Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

29 Mar

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Honored by Saini Community in Rajasthan’s Chomu

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Chandigarh, March 29 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was honored by the Saini community in Chomu, Rajasthan, during a grand civic felicitation and Holi Milan ceremony. A large crowd gathered to welcome him with garlands and a shower of flowers. As a mark of respect, the community presented him with a traditional turban, shawl, and memento.Haryana-Rajasthan: A Historic Bond of BrotherhoodCM Saini expressed gratitude, stating that the honor belonged to the people. He assured them that he would uphold the trust and respect given to him. Highlighting the deep-rooted cultural and familial ties between Rajasthan and Haryana, he…

29 Mar

Haryana Health Minister Reviews Officials’ Meeting in Narnaul

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Chandigarh, March 29 – Haryana Health Minister Kumari Aarti Singh Rao reaffirmed the state government's commitment to providing better public services under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Speaking at an official meeting in Narnaul, she emphasized that the administration is working transparently and impartially to enhance healthcare and public welfare.Mahendragarh’s Achievement in TB EradicationRao congratulated the health department and district administration for successfully declaring 128 village panchayats in Mahendragarh TB-free. She expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a TB-free India by 2025 would be achieved ahead of schedule.Health and Infrastructure PrioritiesThe minister acknowledged significant…

27 Mar

Haryana CM Encourages Fair Land Rates for IMT Establishment

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Chandigarh, March 27 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has urged all MLAs to motivate farmers in their constituencies to demand fair land rates on the e-Bhoomi portal or offer their land under Land Pooling or Partnership policies for the development of Industrial Model Townships (IMTs). The government will provide both options to farmers to facilitate land acquisition without forced takeovers.Saini was responding to opposition concerns over IMT development during the state budget session. He confirmed that ten new IMTs would be developed across Haryana, with land demand registrations opening in early 2025-26. The specific locations will be determined…

26 Mar

Haryana Cracks Down on Illegal Travel Agents, Passes New Regulation Bill

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Chandigarh, March 26 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a strict crackdown on illegal travel agents sending youth abroad through fraudulent means. So far, 127 cases have been registered, 102 agents have faced action, and 8 have been arrested.Speaking in the ongoing budget session, the CM introduced the Haryana Travel Agents Registration and Regulation Bill, 2025, which was unanimously passed by the Assembly. This law aims to increase transparency, accountability, and curb exploitation by rogue travel agents.Tougher Penalties for Human TraffickingThe new bill includes provisions against human trafficking, imposing 7 to 10 years of imprisonment for offenders. The…

26 Mar

CM Nayab Singh Saini’s Wife Leads Women’s Empowerment Drive in Haryana

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Chandigarh, March 26 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s wife, Suman Saini, is actively supporting his efforts to empower women. In a unique initiative, the Haryana State Council for Child Welfare, under her leadership, hosted the Kamal Sakhi event at the CM’s official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir. The event brought together wives of ministers and MLAs to discuss ideas for women’s empowerment and strengthen the "One Party, One Family" ideology.Kamal Sakhi: Strengthening Family Bonds in PoliticsThe Kamal Sakhi platform was inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National President Jagat Prakash Nadda to provide a space where families…

25 Mar

Haryana Cabinet Decisions: Hike in Law Commission Members’ Honorarium, Textile Policy Extended Till 2026

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Chandigarh, March 25, 2025: In a Cabinet meeting chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the government approved an increase in the honorarium of part-time members of the Second Haryana State Law Commission from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000 per month.Extension of Haryana Self-Reliant Textile PolicyThe Cabinet also extended the Haryana Self-Reliant Textile Policy 2022-25 until December 18, 2026, following its success and strong response from entrepreneurs across the state. Additionally, the government removed the cap on the number of cases eligible for the Capital Investment Subsidy Scheme for Textile Units.Initially, the policy aimed to attract ₹4,000 crore in investment and…

24 Mar

CM Nayab Singh Saini Directs Agencies to Ensure Smooth Rabi Crop Procurement in Haryana

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Chandigarh, March 24 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has directed all procurement agencies to complete preparations for Rabi crop procurement to ensure farmers face no difficulties in selling their produce. With wheat production expected to be high this year, he stressed the need for well-organized arrangements in grain markets.Chairing a review meeting at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh, Saini instructed marketing board officials to construct large sheds in vacant areas of mandis to store weighed wheat properly. He also ordered that there should be no shortage of gunny bags and that commission agents provide seating arrangements for farmers.This season,…

22 Mar

Haryana Panchayat Minister Krishna Lal Panwar Highlights BJP’s Inclusive Governance at Shahpur Event

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Chandigarh, March 22 – Haryana’s Development and Panchayat Minister Krishna Lal Panwar emphasized that the triple-engine government is working tirelessly for the welfare of the people. He asserted that under the BJP government, every section of society is receiving due respect and recognition, which is evident from the large number of Congress workers joining the BJP.Speaking as the chief guest at a felicitation ceremony in Shahpur village (Israna, Panipat), Panwar highlighted that the state government is consistently focusing on the development of the poor, youth, farmers, and women. He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, under which India’s progress in…

22 Mar

Haryana Minister Krishna Kumar Bedi Urges Officials to Prioritize Public Grievances

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Chandigarh, March 22 – Haryana’s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishna Kumar Bedi has directed officials to prioritize the resolution of public grievances. He emphasized that government officials should treat public concerns as their own and ensure that no one’s work is delayed.On Saturday, at his residence in Narwana, Bedi listened to the concerns of local residents and issued immediate instructions to the relevant authorities via phone. He assured the public that he is always available to support them and that no citizen will face unnecessary difficulties. He further stated that in the coming years, Narwana constituency will carve out…

22 Mar

Union Minister C R Patil Launches ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain 2025’ in Panchkula

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Chandigarh, March 22, 2025 – Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil launched the nationwide Jal Shakti Abhiyan – Catch the Rain 2025 campaign at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula on Saturday. He assured that Haryana will receive its rightful share of water, with an upcoming meeting between the state’s Chief Minister and counterparts from other states to resolve inter-state water disputes.Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry were present at the event. Patil praised Haryana’s budget initiatives for 2025-26, which focus on water conservation and storage. He stressed the importance of…