Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

07 Aug

Union Minister C.R. Patil Reviews Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in Haryana

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil chaired a high-level review meeting at Haryana Bhawan in Delhi to drive the effective implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 across Haryana. The session brought together Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha members of Parliament representing the state, alongside Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal and Haryana Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa. Minister Patil emphasized that delivering clean and safe drinking water to every household remains the top priority of the government, assuring full central support for state initiatives submitted under the mission's upgraded phase. Highlighting the…

06 Aug

Haryana Implements Regulatory Reforms to Boost Ease of Doing Business and Infrastructure

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana government has approved and initiated implementation of 21 out of 28 prioritized regulatory reforms identified under the second phase of the Union government's Compliance Reduction and Deregulation Exercise. Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi disclosed the administrative progress following a joint high-level review meeting co-chaired alongside Special Secretary in the Cabinet Secretariat K.K. Pathak. The initiative aims to streamline permitting procedures, eliminate redundant regulatory requirements, expand digital governance tools, and lower compliance costs across industrial, agricultural, and commercial sectors. As part of the structural overhaul, Commissioner and Secretary of the Industries and Commerce Department Dr. Amit…

06 Aug

Haryana to Soon Release Annual Recruitment Calendar for HSSC, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Sonipat (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced on Thursday that the Haryana Staff Selection Commission will soon release an official annual recruitment calendar to streamline state employment drives. Speaking during an interactive student dialogue titled "Chhatra Samvad CM Ke Sath" in Sonipat, the Chief Minister confirmed that the upcoming schedule will provide competitive exam aspirants with clear advance timelines regarding applications, examinations, results, and joining schedules across various government cadres. The interactive event addressed multiple operational aspects of competitive examinations, with the Chief Minister responding directly to student inquiries and suggestions. Responding to queries regarding the Common…

06 Aug

Haryana Government Invites Applications for Government Accommodation in Chandigarh and Panchkula

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — The Haryana Government has officially launched the online application process for the allotment of government residential accommodation located in Chandigarh and Panchkula. Eligible state government employees seeking housing benefits can submit their applications online through the official housing portal. According to the schedule released by state authorities, the deadline for submitting or updating online applications and filling preference choices under the Out-of-Turn allotment category on medical grounds is August 12, 2026. For all other general and reserved categories, eligible employees must complete their online submissions, profile updates, and housing preference selections by August 24, 2026. Following…

05 Aug

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Visits Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Lays Foundation Stone at Shri Krishna Kripa Dham

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, accompanied by his wife Suman Saini, son Aniket, and daughter Vanshika, visited the Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday evening to perform prayers for the state's prosperity and development. During the pilgrimage to the holy site, the Chief Minister offered floral tributes to Lord Banke Bihari and visited the Radha Vallabh Temple, stating that visiting the sacred land of Brij offered deep spiritual peace and inspiration. During his visit to Vrindavan, Chief Minister Saini also performed the formal foundation-laying ceremony for the construction of the first floor of…

05 Aug

Haryana Partners with World Bank for AI-Driven Governance and Skill Development

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met with a delegation from the World Bank on Wednesday to accelerate artificial intelligence implementation, digital governance, skill development, and data-driven administrative systems across the state. During the session in Chandigarh, the Chief Minister reiterated that the state government aims to leverage advanced technologies to increase administrative transparency, expedite public service delivery, and enhance decision-making tools for civil servants. The World Bank delegation briefed the Chief Minister on the AI Sandbox developed in collaboration with the Haryana government, announcing that its results will be showcased at the Korea Digital Summit…

05 Aug

IIT Roorkee to Prepare Detailed Project Report for Saraswati River Restoration, Says Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh)— Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini chaired a meeting of the Haryana Saraswati Heritage Development Board at the Secretariat on Wednesday, approving key measures for the conservation, rejuvenation, and scientific development of the Saraswati River. During the session, the Chief Minister released the board’s achievements report and emphasized that restoring the historic river remains a top priority for the state government to boost tourism, enhance groundwater recharge, and preserve cultural heritage. To establish a sustainable water flow, the board approved a proposal to engage IIT Roorkee for technical consultation and a detailed project report studying water linkage…

05 Aug

Haryana to Honour 2026 Commonwealth Games Medal Winners with Rs 13.47 Crore Cash Prize

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Minister of State for Sports Gaurav Gautam announced on Wednesday that a grand state-level felicitation ceremony will be held on August 7, 2026, at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector 3, Panchkula, to honour the state's athletes who succeeded at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini will attend the ceremony as the chief guest to present commendation certificates and cash rewards totaling ₹13.47 crore to both medalists and non-medaling participants under the state's comprehensive sports policy. During the international sporting event in Scotland, ten athletes from Haryana secured top podium…

04 Aug

Haryana Achieves Landmark National Milestone in ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva-Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ Under State Leadership

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana achieved a significant national milestone in the "Nasha Mukt Yuva-Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan," a nationwide anti-drug pledge drive launched virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 2. Under the guidance of Haryana Governor Prof. Aseem Kumar Ghosh and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, the state recorded the highest institutional participation across India. The flagship state-level event held at Kurukshetra University emerged as the largest single assembly among all participating universities nationwide, establishing a benchmark for youth engagement in public health initiatives. The state-level gathering at the Kurukshetra University auditorium brought together over 3,200 students, faculty…

04 Aug

Congress Politics Focused Solely on Vote Banks Rather Than Youth, Dalits, and Backward Classes: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a sharp attack on the Congress party on Tuesday, alleging that its political track record has consistently prioritized vote-bank arithmetic over the genuine welfare of youth, Dalits, and backward classes. Addressing journalists at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh, Saini asserted that Congress has historically used underprivileged and Scheduled Caste communities for political leverage without delivering meaningful empowerment. He cited the treatment of former Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi as evidence of this approach, claiming that after guiding Punjab Congress through challenging circumstances, Channi was sidelined by the party leadership in…