Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

11 Jun

Haryana Government Invites Applications for Newly Established Department of Future

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has accelerated its efforts to fully operationalise its newly established Department of Future, an initiative aimed at fostering administrative and technical foresight. To ensure smooth operations within this new directorate, the finance department has sanctioned a total of 35 regular posts across various categories. The government is seeking to fill these positions with experienced personnel and has invited applications on a deputation basis from eligible officers and employees currently working in various state government departments, boards, corporations, and public sector undertakings. Under this recruitment drive, appointments will be made across a diverse range of…

10 Jun

Principal Secretary Directs Administration to Launch Mass Awareness Campaign Highlighting 12 Years of Governance

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Arun Gupta, Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister of Haryana, chaired a high-level review meeting at the Civil Secretariat on Wednesday to finalize the blueprint for an upcoming special publicity and public awareness campaign. Connecting with all Deputy Commissioners across the state via video conferencing, Gupta directed officials to ensure meticulous planning to effectively communicate the government's 12 years of achievements directly to the public. The meeting saw the presence of several top officials, including Director General of the Agriculture Department Rajnarayan Kaushik, Commissioner and Secretary of the Information, Public Relations, and Languages Department Dr. Amit Agrawal,…

10 Jun

No Shortage of Fertilizers to Be Allowed in the State: Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana directed officials to ensure that there is no shortage of fertilizers for the upcoming Kharif crops in the province. He emphasized that adequate stocks and distribution arrangements must be finalized well before the season begins so that farmers do not have to stand in long queues or face any difficulties. A high-level review meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Agriculture Minister at his office in Chandigarh on Wednesday. The meeting saw active participation from the representatives of the Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, HAFED, and various…

10 Jun

Empowered Panchayats Laying Foundation for Developed India under CM Saini: Krishan Lal Panwar

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar extended his gratitude to Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini following the successful execution of the state-level Sashakt Panchayat Samaroh. Panwar emphasized that under Saini's leadership, the state’s rural local bodies have received unprecedented authority, resources, and respect. By transforming panchayats into genuine stakeholders in governance, the Haryana government is consistently driving efforts to make villages self-reliant, clean, modern, and prosperous. During the landmark event, the Chief Minister directly transferred 26.97 billion rupees to beneficiaries of various welfare schemes, a move Panwar highlighted as a testament to the administration's focus…

10 Jun

Guests Praise Haryana’s Hospitality and Service Spirit at CPA Conference

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II Conference, hosted by the Haryana Legislative Assembly on June 8 and 9, has set a new benchmark for grand execution and outstanding hospitality. Expressing his deep gratitude, Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan sent special letters of appreciation to Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh, Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh, and Chief Minister Nayab Singh for elevating the dignity of the event. Kalyan also thanked the presiding officers and public representatives from five northern states and various state legislatures, noting that their meaningful discussions significantly…

09 Jun

Haryana CM Announces ₹2,697 Crore Push for Rural Development, Extends Ownership Rights Application Deadline

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Panchkula (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday unveiled a major rural development package worth more than ₹2,697 crore and announced significant relief for families residing on village shamlat land, extending the deadline for applying for ownership rights until January 16, 2027. Addressing the State-Level Empowered Panchayat Programme at Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula, the Chief Minister said Haryana’s villages are at the heart of the state’s development strategy and called upon panchayats to play a leading role in rural progress, environmental protection, drug de-addiction campaigns and the promotion of natural farming.The Chief Minister said families who have…

09 Jun

CPA North Zone Conference Strengthened Democratic Dialogue, Focused on Future Challenges and Viksit Bharat Goals: Harivansh

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday said that parliamentary conferences and regional forums are playing an important role in strengthening dialogue, cooperation and knowledge-sharing among elected representatives across the country, helping democratic institutions address national challenges more effectively.Addressing a press conference after the conclusion of the two-day Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II Conference in Chandigarh, Harivansh said Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has been consistently working to promote greater interaction among lawmakers from Parliament and state legislatures.He said the conference, organised under the aegis of the Haryana Legislative Assembly, provided a valuable platform for…

09 Jun

Ambala’s Shaheed Smarak Set to Become Asia’s Largest War Memorial, Says Union Minister B.L. Verma

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and Social Justice and Empowerment B.L. Verma on Tuesday said the under-construction Shaheed Smarak in Ambala Cantonment is poised to become the largest martyr memorial in Asia and will provide future generations with an opportunity to understand India's freedom struggle through a vivid and immersive historical experience.After inspecting the “Azadi Ki Pehli Ladai Ka Shaheed Smarak” in Ambala Cantonment, Verma expressed hope that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would soon dedicate the memorial to the nation. He said the project would emerge as a major centre of…

08 Jun

Vision Of Developed India A National Resolve Requiring Collective Cooperation: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday asserted that the vision of a "Viksit Bharat" (Developed India) is a comprehensive national resolve that demands active cooperation from every citizen and institution across the country. Speaking in Chandigarh, Birla emphasized that to translate this vision into reality, national policies, welfare programs, and budgetary provisions must directly uplift the final individual in the socio-economic hierarchy, thereby accelerating positive social transformation and fortifying core ethical values. The Speaker made these remarks while inaugurating the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone-II (North Zone) Conference at the Haryana Legislative Assembly Chamber.…

08 Jun

Public Awareness, Social Participation, And Effective Legislative Leadership Essential To Resolve Challenges: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday asserted that the global landscape is undergoing unprecedented transformations, bringing complex challenges such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), cyber security, climate change, escalating energy demands, digital economies, and social disparities to the forefront. Addressing a high-level legislative gathering, Saini emphasized that resolving these modern crises is beyond the scope of mere administrative decisions, requiring widespread public awareness, robust social participation, and proactive legislative leadership. The Chief Minister was speaking at the inaugural session of the three-day conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region, Zone-2, hosted under the aegis…