Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

17 Sep

Haryana Chief Minister Inaugurates Free Eye and Anaemia Screening Camp in Ambala

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmbala camp, anaemia check-up, eye screening, Health department, Nayab Singh Saini, Seva Sankalp

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated an eye and anaemia screening camp at the Government Model Senior Secondary School in Police Line, Ambala, organized jointly by the state health and education departments. Held under the ongoing Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, the healthcare initiative aimed to provide comprehensive medical check-ups to school students, with a special focus on young girls. Former provincial minister Aseem Goel Nanyola was present alongside the Chief Minister during the launch event. Commending the initiative, Chief Minister Saini highlighted the critical role such interventions play in student welfare, noting that medical screenings ensure early…

17 Sep

Haryana Chief Minister Attends 51st Barsi Samagam of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, Announces Financial Grant

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBaba Isher Singh, Baba Mani Singh, Barsi Samagam, Gurdwara grant, Kurukshetra, Nayab Singh Saini, Pehowa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the 51st Barsi Samagam of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji of Rara Sahib at Jurasi in Pehowa, Kurukshetra, paying rich tributes to the revered spiritual figure. Addressing the gathering of saints, religious leaders, and devotees, the Chief Minister announced a financial grant of 2.1 million rupees for the Gurdwara Management Committee. Saini emphasized that remembering holy personalities goes beyond commemorative ceremonies, serving as an opportunity for society to adopt their timeless teachings of selfless service, meditation, and human welfare. Recalling the life of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, the Chief…

17 Sep

Haryana Chief Minister Flags Off Drug-Free NaMo Marathon to Launch Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmbala marathon, Drug-Free Haryana, Narendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini, Seva Sankalp, Youth Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched the statewide "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan" on Thursday by flagging off and actively participating in the "Nasha-Mukt Haryana NaMo Marathon" in Ambala. Addressing thousands of youth, athletes, students, and citizens, the Chief Minister urged the younger generation to firmly reject substance abuse and commit their energies toward constructive goals, sports, and entrepreneurship. Prior to inaugurating the marathon, Saini participated in a tree-planting drive to promote environmental conservation. Coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and Vishwakarma Day, Chief Minister Saini extended congratulations on behalf of the state's residents, commending Modi’s quarter-century…

16 Sep

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Punjab to Adopt Transparent Governance, Highlights Welfare and Anti-Drug Crackdown

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAshirwad Ka Diya, Ferozepur, Haryana governance, Merit recruitment, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Addressing a public rally at Goluka village in Punjab’s Ferozepur district on Wednesday, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that Punjab urgently requires a transparent, development-oriented administration to fulfill the aspirations of its hardworking and resilient populace. Commending Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decisive leadership across national security, economic growth, and citizen welfare, Saini called upon citizens to participate in the nationwide ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ by lighting an ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ between 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM on September 17 to mark the Prime Minister’s birthday. During his visit, the Chief Minister paid homage to freedom…

16 Sep

Haryana Governor Visits Faridabad Schools, Announces ₹20 Lakh Grant for Campus Upgrades and Student Aid

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAshim Kumar Ghosh, Education funding, Faridabad schools, Haryana Governor, Student development

Faridabad (Balwinder Singh)— Emphasizing that holistic child development relies equally on the combined efforts of parents and educators, Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh visited two government institutions in Faridabad district on Wednesday. Accompanied by First Lady Mitra Ghosh, the Governor inspected facilities at the Government Senior Secondary School in Sector 10 and the Government Model Sanskriti Primary School in Daulatabad. During the visits, Deputy Commissioner Ayush Sinha and members of the respective school management committees welcomed the delegation. Addressing students, faculty, and parents, Governor Ghosh stressed that education extends far beyond textbooks to encompass athletics, discipline, physical health, and…

16 Sep

Haryana Launches Month-Long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, CM Nayab Singh Saini to Roll Out Phase Two of Lado Lakshmi Yojana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAshirwad Ka Diya, Haryana news, Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Nayab Singh Saini, Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Marking 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public service career, the Haryana government is launching a month-long ‘Seva Sankalp Abhiyan’ from September 17 to October 17. The statewide welfare drive begins with the ‘Ashirwad Ka Diya’ initiative, which will see citizens, key project sites, and beneficiary families lighting ceremonial lamps across the state to symbolize gratitude and community service. Chairing a high-level review meeting in Chandigarh on Wednesday, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directed administrative secretaries, district nodal officers, and deputy commissioners to ensure smooth execution and strong public participation. Saini instructed authorities to organize service…

16 Sep

Haryana Gears Up for Kharif Crop Procurement, Moong Purchase to Begin on October 1

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, HAFED, Haryana, Kharif Crops, Minimum Support Price, Moong procurement, NAFED

Chandigarh (Balwinder SIngh) — The Haryana government has accelerated preparations for the procurement of Kharif pulses and oilseed crops, announcing that moong procurement will commence across 38 designated mandis on October 1. The state has set the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for moong at ₹8,780 per quintal, while sesame (til) has been fixed at ₹10,346 per quintal. Other key floor prices include ₹8,450 per quintal for arhar, ₹8,200 for urad, ₹7,517 for groundnut, and ₹5,708 for soybean. Reviewing procurement blueprints in Chandigarh, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi assessed crop yield estimates, market readiness, logistics, storage infrastructure, and procurement agency coordination. Total…

15 Sep

Kishau Project Pact Historic Milestone for Haryana, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmit Shah, C.R. Patil, Haryana water, Kishau project, Nayab Singh Saini, Yamuna basin

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini described the signing of the memorandum of understanding for the Kishau Multipurpose Project among six northern states as a historic milestone that will substantially resolve long-term water requirements across the region. Speaking to journalists in New Delhi on Tuesday following a high-level meeting chaired by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, Saini emphasized that the formal consensus among stakeholder states clears the path for implementing the long-pending project. The meeting was attended by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder…

15 Sep

Six States Sign Landmark Kishau Dam Project Agreement in Presence of Amit Shah and C.R. Patil

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmit Shah, C.R. Patil, Kishau project, Tons River, water agreement

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major breakthrough resolving decades-old inter-state water sharing disputes, the Chief Ministers of six northern states signed a historic agreement for the Kishau Multipurpose Project on Tuesday. The pact was inked in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. The signing ceremony brought together Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, alongside Union Home Secretary and…

14 Sep

Minister Ranbir Gangwa Inspects Under-Construction 200-Bed Hospital in Fatehabad, Directs Timely Completion

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Cabinet Minister Ranbir Gangwa conducted an on-site inspection of the under-construction 200-bed hospital in Sector 9, Fatehabad, on Monday, issuing strict directives to departmental officials to expedite remaining works so the public can access healthcare services without delay. Prior to the site visit, the minister convened a comprehensive review meeting with the Public Health Engineering and Public Works (B&R) departments at the newly constructed PWD rest house on Bhuna Road to assess regional infrastructure projects. During the administrative review, Gangwa examined ongoing drinking water schemes, sewerage management, and public utility initiatives, stressing that citizen-centric infrastructure must…