Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

16 Jun

Haryana CM Saini Reviews ₹100-Crore Irrigation Projects, Orders Action Over Delays in Engineering Drawings

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Chandigarh, June 16 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday chaired a high-level review meeting of major irrigation and water resource projects, each valued at over ₹100 crore, under the state’s Irrigation and Water Resources Department. Stressing the urgency and significance of water conservation and improved irrigation efficiency, Saini directed strict action against officials responsible for delays in approving engineering drawings.He emphasized that unnecessary delays in technical approvals hinder timely project execution. “There will be zero tolerance for poor-quality work or procedural delays. Any official found responsible for holding up engineering approvals will face strict action,” he said.The…

16 Jun

The Tragic End of Haryanvi Model Sheetal, Found Dead in Sonipat Canal

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Sonipat (National Times): In a heartbreaking incident that has sent shockwaves through Haryana's music and modeling industry, the life of rising Haryanvi star Sheetal, also known as Simmi Chaudhary, came to a tragic end. Her lifeless body was discovered in the cold waters of a canal in Kharkhoda, Sonipat, on Monday morning, just days after she had left for a shoot and never returned. She was only in her early twenties. A promising face in regional music videos. A young woman trying to carve out a life through art and ambition. But instead, her final chapter has been written in…

15 Jun

Haryana CM Nayab Saini Flags Off ‘Run for Yoga’ Marathon in Kurukshetra Ahead of International Yoga Day

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Kurukshetra (National Times): In the spirit of promoting health and wellness through yoga, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off the ‘Run for Yoga’ marathon in Kurukshetra on Sunday. The event marked the beginning of a series of activities being held across the state in the run-up to the 11th International Day of Yoga, which will be celebrated globally on June 21. Encouraging the public to embrace yoga as a part of their daily lives, CM Saini said, “We should dedicate at least one hour every day for our physical and mental well-being. Yoga is not just an exercise…

14 Jun

CM Nayab Singh Saini Makes Surprise Stop at Village Jandli, Interacts Warmly with Locals

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Chandigarh, June 14 — On his way from Gorakhpur village in Fatehabad to Ludhiana, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini made an unscheduled stop at several villages, including Jandli Khurd, Chandrawal, Bhuna, Laheria, Tibbi, Kula, and Jakhal, to meet local residents and inquire about their well-being.The impromptu halt of the CM's convoy in village Jandli took the villagers by surprise, sparking a wave of excitement among the people who gathered to see him. Residents expressed admiration for Saini’s humble demeanor and simplicity. Youth from the village enthusiastically took selfies with the Chief Minister, calling the experience a rare and memorable…

14 Jun

CM Nayab Singh Saini Reaches Out to Industrialists in Ludhiana, Emphasizes Punjab-Haryana Cooperation for National Growth

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Ludhiana, June 14 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that Punjab and Haryana can together contribute significantly to the vision of a developed India, urging closer cooperation between the two neighbouring states. He made the remarks while addressing industrialists and intellectuals at a gathering organised by the All Industrialist Society in Ludhiana, where he was welcomed with enthusiasm.Saini praised Punjab as a land of saints, warriors, and seers that has historically guided the country through its ideals and resilience. “The time has come for both Punjab and Haryana to strengthen their industrial partnership and work together toward India’s…

13 Jun

Haryana’s 11th International Yoga Day to Make History, Over 1.1 Million Practitioners to Perform Yoga Together

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Target Set to Create World Record with Participation of Over One Lakh People at State-Level Yoga Event in Kurukshetra's Brahma SarovarChandigarh, June 13 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that preparations are in full swing to make the 11th International Yoga Day, celebrated on June 21, a historic event. Simultaneous yoga sessions will be held across all 22 districts and 121 blocks of the state, with more than 1.1 million people expected to participate. The main state-level event will take place at the sacred Brahma Sarovar in Kurukshetra, from where Lord Krishna is believed to have delivered the…

12 Jun

CM Nayab Singh Saini Hands Over Shop Registries to 250 Beneficiaries, Calls Them ‘Repositories of Dreams’

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Chandigarh, June 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini today presented a major gift to the beneficiaries of the Mukhyamantri Shehri Swamitva Yojana. He handed over shop registries to 250 eligible beneficiaries from all districts of the state. Previously, around 6,000 beneficiaries had already been granted ownership under this scheme.The Chief Minister participated in the registry distribution ceremony organized at the Public Works Department Rest House in Sector-1, Panchkula, and personally handed over the registries to beneficiaries from across the state, congratulating them and extending his best wishes.Before the event, the Chief Minister also inaugurated and viewed an…

12 Jun

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Extends Birthday Wishes to Governor Bandaru Dattatreya

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Governor and CM Plant Trees under ‘One Tree for Mother’ Campaign at Raj BhavanChandigarh, June 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Shri Nayab Singh Saini met with Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatreya today at the Raj Bhavan and extended heartfelt birthday wishes. The Chief Minister wished the Governor a long and healthy life.On this occasion, the Governor and the Chief Minister participated in the ‘One Tree for Mother’ campaign and planted saplings within the Raj Bhavan premises. The Governor planted a sapling of the 'Totapari' variety of mango, while the Chief Minister planted a sapling of the 'Chausa' variety. Through this initiative,…

11 Jun

On Saint Kabir Jayanti, Haryana CM Announces ₹2,100 Salary Hike for Sanitation Workers and New De-addiction Centres

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Saini Urges Citizens to Rise Above Casteism, Follow Kabir’s TeachingsChandigarh, June 11 — On the occasion of Saint Kabir Jayanti, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a ₹2,100 monthly salary increase for sanitation workers, along with the creation of new drug de-addiction centres. Addressing a state-level function in Sirsa, Saini declared a 100-bed de-addiction facility at the under-construction Sant Sarsai Nath Medical College in Sirsa, a new 30-bed centre in Ellenabad, and an upgrade of the existing Dabwali centre from 10 to 30 beds.The Chief Minister also committed ₹31 lakh to the welfare of sanitation workers and reiterated the…

11 Jun

No Compromise on Construction Quality, Says Haryana Irrigation Minister Shruti Choudhry

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80 Irrigation Officials Charged for Substandard Work MaterialsChandigarh, June 11 – Haryana's Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has made it clear that there will be no compromise on the quality of construction materials. Speaking at a press conference from her residence, she emphasized that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is operating under a strict zero-tolerance policy, especially regarding corruption and negligence in public works.Choudhry informed that under the Chief Minister’s directive, the Vigilance Wing of the Irrigation Department collected 48 samples from various ongoing construction projects. Out of these, 18 samples failed quality standards. In response, the department…