Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

09 May

National Lok Adalat Settles Over 425,000 Cases Across Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCase settlement, HALSA, Haryana justice, Judicial efficiency, Legal aid, National Lok Adalat, Panchkula court

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): On May 9, 2026, a massive National Lok Adalat was successfully organized across all 22 districts and 38 sub-divisions of Haryana, marking a significant step toward strengthening accessible and speedy justice. Under the leadership and guidance of Justice Deepak Sibal, Executive Chairman of the Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA) and judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a total of 182 benches were constituted to resolve a vast array of legal disputes. The initiative resulted in the settlement of 425,746 cases, which included both pre-litigation and pending matters, effectively reducing the burden on the state's…

08 May

Haryana Finalizes Preparations for UPSC Preliminary Exam; 89 Centres Established in Gurugram and Faridabad

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Civil Services Preparation, Faridabad, Gurugram Exam Centres, Haryana Government, UPSC Prelims 2026

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has issued comprehensive directives to ensure the seamless execution of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, which is set to take place on May 24. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi emphasized that the state must maintain the highest standards of security and transparency for this prestigious national assessment. To accommodate the significant number of aspirants, the administration has finalized the setup of 89 examination centres across two key districts, with 52 centres established in Gurugram and 37 in Faridabad. The review session,…

08 May

Haryana on Fast Track Toward TB-Free Status as 10,000 Cases Identified in 30 Days

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAI Technology, Haryana, Health Camps, Health Ministry, nutrition, Screening, TB-free, Tuberculosis

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has announced that the state is making rapid strides toward its "TB-free Haryana" objective through a combination of public awareness, advanced technology, and robust community involvement. While releasing a 30-day progress report for the second phase of the 100-day TB eradication campaign launched on World TB Day, Rao noted that 10,978 new cases have already been identified. This achievement is largely attributed to a proactive "Active Case Finding" strategy and the integration of artificial intelligence into the screening process. Rather than waiting for symptomatic individuals to visit clinics, health workers are…

07 May

Governor Asim Kumar Ghosh inspires new IAS probationers with a masterclass on public service

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAdministrative integrity, Good Governance, Haryana cadre, Haryana Governor, IAS probationers, Public service

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Six fresh-faced IAS probationers from the 2025 batch, recently allotted to the Haryana cadre, stepped into the corridors of power this Thursday for a courtesy meeting with Governor Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh at Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh. The encounter was less of a formal briefing and more of an impassioned call to action, as the Governor took the opportunity to impart a clear vision for their upcoming roles within the state’s administrative machinery. He reminded the young officers that while the prestige of the civil services is significant, the real weight lies in the responsibility to act…

07 May

Haryana Chief Secretary calls for greater sensitivity in senior citizen welfare cases

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana news, Maintenance Act, Old-age homes, Senior citizens, Social Justice, Welfare rules

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued a clear directive to district administrative officers, urging them to adopt a more compassionate and committed approach when handling matters related to the welfare of the elderly. Speaking at a state-level workshop focused on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007, Rastogi emphasized that officials must be fully attuned to legal provisions while maintaining a deeply humanitarian perspective during their daily duties. He remarked that the law is not simply a financial tool but a moral commitment to provide seniors with honour, dignity, and access…

07 May

New health centres approved for Khori Kalan and Khatodra as Haryana bolsters rural healthcare

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, Haryana health, Mahendragarh, Medical Infrastructure, Nuh District, Public Health, Rural clinics

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced on Thursday that the provincial government is continuing its concerted efforts to strengthen medical infrastructure across rural and remote regions of the state. As part of this ongoing commitment, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has granted in-principle approval for the establishment of two new health facilities in the Nuh and Mahendragarh districts. The move is designed to bridge the gap in medical accessibility and ensure that high-quality care is available to residents right at their doorstep. According to the official announcement, a sub-health centre will be established in the village…

07 May

Haryana government declares paid holiday on May 10 for municipal elections

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana Elections, Local Governance, Municipal Polls, paid holiday, voting rights

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has announced a paid holiday on Sunday, May 10, 2026, to facilitate voter participation in the upcoming municipal civic polls. This directive applies to all registered voters residing in the specific regions where polling is scheduled to take place. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued an official notification outlining the details of the exemption to ensure that citizens can exercise their democratic rights without facing any professional or financial setbacks. The electoral process on this date will cover a broad range of municipal bodies across the province. Voters will cast their ballots to elect the…

06 May

Haryana Government Sets May 22 Deadline for Employees to File Annual Property Returns

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Asset Disclosure, Civil Services, Deadline, government employees, Haryana, Intrahry, Property Returns

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has officially mandated all state government employees to submit their annual property returns for the 2025-2026 fiscal year by May 22, 2026. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued these instructions to ensure that every public servant remains compliant with the state's transparency and conduct regulations. The directive applies to all personnel across various government departments, emphasizing the administration's focus on maintaining updated records of assets held by its workforce. According to the guidelines provided by the Chief Secretary, the requirement is rooted in Rule 24 of the Haryana Civil Services (Government Employees' Conduct) Rules, 2016.…

06 May

Haryana Right to Service Commission Launches WhatsApp Chatbot to Streamline Citizen Appeals

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAAS, Chatbot, governance, Haryana, HRSC, Whatsapp

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— The Haryana Right to Service Commission has officially launched a WhatsApp-based chatbot designed to simplify the process for citizens to track their applications and file appeals. A spokesperson for the Commission announced on Wednesday that this initiative is a significant step toward increasing transparency and strengthening citizen services through the use of digital technology. By leveraging this platform, residents can now easily monitor the status of their requests and engage with the Auto Appeal System (AAS) directly from their mobile devices. The new chatbot allows users to receive real-time updates regarding their applications and any subsequent appeals…

06 May

Haryana Water Minister Shruti Choudhry Assures State of Uninterrupted Drinking Water Supply Amid Rising Heat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhiwani, Conservation, drinking water, Haryana, irrigation, Public Health, Shruti Choudhry, Water supply

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Shruti Choudhry has assured citizens that the provincial government is fully committed to ensuring an uninterrupted and clean supply of drinking water across the state. During a comprehensive review meeting with senior officials from the Irrigation and Public Health Engineering departments on Wednesday, the minister emphasized that no region should face a shortage as temperatures continue to climb. She made it clear that the administration views the provision of potable water as a top priority and will provide all necessary resources and funding to maintain the infrastructure required for consistent delivery.…