Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

12 Jul

CM Urges Maximum Participation in PM Surya Ghar Free Electricity Scheme to Cut Power Bills

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Haryana Aims for Another 1 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations After Achieving First TargetKaithal, July 12 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday visited Pyoda village in Kaithal district to attend a program under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. He first inspected a solar rooftop system installed on a beneficiary’s house and discussed the benefits of the initiative. Saini highlighted that Haryana’s rollout of this scheme began in Kaithal itself, and he was pleased to personally witness its impact on residents. Solar systems, he said, not only promote green energy but also significantly reduce electricity bills…

11 Jul

Our Vision Goes Beyond Eyesight—It’s About a Brighter Future for Haryana: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

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Statewide ‘Ujjwal Drishti Haryana’ Campaign Launched from Hisar to Provide Free Eyewear and Eye CareChandigarh, July 11 — Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao on Thursday inaugurated the state-level Ujjwal Drishti Haryana Abhiyan from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology in Hisar. The campaign, launched under the National Program for Control of Blindness and Visual Impairment, aims to provide free spectacles to schoolchildren and near vision correction to citizens above 45 years of age.Rao stated that the initiative is backed by a special budget from the state government and will distribute over 1.4 lakh pairs of spectacles through 22…

11 Jul

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Holds High-Level Review on Law and Order, Orders Strict Action Against Crime and Drug Trafficking

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Chandigarh, July 11 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini convened a high-level meeting late Thursday to review the state’s law and order situation, issuing clear directives to senior officials to maintain tight oversight of criminal activities down to the police station level. He stressed that accountability must not be limited to the district level but should extend to individual police stations to effectively curb crime.During the nearly four-hour meeting, the Chief Minister discussed various issues in detail, including police action on criminal cases and the need to improve police conduct and efficiency.“Negligence in crime control will not be tolerated…

10 Jul

On Guru Purnima, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Citizens: “Plant Trees for a Healthy Future”

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Chandigarh, July 10 – Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini called upon citizens to take a pledge for a greener future by planting trees under the “One Tree in Mother’s Name” campaign on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima. The Chief Minister made this appeal while participating in Guru Purnima celebrations held in Punjab’s Jalandhar on Thursday.During his visit to Jalandhar, CM Saini attended the Guru Purnima event organized at Noor Mahal by the Divya Jyoti Jagriti Sansthan. Union Minister of State for Railways, Shri Ravneet Singh Bittu, was also present on the occasion. The Chief Minister paid floral…

10 Jul

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.4 Jolts Haryana, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR

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New Delhi (National Times): A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck Haryana’s Jhajjar district on Thursday morning, with tremors felt across several parts of the Delhi-NCR region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 9:04 AM, with its epicentre located 3 km northeast of Jhajjar, approximately 51 km west of Delhi. The quake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface. Residents in parts of Delhi, Gurugram, Rohtak, Panipat, Hisar, and Meerut reported feeling the tremors. While the earthquake caused brief panic in some areas, there have been no reports of…

09 Jul

Fish Farming to Propel India’s Economy and Farmers’ Prosperity: Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, July 9 — Haryana’s Fisheries Minister Shyam Singh Rana, on Tuesday said fish farming will play a pivotal role in improving India’s economy and transforming farmers’ livelihoods. He highlighted the state government’s commitment to expanding fisheries through modern infrastructure and advanced techniques.Speaking as chief guest at a fish conservation and replenishment program organized on the occasion of National Fish Farmers Day 2025 in Ballewala village of Yamunanagar district, Rana inaugurated the event by releasing two lakh fish seedlings into Jal Sagar pond. He announced similar initiatives will b4e rolled out across other districts in Haryana in the coming days.He…

08 Jul

Principles of Non-Violence and Anekantavada Vital for Modern Society: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, July 8 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday paid tribute to Acharya Bhikshu Swami Ji, describing him as not merely a monk but a courageous social reformer whose philosophy continues to hold relevance in today’s world. Addressing the 300th birth anniversary celebrations of Acharya Bhikshu in Chandigarh, Saini said that the teachings of great saints and philosophers provide moral direction for building a virtuous society — the bedrock for realizing the dream of a developed India.“The vision of a developed India can only be fulfilled when society is built on strong ethical values and character. Every…

06 Jul

Haryana Sets Up Grain Market in Gurugram for Natural Farming Produce: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, July 6 — In a major step to promote natural farming, Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that the state government has established a grain market in Gurugram dedicated to procuring crops grown through natural farming methods. A lab has also been set up at the market to check the quality of produce, after which a committee will decide the price and purchase the crops directly from farmers.Speaking as the chief guest at the 7th Fruit Festival held at the Sub-Tropical Fruit Centre in Ladwa, the minister said Haryana’s goal is to bring one lakh…

06 Jul

Haryana Government Working in the Spirit of Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s Vision of Public Service: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, July 6 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday affirmed that his government is steadfastly working to serve the last person in the queue, following in the footsteps of freedom fighter and Jan Sangh founder Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.Paying floral tributes on the 125th birth anniversary of Mookerjee at Haryana Bhawan in New Delhi, the Chief Minister hailed him as a towering personality who dedicated his life to national interest and welfare of the poor. “Dr. Mookerjee’s ideals continue to guide us. He always prioritized service to the nation and the underprivileged,” Saini said while speaking to…

04 Jul

Urban Local Bodies Should Hold Legislative-Style Sessions Like Parliament: Union Minister Manohar Lal

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Chandigarh, July 4 — Union Minister for Power, Housing, and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal on Friday called for a transformative shift in the functioning of urban local bodies (ULBs), advocating that they conduct House sessions on the lines of the Lok Sabha and State Assemblies. Speaking as the chief guest at the National Conference of Urban Local Body Chairpersons held in Manesar, Haryana, the former Chief Minister of Haryana said that such sessions, chaired by a designated presiding officer, would foster transparency and impartial decision-making.Addressing a gathering of municipal representatives from across the country, Minister Manohar Lal emphasized the role…