Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

02 Apr

Haryana CM Nayab Saini backs striking Punjab Arhtiyas; slams AAP government

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) - A delegation of the Punjab Arhtiya (commission agents) Association met Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini at his Sant Kabir Kutir residence in Chandigarh. During the meeting, various issues concerning arhtiyas in Punjab were discussed in detail. The delegation informed the Chief Minister that around 40,000 arhtiyas, nearly 1.25 lakh accountants (munims), and 6–7 lakh workers are associated with this system in Punjab. Due to the difficulties currently being faced by arhtiyas, a strike is underway in the state, affecting not only business activities but also the livelihoods of lakhs of families. Although talks were…

02 Apr

Haryana health department mandates strict record-keeping for CT Scan and MRI services

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Director General of Health Services, Haryana, has directed all Civil Surgeons and Principal Medical Officers across the state to maintain proper records of CT scan and MRI services. While issuing these instructions, emphasis has been laid on ensuring smooth operation and transparency in CT scan and MRI services being run under the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) mode in district civil hospitals. According to the Director General, CT scan and MRI services have been operating in district civil hospitals across the state under the PPP model since 2016. A large number of needy patients are benefiting from these…

02 Apr

Haryana Chief Secretary orders time-bound manuscript survey under Gyan Bharatam

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi chaired a detailed review meeting with Deputy Commissioners, Registrars of universities and senior officers to accelerate the implementation of the Gyan Bharatam initiative and the National Manuscript Survey across the state. The Chief Secretary said the programme reflects the vision of Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi, who has emphasised preservation, innovation and adaptation as key pillars of India’s knowledge tradition. The Gyan Bharatam portal, launched in September 2025, aims to identify and preserve centuries-old manuscripts using modern technology. Sh. Rastogi directed Deputy Commissioners to ensure a systematic and time-bound survey in…

02 Apr

Haryana records 22 percent growth in gross SGST revenues in FY 2025-26 – Highest among the States

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) - Haryana has secured first position among all the States in the country based on the growth rate of gross State GST (post-settlement) revenues in the financial year 2025-26, with a growth rate of 22 percent over the last Financial Year. The average national growth in SGST revenues has been 6 percent in FY 2025-26. This remarkable performance has positioned Haryana as a leader in growth in SGST revenues among all the states of India. Haryana's Gross SGST collection (post-settlement) for the Financial Year 2025-26 has reached Rs. 48,289 Crore, which is Rs. 8546 Crore more than…

26 Mar

First Arrest in ₹160 Crore Panchkula Municipal Corporation Scam; Bank Official Held

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Balwinder Singh :- In a significant development, the Haryana Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has made the first arrest in connection with the alleged ₹160 crore financial irregularity involving the Panchkula Municipal Corporation. The accused, identified as Dileep Kumar Raghav, was serving as a Relationship Manager at a private bank at the time of the alleged offence. According to officials, the accused was taken into custody following preliminary findings that pointed towards his involvement in submitting misleading information related to fixed deposits to the municipal corporation. Investigators suspect that he acted in coordination with key conspirators, leading to discrepancies between official…

22 Mar

Gurugram hosts Shaheedi Diwas to honour martyred soldiers

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Chandigarh, March 22 - Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that over the past 11 years, under the leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, the government has been continuously moving forward in the direction of eliminating terrorism and Naxalism from the roots. Incidents like Dantewada serve as a reminder that the fight is still ongoing, but our brave soldiers remain ever ready to face every challenge. Haryana is a land of bravehearts, and its youth are deeply committed to serving the nation. The Chief Minister was addressing a Shaheedi Diwas programme organised in Gurugram by the Home…

22 Mar

Haryana Playing a Leading Role in Realising ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’: Chief Minister

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday said that the state is playing a pivotal role in translating the national vision of ‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ into reality. He said the vision articulated by Prime Minister Sh. Narendra Modi reflects the aspirations of 140 crore citizens, and the Haryana Government is working consistently to implement it on the ground. Addressing the Viksit Badshahpur Maharally and House allotment programme in village Kakrola (Badshahpur Assembly constituency, Gurugram), the Chief Minister said that Badshahpur has emerged as a strong example of this development journey, where promises have been effectively…

22 Mar

Government’s priority to ensure benefits of public welfare schemes reaches last person — Krishan Kumar Bedi

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Social Justice and Empowerment Minister, Sh. Krishan Kumar Bedi listened to the problems of the general public at his residence in Narwana on Sunday and directed the concerned officers to ensure immediate resolution. On this occasion, many residents from different areas came to meet the Minister with their issues. The Minister said that public service is true service, and it is the responsibility of the administration to resolve the problems of the people. He said that the state government is committed to providing good governance to the public. He directed the officers to treat the resolution…

22 Mar

CM Nayab Singh Saini pays tribute to Speaker Harvinder Kalyan’s mother

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday paid floral tributes to the late Smt. Prem Kaur Kalyan, mother of Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan, at a remembrance and tribute ceremony held at Kalyan Farm near Madhuban. The Chief Minister said that a mother is a presence that can never be replaced, describing her as an entire world in herself who gives everything without being asked. He said that the life of Late Smt. Prem Kaur Kalyan was marked by love, sacrifice and deep dedication and self-discipline, and emphasised that one should move forward…

10 Mar

Haryana Employees and Pensioners to Get Treatment in Four Major Hospitals in Punjab: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Taking an important step towards further strengthening healthcare facilities for Haryana Government employees, pensioners and their dependents, Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao has facilitated access to treatment in four major hospitals in Punjab. The Health Minister informed that the Haryana Government has empanelled four reputed hospitals in Punjab to provide medical treatment to government employees, pensioners and their family members. These include Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Mullanpur, Punjab (a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, Sangrur, Punjab (also a unit of Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai), Regional Spinal Injuries Centre,…