Haryana Archives - National Times

10 Oct

Haryana Governor calls for collective efforts for empowerment of persons with disabilities; 16 beneficiaries received free artificial limbs

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh has called upon corporate houses, charitable organizations, social institutions and common citizens to come forward and play an active role in humanitarian efforts to empower the disabled and improve their living standards. The Governor was addressing a prosthetic limb distribution camp organized by Act Humane at Lok Bhavan, Haryana today. Haryana's First Lady, Mrs. Mitra Ghosh, was also present on the occasion. During the camp, 16 needy beneficiaries received state-of-the-art prosthetic limbs free of charge. The Governor said that even a small contribution of time, skills, or resources can make a…

09 Oct

Haryana To Lease 10% Of Panchayat Land For Natural Farming From Next Year; Separate Mandis Sales Arrangement Planned

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government plans to promote natural farming on panchayat land, with 10% of such land to be leased for the practice in the first phase from early 2027, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said on Friday. The proposal aims to expand natural farming beyond government-owned agricultural land and encourage village panchayats to participate in the initiative. Rana also said separate arrangements would be made in grain markets for the sale of produce grown through natural farming. The minister shared the plans while chairing a meeting in Chandigarh to review the implementation of state…

07 Oct

Haryana Government Prioritizing Rural Infrastructure, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Kurukshetra, Mangauli Jatan, Nayab Singh Saini, pond rejuvenation, village development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini underscored his administration’s commitment to rural modernization on Wednesday, stating that village development remains at the forefront of state policy. Speaking during an official visit to his ancestral village, Mangauli Jatan in Kurukshetra district, Saini highlighted plans to develop rural zones in tandem with urban civic standards by upgrading essential amenities across the state. The Chief Minister conducted an on-site inspection of the local village pond (johar) after holding direct discussions with residents regarding infrastructure bottlenecks. Villagers pointed out that despite initial earth-filling and shed construction by the local Gram Panchayat,…

07 Oct

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Woos Diaspora Investors in Singapore to Fuel State Growth

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChandigarh, diaspora, Haryana, Industry, investment, Nayab Saini, Singapore

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with prominent business leaders and commercial representatives of Punjab and Haryana origin during an official visit to Singapore on Wednesday, inviting the overseas Indian diaspora to actively participate in the state’s industrial expansion. Commending expatriate entrepreneurs for establishing a significant presence in one of the world's leading financial centres, Saini emphasized that their international expertise and enterprise could play a transformative role in driving regional economic development. Drawing comparisons with Singapore’s rise as a global trading hub built on visionary policies, good governance, and advanced infrastructure despite geographic constraints,…

06 Oct

Focus on Timely Disposal of SIR Notices and Hearings in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaElection Commission, electoral roll transparency, Haryana, SIR notices, Special Intensive Revision

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Election Commission has directed electoral officials across Haryana to prioritize the swift and time-bound disposal of notices and pending hearings under the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR). A comprehensive district-wise assessment indicates that out of a total of 4,491,923 notices generated across the state, 343,127 hearing cases remain pending, which translates to a pendency rate of 7.64 percent. To accelerate clearances, the Commission has instituted regular operational reviews and instructed authorities to enforce effective monitoring and strictly adhere to statutory protocols. To expedite the resolution of pending files, special facilitation camps alongside intensive door-to-door verification…

06 Oct

Singapore’s Technical Expertise and Experience to Accelerate Haryana’s Growth, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Nayab Saini, Singapore, Skill Development, Urban Planning, Vivian Balakrishnan

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Singapore's Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, met with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday to engage in comprehensive discussions aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between Haryana and Singapore. The high-level meeting centred on strategic collaboration across critical sectors, including education, skill development, water management, urban planning, technological innovation, and the generation of global employment opportunities for youth. Expressing his gratitude to Dr. Balakrishnan for the warm hospitality extended by the Singaporean government, Chief Minister Saini highlighted Singapore’s renowned advancements in modern urban governance and sustainable resource management. He stated that Haryana stands…

04 Oct

Gurugram to House World-Class Convention Centre Modelled on Singapore’s Suntec City, Says CM Nayab Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that a state-of-the-art global convention centre will be developed across 25 acres in Gurugram, drawing architectural and operational inspiration from Singapore’s renowned Suntec City. Saini outlined the project on Sunday during an official visit to Singapore, where he inspected international convention management practices, advanced engineering structures, and civic infrastructure facilities to guide development back home. Accompanied by a high-level ministerial delegation, the Chief Minister toured the Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre to examine operational workflows, spatial architecture, and international event hosting logistics. Saini noted that the planned facility…

02 Oct

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Embarks on Three-Day Singapore Tour to Woo Global Investors Ahead of ‘Happening Haryana’

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaforeign direct investment, Happening Haryana, Haryana, Nayab Saini, semiconductors, Singapore visit

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will lead a high-level official delegation on a three-day official visit to Singapore from October 4 to 6, aimed at accelerating foreign direct investment, technological collaboration, and industrial partnerships across high-growth sectors. The overseas outreach serves as a major precursor to the upcoming "Happening Haryana" Global Investors Summit scheduled for next year. The visit aims to position Haryana as a globally competitive manufacturing and innovation destination, focusing on strategic industries such as semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, logistics and warehousing, agro- and food processing, Global Capability Centres (GCCs), aviation, and vocational education.…

02 Oct

Haryana Guarantees Complete Paddy Purchase as Nayab Singh Saini Inspects Ladwa Grain Market

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFarmer welfare, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Ladwa mandi, Nayab Saini, Paddy procurement

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday assured growers that the state administration remains fully committed to safeguarding farmer interests, pledging that every single grain of paddy brought to state purchase centres will be procured without administrative hurdles. Emphasizing continuous monitoring, Saini stated that cabinet ministers, legislators, and senior administrative personnel are actively carrying out ground visits across regional markets to oversee procurement operations and ensure seamless transactions. The Chief Minister made an unannounced inspection of the Ladwa grain market in Kurukshetra district on Friday evening to evaluate procurement arrangements on the ground. During the…

28 Sep

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Directs Departments to Implement Best Practices for Governance and Institutional Excellence

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has urged state departments to adopt outcome-driven practices, advanced digital systems, and institutional innovations to improve public service delivery, operational transparency, and administrative accountability. During a review meeting held at Chandigarh on Monday, senior officials from the Higher Education Department, Technical Education Department, and Public Works Department presented significant milestones spanning academic quality, research support, digital governance, and infrastructure maintenance. Presenting major initiatives in higher education, Additional Chief Secretary A.K. Singh stated that the state is transforming 23 government colleges into Model Sanskriti Colleges, establishing at least one centre of…