Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

10 Mar

Haryana Government to Provide Free Pilgrimage for Senior Citizens Via Train

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Under the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana, the Haryana Government will now facilitate free train travel for eligible elderly devotees to visit various pilgrimage sites. For this purpose, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Haryana Government and IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation). On behalf of the Haryana Government, Director General of Information, Public Relations and Languages Department, Sh. K. Makarand Pandurang, and on behalf of IRCTC, Circle Regional Manager (CRM) Harjot Singh Sandhu signed the MoU. Director General K. Makarand Pandurang stated that the Haryana Government launched the Mukhyamantri Teerth Yatra Yojana…

10 Mar

Bomb Threat Emails Trigger Evacuations in Gurugram, Ludhiana Schools on Alert

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Gurugram (Balwinder Singh): Five schools in Gurugram were evacuated on Tuesday after receiving emails warning of explosives on their premises, causing panic among students and staff. The threats prompted an immediate response from law enforcement and security agencies. Police teams, bomb disposal units, and sniffer dog squads rushed to the schools to conduct comprehensive searches. Classrooms, corridors, and other areas were thoroughly inspected to ensure safety. As a precaution, students were sent home while authorities carried out the sweeps. Officials confirmed that no suspicious items have been found so far, and an investigation has been launched to identify the sender…

08 Mar

Budget for Lado Lakshmi Yojana Increased to Rs 6,500 Crore by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Vice-Chairperson of the Haryana State Child Welfare Council, Smt. Suman Saini, said that on the occasion of International Women’s Day, the state takes pride in the women of Haryana who have brought laurels not only to the state but also to the entire country through their hard work, courage and talent. She said that Haryana, once known mainly as the land of farmers and soldiers, is now gaining global recognition due to the remarkable achievements of its daughters. Today, daughters of Haryana are showcasing their talent in fields such as sports, science, education, the armed forces, administration…

07 Mar

Tateeree song controversy: Haryana Police initiates process to issue lookout circular against singer Badshah

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Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development, the Haryana Police in major crackdown on spread of offensive content on social media, have taken tough action against singer Aditya Pratik Singh Sisodia, alias Badshah. Panchkula Police have registered an FIR concerning his recently released song/video 'Tateeree' and have begun the process of issuing a Look-Out Circular (LOC) to prevent the accused from leaving the country. In this regard, a case has been registered at Cyber Police Station Sector-20, Panchkula, under FIR No. 28, dated March 6, 2026, under Section 296 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and Sections 3 and 4…

07 Mar

High Court Clears Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Ram Rahim in Journalist Chhatrapati Murder Case

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major turn in a two-decade-old case, the Punjab and Haryana High Court on Saturday acquitted Dera Sacha Sauda leader Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh in the 2002 killing of journalist Ram Chander Chhatrapati, overturning his earlier conviction that had resulted in a life sentence. The decision was delivered by a division bench comprising Chief Justice Sheel Nagu and Justice Vikram Aggarwal while hearing appeals challenging the 2019 judgment of a trial court. While granting relief to Ram Rahim, the court rejected the appeals filed by two other accused persons, thereby keeping their convictions intact. The High…

02 Mar

Haryana Presents ₹2.23 Lakh Crore Budget for 2026-27, Deficit Focus on Growth and Development

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Balwinder Singh :- Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday presented the state’s budget for the financial year 2026-27, unveiling an outlay of ₹2.23 lakh crore in the Vidhan Sabha. The budget, which marks the second fiscal framework of the BJP government under his leadership, reflects an increase from last year’s ₹2.05 lakh crore estimate and aims to bolster development, infrastructure, and welfare initiatives across the state. Adorned in a traditional saffron turban, Chief Minister Saini commenced his budget speech amidst keen interest not only from Haryana legislators but also from observers in neighbouring Punjab, underscoring the political significance…

02 Mar

Battle Lines Drawn for Haryana Rajya Sabha Seats as BJP, Congress Finalise Candidates

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Political activity has gathered pace in Haryana ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, with both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Congress engaged in last-minute consultations to seal their nominees for the two seats that will soon fall vacant. The vacancies arise as the terms of sitting members Kiran Choudhry and Ramchandra Jangra conclude on April 9. The Election Commission has set March 5 as the deadline for filing nominations. Scrutiny is scheduled for March 6, while withdrawals can be made until March 9. If required, voting will take place on March 16. Congress Signals…

25 Feb

IDFC First Bank fraud: Mastermind among four arrested in Rs 590-crore case

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Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development in the ₹590-crore IDFC First Bank fraud case in Haryana, the State Vigilance Bureau has arrested four people, including the alleged mastermind, for allegedly siphoning off government funds through fraudulent transactions. The accused have been identified as Ribhav Rishi, Abhay Kumar, Swati Singla and Abhishek Singla. Two of them are former officials of IDFC First Bank, while the other two are private individuals who run a partnership firm. Investigators said Rishi, a former branch manager of the bank who is now employed with AU Small Finance Bank in Chandigarh, allegedly masterminded the conspiracy…

22 Feb

Mayor Saurabh Joshi Makes Surprise Inspection of Rain Basera in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh ( Naval Kishore): Saurabh Joshi conducted a surprise late-night visit to a Rain Basera (night shelter) in Chandigarh to review the living conditions of homeless residents. During the inspection, the Mayor found several deficiencies, including inadequate water supply, lack of proper heating facilities, absence of basic medical arrangements and unsafe electrical wiring. He interacted with the residents and shelter staff to understand their problems and expressed serious concern over the poor management of the facility. Mayor Joshi directed officials to ensure immediate improvements and warned that strict action would be taken against those responsible if the required standards were…

08 Feb

Bajwa’s remark is an insult to Dalit community; Congress must apologize within 24 hours or be ready to face strict action: Harpal Cheema

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Senior leaders of the Aam Aadmi Party Minister Harpal Singh Cheema, Forest Minister Lal Chand Kataruchak, and AAP Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu, have jointly, in strong words, condemned the unfortunate and objectionable remark made by Leader of the Opposition and Congress leader Pratap Singh Bajwa about Punjab Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh E.T.O. The three leaders termed the Congress party as having an anti-Dalit mindset and issued a stern warning to Bajwa and the Congress party to apologize within 24 hours, failing which strict legal and political action would be taken. Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema,…