Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

20 Jan

Haryana Allows Kirpan and Mangalsutra During Examinations, Issues Detailed Guidelines

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Chandigarh, January 20 — The Haryana government has issued detailed guidelines to address difficulties faced by Sikh students and married women candidates during examinations conducted by schools, colleges, universities and various recruitment agencies across the state. According to a notification issued by the Chief Secretary’s Office, Sikh students and candidates appearing in examinations will be permitted to wear and carry a kirpan, provided it conforms to prescribed standards. The total length of the kirpan must not exceed nine inches, while the blade length should be within six inches. The notification advises such candidates to report to the examination centre at…

19 Jan

Haryana Sahitya and Culture Academy Organises Speech Competition and Scholarly Seminar on Swami Vivekananda Jayanti

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Chandigarh, January 19: The Haryana Sahitya and Culture Academy, Panchkula, through its Sanskrit Wing, organised a grand Sanskrit speech competition and an intellectual seminar on the occasion of Swami Vivekananda Jayanti at the Maharaja Dahir Sen Auditorium in the Academy building on Sunday. The event featured insightful discussions on significant themes such as education, culture, and the role of youth in nation-building. Addressing the gathering, Academy’s Executive Vice Chairman Dr. Kuldeep Chand Agnihotri explained the concept of connect and connection in simple terms, drawing inspiration from the ideals of Swami Vivekananda. He urged the youth to establish strong and meaningful…

19 Jan

High-Level Review Meeting Held on Formation of Haryana State Disaster Response Force

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Chandigarh, January 19: Haryana is moving swiftly towards the establishment of the Haryana State Disaster Response Force (HSDRF) in full compliance with the Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025. A high-level review meeting chaired by Financial Commissioner (Revenue) and Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Mishra, was held on Monday to assess progress related to the force’s formation and to prepare a comprehensive roadmap. During the meeting, officials conducted a detailed review of the existing disaster response mechanism and discussed strategic reforms required for setting up a fully equipped HSDRF. The review focused on infrastructure development, manpower deployment, specialized training…

19 Jan

Haryana Mandates Drainage Planning, QR Codes to Boost Transparency and Quality in Infrastructure Projects

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Chandigarh, January 19 — Acting on the directions of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the Quality Assurance Authority (QAA) has initiated a comprehensive framework to strengthen quality, transparency and accountability in engineering infrastructure projects across Haryana. Sharing details of the initiative, QAA Chairman Rajiv Arora, a retired IAS officer, said the authority has conducted detailed technical audits of 25 major infrastructure projects across departments in two phases. The audits focused on design adequacy, compliance with Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), construction quality, contract management, safety standards and long-term sustainability. Based on the findings, detailed audit reports have been submitted to the…

18 Jan

VB-G RAM G Lays Strong Foundation for Dignified Rural Livelihoods, Says Haryana CM Saini

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Chandigarh, January 18, 2026: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday said the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) has emerged as a decisive step towards improving the living standards of rural labourers, describing it as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s assurance of dignity, security and stable livelihood for every worker in the country. Addressing labourers at the state-level conference of VB-G RAM G at the Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula, Saini said the vision of transforming India into a developed nation by 2047 cannot be realised without empowering villages and strengthening the economic condition of labourers.…

17 Jan

Anti-Farmer, Anti-People Welfare Policies of Congress and AAP Turn ‘Rangla Punjab’ into ‘Kangla Punjab’- CM Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress and the Aam Aadmi Party, stating that their policies have pushed Punjab into a severe crisis, turning the once-prosperous ‘Rangla Punjab’ into ‘Kangla Punjab’. Both parties have no concern for public welfare and are only interested in enjoying power and personal gains. Punjab has fallen far behind on the development front, and people there are deeply worried about the state’s future, he added. This growing concern is the reason people have now made up their minds that Punjab’s development is possible…

17 Jan

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini digitally releases over Rs. 858 crore under key welfare schemes

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a significant step towards inclusive and people-centric governance, Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday digitally released substantial financial assistance under multiple flagship welfare schemes, reinforcing its commitment to women empowerment, agricultural sustainability and household welfare. An amount of Rs. 858 crore released under key welfare schemes including Rs. 659 crore for farmers under five agriculture-related schemes. While addressing a press conference here today, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that guided by the visionary leadership of Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi, these initiatives reflect a holistic development approach aimed at strengthening social security and…

17 Jan

Digital Policing Strengthens Citizen Safety and Transparency – ACS Home, Dr. Sumita Misra

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Dr. Sumita Misra today said that the adoption of digital policing platforms marks a significant step towards making policing more transparent, responsive and citizen-friendly. She said that technology-driven initiatives under the Digital Police framework are empowering citizens while simultaneously enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of law enforcement agencies. Dr. Misra said that the Digital Police portal (https://digitalpolice.gov.in/), developed under the Ministry of Home Affairs, provides a comprehensive platform for citizens to access a wide range of police services online. These include filing crime-related complaints, reporting cyber-crimes, tracking the status of complaints, obtaining…

16 Jan

Haryana Government Implementing Visionary and Farmer-Friendly Policies on a Continuous Basis: Shyam Singh Rana

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Chandigarh, January 16: Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Thursday said that the state government is consistently implementing visionary and farmer-centric policies to enhance farmers’ income, promote horticulture, and make agriculture more profitable. The Agriculture Minister said that the Haryana Horticulture Nursery Act–2025 has been implemented with the objective of providing high-quality planting material of fruits, flowers, vegetables, medicinal plants, and other horticultural crops to farmers and consumers. The Act will ensure quality standards in nurseries and encourage farmers to adopt horticulture, thereby increasing their income. Sharing details of the Chief Minister Horticulture Insurance Scheme (Mukhya…

16 Jan

50% Anganwadi Workers to Be Promoted as Supervisors: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Major Decisions Taken for Anganwadi Workers; 54,000 Children Freed from Malnutrition in Haryana Chandigarh, January 16: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday announced that 50 percent of Anganwadi workers in the state will be promoted to the post of Supervisor, marking a significant decision for the welfare of Anganwadi staff. He said that during the previous budget, 66 announcements related to Women and Child Development were made, out of which 59 have already been implemented, while work on three announcements is currently in progress. The Chief Minister was chairing a review meeting regarding the announcements of the Women…