Haryana Archives - Page 22 of 29

20 Jul

Haryana CM Slams Previous Governments for Ignoring OBC Needs

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (National Times): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a sharp critique of opposition parties on Sunday, accusing them of having overlooked the interests of the Other Backward Classes (OBCs) during their time in power. Speaking at a community gathering organised to thank the government for its welfare initiatives, Saini said past administrations had failed to show any real commitment to improving the lives of OBC citizens. He labelled their approach as indifferent, saying they lacked the intent to address the pressing concerns of the community. "The Opposition, particularly parties like the Congress, is now busy creating confusion and…

20 Jul

Haryana CM Naib Singh Saini Vows Inclusive Development, Credits PM Modi’s Guidance

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, TrendingHaryana, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (National Times): Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini has reaffirmed his commitment to equitable development across the state, emphasizing that he draws regular guidance from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure progress without discrimination. Addressing a gathering of the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh on Sunday, CM Saini said, "It is my priority to develop every corner of Haryana equally and ensure that no one is left behind." He highlighted that under the BJP-led state government, over two lakh government jobs have been provided purely on merit, ensuring that children…

15 Jul

Haryana to Simplify Tree Felling NOC Process, Says Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaEk Ped Maa Ke Naam, Forest Department, Haryana, Rao Narbir Singh, tree felling NOC

Instructions Issued for Speedy, Transparent Approvals and Procurement in Forest DepartmentChandigarh, July 15 — Haryana’s Forest Minister, Rao Narbir Singh, has directed officials to simplify and expedite the process for issuing No Objection Certificates (NOCs) required for tree felling for both public and private projects. Chairing a review meeting of the Forest Department at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh, the minister stressed that unnecessary delays should be avoided. He instructed that any objections to applications must be recorded comprehensively at once, ensuring transparency and sparing citizens repeated hassles.Present at the meeting were Additional Chief Secretary Anand Mohan Sharan, Principal Chief Conservator…

15 Jul

Karnal and Sonipat Win National Swachhata Awards, CM Saini and Minister Goel to Receive Honours in Delhi

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Karnal, Nayab Singh Saini, Sonipat, Swachh Bharat Mission, Swachh Survekshan, Vipul Goel

Haryana Poised for Stronger Sanitation Drive under CM Nayab Singh Saini’s Leadership, Says Minister Vipul GoelChandigarh, July 15 — In a significant boost to Haryana’s sanitation efforts, Karnal and Sonipat cities have been selected for national honours under the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25, Cabinet Minister Vipul Goel announced on Tuesday. The award ceremony will take place on July 17 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu and Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal will present awards across various categories. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel will attend the event…

14 Jul

Delegation Meets Haryana CM Over Hemophilia Patients’ Issues; Urges Drug Supply, Pension Scheme Rollout

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaFactor IX, Factor VIII, Haryana, Hemophilia, Nayab Singh Saini

Saini Promises Swift Action to Resolve Factor Shortage and Implement Social Security PensionChandigarh, July 14 — A delegation of hemophilia patients and social activists met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday at his residence to raise pressing concerns over the ongoing shortage of life-saving medicines Factor VIII and Factor IX in the state.The delegation informed the Chief Minister about the severe difficulties faced by hemophilia patients due to irregular supplies of these essential clotting factors, which are critical in managing their bleeding disorders. They urged the government to ensure uninterrupted availability of these medicines across the state’s healthcare…

14 Jul

Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh Appointed as New Governor of Haryana; Rashtrapati Bhavan Announces Key Changes

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, TrendingAshim Kumar Ghosh, Haryana

New Delhi (National Times): In a significant reshuffle of gubernatorial appointments, President Droupadi Murmu has accepted the resignation of Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.) from the post of Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Ladakh and approved several new appointments across states and Union Territories. As per an official statement issued by Rashtrapati Bhavan, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh has been appointed as the Governor of Haryana. A seasoned academic and former university administrator, Prof. Ghosh's appointment marks a key change in the Raj Bhavan leadership in the northern state. Alongside the Haryana appointment, the President also approved the following:…

13 Jul

CM Runs Half Marathon to Inspire Youth Against Drugs, Stresses Role in India’s Progress

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti-drug campaign, half marathon, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Youth Empowerment

Saini Urges Youth to Shun Drugs, Says Healthy Youth Key to State and Nation’s GrowthChandigarh, July 13 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday participated in a half marathon in Kaithal, sending a strong message against drug abuse and encouraging the youth to embrace a healthy lifestyle. The event, held on Ambala Road, drew thousands of participants, including Paralympic medalist Harvinder Singh and mountaineer Reena Bhatti, who served as brand ambassadors for the run.Addressing the massive crowd before flagging off the marathon, CM Saini emphasized that Haryana’s youth have been united in fighting drug abuse for nearly a…

11 Jul

Punjab, Gujarat, and Chandigarh Lead India in Sending Students Abroad

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsCanada, India, World NewsDelhi, Haryana, Punjab

New Delhi (National Times): According to a recent report, based on passport issuance data between 2016 and 2021, Punjab, Gujarat, and the Union Territory of Chandigarh have emerged as the top regions in India sending the highest number of students abroad per lakh population. A lot of people from India look forward to moving to other countries, seeking a bright future. In the meantime, let's have a look at what the numbers say. Key Highlights: Punjab tops the chart with 869 students per lakh population going abroad for studies. Gujarat follows closely with 278 students per lakh, while Chandigarh recorded…

10 Jul

Earthquake of Magnitude 4.4 Jolts Haryana, Tremors Felt Across Delhi-NCR

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, India, TrendingDelhi, Earthquake, Haryana

New Delhi (National Times): A mild earthquake measuring 4.4 on the Richter scale struck Haryana’s Jhajjar district on Thursday morning, with tremors felt across several parts of the Delhi-NCR region. According to the National Centre for Seismology, the quake occurred at 9:04 AM, with its epicentre located 3 km northeast of Jhajjar, approximately 51 km west of Delhi. The quake originated at a depth of 10 km below the surface. Residents in parts of Delhi, Gurugram, Rohtak, Panipat, Hisar, and Meerut reported feeling the tremors. While the earthquake caused brief panic in some areas, there have been no reports of…

09 Jul

Talks on Sutlej-Yamuna Link Gain Momentum as Punjab and Haryana CMs Discuss Solutions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabCM Bhagwant Mann, CM Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana, Punjab, SYL

National Times Bureau, July 9, 2025 — Hopes have revived for a possible resolution of the decades-old Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal dispute after an important meeting held in Delhi today between Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil.Speaking to reporters after the meeting, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini said, “We had a proper discussion with all the members, and this issue should be resolved. The same was said by Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, and good results will come out of it.”Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann described the discussion as…