Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

27 Sep

Gurugram accident: Five killed as speeding Thar crashes into divider on national highway

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National Times Bureau :- : At least five people were killed and one injured after a speeding Thar crashed into the divider in Gurugram on Saturday . The incident unfolded on Exit 9 of National Highway-48 Five people, including three women and two men, died on the spot, while one man was critically injured and admitted to a private hospital. The visuals from the accident site projects that the crash was so severe that the Tahar was completely damaged. Gurugram police reached the scene, took possession of the bodies, and an investigation is currently underway.

27 Sep

Four Notorious Criminals Caught in Separate Shootouts in Faridabad; Policeman Survives Bullet Hit

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Faridabad (Balwinder Singh): In a major blow to local criminal networks, Faridabad Crime Branch (Sector 30) teams carried out two back-to-back armed operations in the early hours of Saturday, leading to the arrest of four gang members, including two who were injured in police crossfire. A Sub-Inspector narrowly escaped serious injury after being struck by a bullet that was stopped by his bulletproof vest. The encounters took place at two different locations—Badkhal-Pali Road and Surajkund Road—and involved heavily armed suspects who opened fire on police when intercepted. Encounter One: Kamal Bhadana and Golu Nabbed Near Sainik Colony The first exchange…

27 Sep

Five Dead, One Injured as SUV Rams Divider on Delhi-Gurugram Expressway

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Gurugram (Balwinder Singh): A horrific accident on the Delhi-Gurugram Expressway claimed the lives of five individuals, including three women, in the early hours of Saturday. The crash occurred near Exit 9, when a Mahindra Thar lost control and crashed into a central divider. The SUV was carrying six passengers, all of whom had reportedly travelled from Uttar Pradesh to Gurugram. The accident took place around 4 AM, and according to preliminary police reports, the vehicle was being driven at high speed when the driver failed to negotiate a turn near the exit, resulting in a violent collision. Five of the…

26 Sep

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Inaugurates Legislative Drafting Workshop in Haryana

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Chandigarh, September 26 — Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday inaugurated a two-day training workshop on Legislative Drafting and Capacity Building, organized by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in collaboration with the Lok Sabha’s Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies. Addressing the participants, he said that clear and transparent laws form the essence of democracy and strengthen public trust in governance.The workshop was held at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration, Sector 26, Chandigarh. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan, Karnataka Assembly Speaker U.T. Khadar Fareed, and Haryana Deputy Speaker Dr. Krishan…

26 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini: Future Challenges and Technology Must Shape Legislative Drafting

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Chandigarh, September 26 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday stressed that legislative drafting is not merely a technical exercise but a tool to strengthen democracy, make governance more effective, and bring it closer to the people. Speaking at a two-day training workshop on Legislative Drafting and Capacity Building, he said that strong and clear laws are the true foundation of any democratic system.The workshop, organized by the Haryana Vidhan Sabha in collaboration with the Lok Sabha’s Institute of Constitutional and Parliamentary Studies, was held at the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration in Sector 26, Chandigarh.…

26 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini: Sikh Community a Symbol of Courage, Sacrifice, and Inspiration for the Nation

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Chandigarh, September 26 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday paid heartfelt tribute to the Sikh community, describing it as a courageous people who sacrificed their lives to protect their faith but never bowed down. Addressing Sikh representatives from across the state, he said the pain of the families affected by the 1984 riots is the pain of the entire nation, and their struggle continues to inspire everyone. The Sikh community expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister for passing a proposal in the Monsoon Session to provide government jobs to members of 121 families who lost loved ones…

25 Sep

Accurate Data is the Key to Strong Policies, Says Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini at National Statistics Conference

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday emphasized that accurate data is the foundation of sound decision-making and successful policy execution. He said development remains incomplete without facts and figures, and policies can only succeed if they are grounded in real statistics.Saini was addressing policymakers, statisticians, and representatives from various states at the 29th Central and State Statistical Organizations Conference held in Chandigarh on the theme “Empowerment of Local Governance.” Union Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation Rao Inderjit Singh also attended the event.During the conference, Saini and the Union Minister jointly released…

25 Sep

Haryana CM Launches ‘Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ on Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Jayanti, 20 Lakh Women to Benefit in First Phase

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday dedicated Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s birth anniversary to Antyodaya upliftment and women empowerment by launching the Deendayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana. A special mobile application was also unveiled to ensure transparent implementation of the scheme, which is set to benefit nearly 20 lakh women in its first phase. Addressing a state-level function at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula, Saini emphasized that the initiative would provide ₹2,100 monthly financial assistance directly into the bank accounts of women between the ages of 23 and 60 from families with annual incomes below…

25 Sep

CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Statewide Cleanliness Drive in Panchkula, Announces Swachhata Ranking for Urban Bodies

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Chandigarh, September 25 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday launched a special cleanliness campaign “Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath” in Panchkula, urging citizens to make hygiene a part of their daily lives. He emphasized that cleanliness should not be limited to symbolic campaigns but practiced consistently to ensure villages, towns, and cities remain clean.Speaking at the inauguration held at the Shaheed Memorial in Sector 2, Saini paid floral tribute to Shaheed Major Sandeep Sankhla and sought blessings from his mother, Smt. Manju Kanwar. He later participated in shramdaan as part of the campaign, encouraging social organizations,…

25 Sep

Punjab Assembly Speaker Listens to Public Grievances During Visit to Kotkapura Wards

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Faridkot, September 25: Punjab Assembly Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Tuesday evening visited several wards of Kotkapura town, including wards 5, 7, and 8, to review ongoing development works under the state government and interact with residents. During the public outreach, he listened to the problems faced by locals and directed officials to resolve the issues at the earliest.Residents highlighted challenges such as poor sewerage management, frequent power disruptions, and the deteriorated condition of local streets. Assuring quick action, Speaker Sandhwan said that genuine demands of citizens would be addressed in coordination with government departments. He added that the state…