Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

26 Dec

All India Civil Services Table Tennis Trials to Be Held in Karnal on January 5

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAll India Civil Services, Haryana trials, Karnal sports trials, Table Tennis Tournament

Chandigarh, December 26: The All India Civil Services Table Tennis Tournament 2025–26 will be organised from January 12 to January 16, 2026, at the Table Tennis Hall in Sector 23, Chandigarh. To select the Haryana men’s and women’s teams for the tournament, trials will be conducted on January 5 in Karnal. Players participating in the trials and the main competition will have their travel and related expenses borne by their respective departments. A government spokesperson said that any employee appearing for the trials must produce a certificate from their department head confirming their employment status. The spokesperson further clarified that,…

26 Dec

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Pays Tribute at Fatehgarh Sahib, Remembers Supreme Sacrifice of Sahibzadas

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBaba Zorawar Singh, Fatehgarh Sahib, Nayab Singh Saini, Sahibzadas, Veer Bal Diwas

Chandigarh, December 26 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday paid obeisance at Gurdwara Shri Fatehgarh Sahib, the sacred site where Guru Gobind Singh Ji’s younger sons, Baba Zorawar Singh Ji and Baba Fateh Singh Ji, were bricked alive for refusing to bow before tyranny. Remembering their unparalleled sacrifice, the Chief Minister described the Sahibzadas as eternal symbols of moral courage, self-respect and religious freedom. The Chief Minister bowed his head at the historic place where the young Sahibzadas chose martyrdom over submission. He said their sacrifice, made at a very tender age, stands as one of the…

26 Dec

Validity of Registration Certificates Extended for D.Pharmacy 2022–23 Batch

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaD.Pharmacy 2022–23 batch, Haryana State Pharmacy Council, registration certificate validity

Chandigarh, December 26: The Haryana State Pharmacy Council has taken an important decision for students of the D.Pharmacy 2022–23 batch by extending the validity of their registration certificates. The move has been made in line with the latest guidelines issued by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) regarding the Pharmacy Exit Examination. Registrar of the Haryana State Pharmacy Council, Ankita Adhikari, said that the registration certificates of all eligible candidates from the D.Pharmacy 2022–23 batch will now remain valid until December 31, 2026. She clarified that the revised validity period will be updated in the candidates’ online accounts, and updated…

26 Dec

Rs 500 Crore Allocated in Union Budget to Give Rakhigarhi Global Recognition: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHarappan civilisation, Haryana Government, Nayab Singh Saini, Rakhigarhi, Union Budget

Chandigarh, December 26 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that the Union Government has earmarked ₹500 crore in the Central Budget to develop Rakhigarhi into a globally recognised heritage destination. He said the Haryana Government is also taking concrete steps to place the ancient site firmly on the national and international tourism map, recognising its immense historical and cultural significance. Addressing the gathering at the second State-level Rakhigarhi Festival, the Chief Minister said Rakhigarhi stands as a living testimony to one of the world’s oldest and most advanced civilisations. On the occasion, he inaugurated the Harappa…

25 Dec

Haryana to Name Public Spaces After Atal Bihari Vajpayee in All Urban Local Bodies, CM Pays Tribute on Good Governance Day

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAtal Bihari Vajpayee tribute, Haryana Good Governance Day, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, December 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday paid heartfelt tribute to Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, describing him as a visionary statesman whose ideals continue to guide the state towards transparent and people-centric governance. Addressing the state-level Good Governance Day programme in Panchkula, the Chief Minister said that Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s life symbolised integrity, democratic values and public service. He noted that while governments may change, Vajpayee remained unwavering in his principles and beliefs, leaving behind a legacy rooted in honesty, values and national commitment. The Chief Minister said the present…

25 Dec

Haryana CM Presents Nine Good Governance Awards to Departments Driving Digital Transformation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDigital Haryana, Haryana Good Governance Awards, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula

Chandigarh, December 25: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday presented nine Good Governance Awards to various state departments for their significant contribution to turning the vision of ‘Digital Haryana’ into reality. The awards included four state-level flagship scheme awards and five other state-level recognitions. The awards were conferred during the state-level Good Governance Day programme held in Panchkula on the birth anniversaries of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The event highlighted the state government’s emphasis on transparency, efficiency and technology-driven administration. The Chief Minister also honoured officers and employees…

24 Dec

Rs 21 Lakh Announced for Development of Chuhad Majra on Guru Brahmanand Ji’s Birth Anniversary

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaChuhad Majra development, Guru Brahmanand Ji, Haryana Panchayats Minister, Krishan Lal Panwar

Chandigarh, December 24: Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar has announced a grant of ₹21 lakh for the overall development of Chuhad Majra village in Kaithal district, the ancestral village of Guru Brahmanand Maharaj. The announcement was made on the occasion of Guru Brahmanand Ji’s birth anniversary, reaffirming the government’s commitment to preserving the legacy of revered saints and promoting grassroots development. Despite being unable to attend the state-level function due to health reasons, Panwar said the funds would be utilised for strengthening basic infrastructure and undertaking various public welfare works in the village. He emphasised that the…

24 Dec

Haryana Approves ₹1.95 Crore Paper Procurement to Ensure Quality in Government Printing

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Government, paper procurement, Printing and Stationery Department

Chandigarh, December 24: The High Power Purchase Committee of Haryana’s Printing and Stationery Department on Tuesday approved a paper procurement proposal worth ₹1.95 crore, marking a key step in strengthening the quality of materials used for official government work. The decision was taken during an important meeting held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat, where shortlisted bidders made brief presentations for securing the contract to manufacture and supply paper for government use. After detailed deliberations, the committee cleared the proposal and approved the most suitable company. The meeting was chaired by State Minister for Printing and Stationery Rajesh Nagar. School Education…

24 Dec

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off ‘Atal Jan Seva Run’ in Panchkula

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAtal Jan Seva Run, Haryana Police, Nayab Singh Saini, Police Passing Out Parade

Haryana Police recruits pledge discipline, unity and service to the nation Chandigarh, December 24:Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday flagged off the ‘Atal Jan Seva Run’ organised by the newly recruited Batch No. 93 of the Haryana Police from Yavanika Park in Sector-5, Panchkula. The run was dedicated to public service and held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the run symbolised unity, discipline and dedication towards national service. He informed that later in the evening, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit…

23 Dec

Right to Service Commission Takes Cognisance of Power Connection Delay Case, Penalises SDO

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDHBVN, electricity connection delay, Haryana Right to Service Commission

Chandigarh, December 23: The Haryana Right to Service Commission has taken strict cognisance of negligence, arbitrariness and violation of government instructions by officials of the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVN) in a case related to the issuance of a new electricity connection. The Commission made it clear that the government circular on the matter was unambiguous and that demanding additional money from the applicant was completely against the rules. A complainant from Hisar had applied for a new electricity connection under the LT category on July 15, 2025, for which the notified time limit is 15 days. However,…