Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

10 May

Voting Begins for Haryana Urban Polls; BJP and Congress Face Off in Crucial Civic Contest

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Polling commenced early Sunday across several urban local bodies in Haryana, with voters turning out to elect representatives for key municipal corporations, councils and committees. The voting process started at 8:00 AM and will continue until 6:00 PM. The elections are being conducted for municipal corporations in Panchkula, Ambala and Sonipat. In addition, voters are casting ballots for the municipal council in Rewari and municipal committees in Sampla, Dharuhera and Uklana. Authorities have deployed security personnel and election staff across polling centres to ensure peaceful and smooth conduct of voting. Special arrangements have also been made at…

09 May

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Attends Historic Swearing-In of Suvendu Adhikari in West Bengal

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaNayab Saini, Political news, Suvendu Adhikari, Swearing-in ceremony, Viksit Bharat, West Bengal

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Chief Minister of Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, travelled to West Bengal on Saturday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly appointed Chief Minister, Suvendu Adhikari. Saini extended his warmest congratulations to Adhikari and the people of West Bengal, characterizing the event as a momentous and historic occasion for the entire country. He remarked that this victory serves as a powerful testament to the collective resolution of the people to achieve the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047." Saini highlighted the profound legacy of the region, noting that the historic land of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and…

09 May

Haryana to Celebrate Somnath Swabhiman Parv to Honour a Millennium of Unbroken Faith, Says CM Nayab Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCultural Heritage, Haryana Government, Nayab Singh Saini, Somnath Swabhiman Parv, Somnath Temple

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh); The Haryana government has announced that it will host a state-wide celebration titled "Somnath Swabhiman Parv – 1000 Years of Unbroken Faith" on May 11, 2026. This significant initiative is dedicated to India's Sanatan culture, spiritual faith, and the proud history of the nation. The event aims to connect the younger generation with the country's vast cultural heritage and the resilient history of the Somnath Temple, which serves as a symbol of the indomitable spirit and self-respect that has preserved India’s cultural consciousness through numerous historical challenges. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is scheduled to preside as…

09 May

Shruti Choudhry Sets June 15 Deadline for Completion of Haryana Flood Control Projects

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources, Shruti Choudhry, has issued a stern directive to department officials to wrap up all pending flood control activities by June 15. Speaking during the 57th meeting of the Haryana State Disaster Management and Flood Control Board, the minister emphasized that cleaning drains, desilting rivers, and executing short-term flood mitigation strategies must be finalized well before the monsoon arrives. She noted that these measures are essential to ensure that the general public does not face undue hardship during the upcoming rainy season, effectively telling officials that it is time to sink…

09 May

National Lok Adalat Settles Over 425,000 Cases Across Haryana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCase settlement, HALSA, Haryana justice, Judicial efficiency, Legal aid, National Lok Adalat, Panchkula court

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): On May 9, 2026, a massive National Lok Adalat was successfully organized across all 22 districts and 38 sub-divisions of Haryana, marking a significant step toward strengthening accessible and speedy justice. Under the leadership and guidance of Justice Deepak Sibal, Executive Chairman of the Haryana State Legal Services Authority (HALSA) and judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court, a total of 182 benches were constituted to resolve a vast array of legal disputes. The initiative resulted in the settlement of 425,746 cases, which included both pre-litigation and pending matters, effectively reducing the burden on the state's…

08 May

Haryana Finalizes Preparations for UPSC Preliminary Exam; 89 Centres Established in Gurugram and Faridabad

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Civil Services Preparation, Faridabad, Gurugram Exam Centres, Haryana Government, UPSC Prelims 2026

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has issued comprehensive directives to ensure the seamless execution of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2026, which is set to take place on May 24. During a high-level review meeting held on Friday, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi emphasized that the state must maintain the highest standards of security and transparency for this prestigious national assessment. To accommodate the significant number of aspirants, the administration has finalized the setup of 89 examination centres across two key districts, with 52 centres established in Gurugram and 37 in Faridabad. The review session,…

08 May

Haryana on Fast Track Toward TB-Free Status as 10,000 Cases Identified in 30 Days

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAI Technology, Haryana, Health Camps, Health Ministry, nutrition, Screening, TB-free, Tuberculosis

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has announced that the state is making rapid strides toward its "TB-free Haryana" objective through a combination of public awareness, advanced technology, and robust community involvement. While releasing a 30-day progress report for the second phase of the 100-day TB eradication campaign launched on World TB Day, Rao noted that 10,978 new cases have already been identified. This achievement is largely attributed to a proactive "Active Case Finding" strategy and the integration of artificial intelligence into the screening process. Rather than waiting for symptomatic individuals to visit clinics, health workers are…

07 May

Governor Asim Kumar Ghosh inspires new IAS probationers with a masterclass on public service

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAdministrative integrity, Good Governance, Haryana cadre, Haryana Governor, IAS probationers, Public service

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Six fresh-faced IAS probationers from the 2025 batch, recently allotted to the Haryana cadre, stepped into the corridors of power this Thursday for a courtesy meeting with Governor Professor Asim Kumar Ghosh at Lok Bhavan in Chandigarh. The encounter was less of a formal briefing and more of an impassioned call to action, as the Governor took the opportunity to impart a clear vision for their upcoming roles within the state’s administrative machinery. He reminded the young officers that while the prestige of the civil services is significant, the real weight lies in the responsibility to act…

07 May

Haryana Chief Secretary calls for greater sensitivity in senior citizen welfare cases

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Haryana news, Maintenance Act, Old-age homes, Senior citizens, Social Justice, Welfare rules

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi has issued a clear directive to district administrative officers, urging them to adopt a more compassionate and committed approach when handling matters related to the welfare of the elderly. Speaking at a state-level workshop focused on the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act of 2007, Rastogi emphasized that officials must be fully attuned to legal provisions while maintaining a deeply humanitarian perspective during their daily duties. He remarked that the law is not simply a financial tool but a moral commitment to provide seniors with honour, dignity, and access…

07 May

New health centres approved for Khori Kalan and Khatodra as Haryana bolsters rural healthcare

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Rao, Haryana health, Mahendragarh, Medical Infrastructure, Nuh District, Public Health, Rural clinics

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced on Thursday that the provincial government is continuing its concerted efforts to strengthen medical infrastructure across rural and remote regions of the state. As part of this ongoing commitment, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has granted in-principle approval for the establishment of two new health facilities in the Nuh and Mahendragarh districts. The move is designed to bridge the gap in medical accessibility and ensure that high-quality care is available to residents right at their doorstep. According to the official announcement, a sub-health centre will be established in the village…