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29 Sep

Haryana Advances Vision of ‘Housing for All’ under PMAY-U 2.0

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Haryana, Housing for All, PMAY-U 2.0

Chandigarh, September 29, 2025: Haryana is moving swiftly to realize its vision of ‘Housing for All’ under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0).The second meeting of the State Level Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (SLSMC) was held today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. During the meeting, approvals were granted for 2,198 beneficiaries under the Beneficiary-Led Construction (BLC) vertical. This initiative will provide crucial support to families across 50 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), enabling them to build safe and sustainable homes.J. Ganeshan, Director General of the ‘Housing for All’ department and Secretary of Housing, stated that…

28 Sep

New GST Rates to Benefit Poor and Middle Class the Most: Krishna Lal Panwar

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGST Rates, Haryana, Krishna Lal Panwar, Middle Class, PM Modi, Tax Reduction

Chandigarh, September 28: Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister Krishna Lal Panwar said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, historic decisions have been taken to reduce GST rates. The move is expected to benefit the country’s poor and middle-class citizens the most. While everyday goods have become more affordable, prices of small appliances and vehicles have also decreased. People who had booked vehicles earlier are now receiving them at lower prices. Many have expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Modi for this initiative.Minister Panwar was addressing a press conference in Panipat on Sunday. He also interacted with traders…

27 Sep

Gurugram accident: Five killed as speeding Thar crashes into divider on national highway

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabGurugram Accident, Haryana, Thar

National Times Bureau :- : At least five people were killed and one injured after a speeding Thar crashed into the divider in Gurugram on Saturday . The incident unfolded on Exit 9 of National Highway-48 Five people, including three women and two men, died on the spot, while one man was critically injured and admitted to a private hospital. The visuals from the accident site projects that the crash was so severe that the Tahar was completely damaged. Gurugram police reached the scene, took possession of the bodies, and an investigation is currently underway.

25 Sep

Accurate Data is the Key to Strong Policies, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini at National Statistics Conference

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaaccurate data, data-driven governance, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday emphasized that accurate data is the foundation of sound decision-making and successful policy execution. He said development remains incomplete without facts and figures, and policies can only succeed if they are grounded in real statistics.Saini was addressing policymakers, statisticians, and representatives from various states at the 29th Central and State Statistical Organizations Conference held in Chandigarh on the theme “Empowerment of Local Governance.” Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Rao Inderjit Singh also attended the event.During the conference, Saini and the Union Minister jointly released…

25 Sep

Haryana CM Launches ‘Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jayanti, 20 Lakh Women to Benefit in First Phase

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDeendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jayanti

Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday dedicated Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary to Antyodaya upliftment and women empowerment by launching the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana. A special mobile application was also unveiled to ensure transparent implementation of the scheme, which is set to benefit nearly 20 lakh women in its first phase. Addressing a state-level function at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Saini emphasized that the initiative would provide ₹2,100 monthly financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of women between the ages of 23 and 60 from families with annual incomes below…

25 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Statewide Cleanliness Drive in Panchkula, Announces Swachhata Ranking for Urban Bodies

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula cleanliness drive, Swachhata Ranking

Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday launched a special cleanliness campaign “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” in Panchkula, urging citizens to make hygiene a part of their daily lives. He emphasized that cleanliness should not be limited to symbolic campaigns but practiced consistently to ensure villages, towns, and cities remain clean.Speaking at the inauguration held at the Shaheed Memorial in Sector 2, Saini paid floral tribute to Shaheed Major Sandeep Sankhla and sought blessings from his mother, Smt. Manju Kanwar. He later participated in shramdaan as part of the campaign, encouraging social organizations,…

24 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini to Launch ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ on September 25, Aims to Empower 22 Lakh Women in Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDeen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, September 24 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced the rollout of the ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’, a flagship scheme designed to strengthen women’s empowerment in the state. The scheme will be officially launched on September 25, 2025, marking the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, the proponent of Integral Humanism. Saini, who also holds the finance portfolio, had introduced the initiative in his first budget of ₹2,05,017 crore presented during the March session of the Haryana Assembly. The scheme carries an allocation of ₹5,000 crore and has been implemented within just 192 days, reflecting the…

24 Sep

Haryana Launches Procurement of Kharif Pulses and Oilseeds Across 100 Mandis, Moong Production Hits Record High

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Kharif procurement, moong production, oilseeds, pulses

Chandigarh, September 24 — The Haryana government has rolled out procurement of Kharif pulses and oilseeds for the 2025-26 marketing season across more than 100 mandis. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi reviewed the procurement arrangements and production status on Monday, stressing that farmers must not face any inconvenience during the process.According to the schedule, procurement of moong will continue from September 23 to November 15 across 38 mandis. Arhar procurement is scheduled for December in 22 mandis, while urad will be procured in 10 mandis. Groundnut procurement will run from November 1 to December 31 in 7 mandis. Sesame procurement is…

20 Sep

Haryana State Olympic Games 2025 Set to Make a Grand Return After 13 Years, Offering New Opportunities for Athletes

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana, State Olympic Games

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): After a hiatus of 13 years, the Haryana State Olympic Games 2025 are finally set to return, marking a major milestone for sports in the state. The Games, which were suspended due to political controversies, will take place in November 2025, offering a platform for over 15,000 athletes who have been deprived of opportunities for over a decade. The much-awaited event has been approved by the Haryana government, with the Haryana Olympic Association (HOA) taking charge of the preparations. A key highlight of this year's Games is the inclusion of 27 Olympic sports, giving athletes from various…

19 Sep

Rain Hits Punjab and Haryana, Safety Alert Issued for Sutlej River Dams

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabHaryana, Punjab, Sutlej river

National Times Bureau :- Heavy rainfall began on Friday morning across several districts of Punjab and Haryana, prompting the Meteorological Department to issue warnings for intermittent showers throughout the day. Areas including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Rupnagar, SAS Nagar (Mohali), and Patiala are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, while other districts may experience cloudy skies with occasional drizzle. The rainfall has caused a rise in water levels in the Sutlej River, raising safety concerns at the Dhussi Barrage in Mandala Channa. Rapid water flow has damaged nearby barriers, putting four adjacent homes at risk. The Meteorological Department has…