Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

11 Apr

Labour organizations express gratitude to CM Nayab Singh Saini for historic increase in minimum wages in Haryana

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): A delegation of various labour organizations, including the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh, met Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and expressed their gratitude for the historic increase in minimum wages. The meeting with the Chief Minister took place at Sant Kabir Kutir residence, during which the delegation was led by Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh All India Vice President Pawan Kumar. Members of the delegation also honoured Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini by presenting him with a turban. They also offered him sweets on the occasion. Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini said that the Haryana Government is…

11 Apr

Haryana CM Nayab Saini pitches state as global startup hub at TiECon Chandigarh 2026

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Saturday, April 11, 2026, invited global entrepreneurs to leverage Haryana's burgeoning startup ecosystem, revealing that the state is now home to 19 of India's 117 unicorns. Addressing the TiECon Chandigarh 2026 summit, the Chief Minister underscored his government's commitment to transforming innovative ideas into successful enterprises through robust policy support and simplified digital governance. On the occasion, he distributed investment cheques worth ₹7.5 crore to four promising startups—Gamma Opengig Work, Delectable Gourmet, Dreamaerospace Technologies, and Ariro—in collaboration with the Chandigarh Angels Network. The Chief Minister also presented the TiECon Chandigarh…

11 Apr

Boxer Sweety Boora, kabaddi player Deepak Hooda divorce by mutual consent

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Balwinder Singh :- International boxer and Arjuna Awardee Sweety Boora and kabaddi player Deepak Hooda have legally separated, with a family court granting them divorce by mutual consent. Sweety Boora, a resident of Sector 1-4 in Hisar, had married Rohtak-based Deepak Hooda in 2022. However, differences began to surface in their relationship, which eventually led to their separation in 2025. The dispute between the two had escalated significantly, with both sides levelling allegations of assault, harassment and dowry-related issues against each other. The matter had even reached a police station, where attempts were made to mediate, but tensions reportedly persisted.…

09 Apr

Haryana Accelerates Scientific Waste Management, Reviews NGT Compliance Progress

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)- Haryana is steadily advancing towards scientific and sustainable waste management, with Chief Secretary Sh. Anurag Rastogi on Thursday reviewing the state’s progress on compliance with directions of the National Green Tribunal (NGT). The review reflected a positive trajectory, with major improvements in infrastructure, monitoring mechanisms, and environmental governance. Chairing the high-level meeting, the Chief Secretary stressed the importance of continuous monitoring, accurate reporting, and coordinated action across departments to ensure timely compliance with NGT directives. He reiterated that Haryana is committed to achieving full compliance through a structured and result-oriented approach. Significant progress has been made on…

09 Apr

CM Nayab Singh Saini Reviews ‘Samadhan Shivirs’, Orders Strict Action on Pending Complaints

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, on Thursday, conducted a detailed review of the progress of Samadhan Shivirs being organized across the state in a high-level meeting via video conferencing. During the meeting, he directly heard complaints from citizens of various districts and instructed concerned officials to ensure their prompt and effective resolution. Samadhan Shivirs are organized every Monday and Thursday in the offices of Deputy Commissioners and Sub-Divisional Officers across all districts of the state. In these camps, citizens present their grievances. Complaints that can be resolved on the spot are addressed immediately, while the remaining…

09 Apr

Massive explosion reported in Haryana’s Yamunagar as gas cylinder explodes, children among 10 injured

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Balwinder Singh - A massive explosion was reported in Salempur village of the Vyaspur area in Yamunanagar on Wednesday morning after a gas cylinder exploded while being replaced at a factory, leaving more than 10 people injured including children. According to information, workers at the factory were changing the cylinder when it suddenly exploded, triggering panic among the nearby areas. All ten victims were seriously injured and were immediately taken to the Civil Hospital in Jagadhri, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Some critically injured people were referred to PGI, Chandigarh. All the injured are reported to belong to migrant…

09 Apr

Haryana gangster Rao Inderjeet Yadav arrested in Dubai, extradition process underway

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Balwinder Singh :- Rao Inderjeet Yadav, a Haryana-based gangster who had been absconding since 2024, has been arrested in Dubai, according to official sources. He had fled India following his alleged involvement in a high-profile murder case and had remained on the run since then. Authorities in Dubai have reportedly sought necessary documentation from Indian agencies, indicating that the process to bring him back to India may begin soon. Officials suggest that legal formalities for his extradition are currently in progress. Yadav, a native of Rohtak, is facing multiple criminal charges across Haryana and Uttar Pradesh. Police records indicate that…

08 Apr

Haryana to Offer Financial Aid for UPSC, HPSC Aspirants Clearing Prelims; Free Coaching in Universities Announced

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Chandigarh, April 8 – Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini announced that youth who clear the preliminary examinations of UPSC, HPSC, and Judicial Services will be provided financial assistance by the state government to support their further coaching expenses. He stated that under the “Mukhyamantri Yuva Pratibha Protsahan Yojana”, economically weaker candidates will receive financial assistance ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹70,000. The Chief Minister was addressing a felicitation ceremony for newly selected candidates of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) held here today. On this occasion, Cooperation Minister Dr. Arvind Sharma, Chief Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, Sh.…

08 Apr

Haryana Reviews ₹474-Crore AI Programme, Plans to Skill 1 Lakh Youth and Support 100+ Startups

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini held a review meeting on Wednesday to assess the progress of the Haryana AI Development Programme (HAIDP), a ₹474 crore initiative being developed jointly with the World Bank under a 70:30 funding arrangement between the Bank and the state. MD Hartron Sh. J.Ganeshan and other officers remained present. It was informed in the meeting that the Preliminary Project Report (PPR) of the programme has been approved by the Department of Economic Affairs, Government of India, in January this year, following clearances from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)…

08 Apr

Haryana Introduces Tech-Driven Reforms in Crop Procurement, CM Saini Assures Full Purchase of Farmers’ Produce

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)– Haryana Chief Minister Sh. Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing a press conference held today at the Civil Secretariat in Chandigarh, said that the opposition is unnecessarily spreading misinformation regarding the procurement system in an attempt to mislead farmers, which is unfortunate. He stated that the state government is fully committed to the welfare of farmers and will ensure the procurement of every single grain of their produce. The government has implemented comprehensive reforms in the procurement system and appointed nodal officers in every mandi. He informed that senior officials have been assigned the responsibility of regularly monitoring…