Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

07 Jul

Haryana Sanctions 26 Emergency Vehicles Worth Nearly Three Crore to Reinforce Fire Services

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDisaster Management, Emergency vehicles, Fire services, Haryana governance

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The operational capability of fire and rescue operations across Haryana is set to receive a significant upgrade following a strategic procurement directive by the provincial administration. Presiding over a departmental High-Powered Purchase Committee meeting in Chandigarh, Haryana Revenue, Disaster Management, and Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel formally approved the acquisition of 26 specialized emergency vehicles. The deployment plan aims to distribute these units strategically across various municipal zones to drastically cut down emergency response times and improve the efficacy of rescue operations during industrial, commercial, or domestic fire incidents. The high-level administrative meeting was attended by…

07 Jul

Draft Answer Key for HTET 2025 Made Available on Official BSEH Website

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnswer key, Answer key challenge, BSEH, HTET 2025, Teacher eligibility

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has officially uploaded the draft answer keys for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025 on its official web portal. The screening examination for Level 1 (PRT), Level 2 (TGT), and Level 3 (PGT) across all elective subjects was successfully administered at multiple designated centres on July 4 and July 5, 2026. Candidates who participated in the eligibility test can access the question papers and provisional solution keys directly at www.bseh.org.in. BSEH Chairman Shankar Lal Dhuparr announced that an online challenge portal has been activated to maintain absolute transparency in…

07 Jul

CM Nayab Singh Saini Hails Legacies of Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara, Unveils Financial Grants for Community Spaces

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCommunity welfare, Haryana Government, Historical commemoration, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The life stories of Baba Makhan Shah Labana and Baba Lakhi Shah Banjara represent immortal chapters of sacrifice, service, and deep spiritual commitment in Indian history. Speaking at a state-level birth anniversary commemoration at Sant Kabir Kutir in Chandigarh, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini underscored that great spiritual leaders do not belong to any single community or caste but remain a shared heritage for the entire nation. Saini reiterated that the provincial government remains dedicated to preserving these historic contributions for future generations through its structured Saint-Consciousness and Thought Propagation Scheme. During the commemorative gathering, representatives…

07 Jul

Data Privacy a Top Priority in Digital Ecosystem, Educational Framework Must Be Future-Proofed: Haryana Education Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCybersecurity, Data privacy, Digital ecosystem, Haryana education

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The landscape of education has shifted dramatically, moving far beyond the traditional confines of textbooks and classrooms into a comprehensive digital ecosystem. Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda emphasized that safeguarding the academic records, research papers, and digital libraries of millions of students stored on institutional servers is now a paramount responsibility. Addressing a significant gathering, Dhanda warned that even a minor vulnerability in this vast network could jeopardize the integrity of an entire institution. He stressed that the contemporary challenge extends well beyond securing individual mobile devices; it demands the comprehensive future-proofing of the entire educational infrastructure.…

06 Jul

Haryana Launches ‘Zero Preventable Maternal Death Fortnight’ to Enhance Maternal Healthcare Services

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana healthcare, Health infrastructure, maternal health, Medical collaboration, Quality care

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) —Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced that the state government is committed to providing timely, high-quality, and comprehensive maternal health services to every pregnant woman. To strengthen maternal healthcare and further reduce the maternal mortality rate, the National Health Mission (NHM) Haryana will observe 'Zero Preventable Maternal Death Fortnight' across all districts from July 7 to July 22. The Health Minister directed officials to intensify community outreach to ensure no expectant mother is left without critical antenatal care or institutional delivery services. Rao appealed to both public and private healthcare providers to work in close coordination…

06 Jul

Haryana’s Sports Policy Sets National Benchmark, Drives Athlete Excellence and Rural Development

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAthlete incentive, Haryana Sports, rural development, Sports Infrastructure

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): —Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi announced that the state's comprehensive sports policy has emerged as a model for the entire country under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Speaking as the chief guest at the closing ceremony of the Corporate League Season One in Gosain Khera village, Jind, Bedi highlighted that transparent incentives, world-class training facilities, and modern infrastructure have empowered local athletes to consistently excel at national and international arenas. To further support local sports initiatives, the minister announced a financial grant of 7.21 lakh rupees for the tournament's organizing…

06 Jul

Haryana Focuses on Evidence-Based Governance; Plans Expansion of Institutional Research Framework

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAcademic collaboration, Fiscal management, Haryana governance, Policy research

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)—In a significant move to strengthen evidence-based governance and policy research, the Haryana government is working to recognize the Swarna Jayanti Haryana Institute of Fiscal Management (SJHIFM) as an official research centre of Kurukshetra University. This initiative aims to establish a robust research ecosystem aligned with the state's long-term developmental vision and the broader objective of achieving a 'Developed Haryana-2047'. A proposal detailing this structural integration was reviewed during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. Under this framework, SJHIFM is being positioned to offer specialized PhD programs and evolve into a multidisciplinary centre of excellence…

06 Jul

Haryana Emerges as National Leader in Tackling Cybercrime with Exceptional Recovery Rates

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCyber enforcement, Digital fraud, Fund restoration, Haryana cybercrime, Police training

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)—Haryana has established itself as a leading state in cybercrime control, registering a remarkable 31 percent fund restoration rate through the Money Restoration Module. This recovery rate is eight times higher than the national average of 3.85 percent. Official data revealed that during the first six months of 2026, state authorities successfully removed over 14,000 pieces of illegal online content and apprehended 3,947 cybercriminals. Furthermore, an intensive crackdown in the cybercrime hotspot of Nuh led to the arrest of 927 criminals over the past 18 months, alongside the training of 9,100 police personnel in advanced digital forensics and…

06 Jul

Ambala Science Centre to be Named After Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Announces Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAmbala, Haryana news, Infrastructure growth, JP Nadda, Nayab Saini, Science Centre, Syama Prasad

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): —Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the upcoming science centre in Ambala, being constructed at a cost of 85 crore rupees, will be named after the legendary freedom fighter and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee. Speaking during a commemorative event marking the birth anniversary celebrations of Dr. Mookerjee in Ambala, Saini also revealed that a grand statue of the nationalist leader will be installed near the war memorial currently under construction. The Chief Minister emphasised that Dr. Mookerjee's life remains a perennial source of inspiration for national service, sacrifice, and…

05 Jul

Abrogation of Article 370 Fulfilled Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s Vision, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaArticle 370, Haryana governance, Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab politics, Syama Prasad Mookerjee

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee made the ultimate sacrifice for the unity and integrity of India, asserting that his lifelong dream was realized when Prime Minister Narendra Modi abrogated Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking as the chief guest at a grand ceremony commemorating Dr Mookerjee’s 125th birth anniversary in Pathankot, Punjab, Saini emphasized that the Indian tricolour now flies proudly from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. The high-profile event was attended by prominent regional leaders, including Pathankot MLA Ashwini Sharma, former Punjab Assembly Deputy Speaker Dinesh Babbu, and former MLA…