Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

13 Aug

Haryana Cabinet Approves Rules to Regulate Private Coaching Institutes

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved the 'Haryana Private Coaching Institutes (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026'. The decision aims to establish a structured regulatory framework to ensure transparency, accountability, and a student-friendly environment across all existing and newly proposed private coaching centers in the state. Formulated under the Haryana Private Coaching Institutes Registration and Regulation Act, 2024, these rules align with the guidelines issued by the Government of India in January 2024. Under the approved rules, mandatory online registration via a designated portal will be enforced for all private…

13 Aug

Haryana Cabinet Approves Rs 5,714-Crore World Bank-Funded ‘Water Secure Haryana Program’

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved the ambitious 'Water Secure Haryana Program' (WSHP) to address the state's growing water challenges and strengthen climate resilience. Estimated at a total cost of Rs 5,714.80 crore, the project includes a Rs 4,000.36 crore loan from the World Bank, with the remaining Rs 1,714.44 crore funded by the state government. The integrated water sector initiative aims to benefit approximately 45 lakh people across 15 priority irrigation clusters covering nearly 48.94 lakh acres of culturable command area. The multi-departmental project will focus on tackling depleting groundwater…

12 Aug

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Launches HIV-AIDS Awareness Drive on International Youth Day

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Addressing a state-level event held at the Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula on International Youth Day, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini emphasized that the country's youth are the primary driving force behind realizing the vision of a developed India and a developed Haryana by 2047. On the occasion, the Chief Minister officially launched a state-wide HIV-AIDS awareness campaign, which will run across Haryana until October 12. During the event, Kurukshetra and Kaithal districts were felicitated for being included in the national list of fifteen safe districts, with the Chief Minister highlighting that fighting health stigmas requires correct…

12 Aug

Haryana Governor Directs Deputy Commissioners to Intensify TB Elimination Efforts Across Districts

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Governor Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh has instructed Deputy Commissioners across the state to take decisive and outcome-oriented measures to completely eradicate tuberculosis (TB). Addressing administrative heads from thirteen districts via video conferencing from the Haryana Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh, the Governor called for periodic audits to evaluate the real-world impact of the 'TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' and the 'Ni-kshay Mitra' initiative. Emphasizing preventive healthcare, Governor Ghosh highlighted the need to strengthen community-based screening for early detection and timely medical intervention. He directed officials to prioritize high-risk villages and ensure that diagnostic and treatment services directly reach…

12 Aug

Haryana Finalizes Chief Guest List and Protocol for 80th Independence Day Celebrations

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government has officially released the complete ceremonial schedule and chief guest roster for the state’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Haryana Governor Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh will hoist the National Flag at the central ceremonial function in Yamunanagar, while Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will lead the official state-level proceedings in the newly established district of Hansi. The traditional 'At Home' reception will be hosted at the Haryana Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh on Thursday evening. In an official communication issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, administrative heads across all district, sub-divisional, block, and…

12 Aug

Haryana Government Approves Digital System for Identification and Marking of Prime Khasras

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has approved a standardized digital system to identify, mark, and verify prime khasras across the state. Developed under the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, the initiative aims to establish a uniform, transparent mechanism for managing prime land records across all administrative divisions. Alongside the launch of the dedicated Prime Khasra Module on the Revenue Haryana portal, the government officially approved the accompanying Standard Operating Procedure and User Manual 1.0. Financial Commissioner of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Mishra, stated that the digital module empowers authorized revenue officials to review land records,…

11 Aug

Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth Meets Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini to Discuss Civil-Military Coordination and Veteran Welfare

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Indian Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, paid a courtesy visit to Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, in Chandigarh. The high-level meeting focused on strengthening civil-military coordination, addressing regional security considerations, and expanding welfare frameworks for serving personnel, veterans, and their families. The discussion was attended by Western Command Army Commander Lieutenant General Pushpender Singh, AVSM, SM, alongside senior military officers from Army Headquarters and state government representatives. The interaction marked General Dheeraj Seth's first official meeting with Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini after assuming the post…

11 Aug

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda Reviews NEP 2020 Implementation and Infrastructure in Higher Education Institutions

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Higher Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda chaired a comprehensive review meeting of the Higher Education Council at the Technical Education Department in Panchkula. The session focused on evaluating the physical infrastructure, academic quality, and progress of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 implementation across universities and higher education institutions in the state. Addressing officials, Minister Mahipal Dhanda reaffirmed that providing world-class facilities and modern educational infrastructure to students remains a top priority for the state government. He emphasized that an encouraging, resource-rich academic environment is essential for delivering quality education, stating that the government aims to offer global-standard…

11 Aug

Haryana QAA Chairman Sameer Pal Srow Meets Senior QCI Officials in New Delhi

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Sameer Pal Srow, Chairman of the Haryana Quality Assurance Authority (QAA), held a strategic meeting with senior executives of the Quality Council of India (QCI) at the council's headquarters in New Delhi. The high-level dialogue marks a significant step forward in deepening institutional cooperation following a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the two entities earlier this year. The discussion focused on bolstering Haryana's existing quality assurance framework, fostering a pervasive culture of quality across state departments, and ensuring strict compliance with engineering standards. Participants evaluated methods to upgrade quality inspection protocols for public infrastructure projects, including roads,…

11 Aug

Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao Emphasizes AYUSH Systems for Managing Chronic Diseases

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health, Medical Education, Research, and AYUSH Minister Aarti Singh Rao stated that traditional AYUSH healthcare systems play a critical role in managing and preventing chronic and incurable diseases. She urged citizens across the state to prioritize traditional and ancient medical practices to address health issues at their root causes. The Health Minister noted that changing lifestyles and daily routines have led to an increase in chronic conditions, driving a global surge in interest toward AYUSH systems, including Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy. Highlighting recent efforts, she shared that during the state's Rashtriya Poshan Maah/Seva…