Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

02 Apr

Haryana Hikes Power Tariffs After Three Years to Recover ₹4,520 Crore Loss

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Chandigarh, April 2, 2025 – The Haryana Electricity Regulatory Commission (HERC) has increased electricity tariffs by 20 to 40 paise per unit, effective April 1, 2025. The first revision in three years, this hike aims to recover ₹4,520 crore in losses incurred by power corporations and will impact 81 lakh consumers statewide.Revised Tariff RatesFarmers:Unit rate raised from ₹6.48 to ₹7.35, but farmers will continue paying only 10 paise per unit due to government subsidies.Domestic Consumers:Up to 150 units: Bills will increase by ₹30 per cycle.151-300 units: Introduction of a unified slab, reducing costs for those consuming around 250 units.Industries:High-tension supply:…

02 Apr

Youth-Led Vision for Haryana’s Future Takes Shape in Legislative Session

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Chandigarh, March 2 – Haryana Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishna Lal Middha expressed gratitude to all office bearers of the Capital Youth Parliament for organizing the Haryana Youth Dialogue 2025 at the Haryana Vidhan Sabha. He appreciated the selection of Haryana as the venue for this significant event.Inaugurating the two-day Haryana Youth Dialogue, Dr. Middha said it was a privilege for him, as the Deputy Speaker, to witness talented youth from across the country engage in meaningful discussions in the esteemed Assembly hall. He described the platform not just as a venue for deliberation but as a laboratory for shaping…

02 Apr

Health Minister Kumari Aarti Singh Rao and Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh Meet PM Modi to Discuss Haryana’s Healthcare Initiatives

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Chandigarh, April 2 – Haryana Health Minister Kumari Aarti Singh Rao met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today to discuss various health projects in the state. Union Minister of State for Statistics & Programme Implementation, Planning, and Corporate Affairs, Rao Inderjit Singh, was also present during the meeting.Kumari Aarti Singh Rao stated that she sought the Prime Minister’s blessings and requested increased support for strengthening healthcare facilities in Haryana. She informed PM Modi that when he launched the ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign in Panipat in 2015, the state’s sex ratio was 871 girls per 1,000 boys. Thanks…

02 Apr

CM Nayab Singh Saini Attends State-Level BJP Workshop at Samalkha’s Seva Sadhna Kendra

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Chandigarh, April 2 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday attended the state-level BJP workshop at Seva Sadhna Kendra in Samalkha. Speaking to journalists, he announced that on April 14, on the occasion of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jayanti, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will present two major gifts to Haryana—the inauguration of Hisar Airport and the foundation stone laying for an 800 MW power unit in Yamunanagar.The Chief Minister stated that the people of Haryana will wholeheartedly welcome the Prime Minister. He praised PM Modi for strengthening India's global identity and leading the mission toward a developed India. He…

31 Mar

Youth Participation Key to Realizing PM’s Vision of a Developed India: Harvinder Kalyan

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Chandigarh, March 31 – Haryana Assembly Speaker Harvinder Kalyan has urged young people to actively engage in politics and contribute to the nation's progress. Speaking at the State-Level Viksit Bharat Youth Parliament, organized by Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan Haryana, he emphasized the role of youth in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a developed India by 2047.Calling the Parliament and Assembly the temples of democracy, Kalyan highlighted their role in shaping laws, policies, and development plans. He reiterated Modi’s "One Nation, One Legislature" vision, stating that initiatives will soon be launched across Haryana to involve youth, women, and cooperative…

31 Mar

Haryana CM Seeks Blessings at Mata Mansa Devi Temple on Second Day of Chaitra Navratri; Extends Festive Greetings to the People of Haryana

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Chandigarh, March 31 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, along with his family, visited Mata Mansa Devi Temple on the second day of Chaitra Navratri to offer prayers and seek the blessings of the divine goddess.Following the prayers, the Chief Minister performed a havan at the yajna hall and participated in the ritual offerings. His wife, Suman Saini, and son, Vinay Saini, also accompanied him in seeking the goddess’s blessings.Extending warm wishes to the people of Haryana on the occasion of Chaitra Navratri, CM Saini expressed his prayers for the happiness, peace, and prosperity of all Haryana residents.Former Assembly…

31 Mar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Unveils Grand Statue of Maharaja Agrasen at Agroha Medical College

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Chandigarh, March 31 – Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday unveiled a grand statue of Maharaja Agrasen at the Agroha Medical College campus in Hisar district. He also inaugurated a newly constructed ICU block and laid the foundation stone for a PG hostel. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was also present at the event.The newly installed statue of Maharaja Agrasen stands 20 feet tall, weighs 800 kilograms, and is made of fiberglass and mild steel. The project cost approximately Rs 2 crore. The statue is mounted on a 10-foot-high platform, enhancing its grandeur and visual appeal. Its unveiling…

30 Mar

Modern Sports Stadium to be Built in Ladwa: Chief Minister

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Chandigarh, March 30 - Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that an advanced sports stadium will be constructed in Dhanaura Jattan village, Ladwa constituency, Kurukshetra district, to train national and international-level athletes. Additionally, Rs 20 crore will be allocated under the CSR initiative for developing sports grounds in Dhanaura Jattan, Khaira, and Beed Kalwa villages. The Chief Minister made these announcements during a review meeting with officials in Ladwa regarding developmental projects. He directed authorities to expedite the construction of the modern sports stadium and complete all formalities swiftly. He also approved the construction of community centers in Ramsharan…

30 Mar

PM Modi’s Praise for Panipat’s Textile Industry Fills Haryana with Pride: Dr. Arvind Sharma

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Chandigarh, March 30, 2025 – Haryana’s Cooperatives, Prisons, Heritage, and Tourism Minister, Dr. Arvind Sharma, joined villagers at booth number 136 in Juan village, Gohana Assembly, to listen to the 120th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme.Extending New Year greetings to the villagers, Dr. Sharma said the Prime Minister’s address always brings fresh perspectives and inspires people, especially the youth, to progress in life. He emphasized that each episode of Mann Ki Baat offers valuable lessons that motivate citizens across the country.Dr. Sharma highlighted that during the programme, PM Modi praised Panipat’s industrialists for efficiently utilizing…

30 Mar

Haryana’s Push for a Drug-Free Future: Chief Minister Flags Off Sonipat Half Marathon

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Sonipat, March 30, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the Sonipat Half Marathon at Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology on Sunday, emphasizing the state's determined effort to combat drug abuse. Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, he stated that the primary objective of such events is to raise awareness against narcotics, ultimately aiming to make Haryana a drug-free state. He passionately called upon the entire society to unite in this crucial fight. The Chief Minister also extended his best wishes to the people of Haryana for the Navratri festival. "This marathon inspires us to walk together,…