Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

23 Apr

Haryana scales up HPV vaccination drive to target 2.26 lakh adolescent girls

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaadolescent girl health, Anurag Rastogi, cervical cancer prevention, Haryana HPV vaccination 2026, Sumita Misra, U-WIN platform

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana is intensifying its campaign against cervical cancer. Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi chaired a State Steering Committee review to accelerate the rollout of the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Vaccine across the state. As of April 22, more than 13,500 girls have received the vaccine, including 561 on the opening day of the drive. The state has secured 2.28 lakh doses to cover an estimated 2.26 lakh girls aged 14–15 years, according to Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Sumita Misra. Chief Secretary Sh. Rastogi underscored that cervical cancer remains one of the leading cancers…

22 Apr

Rewari District gets boost with nearly a dozen new and upgraded health centres

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaArti Singh Rao, Dharuhera CHC, Haryana healthcare expansion, PHC Bharawas upgrade, Rao Inderjit Singh, Rewari health centres 2026, Rewari rural healthcare

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) – The Haryana Government has approved nearly a dozen health centres for Rewari district, including the upgradation of five existing facilities, and opening seven new centres. Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation; Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Planning and Union Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Rao Inderjit Singh wrote a letter to Health Minister, Ms. Arti Singh Rao requesting the upgradation of five health centres and the establishment of six new ones in Rewari district. Acting on the request, the Health…

22 Apr

CM Nayab Saini consults global industry leaders for Haryana Industrial Policy 2026

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaContinental Manesar investment, Haryana Industrial Policy 2026, IMT Ambala Naraingarh, Israel Aerospace Industries Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Panasonic Jhajjar expansion

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the state government is engaging directly with industrialists before finalizing the new industrial policy with the objective of incorporating their needs and suggestions. He was addressing a meeting held at Haryana Bhawan, New Delhi on Wednesday regarding consultations with industry representatives on the draft Haryana Industrial Policy 2026 and sectoral policies. During the meeting, he held direct discussions with leading industrialists from across the country and abroad. The Chief Minister stated that the purpose of the meeting was to seek suggestions from the industry on the proposed Haryana…

22 Apr

Haryana Cabinet approves 30% promotion quota for Group D staff; special session on April 27

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGroup D promotion quota, Haryana Assembly special session, Haryana Cabinet meeting 2026, Haryana Clerical Services Bill, Nayab Singh Saini, women empowerment Haryana

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) – A meeting of the Haryana Cabinet was held on Wednesday in Gurugram under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini. It was decided to convene a special session of the Haryana Legislative Assembly on April 27, 2026. During this session, the Haryana Clerical Services Bill will be introduced to facilitate promotions for Group D employees. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the Cabinet has agreed to frame necessary rules for the promotion of Group D employees in the common cadre. These employees have completed more than five years…

22 Apr

Haryana outpaces national healthcare quality benchmarks; aims for 100% certification by 2026

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAyushman Arogya Mandir, Dr Sumita Misra, Haryana healthcare reforms, Kayakalp Award Haryana, NQAS certification 2026

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) - Haryana has emerged as a frontrunner in public healthcare reforms, surpassing national quality benchmarks under the National Quality Assurance Programme (NQAP) and the Kayakalp Award initiative. This was disclosed by Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary, Health and Family Welfare, after a review meeting held in Chandigarh today. The Haryana State Health Resource Centre (HSHRC) has certified 1,560 public health facilities, achieving a 57 per cent certification rate, significantly exceeding the initial target of 50 per cent set for December 2025. Haryana’s performance under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) has positioned it among the top-performing…

22 Apr

Haryana Assembly to Hold One-Day Special Session on April 27; Clerical Services Bill to Be Tabled

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Balwinder Singh :- The Haryana Cabinet has decided to convene a one-day special session of the state Legislative Assembly on April 27, a decision taken during a meeting held in Gurugram under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the Haryana Clerical Services Bill, 2026, will be introduced during the special session. He also informed that the Cabinet has approved the framework to streamline promotion rules for employees belonging to the common cadre Group D category. According to the proposed provisions, Group D employees who have completed…

22 Apr

Haryana Fugitive Nabbed After Gunfight with Chandigarh Police

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsIndiaChandigarh, Haryana, Joint Operation, Police

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) : A joint operation by the Chandigarh Police led to the arrest of a wanted criminal from Haryana after a brief but intense exchange of gunfire in the city on Tuesday morning. The accused, Mukesh Golu, who hails from Gohana, was intercepted by the police following a tip-off about his movement into Chandigarh. Officials said he was allegedly planning to carry out a criminal act. Acting on the information, a team from the Operations Cell tracked and surrounded the suspect near the Sector-25 rally ground. As police attempted to apprehend him, the accused reportedly opened fire in…

21 Apr

FCR Dr. Sumita Misra Completes Self-Enumeration for Census 2027

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Financial Commissioner Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Misra who is also designated as State Nodal Officer for Census 2027 took a significant step towards promoting digital participation in the upcoming Census 2027 by successfully completing her self-enumeration through the online census portal at the Civil Secretariat here today. The exercise highlighted the availability and ease of the online self-enumeration facility, which allows citizens to submit their Census details in a convenient and time-bound manner, reducing the need for physical visits. Dr. Sumita Misra emphasized the importance of accurate and timely data for effective policy planning…

21 Apr

Haryana Tribunal, Town and Country Planning launches online appeal filing system to enhance ease of access and transparency

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Tribunal, Town and Country Planning, has taken a significant step towards digital governance and citizen convenience by developing and launching an Online Appeal Filing System. The system was formally inaugurated by Justice Rajan Gupta, in the presence of senior dignitaries, including the Additional Chief Secretary, Town and Country Planning, Sh. Anurag Agarwal, Director, Town and Country Planning, Sh. Amit Khatri, Chairman, HRERA Panchkula, Sh. Parneet S Sachdev and Members of the Tribunal. Sharing information in this regard, an official spokesperson said that under the provisions of the Haryana Scheduled Roads and Controlled Areas Restriction of Unregulated…

21 Apr

KMP Expressway to become gateway for ‘Viksit Bharat-2047’: Rao Narbir Singh

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, that the 135-kilometre-long Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway will serve as the primary engine for the state's industrial growth. Aligned with the vision of ‘Viksit Bharat-2047,’ the government has formed the Panchgram Development Authority to establish five new cities along the expressway. These cities are planned to be developed on the Singapore model, transforming the region into a global hub for modern urbanization and industrial progress to accommodate the projected population growth of 2031. The Minister emphasized that the KMP Expressway will provide the critical…