Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

21 Dec

Haryana CM Pays Tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at 350th Martyrdom Congregation, Announces Medical College in His Name

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Chandigarh, December 21: A religious congregation dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji was organised at Gurdwara Sahib Gobindpura in Bhambholi, where Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended as the chief guest and paid floral tributes to the ninth Sikh Guru. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said that being present on this sacred land filled him with reverence and pride. He stated that the congregation was a tribute not only to Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s supreme sacrifice but also to the unparalleled martyrdom of Mata Gujri Ji and the four Sahibzadas, who…

20 Dec

Citizens Must Engage in Service for Social and National Progress: Suman Saini

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Chandigarh, December 20: Smt. Suman Saini, Vice Chairperson of the Haryana State Child Welfare Council and spouse of the Haryana Chief Minister, on Friday said that the continuous progress of society and the nation depends on every citizen remaining actively involved in service-oriented work. She emphasised that human life should not be limited to personal interests alone but must be dedicated to the welfare of society and the country. Addressing a gathering at the Maharaja Shursaini Jayanti Smaroh organised by the Saini Employees Welfare Association at the Haryana Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh, Suman Saini said a nation can become strong,…

20 Dec

Landless Families to Receive 100-Square-Yard Plots Soon: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, December 20: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday announced that the state government will soon allot 100-square-yard residential plots to landless and needy families. Around 7,000 such beneficiaries will be linked with the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana and provided financial assistance for house construction. The Chief Minister made these remarks while addressing thanksgiving and public interaction programmes in villages Pralhadpur, Badarpur and Bani in the Ladwa Assembly constituency of Kurukshetra district. During the visit, he also listened to public grievances and directed officials to resolve them on the spot. He announced grants of ₹21 lakh each for…

19 Dec

Haryana Government Has Paid ₹4,771.89 Crore in Compensation to Farmers So Far: Vipul Goel

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Chandigarh, December 19: Haryana’s Revenue, Disaster Management and Rehabilitation Minister Vipul Goel on Thursday said that the present state government has provided compensation worth ₹4,771.89 crore to farmers affected by crop damage, highlighting a sharp contrast with the previous Congress regime.Replying to a question during the Question Hour on the second day of the Haryana Assembly’s winter session, Goel said that between 2005 and 2014, when the Congress was in power, farmers received only ₹1,158 crore as compensation.The minister asserted that the BJP-led government stands with farmers in both times of distress and prosperity. He said the crop damage assessment…

19 Dec

People Have Completely Rejected Congress’ Actions and Policies: Haryana Chief Minister

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Chandigarh, December 19: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the opposition has been left without any real issues and is making baseless allegations out of frustration, as the public has completely rejected the actions and policies of the Congress.Responding to a question raised by legislator BB Batra regarding the number of Below Poverty Line (BPL) cards during Question Hour on the second day of the winter session of the Haryana Assembly, the Chief Minister said such matters had already been explained in detail in the House during the previous session.Saini said the government followed a transparent…

19 Dec

Public Reaffirms Unwavering Trust in Haryana Government: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, December 19: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the people of the state continue to place “non-stop trust” in the BJP-led government, asserting that the sustained strengthening of the road network over the past 11 years has unsettled the opposition.Replying to a question raised by Congress विधायक Geeta Bhukkal during Question Hour on the second day of the Haryana Assembly’s winter session, the Chief Minister said the state government believes in delivering work on the ground, which has earned it consistent public confidence.Saini remarked that the opposition’s repeated attempts to protest by displaying posters or…

18 Dec

Haryana Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution on 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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Chandigarh, December 18: The Haryana Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, expressing gratitude to social organisations, religious bodies, public representatives and citizen groups for the successful organisation of commemorative events across the state.The resolution was adopted on the first day of the Winter Session after a government proposal was presented by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mahipal Dhanda. During the discussion, the House also formally thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for paying tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at a grand congregation held at Jyotisar in Kurukshetra on…

18 Dec

Haryana Sets Gold Standard in Forensic DNA Protocols for POCSO Cases, Achieves 99% Positivity Rate

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Chandigarh, December 18: Haryana has emerged as a national benchmark in forensic investigation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases by establishing a scientifically robust, three-tier DNA examination protocol that has delivered an unprecedented 99 per cent DNA positivity rate, with negative reports accounting for less than one per cent.Responding to recent media reports highlighting a high number of negative DNA findings in POCSO cases in some states, including Punjab, Haryana Home Department Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Dr Sumita Mishra on Wednesday said the state has adopted a globally aligned forensic model focused on scientific rigor, optimal resource…

18 Dec

Farmers’ Welfare Paramount, BJP Government Stands with Them in Every Situation: CM Saini

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Chandigarh, December 18: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that the state government has taken the situation in flood-affected areas very seriously and remains fully committed to safeguarding farmers’ interests under all circumstances.Replying to a question raised by MLA Ram Karan on the first day of the Haryana Assembly’s winter session regarding permission to remove sand deposited in fields due to floods, the Chief Minister said he had personally visited the affected areas and interacted with farmers on the ground.Saini said the government had deputed teams to assess whether excessive sand had accumulated in agricultural fields following…

17 Dec

Public Service Is the Core of Governance; Every Grievance Must Be Resolved with Dignity: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, December 17, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that public service is the fundamental spirit of governance and directed officials to ensure that every citizen approaching government offices with a grievance returns satisfied and treated with respect. He stressed that the prompt, transparent and sensitive redressal of public grievances is not just an administrative responsibility but a moral duty that must be accorded the highest priority.The Chief Minister was presiding over the meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Gurugram. Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary,…