Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

04 Mar

Major Overhaul in Haryana’s Power, Transport, and Labor Sectors – Anil Vij

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Infrastructure Development, Power Plant, Transport Modernization

Chandigarh, March 4 – Haryana’s Minister for Power, Transport, and Labor, Anil Vij, announced major infrastructure upgrades in the state’s power sector. He stated that an 800 MW power plant has been approved for Yamunanagar to strengthen the state’s electricity supply. Additionally, old and low-capacity power lines will be replaced to ensure a more efficient power distribution system.Speaking about the transport sector, Vij mentioned that aging buses will be replaced, and bus terminals will be modernized. He also revealed that driving schools will be established in every district. To enhance vehicle maintenance, he has instructed officials to set up automatic…

03 Mar

Chandimandir Military Station Hosts Two-Day Mech-Tech Seminar and Exhibition

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChandimandir Military Station, Mech- Tech Seminar, Workshop

Chandigarh, March 3, 2025 – The Mech-Tech Seminar-cum-Exhibition kicked off today at Chandimandir Military Station, inaugurated by Vice Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. N.S. Raja Subramani. This two-day event serves as a strategic platform to discuss the future of mechanized warfare and the integration of cutting-edge technologies in the battlefield. Focus on Future Warfare and Advanced Technologies The seminar highlights the evolving threats and the changing nature of warfare, emphasizing the need for technological advancements in mechanized combat. Senior serving and veteran military officers, defense industry leaders, and academicians engaged in discussions on artificial intelligence, autonomous systems, advanced armor…

03 Mar

Farmers Can Apply for Crop Damage Compensation on the Portal, Compensation Portal Opened: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCM Nayab Singh Saini, Hailstorm Compensation, Haryana Crop Damage

Chandigarh, March 3 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that 615 villages across the state have suffered crop damage due to recent hailstorms and heavy rainfall. To assist affected farmers, the government has opened the compensation portal, and farmers have been notified via SMS. They can now register their losses on the portal to receive compensation as soon as possible. Government's Swift Action on Crop Losses The chief minister shared this update during a pre-budget consultation with MPs and MLAs in Panchkula. He emphasized that all district commissioners were directed to assess and report crop damage in their…

03 Mar

Wildlife Conservation Essential for Ecological Balance: Rao Narbir Singh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaForest Minister, Haryana Wildlife Conservation, Rao Narbir Singh

Chandigarh, March 3 – Haryana’s Forest and Wildlife Minister Rao Narbir Singh emphasized the need for wildlife conservation to maintain ecological balance. He urged people to take a pledge to protect animals and birds. Speaking at an event in Jhabua village, Bawal subdivision, on World Wildlife Conservation Day, Minister Singh highlighted ongoing conservation efforts. He released male and female peafowls from the breeding center, which spans 748 acres of reserved forest. The center shelters chinkaras, peafowls, deer, and other wildlife species. Expanding Conservation Projects Singh stated that the Forest and Wildlife Department is actively working in various districts to protect…

03 Mar

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Chairs Pre-Budget Consultation Meeting

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCM Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Budget 2025, Pre-Budget Consultation

Chandigarh, March 3 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini led a pre-budget consultation meeting to gather suggestions from ministers, MLAs, and administrative secretaries for an inclusive budget for FY 2025-26. The two-day session began today at Red Bishop, Panchkula. Extensive Consultations for a Holistic Budget The Haryana government has been conducting pre-budget discussions for the past six years. This year, various sector-wise meetings were held with industry associations, chartered accountants, agricultural experts, startups, youth, women entrepreneurs, self-help groups, and the textile industry. For the first time, suggestions were also invited online, with over 10,000 responses received. Key Inputs from…

03 Mar

Farmers Advised to Report Crop Damage via Agricultural Officers or Toll-Free Number: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCrop Insurance, Haryana agriculture, PMFBY

Chandigarh, March 3 – Haryana’s Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Shyam Singh Rana, has urged farmers to report crop damage through the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) and the Haryana Compensation Portal. Reporting Methods for Farmers Farmers registered under PMFBY can report crop losses within 72 hours by contacting their nearest agricultural officer or by calling the toll-free number 14447.Farmers not enrolled in PMFBY must report losses on the Haryana Compensation Portal. However, registration on the ‘Meri Fasal, Mera Byora’ portal is mandatory for access.Minister Rana has appealed to all affected farmers to report their losses within the given…

03 Mar

Court Official Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe in Karnal

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnti-Corruption Bureau, bribery case, Judicial Corruption, Karnal District Court

Chandigarh, March 3 – The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Karnal team has arrested Rajesh, a clerk in the Summons Branch of the District Court, Karnal, for allegedly accepting a ₹800 bribe. The arrest took place at Hudda Park, Sector-12, Karnal on March 3, 2025. Bribery Complaint Leads to Arrest According to the complainant, Sagar, a clerk working under advocate Pradeep Vohra at Chamber No. 117, District Court, Karnal, the accused demanded ₹800 to process summons in the Pritam Singh vs. Narendra Singh case, pending before the Civil Judge (Junior Division), Karnal.Acting on the complaint, the ACB team conducted a sting operation…

03 Mar

Haryana Achieves Record GST Growth, Surpasses National Average

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEconomic Progress, GST Growth, Haryana, Tax Revenue

Chandigarh, March 3 – Under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who also holds the Excise and Taxation portfolio, Haryana has achieved remarkable growth in Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections. In February 2025, the state's total GST revenue stood at ₹9,925 crore, marking a 20% increase compared to ₹8,269 crore in February 2024. This growth rate is twice the national average of 10%, making Haryana one of the top five states in GST collections alongside Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat, and Tamil Nadu. Haryana Leads in GST Growth A government spokesperson highlighted that Haryana's success reflects effective tax reforms…

03 Mar

Rania Block Struggles with Contaminated Water; MP Kumari Selja Urges CM to Ensure Clean Supply Amid Rising Diseases

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGhaggar River, Haryana, Kumari Selja, Rania Block

Chandigarh, 3rd, March, 2025: The General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee, former Union Minister, and MP from Sirsa, Kumari Selja, has written a letter to Chief Minister Nayab Saini regarding the issue of people in the villages of Rania block near the Ghaggar River being forced to drink contaminated and chemically contaminated underground water. This has led to an increase in waterborne diseases and some cases of cancer. She has requested that clean drinking water supply be ensured in the area, and medical teams be sent to check the health of the affected people. In her letter to…

03 Mar

Congress Worker Himani Narwal’s Murder: One Arrested, SIT Formed for Investigation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCongress worker killed, Haryana crime, Himani Narwal, Rohtak murder

Rohtak, March 3, 2025 – Haryana Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the murder of Congress worker Himani Narwal, whose body was found stuffed in a suitcase near a highway in Rohtak on March 1. Authorities have launched a Special Investigation Task Force (SIT) to probe the case, using forensic and cyber tools to examine all possible angles. Mother Alleges Political Motive The victim’s mother, Savita, has made serious allegations, blaming the election and the Congress Party for her daughter’s death. She claims that Himani’s rising influence within the party and her close ties with senior Congress leaders,…