Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

09 Apr

Sharaf Group to Launch Third Major Project in Haryana, Backs State’s Business-Friendly Reforms

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Dubai-based conglomerate praises EoDB improvements, plans ₹1,000 crore investment in logistics and retailChandigarh, April 9 – Dubai’s renowned Sharaf Group of Companies is set to launch its third major project in Haryana, reaffirming confidence in the state’s ease of doing business (EoDB) reforms. The upcoming project, based in Rewari, will focus on logistics and retail sectors, aiming to boost economic activity and generate local employment.Major General Sharafuddin Sharaf, founder of Sharaf Group and chairman of the UAE-India Business Council, met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at Sant Kabir Kutir today. He expressed deep interest in expanding business operations in…

08 Apr

CM Saini Slams Congress on Power Issues, Touts Major Progress Ahead of PM’s April 14 Visit

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Says opposition leaders misleading people; challenges Hooda and Surjewala to debate facts publicly Chandigarh, April 8 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini came down hard on the Congress, accusing the opposition of spreading lies about electricity bills and failing to acknowledge the current government's progress. Addressing a press conference in Hisar, Saini highlighted how the state’s power situation has improved significantly compared to the Congress era.He claimed that during Bhupinder Singh Hooda’s tenure as CM and Randeep Singh Surjewala as power minister, power cuts were rampant and people suffered. In contrast, the current government has delivered on its promise…

07 Apr

PM Modi to Gift Major Development Projects to Haryana on April 14: Shyam Singh Rana

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New thermal unit in Yamunanagar and airport in Hisar among key announcementsChandigarh, April 7 – Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present significant development gifts to the people of Haryana on April 14, marking the birth anniversary of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. On this day, the Prime Minister will lay the foundation stone for an 800 MW thermal power unit in Yamunanagar and inaugurate a new airport and terminal in Hisar.The thermal unit in Yamunanagar will be constructed by Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL). Calling it a proud moment for Haryana,…

AAP Government Spreading Hypocrisy in the Name of Education Revolution: Arvind Khanna<br>Using Arbitrary Orders to Spread Misinformation on Social Media, Alleges BJP Leader

07 Apr

AAP Government Spreading Hypocrisy in the Name of Education Revolution: Arvind Khanna
Using Arbitrary Orders to Spread Misinformation on Social Media, Alleges BJP Leader

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Chandigarh, April 7: Arvind Khanna, Vice President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Punjab unit and former MLA, has accused the ruling Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab of spreading hypocrisy in the name of an “education revolution.”In a statement issued today, Khanna said that the AAP government is trying to cover up its failures by forcing teachers in the education department and employees in the health department to promote ministers’ activities on their personal social media accounts.He alleged that, for the first time, the government is portraying even minor activities such as wall repairs and toilet inaugurations as…

07 Apr

Haryana School Board Implements Three-Language Formula for Classes 9 and 10

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Third language to become mandatory from 2025–26 under NEPChandigarh, April 7 – The Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE), Bhiwani, has decided to implement the three-language formula in all affiliated government and private schools for students of Classes 9 and 10, in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.Providing details, Board Chairman Prof. (Dr.) Pawan Kumar stated that from the 2025–26 academic session, students of Class 9 will be required to study seven subjects—six compulsory and one optional. A third language, in addition to the already mandatory Hindi and English, will be introduced as a compulsory subject. Students must…

06 Apr

PM Modi to Gift Major Development Projects to Haryana on April 14, Says CM Nayab Saini

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CM reviews preparations in Yamunanagar, highlights thermal power unit and Hisar airport as major milestonesChandigarh, April 6 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday visited Yamunanagar to review preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit on April 14. The Prime Minister is set to inaugurate two key projects: a 800-MW thermal power unit in Yamunanagar and the new terminal of Hisar Airport.Speaking to the media after inspecting the venue, CM Saini said the projects will play a vital role in connecting the vision of a developed India with a developed Haryana.He emphasized that electricity is the need…

05 Apr

Film City soon to be developed on 100 acres in Pinjore – CM Nayab Saini

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Chandigarh, April 5, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government has decided to develop film city in two phases to promote the film industry and support artists.In the first phase, a film city will be established on 100 acres of land in Pinjore, Panchkula district.The land has already been identified, and the process of appointing a consultant for the project is underway. The work of Film City is expected to commence soon.In the second phase, another film city will be developed in Gurugram. The land selection process for this phase is currently in progress.These…

05 Apr

CM Nayab Singh Saini Conducts Surprise Inspection of Water Treatment Plant in Hisar

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Chandigarh, April 5 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday made a surprise visit to the water treatment facility located on Camry Road in Hisar. During the inspection, he questioned officials about the water supply system and personally examined the cleanliness of the tank and the surrounding premises.He directed officials to maintain high levels of hygiene in and around the treatment plant and stressed the importance of clean and safe drinking water for citizens. CM Saini also inspected the plant's treatment unit and reaffirmed the government's commitment to ensuring every household receives clean water.Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir…

04 Apr

CM Nayab Singh Saini Urges Citizens to Build a Green, Prosperous and Clean Haryana

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Chandigarh, April 4 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while attending a program organized by Kamdhenu Gaushala Seva Sadan in Pinjore, Panchkula, emphasized the need for a cleaner, greener, and more prosperous Haryana. At the event, he performed "gau seva" (service to cows), inaugurated a compressed biogas plant built from cow dung, and laid the foundation stone for a new cow shed and cremation center for deceased cattle. He also announced a financial grant of ₹21 lakh to the gaushala. Appealing to the people of Haryana, the Chief Minister said service to cows is a virtuous act and called…

03 Apr

CM Nayab Singh Saini to Inaugurate 200 New Subsidized Meal Canteens on Independence Day

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Haryana to Establish 600 Atal Shramik Kisan Canteens in Phases Farmers and Workers to Get Hygienic Meals for Just ₹10 Per PlateHSIIDC to Set Up Affordable Canteens in Industrial Estates Across the StateChandigarh, April 3 – Moving forward with its commitment to establishing 600 subsidized meal canteens across Haryana, the state government has decided to launch 200 new Atal Shramik Kisan Canteens in the first phase by August this year. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will inaugurate these canteens on August 15, 2025, on the occasion of Independence Day.The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by CM Nayab Singh…