Anil Vij Archives - National Times

09 Jun

Ambala’s Shaheed Smarak Set to Become Asia’s Largest War Memorial, Says Union Minister B.L. Verma

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Social Justice and Empowerment B.L. Verma on Tuesday said the under-construction Shaheed Smarak in Ambala Cantonment is poised to become the largest martyr memorial in Asia and will provide future generations with an opportunity to understand India's freedom struggle through a vivid and immersive historical experience.After inspecting the “Azadi Ki Pehli Ladai Ka Shaheed Smarak” in Ambala Cantonment, Verma expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would soon dedicate the memorial to the nation. He said the project would emerge as a major centre of…

02 Jun

Northern Grid Enhances Capacity as Haryana Aims for Zero Distribution Losses

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Union Power Minister Manohar Lal and Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij chaired a joint performance review in Chandigarh on Tuesday to fast-track modern infrastructure upgrades and evaluate long-term load forecasts. Union authorities directed state distribution companies to adopt immediate technological interventions to balance escalating peak demands while systematically lowering commercial margins and technical transmissions losses. Central executives emphasized that expanding reliable, real-time grid intelligence serves as a critical economic baseline for corporate stability and public sector efficiency. The infrastructure assessment highlighted a substantial transition in operational efficiency, noting that the province's aggregate technical and commercial distribution losses…

18 May

Haryana Plans 100% Tax Exemption on Electric Vehicles, Proposal Sent to Government: Transport Minister Anil Vij

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Monday announced that the state government is preparing to promote electric vehicles (EVs) on a large scale by proposing a 100 per cent tax exemption on EV purchases, similar to policies implemented in Chandigarh and Delhi.Speaking to mediapersons ahead of the Haryana Cabinet meeting in Chandigarh, Vij said the proposal has already been sent to the government with the aim of encouraging more people to switch to electric mobility.He said the state government believes tax relief on electric vehicles would significantly increase public interest and accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly transportation…

31 May

Limit Screen Time for a Healthier and More Aware Young Generation: Anil Vij

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Minister Anil Vij announces ₹12.5 lakh from his discretionary fund for meritorious studentsChandigarh, May 31 – Haryana's Minister for Power, Transport, and Labour, Anil Vij, said that the new generation is increasingly consumed by mobile phones, televisions, and computers. To ensure a more aware and healthier youth, he emphasized the need to reduce screen time spent on mobile devices and television.Vij was speaking as the chief guest at the “Bhavishya Jyoti Samaroh,” an event organized to honour meritorious students of Ambala district. During the ceremony, he felicitated 125 top-performing students from various schools in the district and announced a grant…

21 Apr

Haryana Forms Committee to Investigate Worker Complaints in Labour Welfare Board

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Chandigarh, April 21 – Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij has directed the formation of a three-member committee to investigate complaints related to workers and irregularities in their registration under the Haryana Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The committee will submit its report within three months.Presiding over a board meeting today, Vij announced that the committee will consist of Sunil Dhillon representing workers’ unions, Bhupender Sharma on behalf of employers, and Joint Secretary A.K. Deshwal from the department.To address worker grievances efficiently, the Minister instructed that help desks be set up at all block levels. He emphasized that call…

16 Mar

Haryana’s NCDC in Ambala to Boost Disease Research and Prevention

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Chandigarh, March 16, 2025 – Haryana Energy, Transport, and Labour Minister Anil Vij announced that the under-construction National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) in Naggal, Ambala Cantonment will significantly enhance disease investigation and research in the region. The centre, being built at a cost of ₹17 crore, aims to serve patients from seven states, reducing the need to travel to Delhi or Pune for advanced medical testing and research. Major Regional Health Hub Speaking during an inspection of the construction site, Vij highlighted that the first phase of the project, spread across four acres, is progressing well. The main building…