Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

15 Nov

CM Saini Boosts Morale of ‘Run for Unity’ Participants in Kaithal

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Chandigarh, 15 November — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini briefly halted his convoy on Saturday morning after spotting a ‘Run for Unity’ event being held from NIILM University to Kaithal. The Chief Minister was on his way to attend an honour ceremony organised by the Poonia Khap in Khark village of Hisar.Near Kayodak village, Saini noticed participants running to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He immediately directed his convoy to stop and stepped out to interact with the participants. Former MLA Leela Ram and several workers accompanied him as he inquired about the event route…

14 Nov

CM Nayab Singh Saini Attends State-Level Event Marking 350th Martyrdom Day of Kushal Singh Dahiya, Announces Key Development Projects

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Chandigarh, November 14 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today attended the state-level programme held in Rai, Sonipat, to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Amar Shaheed Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya. Addressing the gathering, he urged the youth to draw inspiration from the ideals of brave heroes like Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya and remain committed to protecting India’s culture, faith and national pride while working towards making the nation a global leader.The Chief Minister announced several development projects, including renaming the road from GT Road to Badkhalsa—stretching from Naggal Kalan to Manauli village—as Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya Marg. He…

13 Nov

Haryana’s Paperless Registration System Under Comprehensive Review — Key Reforms Announced to Boost Efficiency and Transparency

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Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana’s Financial Commissioner of Revenue and Disaster Management, Dr. Sumita Misra, chaired a detailed video conference with all Deputy Commissioners to review the progress and on-ground functioning of the state’s paperless registration system. The meeting focused on improving efficiency, ensuring smooth digital operations, and enhancing citizen convenience.Dr. Misra announced major reforms to accelerate approvals and strengthen service delivery. The existing five-day revert time for applications will soon be reduced, while filled documents will now be automatically saved for 72 hours to prevent data loss. The registration fee will remain applicable throughout the process. Addressing issues raised…

13 Nov

Haryana PWD to Form Vigilance Cell to Curb Irregularities: Minister Ranbir Gangwa Issues Strict Directions

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Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa announced that the Public Works Department (PWD) will soon establish a dedicated Vigilance Cell to ensure transparency and accountability in infrastructure projects. The cell will investigate complaints related to road and building quality, and strict legal and departmental action will be taken against anyone found guilty of irregularities. He further directed that Superintending Engineers (SEs) and Executive Engineers (XENs) must conduct quality checks on 18 roads each month and submit detailed reports.Presiding over a departmental review meeting at the Secretariat, Gangwa was joined by Additional Secretary…

13 Nov

Haryana Government Takes Tough Stand on Pollution Control: Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh Issues Strict Directives

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Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh said the state government is fully committed to controlling environmental pollution and is taking strong measures in line with the guidelines issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court. He emphasized that effective pollution control can only be achieved through coordinated efforts among all concerned departments, ensuring visible results on the ground.The minister was presiding over a high-level meeting of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board held in Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of Environment and Forest Department Sudhir Rajpal, Board…

12 Nov

CM Nayab Singh Saini Honors Cricketer Shafali Verma with ₹1.5 Crore and Grade-A Certificate

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Chandigarh, November 12: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today honored Indian women’s cricket team star Shafali Verma with a cheque of ₹1.5 crore and a Grade-A gradation certificate for her outstanding performance in the 2025 World Cup. The Haryana State Commission for Women also appointed Shafali Verma as its brand ambassador.The felicitation ceremony took place at Sant Kabir Kutir, the Chief Minister’s residence in Chandigarh. Urban Local Bodies Minister Vipul Goel, along with Shafali’s grandfather, father, and brother, were also present at the occasion. The Chief Minister presented her with a memento and a shawl as a token of…

12 Nov

Preacher from Haryana Held as Probe Deepens into Red Fort Explosion; Forensic Team Finds Traces of Powerful Explosives

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New Delhi (Balwinder Singh): The Jammu and Kashmir Police have detained a religious preacher from Haryana for questioning in connection with the recent blast near the Red Fort, as investigators uncover new forensic clues pointing to a larger terror network. Officials said that experts from the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) have collected more than 40 samples from the site of the explosion, including two cartridge casings—one containing live ammunition—and traces of two separate explosive materials. Preliminary laboratory analysis suggests that ammonium nitrate was one of the substances used in the explosive device. However, a second, more potent compound was also…

10 Nov

Haryana Chief Secretary Reviews Banking Progress, Calls for Faster Loan Disbursement

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Chandigarh, November 10: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi stressed the need to close the gap between loan approvals and actual disbursement to beneficiaries.He was chairing the 174th meeting of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) held in Chandigarh on Sunday. The meeting was attended by senior officials from various banks, government departments, and financial institutions to assess the performance of the state’s banking sector.Rastogi directed banks to review their internal policies and ensure timely and adequate loan availability to all eligible beneficiaries, including farmers. He lauded the coordinated efforts of banks and government departments in promoting financial inclusion and supporting…

10 Nov

Haryana Chief Secretary Reviews Banking Progress, Orders Acceleration of Loan Disbursement

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Chandigarh, November 10: Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi emphasized the need to bridge the gap between loan sanctioning and actual disbursement to beneficiaries at the earliest.He was presiding over the 174th meeting of the State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) held in Chandigarh. The meeting focused on reviewing the overall performance of the state’s banking sector and improving coordination between banks and government departments. Senior officials from various banks, government departments, and financial institutions were present.Rastogi directed banks to review their policies and ensure that all eligible beneficiaries, including farmers, receive timely and adequate loans. He commended the collective efforts of…

10 Nov

CM Nayab Singh Saini Orders Strict Action Against Negligence in Civic Services in Gurugram

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15 of 17 Public Complaints Resolved in District Grievance Redressal Committee Meeting; Stern Warning to Tanker Mafia and Erring BuildersChandigarh, November 10 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that no negligence or laxity in the management of civic services in Gurugram will be tolerated, emphasizing that the state’s fastest-developing city deserves efficient administration and top-quality infrastructure. He directed officials to prepare a detailed report on the city’s current water, sewerage, and sewage treatment plant (STP) conditions, ensuring timely and quality services for every resident.The Chief Minister was presiding over the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee meeting…