Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

10 Dec

Haryana Speeds Up Urban Development With ₹1,700 Crore EDC Fund Release

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Chandigarh, December 10 — The Haryana government has accelerated its urban development push by releasing ₹1,700 crore from the External Development Charges (EDC) fund to the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP) and several metropolitan development authorities across the state. The funds aim to fast-track key infrastructure projects such as roads, water supply, sewerage systems and transport connectivity in major urban estates.Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced the allocation during a press briefing at the Civil Secretariat, reaffirming the state’s commitment to providing world-class urban infrastructure. Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana was also present at the briefing.Saini recalled…

10 Dec

Haryana Orders Statewide Fire Safety Audit of Nightclubs, Bars and Pubs

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Chandigarh, December 10 — The Haryana government has ordered an immediate statewide fire safety audit of nightclubs, bars, pubs, and all entertainment venues with dance floors. The directive comes amid rising concerns over lapses in fire safety at such establishments.Financial Commissioner of the Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr. Sumita Mishra, said the move aims to strengthen public safety and prevent any fire-related accidents. She stressed the need for heightened vigilance across Haryana and strict enforcement of safety norms.All Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to conduct comprehensive audits without delay. These inspections will be carried out according to the provisions…

09 Dec

Haryana RTS Commission Cracks Down on Wrong Electricity Billing, Increases Compensation Tenfold

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Chandigarh, December 9, 2025: The Haryana Right to Service Commission has taken a strict stand against recurring cases of incorrect average electricity billing, warning that the repeated use of the RAPDRP system as an excuse will no longer be tolerated. Officials said the commission had paused the review of such cases in 2024 after signs of improvement, but a recent surge in complaints forced it to restart active scrutiny.During a hearing, a consumer from Mahendragarh reported that his household connection normally records between 600 and 650 units, yet he received an inflated bill of nearly ₹41,000 in May 2025. He…

09 Dec

Haryana to Launch New Scheme for Rohida–Janti Conservation in South Haryana: Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh

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Chandigarh, December 9, 2025: The Haryana government is set to introduce a new scheme on the lines of the Pranavayu Devta Pension Scheme to boost the conservation of Rohida and Janti trees in south Haryana. Forest and Environment Minister Rao Narbir Singh announced the initiative during a review meeting held in Chandigarh on Monday.Singh said the scheme will focus on regions such as Mahendragarh, Satnali, Charkhi Dadri, Badhra and Loharu, where these native species play a crucial ecological role. Farmers who protect Rohida and Janti trees on their farmland will receive an incentive of ₹500 per year, with the amount…

09 Dec

Haryana Panel Reviews 62 Proposals for New Districts, Tehsils and Sub-Tehsils

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Chandigarh, December 9, 2025: The Haryana government's sub-committee on administrative restructuring held a key meeting in Chandigarh on Monday to review proposals for creating new districts, tehsils and sub-tehsils across the state. The meeting was chaired by Development and Panchayats Minister Krishna Lal Panwar and attended by Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Vipul Goel, and Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana.Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) Dr. Sumita Mishra, Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister Dr. Saket Kumar and senior officials of concerned departments were also present.After the meeting, Panwar said the exercise is…

09 Dec

Haryana CM Releases ‘Handbook for Executive Magistrates’, Calls it a Guiding Resource for Future Administrators

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Chandigarh, December 9, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday unveiled the book Handbook for Executive Magistrates, authored by retired IAS officer Dr. K.K. Khandelwal and Additional Chief Secretary Apoorva Kumar Singh. The launch event was organised under the banner of the Haryana IAS Officers Association in Chandigarh, with several senior bureaucrats in attendance.During the ceremony, the Chief Minister said a book is not just a collection of words but a reflection of the author’s thoughts, discipline and experiences. He noted that such works act as a guiding light for future generations and strengthen democratic governance. A memento…

08 Dec

Haryana Cabinet Approves Unified Municipal Act 2025 to Streamline Urban Governance

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Chandigarh, December 8 — The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Monday approved the Haryana Municipalities Act, 2025, marking a major reform aimed at modernising and streamlining urban governance across the state. The new legislation will replace the existing Haryana Municipal Act, 1973, and the Haryana Municipal Corporation Act, 1994.The unified Act seeks to bring all categories of urban local bodies—municipal corporations, municipal councils and municipal committees—under a single legal framework. Currently, 87 municipalities operate under two separate Acts, leading to administrative complexities, uneven service delivery and inconsistencies in legal interpretation. The draft of the new…

08 Dec

Haryana Minister Inaugurates State-Level Youth Festival 2025, Urges Young Citizens to Drive Development

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Chandigarh, December 8 — Haryana Development and Panchayat Minister Krishan Lal Panwar inaugurated the State-Level Youth Festival 2025 in Panchkula on Monday, calling on the youth to contribute actively to the state’s progress. He said Haryana is witnessing remarkable growth under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, and young people are bringing pride to the state through their hard work and dedication. Speaking at the three-day festival organised by the Department of Youth Empowerment and Entrepreneurship, Panwar said that Haryana’s daughters are excelling equally, winning medals in national and international competitions and enhancing the state’s reputation globally. “Haryana’s…

08 Dec

Haryana Governor Praises Sports Science and Training Excellence at Sports University Convocation in Rai

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Chandigarh, December 8 — Haryana Governor and Chancellor Prof. Aseem Kumar Ghosh attended the convocation ceremony of Haryana Sports University in Rai, Sonepat on Sunday, where he awarded degrees to 205 graduating students and commended their outstanding achievements.First Lady Mitra Ghosh, Vice Chancellor Ashok Kumar, MLA Krishna Gehlawat, Deputy Commissioner Sushil Sarwan, Panchjanya editor Hitesh Shankar, Registrar Jaswinder Singh and several distinguished guests were present at the event.Addressing the ceremony, Prof. Ghosh said that excellence in sports today is not limited to physical ability but is the result of science-based training, psychological strength, nutrition, sports psychology and modern technology. He…

08 Dec

Haryana Cabinet Approves Amendments to Punjab Police Rules for Constable and SI Recruitment

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Chandigarh, December 8 — The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved amendments to the Punjab Police Rules, 1934, to streamline direct recruitment for constable and sub-inspector posts in the Haryana Police. The modified rules will be notified as the Punjab Police (Haryana Amendment) Rules, 2025.Under the revised framework, Rule 12.16 of the 1934 Rules has been updated. The existing sub-rule (8) has been replaced with a provision enabling the Haryana Staff Selection Commission to shortlist candidates for the knowledge test at a ratio of ten times the total advertised vacancies in each category. Only candidates…