Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

20 May

Haryana Announces Summer Vacation from May 25 to June 30 as CM Naib Singh Saini Mandates Shramdaan and Bans Mobile Phones in Classrooms

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major overhaul of the school education framework, Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini on Wednesday announced summer vacation for all schools in the state from May 25 to June 30. Accepting proposals from Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, the state government has decided to make 'Shramdaan' (voluntary labour) a mandatory part of the curriculum in Haryana's government schools. The move aims to cultivate discipline, cooperation, and a sense of social responsibility among students from an early age. Additionally, to ensure an uninterrupted and highly focused learning environment, the Chief Minister banned the use of mobile phones…

19 May

Haryana Chief Minister Issues Strict Directives in Review Meeting for “Mhari Sadak” Application

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): To ensure higher institutional accountability and accelerate public grievance redressal, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has mandated that at least one major complaint from the "Mhari Sadak" mobile application must be thoroughly reviewed during every monthly district-level grievance and review meeting led by Deputy Commissioners. The decision aims to enhance the daily utility of the platform and penalize public works officials who demonstrate negligence or unnecessary delays in addressing damaged road networks. Presiding over a comprehensive review session at the state secretariat, the Chief Minister was briefed by Haryana Space Applications Centre (HARSAC) scientists on the…

19 May

Haryana Chief Minister Presides Over Pond and Wastewater Management Authority Meeting

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a high-level review meeting of the Haryana Pond and Wastewater Management Authority in Chandigarh, directing officials to prioritize the comprehensive restoration, beautification, and maintenance of water bodies across rural and urban pockets. The Chief Minister emphasized that structural steps must be taken to ensure sewage and dirty water are entirely prevented from flowing directly into local ponds, preserving both the rural ecology and community health. Under the state's ongoing alignment with the Amrit Sarovar Yojana, the Chief Minister instructed departments to mandate routine desilting, regular cleaning, and robust bank stabilization…

19 May

Haryana Chief Minister Approves Contracts Worth ₹252 Crore in High Powered Purchase Committee Meeting

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): A High-Powered Purchase Committee meeting, chaired by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at Haryana Niwas on Monday evening, concluded with the approval of procurement proposals worth approximately ₹252 crore for various state departments. During the session, the Chief Minister held direct negotiations with corporate suppliers to lower commodity rates, emphasizing fiscal responsibility and the prudent management of public funds. The approved allocations include critical infrastructure upgrades for the state's power distribution networks. Contracts worth nearly ₹175 crore were cleared for the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam and Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam to purchase 18,000 units…

19 May

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Promotes Energy Conservation and Healthy Living by Cycling in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a proactive effort to champion environmental sustainability and energy conservation, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini cycled to Chandigarh's iconic Sukhna Lake on Tuesday morning. During his visit, the Chief Minister engaged with local residents arriving for their morning walks, urging them to adopt fuel-saving habits and healthy lifestyles to realize the vision of a healthier India and a healthier Haryana. The initiative aligns with recent national appeals made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who urged citizens to actively participate in energy conservation amidst evolving global economic and geopolitical conditions in the Middle East. Chief Minister…

19 May

Haryana Government Modifies Last Pay Certificate Format to Ensure Timely Settlement of Employee Pensions

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Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): The Haryana government has updated the format of the Last Pay Certificate to streamline service record management and guarantee the time-bound settlement of pension cases for all government employees, including Indian Administrative Service and Haryana Civil Services officers. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued detailed directives regarding this administrative update to all administrative secretaries, heads of departments, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, and top officials across state boards, corporations, and universities. The official directive notes that administrative delays frequently occur during the transfer or retirement of senior bureaucracy due to lagging departments failing to submit service verifications, leave…

18 May

Haryana Cabinet Validates Previous BC-A and BC-B Certificates to Benefit HPSC Candidates

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, approved a crucial proposal on Monday to validate BC-A and BC-B non-creamy layer certificates issued during the 2024-25 period under the previous notification dated November 17, 2021. This strategic decision directly addresses issues arising from the Haryana Public Service Commission recruitment advertisements released in 2024 for 3,069 Post Graduate Teacher vacancies across multiple disciplines. Based on the employment notice issued on July 23, 2024, applicants belonging to the BC-A and BC-B categories were instructed to submit fresh certificates aligned with the newly updated government notification dated…

18 May

Haryana Cabinet Mandates Clean Fuel and Strict Safety Guidelines for NCR Aggregators

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday, approved an updated regulatory framework for ride-hailing aggregators and delivery service providers operating within the National Capital Region (NCR). Formulated under the Haryana Motor Vehicles Rules, 1993, the new rules align directly with guidelines issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and the Commission for Air Quality Management. The state administration enacted these measures to modernize regional transport systems, reduce vehicular emissions, and improve overall air quality across Haryana’s NCR districts. According to the amended provisions, any new vehicle added to the fleets…

18 May

Opposition Criticism of Haryana Recruitment Process a Political Stunt, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday strongly dismissed opposition protests regarding the recruitment of out-of-state candidates, categorizing the backlash from the Congress and the Indian National Lok Dal (INLD) as a mere political stunt. Speaking at a press conference at the Haryana Civil Secretariat following a cabinet meeting, Saini asserted that the selection processes managed by the Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) and the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) are completely transparent and based strictly on merit. The Chief Minister targeted the previous opposition regimes, accusing them of systematically ignoring merit during their tenures, which…

17 May

Haryana Announces Maharana Pratap Chair at Kurukshetra University and Multi-Crore Regional Development Grants

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a series of major academic and infrastructure initiatives during the state-level Maharana Pratap Jayanti celebrations held in Shahzadpur, Ambala. The commemorative event, organised under the state’s cultural propagation scheme, served as a platform to honour historic icons and support regional development. Mizoram Governor General Dr. Vijay Kumar Singh attended the function as a special guest, alongside Haryana Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana and several other senior cabinet ministers. As part of the key academic announcements, Chief Minister Saini declared that Kurukshetra University will establish a dedicated study centre and an…