Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

28 Feb

After Class 12, Haryana’s Class 10 Math Paper Leaked Within Minutes of Exam Start

Haryana (National Times): Just a day after the Class 12 English paper leak in Haryana, the Class 10 Mathematics exam has also been compromised. Reports from Nuh indicate that the question paper went viral within 15 minutes of the exam beginning, raising serious concerns about security lapses in the board examinations. Paper Leak Sparks Chaos Outside Exam Center The Class 10 exam began at 12:30 PM, but shortly after, images of the mathematics question paper surfaced online. The leak reportedly originated from LDM Public School, Punhana, an official examination center. Adding to the controversy, disturbing visuals have emerged showing relatives…

27 Feb

Haryana Congress Expels Five Leaders for Anti-Party Activities

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Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – The Haryana Congress has expelled five leaders, including former MLA Rambir Singh, for anti-party activities. The decision, effective immediately, was taken after reports confirmed their involvement in actions against party interests. The other expelled leaders are Vijay Kaushik, Rahul Chaudhary, Pooja Rani, and Rupesh Malik.An official order from the Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) stated, "Consequent upon the receipt of reports through various means of communications pertaining to party leaders/workers indulging in anti-party activities during the ongoing Municipal Corporation Elections (2025), the following persons are hereby expelled from the party for six years with immediate…

27 Feb

Haryana Government Approves Promotion of 27 HCS Officers to IAS Rank

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Chandigarh, February 27, 2025 – The Haryana government has approved the promotion of 27 Haryana Civil Services (HCS) officers to the Indian Administrative Service (IAS). This decision was taken by a committee chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Saini and includes officers from the 2002 to 2004 batches. The final approval for these promotions will now rest with the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), to which the state government will send the necessary files. Initial Proposal and Challenges The Haryana government had previously submitted a proposal for the promotion of 2002 batch HCS officers to UPSC. However, the process faced hurdles…

23 Feb

Congress released manifesto for Haryana civic elections-2025

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• Manifesto released from Congress office in Gurugram• Manifesto released by many senior leaders including former Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, State President Udaibhan, former Minister Captain Ajay Singh Yadav, in-charge Karan Dalal• Manifesto has been prepared after closely studying the problemsChandigarh, February 23, 2025- Congress on Sunday released its manifesto for the civic elections in Haryana. Releasing the manifesto in a press conference at the Congress Bhawan in Gurugram, senior leaders appealed to the voters of the state to give full majority to the Congress in the civic elections and make it victorious. During the release of the manifesto…

20 Feb

Haryana Police Tops National Crime Records Bureau’s Monthly Ranking for the 10th Time in 2024

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Chandigarh (National Times): Haryana Police has secured the first position for the 10th time in 2024 in the monthly ranking of the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network System (CCTNS) by the National Crime Records Bureau, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. Director General of Police, Shatrujeet Kapur, has congratulated the entire CCTNS team for this achievement.Sibash Kabiraj, Director of the State Crime Records Bureau (SCRB), stated that the objective of developing CCTNS is to create a comprehensive and integrated system for crime investigation and apprehending criminals. Since Shatrujeet Kapur assumed office as DGP in August 2023, several positive changes…

20 Feb

Ganga water at Sangam unsafe for bathing due to high BOD levels: Govt data

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New Delhi (National Times): The Ganga water at Triveni Sangam, where lakhs of people are taking a holy dip every day during the ongoing Maha Kumbh, is currently unsafe for bathing as it exceeds the prescribed limit for biological oxygen demand (BOD), a key parameter to determine water quality, according to government data.BOD refers to the amount of oxygen required by aerobic microorganisms to break down organic material in a water body. A higher BOD level indicates more organic content in the water. River water is considered fit for bathing if the BOD level is less than 3 milligrams per…

17 Feb

School Bus Falls into SYL Canal in Kaithal, 10 Injured Including 8 Children

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Kaithal, Haryana (National Times): A tragic accident occurred on Monday morning when a private school bus carrying students from Guru Nanak Academy, Pehwa, lost control and plunged into the Sutlej Yamuna Link (SYL) canal near Nauch village. The accident left eight children, the driver, and a female conductor seriously injured. Steering Malfunction Causes Crash According to initial reports, the bus's steering system developed a technical fault, making it difficult for the driver to maintain control. As a result, the vehicle veered off the road and fell into the canal. The narrow road alongside the canal may have further contributed to…

15 Feb

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Highlights Development Achievements in Jagadhari

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Chandigarh, February 15, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini reaffirmed the state government's commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" and the principle of "Haryana Ek-Haryanvi Ek." Addressing a function in the Jagadhari Assembly constituency of Yamunanagar district, he emphasized that Haryana's progress is crucial to India’s overall development. Development Achievements in Jagadhari Targeting the opposition, CM Saini stated that opposition leaders often demand an account of the BJP government's performance. He highlighted that in the last 10 years, ₹707 crore had been spent on development projects in Jagadhari, compared to just ₹351…

15 Feb

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches CMVR Certification and Custom Hiring Centre for Farmers

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Chandigarh, February 15, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the Northern Region Farm Machinery Training and Testing Institute in Hisar will now issue Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR) certification for agricultural tractors. This move will benefit agricultural manufacturers across North India by streamlining the certification process.Additionally, a Custom Hiring Centre has been inaugurated at the institute, allowing small and marginal farmers to rent advanced farming equipment such as rotavators, super seeders, land levelers, ploughs, and trolleys. This initiative aims to improve farm productivity and ease the financial burden on farmers.Krishi Darshan Exhibition 2025Speaking at the Krishi…

11 Feb

Haryana Municipal Elections to be Held on March 2, Model Code of Conduct Enforced

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Chandigarh, February 11, 2025: The Haryana State Election Commission has announced the schedule for municipal elections, bringing the Model Code of Conduct into immediate effect. State Election Commissioner Dhanpat Singh confirmed that the elections will be conducted for Mayors and ward members in eight Municipal Corporations, along with Presidents and ward members in four Municipal Councils and 21 Municipal Committees. The general elections are set to take place on March 2, except in Panipat, where voting will be held on March 9.By-elections will also be conducted for key positions, including the Mayor posts in Ambala and Sonipat, as well as…