Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

10 Oct

Allegations of Harassment and Caste Bias Surface After Haryana IPS Officer’s Suicide

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): A senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer's suicide has ignited a storm in Haryana, with explosive allegations pointing to caste-based discrimination and institutional harassment within the ranks of the state’s police and administrative machinery. The officer, Y Puran Kumar, a 2001-batch IPS officer posted in Haryana, died by suicide earlier this week at his official residence in Sector 11, Chandigarh. According to initial police reports, he used his service revolver. His body was discovered by his daughter in the basement, leaving the family and the civil services community in deep shock. Now, a formal police complaint filed…

09 Oct

Haryana Transfers ₹1,945.99 Crore to Farmers’ Accounts for Kharif Procurement; Over 15.73 Lakh Metric Tonnes of Paddy Purchased

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Chandigarh, October 9: The Haryana government has transferred ₹1,945.99 crore directly into the bank accounts of farmers under the ongoing Kharif procurement season 2025–26, ensuring timely payment at the Minimum Support Price (MSP).According to official data, paddy procurement in the state is being carried out through the ‘Meri Fasal Mera Byora’ portal, with 1,13,083 registered farmers selling their produce so far. The Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs Department spokesperson stated that 18,07,936.07 lakh metric tonnes of paddy have arrived in mandis across Haryana, out of which 15,73,715.26 lakh metric tonnes have already been purchased.Of the total, 9,76,370.73 lakh metric…

09 Oct

Haryana Provides Free Platelet Facility in Government Hospitals, 1,091 Beds Reserved for Dengue Patients

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Chandigarh, October 9: Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced that free platelet facilities, including Single Donor Platelets (SDP), are available in all government hospitals across the state. She added that if required, the government would also procure platelets from private blood banks. The minister assured that the dengue situation in the state is fully under control and constant monitoring is underway.Speaking to the media at her official residence in Chandigarh, Rao shared that 65,707 samples have been tested so far, out of which 1,041 have been confirmed as dengue cases, with no reported deaths. Free dengue tests are available…

08 Oct

CM Nayab Singh Saini’s Japan Visit Secures ₹5,000 Crore Investment; Haryana Set to Become Global Hub for Innovation and Industry

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Chandigarh, October 8, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s three-day visit to Japan has emerged as a landmark step in the state’s industrial, agricultural, and technological growth, paving the way for investments worth nearly ₹5,000 crore. This marks the beginning of a new era in Haryana’s development trajectory.Choosing Japan for his first foreign tour, Chief Minister Saini emphasized the historical bond between Japan and Haryana — a partnership that began in the 1980s when Maruti Udyog’s Japanese collaboration in Gurugram laid the foundation of modern Indian manufacturing. Over the past decade, Japan’s trust in Haryana as a global investment…

08 Oct

Japan’s Kubota to Invest ₹2,000 Crore in Haryana to Boost Agricultural Equipment Manufacturing

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Chandigarh, October 8, 2025: Japan’s leading agricultural machinery manufacturer Kubota Corporation has announced a ₹2,000 crore investment in Haryana in collaboration with Escorts Group, marking a major milestone in the state’s industrial and agricultural development.The announcement came during Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini’s visit to Osaka, Japan, where he led a high-level Haryana delegation to the Kubota Tractor Plant on Wednesday. The Chief Minister held detailed discussions with the company’s top executives on investment opportunities and potential technological collaborations in Haryana’s agricultural equipment manufacturing sector.The delegation included Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Chief Principal Secretary Rajesh Khullar, Principal…

08 Oct

Japan’s Daikin to Invest ₹1,000 Crore in Haryana; New R&D Center to Boost Innovation and Jobs

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Chandigarh, October 8, 2025: In a major boost to Haryana’s industrial and technological growth, the state government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Japan’s renowned company Daikin Industries Limited in Osaka on Wednesday. Under the agreement, Daikin will invest ₹1,000 crore to establish a new Research and Development (R&D) center in Haryana, creating significant employment opportunities for local youth.The MoU was signed in the presence of Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who is currently leading a high-level delegation to Japan to promote foreign investment and expand global industrial activities in the state. The agreement was formalized at Daikin’s…

08 Oct

Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao Directs Officials for Quick Redressal of Public Grievances

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Chandigarh, October 8, 2025: Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao held a public hearing at her Chandigarh residence today, where a large number of citizens from across the state gathered to share their grievances and requests. The minister listened to each person attentively and instructed officials from the concerned departments to ensure immediate and effective action.During the session, people raised issues related to healthcare services, government scheme benefits, electricity and water supply, education, employment, and local development projects. The minister patiently heard all complaints and assured that each issue would be resolved at the earliest.Rao said the state government’s top…

08 Oct

Questions mount over senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar’s death as family alleges he was driven to suicide

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National Times Bureau :- A day after senior Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar was found dead in an apparent case of suicide, serious questions have surfaced over the circumstances leading to his death and the inclusion of his name in an FIR lodged in Rohtak. Kumar, a 2001-batch officer serving as Inspector General (IG) of Rohtak Range, was reportedly named in a bribery case without prior approval from the state government, sources close to his family said. According to officials, the Rohtak police had registered an FIR on Monday following a complaint from a local liquor contractor. The complainant…

07 Oct

Haryana to Play Key Role in India’s $5 Trillion Economy, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini at World Expo 2025

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Chandigarh, October 7, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the Haryana Pavilion at the ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, emphasizing the state’s vital contribution to India’s overall development. Speaking at the event, Saini said Haryana will play a significant role in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s $5 trillion economy vision, as India continues to emerge as a major global economic power.He noted that despite covering only 1.34% of India’s land area and 2.09% of its population, Haryana has become one of the leading engines of the country’s economic growth. The state ranks second nationwide and first…

07 Oct

Haryana Showcases Its Culture and Innovation Through Virtual Reality at World Expo 2025 in Japan

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Chandigarh, October 7, 2025: Haryana has made a remarkable global impression by blending its rich culture, heritage, and modern development through Virtual Reality at the ongoing World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The Haryana Pavilion, set up within the Bharat Mandapam, has become a major attraction for visitors from Japan and across the world, celebrating the spirit of “Developed Haryana” and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.”Led by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, a high-level delegation from Haryana, including Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Chief Principal Secretary Rajesh Khullar, Principal Secretary Arun Kumar Gupta, and senior officials, inaugurated the pavilion on Tuesday.…