education Policy (NEP) in the state by 2025.The Chief Minister announced that ten new Industrial Model Townships (IMTs) will be established, generating employment for lakhs of youth. He further highlighted that during the past ten and a half years, over 1.8 lakh…

13 Sep

From Water Scarcity to Innovation: How Farmers in Southern Haryana Are Turning the Tide

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Chandigarh – Once struggling with acute water scarcity, farmers in southern Haryana are now setting an example of agricultural transformation by adopting modern techniques. Government initiatives like the Khet-Jalghar scheme and micro-irrigation projects have changed lives in Mahendragarh district, especially in villages like Budin and Duloth, where farmers no longer depend solely on rainfall.Farmers in Duloth explained that subsidies for building both community and individual ponds have enabled them to move beyond traditional practices. They are now using advanced methods like drip and sprinkler irrigation, producing higher yields with less water.This shift is not only boosting farm incomes but also…

13 Sep

Athletes Should Aim for Olympic Medals, Says Haryana CM at Badminton Tournament

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Chandigarh, September 13: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday urged young athletes to set their sights on winning Olympic medals, stressing that the state government is already working towards India’s goal of becoming a sporting powerhouse at the 2036 Olympic Games.Saini was addressing players at the inauguration of the Yonex-Sunrise Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2025 in Panchkula. Nearly 2,000 participants from across the country are competing in the event. The Chief Minister also announced a grant of ₹11 lakh from his voluntary fund to the Panchkula Sports Promotion Society.Welcoming players from different states,…

12 Sep

Hisar Airport Expands Connectivity: CM Saini Inaugurates Jaipur Flight, Eyes Ahmedabad and Jammu Next

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Chandigarh, September 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday inaugurated air services from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar to Jaipur. The launch, held virtually from Chandigarh, marks another step in strengthening regional connectivity after the recent start of flights to Ayodhya, Delhi, and Chandigarh.Saini said the new service is not just about an additional flight but represents Haryana’s growing identity in civil aviation, symbolizing self-reliance, progress, and inclusivity. He added that upcoming flights from Hisar to Ahmedabad and Jammu will further expand the state’s aviation network.Highlighting infrastructure upgrades, the Chief Minister said Hisar Airport has been equipped…

12 Sep

Haryana CM Orders Action in Basai Water Treatment Tender Irregularities, Clears ₹851 Crore Projects

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Chandigarh, September 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has ordered strict action against irregularities in the tender process of Gurugram’s Basai Water Treatment Project. The Chief Minister directed that the chief engineer responsible be charge-sheeted for negligence.Saini said deliberate violations of rules during the tender process led to financial losses for the state and delayed the project’s execution, depriving the public of timely benefits. Chairing a meeting of the High-Powered Purchase Committee (HPPC) and the High-Powered Works Purchase Committee (HPWPC), he emphasized that honesty, quality, and timeliness in development projects are non-negotiable.The Chief Minister reiterated that the government…

11 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini Calls for People’s Participation to Make Gurugram No. 1 in Cleanliness Ranking

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Chandigarh, September 11 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has said that with efficient administration, strong management, and active public participation, Gurugram must secure the top position in the national cleanliness ranking. He appealed to the residents of Gurugram to contribute towards building a clean, pure, and healthy city under the theme Mera Gurugram – Swachh Gurugram. On Thursday morning, the Chief Minister joined a mega cleanliness drive under the Haryana City Sanitation Campaign at Sohna Chowk and Sector 52 in Gurugram. He personally participated in the cleaning effort along with sanitation workers, setting an example and encouraging citizens…

11 Sep

Haryana Minister Krishna Bedi Vows Transparent Governance, Announces One-Time Loan Settlement for Defaulters

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Chandigarh, September 11 – Haryana Cabinet Minister for Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes Welfare, and Antyodaya Department, Krishna Kumar Bedi, said the government is committed to ensuring that the benefits of welfare schemes reach the last person in society, leaving no community behind in the path of development.Reviewing departmental work under the Seva Suraksha Pakhwada, the minister instructed officials to focus on service-oriented and transparent governance. He stressed that empowering the poor, needy, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes, and marginalized sections remains the central goal of the government’s policies.During the meeting with senior officials, the minister also discussed the…

11 Sep

Haryana Emerges as National Model in Fight Against Drugs, Over 4,000 Villages Declared Drug-Free

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Chandigarh, September 11, 2025 – Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana has achieved unprecedented success in its mission to eradicate drugs, with police action, government policy, and community participation turning the campaign into a statewide movement.According to official data, between January and August 2025, Haryana Police declared 4,233 villages and 910 urban wards drug-free after a stringent triple-layer verification process involving the CID and the Haryana State Narcotics Control Bureau (HSNCB). Kurukshetra leads with 410 drug-free villages, followed by Nuh with 310 and Kaithal with 232.Director General of Police Shatrujeet Kapur said the campaign is more…

10 Sep

Haryana Environment Minister Directs Acceleration of Clean Yamuna Mission

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Chandigarh, September 10: Haryana’s Environment and Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh instructed officials to expedite all preparations to implement the Clean Yamuna Mission on the ground. He said that where Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) or Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) are required, the tendering process must be completed and work allocated without delay.The minister chaired a review meeting of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board to assess potential points of pollution in the Yamuna River. He emphasized that the quantity of clean water flowing from Haryana to Delhi through the Yamuna must maintain a Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD) level of…

10 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off 20 Relief Trucks for Punjab, Announces Flood Aid

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Chandigarh, September 10: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off 20 trucks loaded with relief material from Pipli Anaj Mandi in Kurukshetra for flood-affected Punjab. Addressing the media, he said Haryana has already provided immediate financial assistance of ₹5 crore each to Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir.The Chief Minister noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently visited Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to review flood damage and announced a relief package of ₹3,100 crore—₹1,600 crore for Punjab and ₹1,500 crore for Himachal.The trucks dispatched from Kurukshetra carried essential items including pulses, rice, drinking water, juices, pickles, medical kits,…