Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

09 Aug

Marathon Is Not Just a Run but a Pledge for a Healthy Life, Says Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini flagged off a Youth Marathon and Tiranga Yatra at Nooni Shekhpura Mode in Narnaul on Sunday, delivering a public message against drug abuse while encouraging community participation in health initiatives. Emphasizing the dual importance of physical fitness and civic engagement, the Chief Minister personally joined the runners by completing the five-kilometre course alongside participating youth, state officials, and sports figures. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Saini highlighted that a healthy, drug-free youth population forms the foundation of a developed nation. He noted that the anti-drug awareness campaign, initially launched from Yamunanagar…

09 Aug

Modern Science, Computer, and Robotics Laboratories Being Established to Meet Present Requirements, Says Chief Minister

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated on Sunday that modern science, computer, and robotics laboratories established according to contemporary needs will open new avenues of experimentation, research, and innovation for students. He added that technology-enabled smart classrooms will make the learning process more engaging and interactive for the younger generation. The Chief Minister was addressing an inauguration ceremony for new educational facilities at O.P. Jindal Modern School in Hisar. During his visit to the school campus, he inaugurated the 'Utkarsh' administrative block, the 'Uday' Special Educational Needs (SEN) wing, the 'Udgam' swimming pool, and the 'Utsav'…

08 Aug

Ensuring Safe and Smooth Mobility for Citizens is State Government’s Top Priority- CM Nayab Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana Chief Minister on Saturday said that ensuring safe, smooth and uninterrupted mobility for citizens is the Government’s foremost priority. While reviewing the status of 2025-26 road works projects at a meeting with senior officers of 10 key departments at Haryana Niwas, Chandigarh, the Chief Minister directed officers concerned to ensure that all road construction, widening and repair works across the State are completed within the stipulated timelines, with no compromise on either quality or the pace of execution. Officers from PWD, HSAMB, Panchayati Raj Department, FMDA, GMDA, SMDA, PMDA, HSVP, HSIIDC and ULBA attended the meeting.…

08 Aug

Water Secure Haryana Program Approved to Make State Self-Reliant in Water Sector: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday chaired an important meeting of the Standing Finance Committee-C (SFC-C) regarding the ‘Water Secure Haryana' Program’. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister, Sh. Shyam Singh Rana and Irrigation and Water Resources Minister Smt. Shruti Choudhry also remained present. The Chief Minister said that the approval of the Rs. 5,714.80-crore ‘Water Secure Haryana Program’ by the World Bank, aimed at making the State self-reliant in the water sector, is a significant step towards strengthening water management in Haryana. Under the project, 15 clusters covering a total area of 48.94 lakh…

08 Aug

Government Focused on Strengthening Financial Position of Sugar Mills and Enhancing Facilities for Farmers: Haryana Chief Minister

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini has directed officials to take effective measures to financially strengthen the Cooperative Sugar Mills of the State by reducing production costs, improving sugar recovery and ensuring optimum utilization of available resources. He said that along with enhancing the operational efficiency of the mills, providing better facilities to sugarcane farmers remains a priority of the State Government. While reviewing the functioning of the Haryana State Federation of Cooperative Sugar Mills on Saturday, the Chief Minister directed that unnecessary stoppages during mill operations should be minimized and timely maintenance of machinery and…

08 Aug

Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Education Minister Conduct Surprise Inspection of Bastara Women’s College

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker, Sh. Harvinder Kalyan and Education Minister Sh. Mahipal Dhanda conducted a surprise inspection of Government College for Women Gharaunda, Bastara, in Karnal District, on Saturday. During the visit, they interacted with the students for nearly an hour to understand the facilities available at the college, as well as its problems and requirements. They also sought suggestions from the students regarding improvements and facilities needed for their bright future. Education Minister, Sh. Mahipal Dhanda said that the State Government is continuously working to improve the education system and is taking several steps to provide…

08 Aug

Haryana Effects Major Bureaucratic Shake-up; 17 IAS and 8 HCS Officers Transferred

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government has issued immediate postings and transfer orders for 17 IAS and 8 HCS officers. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued the orders today. G.Anupama, currently Additional Chief Secretary for Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes & Backwards Classes, Antyodaya (SEWA), and Civil Aviation, has been assigned additional charge as Additional Chief Secretary, Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department. C. G. Rajini Kaanthan, currently Commissioner & Secretary, Finance Department; Secretary, Central Committee of Examinations; and Commissioner & Secretary, Mines & Geology Department, has been appointed Commissioner & Secretary, Medical Education and Research Department, in addition to…

07 Aug

Public Service Paramount; Officers Must Treat Citizens Respectfully and Resolve Complaints Timely: Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda has directed administrative officials to prioritize public service, maintain respectful behaviour towards citizens, and resolve grievances with complete transparency and promptness. Chairing the monthly meeting of the District Grievance and Redressal Committee at the Sonipat Mini Secretariat, the Minister emphasized that the primary responsibility of every official is to ensure citizens receive timely justice and relief without unnecessary visits to government offices. During the session, Minister Dhanda reviewed sixteen public complaints spanning various government departments, resolving eight matters on the spot to provide immediate relief to the complainants. To address complex issues…

07 Aug

Protecting Aravalli’s Greenery Our Collective Responsibility: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini inaugurated the second phase of the 77th State-Level Van Mahotsav in Manesar, Gurugram, calling for collective action to safeguard the environment. Addressing the gathering alongside Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and State Forest Minister Rao Narbir Singh, the Chief Minister announced that Van Mahotsav events will be organized across all ninety assembly constituencies in the state. Under the ongoing 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' initiative, Haryana has set an ambitious target to plant 1.40 crore saplings during the 2026-27 financial year, emphasizing that planting trees must be viewed as an emotional…

07 Aug

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Haryana as Government Transfers 17 IAS and 8 HCS Officers

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Government has ordered a significant administrative reshuffle, issuing transfer and posting orders for 17 IAS and 8 HCS officers with immediate effect. According to the official orders released by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, several key departments including Information and Public Relations, Medical Education, Transport, and Municipal Corporations have seen changes in leadership. Under the new assignments, senior bureaucrat G. Anupama has been given the additional charge of Additional Chief Secretary for the Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship Department. C.G. Rajini Kathan will now also serve as Commissioner and Secretary for Medical Education and Research alongside his…