Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

08 Jan

Haryana Government Revises HCS Examination Syllabus, Introduces Four General Studies Papers in Main Exam

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGeneral Studies papers, Haryana Government, HCS examination, syllabus revision

Chandigarh, January 8 — In a significant move to streamline and enhance transparency in the recruitment process for top administrative positions, the Haryana government has carried out a comprehensive revision of the syllabus for the Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) and allied services examination.An official notification in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.As per the revised pattern, the preliminary examination will now comprise two objective-type papers of 200 marks each, making a total of 400 marks. Paper I (General Studies) will cover general science, national and international current affairs, Indian history and the freedom movement, Indian…

08 Jan

Haryana Government Extends Price Protection to Honey Under Bhavantar Bharpai Scheme: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBeekeeping, Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, Haryana Government, Honey, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, January 8 — In a major boost for beekeepers, the Haryana government has brought honey under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana by fixing a protected price to ensure income security against market fluctuations.Sharing details of the decision, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said the move reflects the state government’s farmer-friendly approach and its commitment to promoting allied agricultural activities. He said honey has been assigned a protected price of ₹120 per kilogram under the scheme, which will help beekeepers secure fair returns for their produce despite price volatility.The minister said beekeeping has emerged as an important supplementary…

08 Jan

Positive Transformation Visible Over the Past 11 Years, People Feel the Government Belongs to Them — CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabGood Governance, Haryana, Narendra Modi, National Education Policy, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, January 8 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that the country has witnessed a clear and positive transformation over the last 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that the effective implementation of public welfare policies has strengthened public trust, with citizens today feeling that the government truly represents them, which, he said, is the real essence of good governance. He added that there was a time when people believed governments merely completed five-year terms, but the situation has now changed as citizens seek visible, result-oriented governance rather than political…

08 Jan

National shooting coach suspended for allegedly ‘sexually harassing’ minor athlete in Haryana

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National Times Bureau :- The Haryana Police has registered a case against a national shooting coach, Ankush Bharadwaj for allegedly sexually harassing a minor athlete in Faridabad. According to the FIR, the incident unfolded on December 16, 2025 after the athlete participated in a national-level shooting competition at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in South Delhi. The coach was staying at a hotel in Faridabad's Surajkund area allegedly lured her into the hotel lobby after the competition under the pretext of evaluating her performance. The FIR alleges the coach later persuaded the teen to come to his room, claiming…

07 Jan

Mandatory Online Training on Haryana Contract Employees (Service Security) Web Portal on January 8

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Contract Employees, Haryana Government, online training, service security portal

Chandigarh, January 7 — The Haryana government has decided to organise a mandatory online training session for all departments, boards, corporations, and authorities regarding the Haryana Contract Employees (Service Security) web portal. The training will be conducted through video conferencing on January 8 at 11:00 am. According to a letter issued by the Chief Secretary’s Office, the session is aimed at ensuring uniform understanding of the portal’s procedures and operational framework. It will also focus on addressing issues being faced by applicants and Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) while using the portal. The state government has directed all departments, boards,…

07 Jan

HPSC Rejects Allegations, Says Claims Against Transparent Selection Process Are Baseless

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Public Service Commission, HPSC, recruitment process, transparency

Chandigarh, January 7 — The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) on Wednesday dismissed allegations being circulated against its functioning, calling them false, misleading, and without any factual basis. An official spokesperson of the commission said a deliberate attempt is being made in recent days to create a distorted narrative about the commission’s working. The spokesperson clarified that the Haryana Public Service Commission has been constituted under Article 315 of the Constitution of India and is entrusted with the constitutional responsibility of conducting examinations and selections for appointments to state services. He said all recruitments carried out by the commission have…

07 Jan

PWD Should Establish Itself as a Strong Brand: Ranbir Gangwa

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanablacklisting contractors, Gurugram, Haryana PWD, Ranbir Gangwa, road projects

Chandigarh, January 7 — Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Wednesday said that the government’s priority is to ensure uniform standards in road and building construction across the state and to establish the Public Works Department (PWD) as a strong and credible brand. He directed officials to work with proper planning so that citizens do not face inconvenience and their issues are resolved promptly. Chairing a review meeting of the Public Works Department at Haryana Niwas, the minister reviewed the progress of road-related works for 2024–25 and 2025–26, including road markings, proposed model roads, and…

07 Jan

Government Aims to Make State Budget Employment-Oriented and Industry-Friendly: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Budget, industrial growth, Nayab Singh Saini, Pre-Budget Consultation

Chandigarh, January 7, 2026 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that the upcoming state budget will place strong emphasis on employment generation and industrial growth, with the objective of strengthening the economy and positioning Haryana as a leading contributor to the vision of a developed India by 2047. Interacting with representatives from the industry and manufacturing sectors during a pre-budget consultation meeting in Gurugram, the Chief Minister said the industrial sector plays a vital role in the state’s economic progress. Keeping this in view, the government intends to make the forthcoming budget more supportive of industries…

07 Jan

Time-Bound Redressal of Public Grievances Is Government’s Top Priority: Aarti Singh Rao

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh Rao, grievance redressal, Haryana Health Minister, healthcare services, public hearing

Chandigarh, January 7, 2026 — Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao on Tuesday said that ensuring the timely resolution of public grievances remains the government’s foremost priority, as she conducted a public hearing at her official residence in Chandigarh. People from various districts of the state attended the interaction, raising concerns related to health services and other public interest issues. The minister patiently heard each grievance and issued clear instructions to concerned departmental officials to ensure swift and effective resolution. Emphasising accountability, Rao directed senior officers present at the meeting to dispose of all complaints within a fixed timeframe and…

06 Jan

Haryana Invites Online Applications for Post-Matric Scholarship and PM-YASASVI Component-II for 2025–26

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana scholarships, PM-YASASVI Component-II, Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme

Chandigarh, January 6, 2026 — The Haryana government has invited online applications under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students and the PM-YASASVI Component-II scheme for students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) and De-notified Tribes for the academic session 2025–26.Sharing details, a spokesperson of the Haryana Department of Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Antyodaya said that applicants under the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS-SC) must belong to the Scheduled Caste category, while beneficiaries under PM-YASASVI Component-II should be from the OBC or De-notified Tribe categories.To be eligible for either scheme, the annual family income of the applicant…