Kurukshetra Archives - National Times

17 Sep

Haryana Chief Minister Announces 1.2 Billion Rupee Circuit House at Brahmasarovar, Launches Seva Sankalp Drive

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanablood donation, Brahmasarovar, Circuit House, Kurukshetra, Nayab Singh Saini, Seva Sankalp

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a major infrastructure initiative to boost tourism and pilgrimage in Kurukshetra, approving the construction of a state-of-the-art Circuit House on the southern banks of the sacred Brahmasarovar at an estimated cost of 1.2 billion rupees (120 crore). The Chief Minister made the announcement while addressing attendees at the Purushottampura Bagh during the "Aashirwad Ka Diya" lamp-lighting ceremony and voluntary blood donation drive organized under the month-long "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan." Commemorating Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and Vishwakarma Jayanti, the event transformed the historic banks of Brahmasarovar into a grand civic…

17 Sep

Haryana Chief Minister Attends 51st Barsi Samagam of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, Announces Financial Grant

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBaba Isher Singh, Baba Mani Singh, Barsi Samagam, Gurdwara grant, Kurukshetra, Nayab Singh Saini, Pehowa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the 51st Barsi Samagam of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji of Rara Sahib at Jurasi in Pehowa, Kurukshetra, paying rich tributes to the revered spiritual figure. Addressing the gathering of saints, religious leaders, and devotees, the Chief Minister announced a financial grant of 2.1 million rupees for the Gurdwara Management Committee. Saini emphasized that remembering holy personalities goes beyond commemorative ceremonies, serving as an opportunity for society to adopt their timeless teachings of selfless service, meditation, and human welfare. Recalling the life of Sant Baba Isher Singh Ji, the Chief…

04 Sep

Experience the Epic Mahabharata Live at Jyotisar Centre: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana news, Jyotisar, Kurukshetra, Mahabharata centre, Nayab Saini, Paddy procurement, Tourism

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini extended an open invitation to global visitors to experience the legendary saga of the Mahabharata through cutting-edge technology at the Jyotisar Mahabharata Experience Centre in Kurukshetra. Speaking to media persons on Friday, the Chief Minister recalled that the facility was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and noted that the landmark has swiftly emerged as a premier cultural and spiritual tourism destination dedicated to the timeless heritage of the Bhagavad Gita and the epic war. Prior to addressing reporters, Saini offered prayers at the revered Jyotisar Tirtha, seeking peace, happiness,…

04 Sep

Haryana Government Committed to Inclusive Growth Across All Communities: Krishan Kumar Bedi

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanacommunity development, Gujjar community, Haryana news, Krishan Bedi, Kurukshetra, Nayab Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi stated that under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the state government is actively delivering inclusive progress guided by the vision of shared trust and growth for all sections of society. He affirmed that the provincial administration remains fully dedicated to the modernization, development, and beautification of community centres across the state. Emphasizing the heritage of the Gujjar community, the minister praised its historical legacy of valour, patriotism, and steadfast defence of cultural traditions. Speaking as the chief guest at a Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebration…

30 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat’ Campaign on August 2

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti-drug campaign, governance, Haryana, health, Kurukshetra, PM Modi, Youth Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major push to steer youth away from substance abuse and channel their energy toward nation-building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the national ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat – Sankalp Abhiyaan’ on August 2, 2026. As part of this nationwide initiative, lakhs of youth across Haryana will join the launch virtually, taking a pledge to build a drug-free society and transforming the campaign into a state-wide mass movement. The primary state-level event in Haryana will take place in Kurukshetra, with Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh attending as the chief guest. The event will gather…

30 Jul

Haryana Government Committed to Taking the Message of the Gita to Every Household: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGita, Guru Purnima, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Nayab Singh Saini, Swami Gyananand

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed his government’s dedication to integrating the teachings of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita into the state's educational curriculum and promoting its wisdom in every home. Speaking on the occasion of Guru Purnima at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam in Kurukshetra, the Chief Minister emphasized that the Gita is not merely a religious text but a comprehensive science of living. He noted that the text’s synthesis of Karma (action), Dharma (duty), Gyan (knowledge), and Bhakti (devotion) serves as the foundational guide for societal and national progress. During his visit, Chief Minister Saini met…

02 Jul

Haryana to Provide Country’s Highest Daily Wage of 409 Rupees Under VB-JERAMJI Scheme

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanadaily wage, Haryana, Krishan Lal Panwar, Kurukshetra, rural employment, VB-JERAMJI

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar announced that Haryana will offer the highest daily wage in the country at 409 rupees per day under the newly launched Viksit Bharat Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB-JERAMJI). Speaking at a state-level launch event held at Shri Krishna AYUSH University auditorium in Kurukshetra, the minister inaugurated the scheme digitally by kickstarting a pond-digging project in Shahzadpur village. Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan also addressed the gathering via a video link. The structural overhauls introduced to the scheme aim to optimize transparency and benefit disbursement for rural laborers. Under the…

11 May

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Inaugurates Langar Hall and Flags Off Kalash Yatra in Pehowa

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Kalash Yatra, Kurukshetra, Langar Hall, Nayab Singh Saini, Pehowa

Pehowa (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini participated in the state-level "Somnath Swabhiman Parv" programme held at the Sri Sangameshwar Mahadev Temple in Arunay, Pehowa, on Monday. The Chief Minister performed traditional prayers at the temple's sanctum sanctorum, seeking peace and prosperity for the residents of the province. During the event, he officially flagged off a grand Kalash Yatra involving 101 women, an occasion marked by a significant gathering of devotees and a vibrant spiritual atmosphere. In addition to the religious ceremonies, Chief Minister Saini inaugurated the Arunay Langar Hall located within the temple complex to serve visiting…

23 Jan

Chief Minister Grants ₹31 Lakh to International Jat Dharamshala in Kurukshetra

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChaudhary Chhotu Ram, International Jat Dharamshala, Kurukshetra, Nayab Singh Saini

CM attends Basant Panchami programme, pays tribute to Chaudhary Chhotu Ram and Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Chandigarh, January 23 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday announced a grant of ₹31 lakh for the International Jat Dharamshala in Kurukshetra, asserting that the ideals and struggles of Deenbandhu Chaudhary Chhotu Ram transformed the destiny of farmers and labourers in the country. He said the protection of agricultural land, dignity of farmers, and respect for workers formed the core principles of Chaudhary Chhotu Ram’s life, which continue to guide the policies of the present government. The Chief Minister was addressing…

02 Dec

Women Promote Eco-Friendly Jute Bags at International Gita Mahotsav, Draw Strong Response from Visitors

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaInternational Gita Mahotsav, jute bags, Kurukshetra, plastic-free Haryana

Chandigarh, December 2 — The International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra continues to attract huge crowds as artists showcase their craft and tourists arrive in record numbers. Adding to the festival’s vibrant atmosphere, women’s self-help groups are promoting a plastic-free Haryana by offering jute bags made entirely without synthetic materials.Members of the Jai Ambe Self-Help Group reached the festival with a range of handmade jute bags. Rekha, from Kheri Marankda village, said her group has set up stall number 842 on the northwest side of Brahmasarovar, where they are displaying different varieties of jute bags for visitors. She said their team…