Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

05 Jun

Haryana Boosting Public Healthcare: 219 New Posts Approved for Panipat Civil Hospital, Kurukshetra Sub-Centre Upgraded

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has taken two major decisions aimed at reinforcing the medical infrastructure across both urban and rural sectors of the state. Driven by the efforts of Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao, the state administration has sanctioned the creation of 219 new medical and administrative posts for the 200-bed District Civil Hospital in Panipat. Concurrently, approval has been granted to upgrade the Thana sub-health centre in the Kurukshetra district to a fully operational Primary Health Centre (PHC). Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao stated that the administration is continuously working under the Chief Minister's guidance to…

04 Jun

Haryana Governor Urges Youth to Become Job Creators and Contribute to Building a Developed India

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Governor Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh called upon the youth to pledge themselves to becoming job creators rather than job seekers. He emphasised that by embracing entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-reliance, young minds can transform their progressive ideas into successful enterprises, creating employment opportunities for others and playing a pivotal role in nation-building. The Governor made these remarks while addressing a student delegation from Tripura visiting Haryana under the "Yuva Sangam" program, an initiative organized as part of the "Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat" campaign at Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh. Highlighting the critical role of the younger generation, Ghosh…

04 Jun

New Employment-Oriented Courses to Begin in State Government Polytechnic Institutions, Says Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has taken a major decision to modernise technical education and provide fresh employment opportunities for youth. Sharing details on Thursday, Haryana Education and Technical Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda announced that several new modern, industry-oriented diploma and technical courses will be introduced across various government polytechnic institutions starting from the upcoming 2026-27 academic session. The Technical Education Department designed these courses keeping in view the present and future requirements of changing industries, emerging technologies, and skill-based job roles. Dhanda stated that in this era of rapid technological advancement, youth must possess specialized skills that enhance…

04 Jun

Haryana Government Moves to Provide State-of-the-Art Facilities in Civil Hospitals, Says Health Minister

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao announced that the state government is consistently taking progressive steps to equip government hospitals with state-of-the-art facilities. In a major boost to the state's public healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has officially approved the setting up of advanced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) diagnostic services at the Ambala Civil Hospital. This significant upgrade marks a milestone in strengthening the public health sector, allowing government-run hospitals to offer high-level diagnostic services on par with super-speciality private institutions. The introduction of this nuclear medicine facility will…

04 Jun

All Eligible Families in the State to Be Provided Housing Facilities, Says Haryana Chief Minister

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that providing a roof over the head of every resident in the state remains a top priority for the government, with both the central and state administrations executing this task in mission mode. While chairing a review meeting on Thursday regarding the Housing for All Department's five-year roadmap and action plan under the Haryana Vision-2047, Saini directed the department to identify all remaining eligible families and draft a comprehensive blueprint to ensure they receive proper housing facilities. The Chief Minister issued strict directives at the Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh…

03 Jun

Haryana Farmers to Expand Cultivation to African Countries Following Mega Pact with MDH Spice Company

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The "Go Global" approach of the Haryana government, led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, received a major boost following a landmark agreement signed with the prominent Indian spice manufacturing company, MDH (Mahashian Di Hatti). Under this strategic pact, signed in the presence of the Chief Minister in Panchkula on Wednesday, six Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) from Haryana will now be able to leverage agricultural and agribusiness opportunities internationally, including in African nations such as Tanzania and Kenya. The initiative, jointly executed by the Department of Foreign Cooperation and the Department of Horticulture, aims to link local…

03 Jun

Haryana to Conduct Intensive Electoral Roll Revision After 24 Years; Door-to-Door Verification Starts June 15

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is set to launch a special intensive revision of its electoral rolls after a gap of nearly 24 years. Following the directives of the Election Commission of India, this comprehensive campaign will run from June 15 to July 14, 2026, featuring door-to-door voter verification at the booth level. The final publication of the updated electoral roll is scheduled for September 22, 2026. Haryana Chief Minister and state officials are prioritizing this drive after the Chief Electoral Officer, A. Srinivas, chaired a review meeting on Wednesday with all Deputy Commissioners and District Election Officers via video conferencing.…

03 Jun

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Has Placed Women at the Centre of Decision-Making: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated that the state party president serves as the face of the organisation and the anchor of workers' aspirations. Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly appointed Bharatiya Janata Party State President, Dr. Archana Gupta, in Panchkula on Wednesday, the Chief Minister emphasized that this leadership transition brings new energy, a fresh resolve, and a clear direction to Haryana. He highlighted that a successful president does not merely expand the political footprint but connects the hearts of the workers, values the contribution of every grassroots activist, and ensures the party's…

03 Jun

Haryana to Construct 26 New Government Ayurvedic Dispensaries Across Six Districts for 15.70 Crore Rupees

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government will construct 26 new government Ayurvedic dispensaries across six districts of the state at an estimated cost of approximately 15.70 crore rupees. This initiative aims to strengthen the AYUSH healthcare infrastructure and improve public access to traditional healthcare services in rural areas. Dr. Sumita Mishra, Additional Chief Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare and AYUSH Departments, shared today that these dispensaries will be distributed across the state, with 10 to be built in Yamunanagar, 6 in Mahendragarh, 5 in Rewari, 3 in Kurukshetra, 1 in Karnal, and 1 in Gurugram. The total project…

02 Jun

Haryana Targetting 20 Lakh Metric Tonne Grain Storage Capacity Expansion

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired an agricultural oversight session in Chandigarh on Tuesday to evaluate the Food and Civil Supplies Department's roadmap under the provincial Haryana Vision-2047 strategy. Addressing structural gaps in rural logistics, the Chief Minister mandated the immediate construction of new covered godowns with a combined storage capacity of 20 lakh metric tonnes within the current annual cycle. The capital project will be executed using a Public-Private Partnership model to establish secure warehousing networks and mitigate post-harvest crop degradation. During the operational briefing, Food and Civil Supplies Commissioner and Secretary J. Ganesan noted…