Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

03 Jan

Nihang Singhs Have Always Protected Religion, Nation and Humanity: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, January 3 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that Nihang Singhs have historically stood as fearless warriors dedicated to the protection of religion, the nation and humanity. He said the very meaning of the word “Nihang” signifies a brave and fearless heart, and the Guru Sahiban themselves bestowed upon Nihang Singhs the form of the armed “Akal Sena” to safeguard dharma and the country. Addressing a Nihang Singh Sampradaya conference at his Chandigarh residence, Sant Kabir Kutir, the Chief Minister said the establishment of the Nihang Singh tradition within the Khalsa Panth was aimed at…

31 Dec

All Drains Must Be Cleaned Before Monsoon, No Laxity Will Be Tolerated: Chief Minister

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₹637.25 crore approved for 388 flood control projects; stronger river embankments and UP-style stone studs to check erosion Chandigarh, December 31 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday directed officials to ensure timely cleaning of all drains across the state before the onset of the monsoon to effectively deal with potential waterlogging and flood situations. He made it clear that any delay or negligence in flood control projects would invite strict action against the responsible officers. The Chief Minister also instructed Deputy Commissioners to regularly monitor all flood-related works. Chairing the 57th meeting of the Haryana State Drought…

31 Dec

Haryana Issues Strict Advisory on High-Risk Industrial Solvents to Safeguard Public Health

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Chandigarh, December 31 — Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao on Wednesday asserted that any compromise with public health would not be tolerated, warning strict action against violations related to the sale, transport and labeling of high-risk industrial solvents and excipients. She said manufacturers dealing in industrial-grade substances must strictly comply with prescribed norms, failing which their licences may be suspended or cancelled and legal action initiated. Sharing details, State Drugs Controller of Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) Haryana, Lalit Kumar Goyal, said the advisory has been issued in line with the directions of Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao, keeping…

31 Dec

Faridabad Police Nab Two Men in Connection with Gang Rape Case

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Faridabad (Balwinder Singh): Faridabad authorities have arrested two men accused of gang-raping a 25-year-old woman and abandoning her on the road, resulting in serious head injuries. The victim is currently undergoing treatment at Badshah Khan Hospital. Police said the woman, who had been staying at her parents’ home following a marital dispute, visited a friend’s residence in Sector 23 on Monday evening. While returning late at night, she traveled by auto-rickshaw to NIT 2 Chowk and walked to Metro Chowk to catch transport to Kalyanpuri. According to officials, around midnight, two men in a van offered her a ride. Instead…

29 Dec

HTET 2025: Candidates Asked to Apply by January 4, Avoid Misinformation

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Chandigarh, December 29 — The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH), Bhiwani, has urged candidates to ensure timely submission of applications for the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) 2025 by January 4, while cautioning them against misleading information circulating on social media. A board spokesperson said that extensive and unprecedented arrangements are being made to ensure the smooth, transparent, and credible conduct of HTET 2025. Applications for HTET Levels 1, 2, and 3 have been made live from December 24, 2025. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website of the board, www.bseh.org.in, after carefully reading and understanding the…

29 Dec

Officials Must Treat Public-Interest Development Works with Utmost Seriousness: Rajesh Nagar

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Chandigarh, December 29: Haryana Minister of State for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Rajesh Nagar, on Sunday reviewed the progress of ongoing development works in Faridabad and directed officials to ensure time-bound and quality execution of projects linked directly to public welfare. Chairing a review meeting with district officials, the minister assessed works being carried out by the Public Works Department (PWD), Public Health Department, Panchayati Raj Department, Faridabad Metropolitan Development Authority (FMDA), and Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP). He stressed that issues affecting daily life must be resolved on priority and accountability fixed for delayed projects. During the…

29 Dec

Haryana Issues Sweeping Directives to Fast-Track Pending Land Partition Cases

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Chandigarh, December 29, 2025: In a major move to ensure the speedy disposal of long-pending land partition cases, Haryana’s Financial Commissioner (Revenue and Disaster Management), Dr. Sumita Misra, on Sunday issued comprehensive statewide directions aimed at overhauling the revenue justice delivery system. The initiative is expected to bring relief to thousands of citizens affected by prolonged delays in revenue courts. Dr. Misra stated that land partition proceedings are among the most critical statutory responsibilities of revenue officers. Following an extensive review, she directed immediate compliance with a set of strict measures to ensure time-bound resolution of such cases. Under the…

29 Dec

Haryana Notifies HCS (Executive Branch) Amendment Rules, 2025; Major Changes in Exam Pattern and Evaluation

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Chandigarh, December 29, 2025: The Haryana government has officially notified the Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) Amendment Rules, 2025, introducing significant changes in the examination pattern and evaluation process of the HCS (Executive Branch) examination. The notification in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. Through these amendments, Clause II and III of Sub-rule (1) of Rule 11 of the Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) Rules, 2008 have been replaced. As per the revised rules, the main written examination will now consist of six papers carrying a total of 600 marks. These include English (with an English…

27 Dec

MP Sports Festival 2025 Kicks Off in Gurugram, Youth Get New Platform with ‘Fit India’ Resolve

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Record Participation of 2,898 Players Across 10 Sports as Union Minister Rao Inderjit Singh Inaugurates the Event Gurugram, December 27 — With the objective of strengthening sports culture and channelising youth energy in a positive direction, the MP Sports Festival 2025 began with great enthusiasm in Gurugram on Friday. Union Minister and Member of Parliament Rao Inderjit Singh formally inaugurated the three-day sporting event at Tau Devi Lal Stadium, Sector-38. The festival has witnessed an unprecedented participation of 2,898 players competing across 10 different sports disciplines, making it one of the largest grassroots sporting events in the region. The initiative…

27 Dec

Rao Narbir Singh Lays Foundation Stones for Development Works in Malibu Town

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Central and Starwood Parks to be Developed and Beautified; Minister Pays Obeisance on Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s Prakash Purab Chandigarh, December 27: Haryana’s Industry and Commerce, Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh on Saturday laid the foundation stone for several development projects being undertaken by the Municipal Corporation Gurugram in the Malibu Town area. The projects include the construction of an underground water tank in Malibu Town, installation of interlocking tiles in Starwood and GS Block of Ward No. 11, and development and beautification works of Central Park (WW-82) and Starwood Park. The minister said all proposed works would…