Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

01 Aug

Mahendragarh Receives Four New ALS Ambulances to Provide ICU-Level Emergency Care On the Move: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh) — Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao announced on Saturday that Mahendragarh district has been equipped with four new Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances to ensure timely and modern medical assistance for all citizens under the leadership of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini. With the inclusion of these state-of-the-art vehicles, the total fleet of government ambulances in the district has expanded from 26 to 30, significantly strengthening regional emergency healthcare services. Highlighting the critical importance of immediate medical intervention, the Health Minister noted that the first hour following road accidents, heart attacks, brain strokes, severe injuries, or…

01 Aug

Haryana Athletes Making a Global Mark: Minister Vipul Goel

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana’s Minister for Urban Local Bodies, Vipul Goel, stated that while Haryana was historically known primarily for its soldiers and farmers, it has now firmly established itself as a global powerhouse in sports. Speaking on Saturday at the Sports, Fitness and Infrastructure Expo held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the minister emphasized that athletes from the state continue to bring international acclaim to India. Visiting the Haryana Pavilion at the expo, Minister Goel inspected displays detailing the achievements of top sports stars and interacted with department officials, coaches, and young athletes. He commended the state government's…

31 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Pays Tributes to Shaheed Udham Singh on Martyrdom Day

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid rich floral tributes to the legendary freedom fighter Shaheed Udham Singh on his martyrdom day in Chandigarh on Friday. The Chief Minister commemorated the revolutionary hero by offering flowers at his portrait at his official residence, Sant Kabir Kutir. Paying homage to the martyr, Chief Minister Saini stated that Shaheed Udham Singh’s supreme sacrifice, courage, and dedication to the nation's dignity remain an immortal chapter in Indian history. Describing the martyr's legacy, Chief Minister Saini highlighted the revolutionary's commitment and patience in seeking justice for the historic Jallianwala Bagh massacre.…

31 Jul

Book ‘Ek Boond Sau Sawal’ Promoting Water Conservation Released in Chandigarh

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal, Commissioner and Secretary of the Information, Public Relations, Languages, and Culture Department, released the book Ek Boond Sau Sawal as the chief guest at Haryana Niwas in Chandigarh on Friday. Co-authored by renowned writer Dr. Shamim Sharma and her daughter-in-law Dr. Sarita Sharma, the publication focuses on the critical message of water conservation. Commending the authors for their exceptional work, Dr. Agarwal praised the book for weaving together historical, literary, cultural, and environmental aspects of water in a simple and engaging style suitable for readers of all ages. Inspired by the insights in…

30 Jul

Haryana Has Become the Country’s Sports Powerhouse: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini declared that the state has established itself as India’s sports powerhouse. Speaking at the Sports Fitness and Infrastructure Expo held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, the Chief Minister highlighted that despite accounting for just 2% of the nation’s population, Haryana consistently contributes the highest share of medals for India across global events like the Olympics, Paralympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games. The event was attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya as the chief guest. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Saini remarked that initiatives like…

30 Jul

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Launch ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat’ Campaign on August 2

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti-drug campaign, governance, Haryana, health, Kurukshetra, PM Modi, Youth Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In a major push to steer youth away from substance abuse and channel their energy toward nation-building, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the national ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva For Viksit Bharat – Sankalp Abhiyaan’ on August 2, 2026. As part of this nationwide initiative, lakhs of youth across Haryana will join the launch virtually, taking a pledge to build a drug-free society and transforming the campaign into a state-wide mass movement. The primary state-level event in Haryana will take place in Kurukshetra, with Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh attending as the chief guest. The event will gather…

30 Jul

Haryana Government Committed to Taking the Message of the Gita to Every Household: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed his government’s dedication to integrating the teachings of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita into the state's educational curriculum and promoting its wisdom in every home. Speaking on the occasion of Guru Purnima at the Gita Gyan Sansthanam in Kurukshetra, the Chief Minister emphasized that the Gita is not merely a religious text but a comprehensive science of living. He noted that the text’s synthesis of Karma (action), Dharma (duty), Gyan (knowledge), and Bhakti (devotion) serves as the foundational guide for societal and national progress. During his visit, Chief Minister Saini met…

30 Jul

Haryana Cracks Down on Counterfeit Drug Syndicates: 16 Arrested, Major Seizures Reported

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana has emerged as a leader in the nationwide fight against the illicit pharmaceutical trade, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) executing a series of high-profile crackdowns under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. State authorities have arrested 16 individuals for their involvement in the manufacturing and distribution of spurious medicines. Of these, 12 arrests were secured by the FDA Gurugram unit, which has successfully dismantled several interstate smuggling networks and confiscated counterfeit medications valued at approximately ₹70 lakh. The enforcement drive is being executed under the directives of Dr. Sumita Misra, Additional Chief Secretary of…

29 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Reaffirms Strict Stance on Paper Leaks and Highlights Merit-Based Recruitment

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed his government's commitment to clean, transparent, and merit-based recruitment during an orientation programme for newly appointed Group-D employees at Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. Speaking on national examination reforms, the Chief Minister stated that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a high-level expert committee was constituted to overhaul the examination framework following recent paper leak allegations. He emphasized that under the Public Examinations Act, severe measures are being implemented, including up to 10 years of imprisonment and fines of at least 100 million rupees for organized paper-leak…

29 Jul

Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao Chairs Key Meeting With Health Supervisors and ASHA Worker Representatives

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao presided over a high-level meeting in Chandigarh with representatives of the Multipurpose Health Supervisors (Male/Female) and the ASHA Worker Union. The primary objective of the interaction was to address long-pending demands, workplace challenges, and operational grievances faced by frontline healthcare personnel across the state. Additional Chief Secretary of the Health Department Dr. Sumita Mishra, National Health Mission Haryana Mission Director R.S. Dhillon, and NHM Director Dr. Virender Yadav were among the senior departmental officials in attendance. During the session, union delegates presented a comprehensive outline of their core issues and administrative…