Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

16 Aug

On Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Chief Minister announces fodder grant for cowsheds: ₹1.80 crore released for 19 cowsheds in Kurukshetra; ₹88.50 crore to be issued for 605 cowsheds across Haryana

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Chandigarh, August 16 – On the auspicious occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini released ₹1.80 crore as fodder grant for 19 cowsheds in Kurukshetra district. He also announced that the state government will release a total of ₹88.50 crore for 605 registered cowsheds across Haryana.The Chief Minister made this announcement while addressing a fodder grant distribution ceremony at the Gita Gyan Sansthan in Kurukshetra. Extending Janmashtami greetings, he also inaugurated a research initiative on the Gita and Ayurveda. Earlier in the day, he visited Shri Krishna Kripa Gaushala, offered prayers to the cows by feeding…

14 Aug

CM Nayab Singh Saini Gifts Faridabad Development Projects Worth ₹564.27 Crore

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Chandigarh, August 14 – On the occasion of Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth ₹564.27 crore in Faridabad district. He inaugurated seven projects costing ₹61.20 crore and laid the foundation for twenty-two projects worth ₹433.15 crore. Union Minister Manohar Lal, Union Minister of State Krishan Pal Gurjar, BJP State President Mohan Lal Kaushik, and Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel were present during the ceremony.The projects included new school buildings at Government Senior Secondary School in Badoli, Government Girls Senior Secondary School in Tigao, Government Boys Senior Secondary…

13 Aug

Haryana Government Resolute to Make State Drug-Free under Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, August 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is not just a government initiative but a public movement that requires the active participation of youth, women, children, educational institutions, NGOs, saints, and social organisations. Addressing the state-level function in Panchkula on the fifth anniversary of the campaign, he stressed that when the youth are free from drugs, no power can stop India from becoming a developed nation.Marking the occasion, district-level events were held across Haryana, with nearly three lakh people taking an anti-drug pledge. Launched on August 15, 2020, under Prime…

10 Aug

Mild Earthquake of Magnitude 3.1 Jolts Haryana’s Jhajjar

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Jhajjar, August 10, 2025 — A mild earthquake measuring 3.1 on the Richter scale struck Jhajjar in Haryana on Sunday afternoon, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) reported.According to the NCS, the tremor was recorded at 4:10 pm IST at a depth of 10 kilometres, with coordinates latitude 28.63°N and longitude 76.72°E.No reports of damage or casualties have emerged so far, and further details are awaited from local authorities.

09 Aug

Schoolgirls Tie Bonds of Affection on Haryana CM’s Wrist During Raksha Bandhan

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Chandigarh, August 9 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini celebrated Raksha Bandhan with joy and enthusiasm at Sant Kabir Kutir on Friday. Haryana State Council for Child Welfare Vice-Chairperson and the Chief Minister’s wife, Smt. Suman Saini, was also present on the occasion.Marking this sacred festival, young girls from two government primary schools in Panchkula district and the Welfare Centre for Persons with Speech and Hearing Impairment in Raipur Rani visited with their teachers to tie rakhi on the CM’s wrist as a symbol of love, trust, and protection.Dressed in school uniforms, the girls tied colourful silk threads of…

08 Aug

State-Level Celebration of Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti Held at Haryana CM Residence; Key Announcements Made

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Chandigarh, August 8: On the auspicious occasion of Goswami Tulsidas Jayanti, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini hosted a state-level ceremony at Sant Kabir Kutir, his official residence, on Friday. The event witnessed participation from prominent representatives of the Goswami community and a large gathering from across the state.Fulfilling a key demand of the community, the Chief Minister announced that the Haryana government would write to the OBC Commission recommending the inclusion of the Goswami community in the Central OBC list.Additionally, he declared that one major square in the state and a new library in Hisar would be named after…

06 Aug

CM Nayab Singh Saini Meets PM Modi, Discusses Haryana’s Growth and Future Plans

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Chandigarh — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Wednesday in a courtesy call that evolved into a comprehensive discussion on the state’s current development efforts, welfare schemes, and upcoming projects.During the meeting, CM Saini briefed the Prime Minister on the pace of Haryana’s developmental journey, crediting the Centre’s policies and support for the state’s remarkable progress across multiple sectors. He emphasized that under PM Modi’s leadership and the "double engine" government model, Haryana is continuously moving forward, delivering benefits to citizens in fields such as education, healthcare, infrastructure, agriculture, industry, and…

05 Aug

Haryana CM Saini Calls Water Talks with Punjab Positive, Vows Strong Stand in Supreme Court

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Chandigarh, August 5 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said Tuesday that the ongoing talks with Punjab on water sharing have taken a constructive turn, with both states engaging in dialogue marked by cooperation and goodwill.Speaking to the media after a high-level meeting chaired by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi, Saini described the atmosphere of the talks as more optimistic than ever. “Today marked a significant breakthrough. The discussion moved forward in a very positive and solution-focused manner,” he said.He pointed out that the meeting held on July 9 had already signaled a shift toward…

05 Aug

All Cow Shelters Must Install Biogas Plants: Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, August 5 – Haryana's Animal Husbandry and Dairy Minister Shyam Singh Rana has directed officials to ensure the installation of biogas plants in all cow shelters across the state. He also called for exploring the potential of manufacturing paint from cow dung and developing various dairy products from milk. According to him, these initiatives will help cow shelters become financially self-reliant while providing the public with high-quality dairy products.Rana issued these directives while chairing a meeting of the Animal Husbandry and Dairy Department officials in Chandigarh.Among those present were the department’s Commissioner and Secretary Vijay Dahiya and Director General…

05 Aug

Dominance of Haryana Police in Digital Policing: Ranked Number-1 Seventeen Times in Last 20 Months

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Chandigarh, August 5. In the monthly rankings of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) released by the National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, Haryana Police has once again made its mark by securing the first position in the country for the 17th time in the last 20 months. On this remarkable achievement, Director General of Police Mr. Shatrujeet Kapur congratulated the entire CCTNS team and said that this success is a result of Haryana Police's new approach, improved working methods, and effective use of modern technology.Technology-Based Smart Policing is the Key to Success:…