Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

18 Nov

Haryana Flags Off Fourth Nagar Kirtan Dedicated to Guru Tegh Bahadur’s Martyrdom

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Chandigarh, November 18 — The fourth sacred Nagar Kirtan dedicated to the 350th martyrdom anniversary of ‘Hind Ki Chadar’ Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji began with a grand ceremony in Sadhoura, Yamunanagar district. Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini offered prayers at Gurdwara Dyodhi Sahib and urged people to spread Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji’s message of sacrifice and spiritual discipline to every household. He also announced a contribution of ₹31 lakh to Gurdwara Dyodhi Sahib from his discretionary fund. The Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government, in collaboration with the Haryana Sikh Gurdwara Management Committee, is commemorating Guru Tegh Bahadur…

17 Nov

Folk Instruments and Traditional Music Enchant Visitors at Brahmasarovar During International Gita Mahotsav

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Chandigarh, November 17 — The second day of the International Gita Mahotsav-2025 in Kurukshetra turned vibrant as the sounds of traditional Indian instruments echoed across the sacred Brahmasarovar. Artists from Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh filled the atmosphere with melodious folk tunes, drawing large crowds to the southern bank of the lake.According to an official spokesperson, cultural groups from these states, invited by the North Zone Cultural Centre (NZCC) Patiala, showcased their regional heritage through folk songs and dance performances. The Brahmasarovar ghats have been hosting these cultural presentations as part of the Mahotsav’s…

17 Nov

Haryana Issues New Unified Guidelines for Granting Guard of Honour Across the State

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Chandigarh, November 17 — The Haryana government has issued comprehensive new guidelines to regulate the Guard of Honour extended to dignitaries across the state. The updated directions aim to ensure uniformity, clarity, and discipline in all protocol-related processes so that departments, district administrations, and police units follow the same standards.According to the notification issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, dignitaries eligible for a Guard of Honour have been placed into two distinct categories. The first category includes top-ranking individuals who receive the honour under Government of India protocol norms. This category consists of the President, Vice President, Prime Minister, Defence…

17 Nov

Northern Zonal Council Meeting Held in Surajkund Under Amit Shah’s Chairmanship; Haryana CM Urges Punjab to Uphold Gurus’ Traditions in Water Dispute

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Chandigarh, November 17 — Union Home Minister and Chairman of the Northern Zonal Council Amit Shah chaired the 32nd meeting of the council on Monday at Surajkund in Faridabad. The meeting saw participation from Haryana Chief Minister and Council Vice-Chairman Nayab Singh Saini, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Vinay Kumar Saxena, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Kavinder Gupta, and Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria. Senior ministers and top…

15 Nov

Haryana CM Announces Major Education and Community Development Projects at Khark Poonia Ceremony

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Chandigarh, 15 November — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced several key development initiatives at the birth anniversary celebration of Dada Badhdev Poonia and the Chief Minister’s Honour Ceremony held in Khark Poonia village of Hisar district. Addressing a large gathering, he declared that the village school would be upgraded into a ‘Sanskriti Model School’ to ensure high-quality education for local children. He also announced the construction of a new community centre and the establishment of a public library in the village. Two books were released during the event.Saini said that Dada Badhdev’s life continues to inspire society to…

15 Nov

CM Saini Boosts Morale of ‘Run for Unity’ Participants in Kaithal

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Chandigarh, 15 November — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini briefly halted his convoy on Saturday morning after spotting a ‘Run for Unity’ event being held from NIILM University to Kaithal. The Chief Minister was on his way to attend an honour ceremony organised by the Poonia Khap in Khark village of Hisar.Near Kayodak village, Saini noticed participants running to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. He immediately directed his convoy to stop and stepped out to interact with the participants. Former MLA Leela Ram and several workers accompanied him as he inquired about the event route…

14 Nov

CM Nayab Singh Saini Attends State-Level Event Marking 350th Martyrdom Day of Kushal Singh Dahiya, Announces Key Development Projects

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Chandigarh, November 14 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini today attended the state-level programme held in Rai, Sonipat, to commemorate the 350th martyrdom day of Amar Shaheed Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya. Addressing the gathering, he urged the youth to draw inspiration from the ideals of brave heroes like Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya and remain committed to protecting India’s culture, faith and national pride while working towards making the nation a global leader.The Chief Minister announced several development projects, including renaming the road from GT Road to Badkhalsa—stretching from Naggal Kalan to Manauli village—as Dada Kushal Singh Dahiya Marg. He…

13 Nov

Haryana’s Paperless Registration System Under Comprehensive Review — Key Reforms Announced to Boost Efficiency and Transparency

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Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana’s Financial Commissioner of Revenue and Disaster Management, Dr. Sumita Misra, chaired a detailed video conference with all Deputy Commissioners to review the progress and on-ground functioning of the state’s paperless registration system. The meeting focused on improving efficiency, ensuring smooth digital operations, and enhancing citizen convenience.Dr. Misra announced major reforms to accelerate approvals and strengthen service delivery. The existing five-day revert time for applications will soon be reduced, while filled documents will now be automatically saved for 72 hours to prevent data loss. The registration fee will remain applicable throughout the process. Addressing issues raised…

13 Nov

Haryana PWD to Form Vigilance Cell to Curb Irregularities: Minister Ranbir Gangwa Issues Strict Directions

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Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa announced that the Public Works Department (PWD) will soon establish a dedicated Vigilance Cell to ensure transparency and accountability in infrastructure projects. The cell will investigate complaints related to road and building quality, and strict legal and departmental action will be taken against anyone found guilty of irregularities. He further directed that Superintending Engineers (SEs) and Executive Engineers (XENs) must conduct quality checks on 18 roads each month and submit detailed reports.Presiding over a departmental review meeting at the Secretariat, Gangwa was joined by Additional Secretary…

13 Nov

Haryana Government Takes Tough Stand on Pollution Control: Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh Issues Strict Directives

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Chandigarh, November 13 — Haryana Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh said the state government is fully committed to controlling environmental pollution and is taking strong measures in line with the guidelines issued by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court. He emphasized that effective pollution control can only be achieved through coordinated efforts among all concerned departments, ensuring visible results on the ground.The minister was presiding over a high-level meeting of the Haryana State Pollution Control Board held in Chandigarh. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary of Environment and Forest Department Sudhir Rajpal, Board…