Kurukshetra Archives - National Times

09 Nov

International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav 2026 To Be Held In Kurukshetra From December 5 To 25; West Bengal Named Partner State

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCulture, Gita Jayanti Mahotsav, Haryana, Jyotisar, Kurukshetra, West Bengal

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The International Gita Jayanti Mahotsav 2026 will be organised in Kurukshetra from December 5 to 25, with the main events scheduled between December 14 and 20. This year's celebrations will feature West Bengal as the partner state, along with special cultural programmes highlighting Haryana's traditional folk art. A government spokesperson said the festival aims to showcase India's knowledge, culture, spirituality and social harmony on a global platform. The celebrations are also expected to strengthen Kurukshetra's identity as an important cultural and spiritual destination. As part of this year's programme, cultural evenings will be organised not only at…

01 Nov

President Droupadi Murmu Offers Prayers At Maa Bhadrakali Temple In Kurukshetra, Seeks Peace And Prosperity

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDroupadi Murmu, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Maa Bhadrakali Temple, Shaktipeeth

Kurukshetra (Balwinder Singh): President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the revered Maa Bhadrakali Shaktipeeth in Kurukshetra, Haryana, on Sunday, seeking the happiness, peace, prosperity and well-being of the people across the country. Murmu visited the temple on November 1, where she performed traditional rituals and prayed to the goddess. Haryana Governor Prof Asim Kumar Ghosh, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini and Shaktipeeth chairperson Pandit Satpal Sharma welcomed the President upon her arrival at the temple complex. Describing her experience at the shrine, Murmu said she felt immense peace and energy at the temple, calling it an important centre of faith…

31 Oct

President Droupadi Murmu’s Two-Day Visit To Maharashtra, Haryana Begins October 31; Full Schedule Here

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, IndiaDroupadi Murmu, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Maharashtra, Nashik, Rashtrapati Bhavan, Simhastha Maha Kumbh

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): President Droupadi Murmu will undertake a two-day visit to Maharashtra and Haryana from October 31, with engagements linked to the Simhastha Maha Kumbh and the 60th anniversary of Haryana's formation, the Rashtrapati Bhavan announced on Friday. The President's first engagement will take place in Nashik on October 31. She is scheduled to participate in the Dhwaj Stambh Pujan, Dhawaja Pujan and Dhwajarohan ceremonies being organised as part of the Simhastha Maha Kumbh. Murmu will also deliver an address at a public programme during the visit. Her next stop will be Kurukshetra in Haryana on November 1.…

29 Oct

International Gita Mahotsav 2026: Haryana Plans Bigger Celebrations, ISRO, Navy and Air Force to Join Exhibition

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAsim Kumar Ghosh, Gita Jayanti, Haryana, International Gita Mahotsav, Kurukshetra, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh has called for improved arrangements for the upcoming International Gita Mahotsav in Kurukshetra, stressing that the convenience of devotees and tourists must remain the top priority. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced several initiatives for the event, including wider participation from national institutions, heritage-focused projects and improved facilities at pilgrimage sites. The International Gita Jayanti celebrations will be held in Kurukshetra from December 5 to 25. The plans were discussed during the 83rd meeting of the Kurukshetra Development Board (KDB), chaired by the Governor. Saini, MP Naveen Jindal, Gita Manishi Swami…

26 Oct

Maharishi Valmiki Embodies Indian Culture, Human Consciousness: Haryana Governor Ashim Kumar Ghosh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAshim Kumar Ghosh, Haryana Government, Krishan Kumar Bedi, Kurukshetra, Maharishi Valmiki, Valmiki Jayanti

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Governor Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh underscored the enduring cultural and literary legacy of Maharishi Valmiki on Monday, describing him as a monumental symbol of Indian heritage, moral ethics, and human consciousness. Speaking at an event organized by the Maharishi Valmiki Ashram and Valmiki Sabha in Thanesar, Kurukshetra, to commemorate Maharishi Valmiki Prakat Diwas, the Governor highlighted the timeless lessons enshrined in the Ramayana. He noted that the epic transcends literature to serve as a practical moral compass emphasizing duty, selflessness, truth, and restraint, while mirroring constitutional ideals of equality, human dignity, and fraternity. During the commemorative…

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,…

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 Announces ₹5 Lakh Compensation for Families of Recent Accident Victims

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAccidents, Ambala, Compensation, Haryana, Kurukshetra, Nayab Saini, Sirsa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday announced financial assistance of ₹5 lakh each for the kin of individuals who lost their lives in a series of tragic road accidents across multiple districts. Expressing profound grief over the casualties reported in Kurukshetra, Sirsa, Ambala, and Faridabad, the Chief Minister affirmed that the state government stands firmly with the bereaved households during this period of distress and will extend all necessary administrative and humanitarian support. The relief package covers the families of six individuals who were killed in a road accident in Kurukshetra on September 24,…

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…