Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

30 Jul

Haryana CM Announces Major Solar Panel Incentives for Low-Income Families

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Chandigarh, July 30, 2025 – In a significant push for renewable energy and rural development, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced major incentives for families installing rooftop solar panels under the Pradhan Mantri Muft Bijli Yojana. Addressing a public gathering at the ‘Dhanywadi Karyakaram’ in villages Gudhi, Jogi Majra, Bakali, and Niwarsi of the Ladwa Assembly constituency, the Chief Minister said that dedicated teams of officials would visit each village to oversee the solar panel installation process. Families earning less than ₹1.80 lakh annually will be eligible for a 2 kW solar panel, with ₹70,000 of the cost covered…

30 Jul

Haryana Government to Launch Statewide Campaign to Rehabilitate Stray Cattle from August 1

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Chandigarh, July 30 – In a decisive move towards making Haryana free of stray cattle, the state government will initiate a statewide stray animal-free campaign in mission mode from August 1 to August 31, 2025. This was announced after a review meeting held today with officials from the Gau Seva Commission, Urban Local Bodies Department, and Animal Husbandry Department, chaired by Dr. Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister.The campaign will be conducted under the directives of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who has instructed officials to implement swift and coordinated actions to address the stray animal problem…

29 Jul

Shyam Singh Rana Leads Haryana’s Push for High-Quality Potato Seed Production with New MoU

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Chandigarh, July 29 — In a major boost to the agriculture sector, Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana oversaw the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Haryana Horticulture Department and the International Potato Center (CIP). The agreement aims to promote the production of high-quality potato seeds in the southern districts of the state.Present at the event were Principal Secretary Pankaj Agarwal, senior officials of the Agriculture Department, and scientists from the International Potato Center.The project is part of the Prime Minister’s Agriculture Scheme – Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), and the central government has…

29 Jul

CM Saini Calls for Statewide Fire Station Assessment, Urges Rapid Infrastructure Upgrades in Remote Areas

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Chandigarh, July 29: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to assess the need for fire stations across the state, keeping in view the growing population, to ensure that new fire stations are established wherever required.Chairing a review meeting on the progress of CM announcements, Saini emphasized that it is the state government’s responsibility to provide road, electricity, and water facilities to hilly and remote regions like Morni. He stated that even if there's only one household in an area, departments must take immediate action to provide all basic amenities to prevent any inconvenience to residents.The Chief Minister…

28 Jul

On Hariyali Teej, CM Nayab Singh Saini Gifts ‘Welfare Bundle’ to Women, Launches New Schemes

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Chandigarh, July 28 – The sacred festival of Hariyali Teej brought a wave of new hope for women in Haryana, as Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini marked the occasion by announcing a series of women-centric welfare schemes, symbolically presented as a ‘koathli’ (traditional gift bundle) a customary token given by brothers to sisters on this festive day.During a state-level celebration held in Ambala, CM Saini launched the ‘Laado Sakhi Yojana’ and ‘Digital Learning Ecosystem’ to strengthen the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ movement. Under the Laado Sakhi scheme, Anganwadi workers, ASHA workers, and ANMs will be appointed as “Laado Sakhis” to…

27 Jul

HSSC Chairman Inspects CET Arrangements, Expresses Satisfaction Over Transport and Support Services

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Chandigarh, July 27 – On the second day of the Common Eligibility Test (CET) in Haryana, Chairman of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC), Himmat Singh, visited Gaur Brahman Central Senior Secondary School in Rohtak as soon as the examination began. He inspected the examination arrangements and was accompanied by Rohtak Deputy Commissioner Dharmendra Singh. Both officials interacted with candidates and staff present at the examination centre and expressed satisfaction with the arrangements. Following the inspection, the Chairman also visited the main bus stand in Rohtak to review the ongoing transport services, engaging in conversations with the aspirants arriving for…

27 Jul

Haryana Turns CET into a Festival, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, July 27 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared that the Common Eligibility Test (CET) has been successfully conducted through collective teamwork, transforming the exam into a festive occasion across the state.Speaking to reporters in Panchkula, CM Saini praised the efforts of all government officers and employees who worked in unison to make the CET a smooth and celebratory event. The Chief Minister had arrived at Panchkula's Panchkamal to listen to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's monthly radio address, Mann Ki Baat.He remarked that through Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Modi introduces the nation to inspiring individuals and cultural…

26 Jul

Haryana Conducts CET Exam Peacefully at Over 2,600 Centres on Day One

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Chandigarh, July 26 — The first day of the Common Eligibility Test (CET) in Haryana concluded smoothly across 2,674 centres, marking a significant step in the state’s push for transparent recruitment. Held on July 26, the test was conducted in two shifts and witnessed the participation of over 6.75 lakh candidates.As per the Haryana government, elaborate arrangements were made in all 22 districts and Chandigarh to ensure fair and peaceful conduct of the exam. Acting on Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s directive, top administrative and police officials personally inspected examination centres, bus stands, and other public areas to oversee preparations.In…

25 Jul

Preparations Complete for New Criminal Laws Event in Haryana; CM Saini Highlights Modi’s Role in Making India 4th Largest Economy

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Chandigarh, July 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that all arrangements for a major event on the implementation of three new criminal laws in the state have been finalized.Speaking to the media at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi after meeting Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, CM Saini said that he held extensive discussions on several important issues, including the Kishau Dam project. He also briefed the Union Minister about the progress of various welfare schemes being run in the state.The Chief Minister emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked with great speed to strengthen…

24 Jul

Haryana Government to Fulfil Genuine Demands of Commission Agents Soon: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, July 24, 2025: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana has assured that the state government will soon address the genuine demands of commission agents (arhtiyas). He acknowledged the vital role commission agents play as close allies of farmers, working in coordination to ensure smooth agricultural trade operations.Rana was chairing a meeting of the representatives of the Arhtiya Association in Chandigarh on Wednesday. Also present were Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary of the Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Department; Anshaj Singh, Director of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs; Mukesh Kumar Ahuja, Chief Administrator of the Haryana State Agricultural…