Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

15 Mar

Haryana Government Committed to Comprehensive Rural Development – Minister Bedi

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Chandigarh, March 15 – Haryana’s Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Krishna Kumar Bedi, emphasized that mutual harmony and unity are the foundation of rural development. He urged public representatives and villagers to maintain coordination and a peaceful atmosphere to maximize the benefits of government schemes and accelerate village development.Minister Bedi addressed rural gatherings in the villages of Harnampura and Rewar on Saturday. During the felicitation ceremony at Harnampura, he announced several development projects for the village. He inaugurated two newly constructed streets built at a cost of ₹32 lakh by the Panchayati Raj Department. Additionally, he laid the foundation stone…

13 Mar

Haryana Government Cracks Down on Crime, Drug Trade, and Exam Leaks – CM Saini

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Chandigarh, March 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the state government has effectively controlled crime over the last 10 years. Despite the growing population and the use of new criminal methods, crime rates have steadily declined under the current administration.Speaking in the Assembly during a discussion on the Governor's address, CM Saini presented crime statistics to highlight the improvements. In 2014, 1,106 murder cases were reported, which dropped to 966 in 2024. Similarly, rioting cases decreased from 1,944 in 2014 to 1,772 in 2024. Cases of robbery fell from 172 in 2023 to 75 in 2024.…

13 Mar

Haryana CM Defends Education Reforms, Rejects Opposition’s Claims

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Chandigarh, March 13, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to improving education quality and expanding opportunities for students. He addressed concerns raised by the opposition during the discussion on the Governor's address in the Haryana Vidhan Sabha.Saini highlighted that regular teachers, guest teachers, and those deployed through Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam are actively teaching in government primary and secondary schools across the state. According to the MIS portal, there are 7,986 sanctioned posts in government colleges, with 5,422 already filled.The recruitment process for 2,424 Group-B Assistant Professor posts in various subjects is underway…

12 Mar

Haryana to Overcome Doctor Shortage Soon as MBBS Seats to Increase to 3,600 – Health Minister

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Chandigarh, March 12 – Haryana Health Minister Kumari Aarti Singh Rao announced that the state will soon resolve the shortage of doctors. Speaking during the budget session of the Haryana Assembly, she said that once medical colleges are established in every district, the number of MBBS seats will rise to 3,600.The health minister stated that in 2014, Haryana had only 700 MBBS seats, which have now increased to 2,185. With new medical colleges under development, the total number of seats will reach 3,600, ensuring that the state no longer faces a shortage of doctors. Recently, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini…

12 Mar

BJP Sweeps Haryana Mayoral Elections, Independent Candidates Shine in Municipalities

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Chandigarh, March 12, 2025 – The Haryana State Election Commission has declared the results of the recent elections for Mayor/Pradhan and Ward Member positions across Municipal Corporations, Councils, and Municipalities. BJP secured a dominant victory in the mayoral contests, while independent candidates made notable gains at the municipality level. BJP's Stronghold in Mayoral Races In the mayoral elections, BJP scored major wins across key cities:Gurugram: BJP’s Raj Rani secured a landslide victory over Congress' Seema Pahuja by 1,79,485 votes.Faridabad: BJP’s Praveen Joshi defeated Congress’ Lata Rani with a margin of 3,16,852 votes.Hisar: BJP’s Praveen Popli overcame Congress' Krishna Titu Singla…

12 Mar

CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Probe into Transfer of Shamlat Deh Land to Waqf Board

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Chandigarh, March 12 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced in the Assembly today that any transfer of Shamlat Deh land to the Waqf Board in the state will be thoroughly investigated. He also declared the formation of a committee under the Rohtak Divisional Commissioner to probe the transfer of land related to the Peer Bodhi case on the Rohtak-Gohana road. The committee will include the Karnal Divisional Commissioner and the Deputy Commissioner of Rohtak, who will carefully examine all facts and records related to the issue.The Chief Minister stated that the government has taken the Peer Bodhi issue…

11 Mar

CM Nayab Singh Saini Highlights Role of Sports in Peace and Progress at 73rd All India Police Volleyball Championship

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Chandigarh, March 11 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that sports are not just about winning medals but about winning hearts. He highlighted that sports promote peace, progress, and well-being, serving as a powerful means to unite the world. CM Saini was speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the 73rd All India Police Volleyball Championship 2024–25 at the Madhuban Police Academy in Karnal. He honored the winning players during the award ceremony. Saini stated that this championship reflects not only athletic skill but also the discipline, unity, and dedication of the police force. He…

11 Mar

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Pledges Clean Drinking Water, Healthcare, and Action Against Illegal Clinics

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Chandigarh, March 11 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed the state government's commitment to providing clean drinking water to all households. Over the past decade, the government has ensured tap water supply to every home.Chief Minister Saini was responding to a question raised by MLA Arjun Chautala during the assembly session. He informed that drinking water is supplied in the Rania constituency through canal-based and tube-well-based supply schemes. Rania consists of 72 villages and 25 hamlets, where 48 canal-based and 38 tube-well-based water supply schemes are operational. Of these, 35 tube-well-based schemes have already been handed over to…

10 Mar

President Droupadi Murmu Urges Students to Illuminate Society and Nation with Knowledge

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Chandigarh, March 10 – More than half of the students receiving Ph.D. degrees and other medals at Guru Jambheshwar University’s 6th convocation ceremony were female, a testament to the progress of Haryana and the entire nation. Today, girls are excelling in education as well as various other fields. Notably, over 75% of gold medalists were female, highlighting their growing success in diverse sectors, including agriculture and allied sciences.India’s President, Droupadi Murmu, addressed the students as the chief guest at the university’s convocation ceremony held in Hisar on Monday. She emphasized that students must use their knowledge to enlighten society and…

09 Mar

Swami Dayanand’s Teachings Must Reach Every Home: Governor Bandaru Dattatreya

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Chandigarh, March 9, 2025– Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya emphasized the profound impact of Swami Dayanand Saraswati’s teachings on society. He urged that Arya Samaj’s values must reach every home, as they are essential for building a civilized and progressive nation.Governor Dattatreya was speaking at the Arya Mahasammelan held at Dayanand Math, Rohtak, marking the 200th birth anniversary of Swami Dayanand Saraswati and 150 years of Arya Samaj’s establishment. The event, organized by Arya Pratinidhi Sabha Haryana, was presided over by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and attended by Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda as the chief guest.Governor Dattatreya announced ₹31 lakh…