Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

10 Jan

Chief Justice Justice Suryakant Inaugurates New Court in Barwala, Lays Foundation Stone of Judicial Complex

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBarwala court, Chief Justice of India, Haryana courts, judicial infrastructure, Justice Suryakant

Chandigarh, January 10: Chief Justice of India Justice Suryakant on Saturday said that courts are being established closer to people to ensure speedy and accessible justice for all. He stated that when courts are located nearer to citizens, it becomes easier for them to protect their rights and seek legal remedies without hardship. Justice Suryakant was speaking as the chief guest at a programme held in Barwala, where he formally inaugurated a newly constructed court building and laid the foundation stone of a new court complex. Emphasising environmental responsibility, the Chief Justice also planted a sapling on the premises. Several…

10 Jan

Haryana Emerges as a Leading Agricultural State in High-Quality Potato Seed Production: Agriculture Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana agriculture, high-quality seed potatoes, Potato Expo Karnal, potato seed production, Shyam Singh Rana

Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana attends closing ceremony of Fourth Potato Expo as chief guest; 16 farmers honoured with ‘Aloo Ratna’ and ‘Aloo Samman’ awards Chandigarh, January 10 — Haryana has steadily emerged as a leading agricultural state in the production of high-quality potato seed, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said on Friday while addressing the closing ceremony of the Fourth Potato Expo organised by the Horticulture Department in Karnal. The two-day expo witnessed enthusiastic participation from progressive farmers, seed producers, scientists, buyers, sellers, and public and private sector companies from Haryana and other states. The primary…

09 Jan

Public Safety Paramount, Negligence Will Not Be Tolerated: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanacrime control, Haryana law and order, Nayab Singh Saini, officer demotion, police accountability

Chandigarh, January 9 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday adopted a tough stance on law and order, making it clear that any negligence in controlling crime will not be tolerated at any level. He said officers posted in police stations where crime is not effectively brought under control will be held accountable and may face strict action, including demotion, if required.The Chief Minister was speaking to reporters after a pre-budget consultation meeting in Faridabad.Saini said he has stated earlier as well that the Haryana Police is a strong and capable force. However, if crime or illegal drug…

09 Jan

Chief Minister Implementing Developed India Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission Act 2025 with Full Strength: Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDeveloped India Employment Mission, Haryana Government, rural employment guarantee, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, January 9 — Haryana Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana on Friday said that Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini is implementing the Prime Minister’s Developed India Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission (Rural) Act, 2025 in the state with full commitment. He said the new law guarantees corruption-free rural employment and marks a major reform in India’s rural employment framework.Addressing a press conference in Kurukshetra, the minister said the Developed India Employment and Livelihood Guarantee Mission (Rural) Act, 2025 ensures increased guaranteed workdays, higher wages, transparent payments and the creation of sustainable rural assets. He said the new…

09 Jan

Reaching Quality Healthcare to the Last Person Is Government’s Priority: Chief Minister

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Government, healthcare priority, Nayab Singh Saini, Pre-Budget Consultation

Chandigarh, January 9 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that ensuring access to quality healthcare for every citizen, especially the last person in the queue, remains the government’s top priority. He made these remarks while interacting with representatives of the health sector during the second session of a pre-budget consultation meeting held at Surajkund in Faridabad ahead of the state budget for the financial year 2026–27.Extending New Year greetings to the participants, the Chief Minister described the meeting as a meaningful opportunity to shape the future of the health sector in Haryana. At the beginning of…

08 Jan

Haryana Launches ‘Jalsa-e-Aam’ Drive to Clear Pending Mutations, Push Digital Revenue Reforms

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAgristack Haryana, digital revenue reforms, Haryana Jalsa-e-Aam, pending mutations Haryana

Chandigarh, January 8: In a major step towards strengthening public service delivery and citizen-centric governance, the Haryana government has launched a time-bound, statewide campaign titled ‘Jalsa-e-Aam’ to dispose of all pending mutation cases. The initiative will also accelerate the implementation of Agristack, digital revenue reforms, settlement of land partition cases, inter-state boundary demarcation, and preparedness for the ongoing cold wave.The measures were reviewed and announced by Financial Commissioner, Revenue and Disaster Management, Dr Sumita Misra, during a high-level meeting with deputy commissioners held via video conferencing.Under the campaign, ‘Jalsa-e-Aam’ will be organised on Saturdays in January — January 10, 17,…

08 Jan

Haryana Steps Up HIV Prevention Drive, Strengthens Care Services: Health Minister Arti Singh Rao

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAIDS prevention, Arti Singh Rao, Haryana HIV programme, National AIDS Control Programme

Chandigarh, January 8: Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on Thursday said the state government is fully committed to strengthening HIV prevention measures and improving care and support services for people living with HIV. She said the government is working in line with the Centre’s target of eliminating AIDS as a public health threat by 2030 and is focusing on systematic capacity building to achieve this goal.The health minister directed officials to intensify awareness programmes related to HIV/AIDS and further strengthen the state’s data management system under the Strategic Information Management System (SIMS).Haryana State AIDS Control Society Deputy Director Dr…

08 Jan

Haryana Government Revises HCS Examination Syllabus, Introduces Four General Studies Papers in Main Exam

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGeneral Studies papers, Haryana Government, HCS examination, syllabus revision

Chandigarh, January 8 — In a significant move to streamline and enhance transparency in the recruitment process for top administrative positions, the Haryana government has carried out a comprehensive revision of the syllabus for the Haryana Civil Service (Executive Branch) and allied services examination.An official notification in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi.As per the revised pattern, the preliminary examination will now comprise two objective-type papers of 200 marks each, making a total of 400 marks. Paper I (General Studies) will cover general science, national and international current affairs, Indian history and the freedom movement, Indian…

08 Jan

Haryana Government Extends Price Protection to Honey Under Bhavantar Bharpai Scheme: Agriculture Minister Shyam Singh Rana

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBeekeeping, Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana, Haryana Government, Honey, Shyam Singh Rana

Chandigarh, January 8 — In a major boost for beekeepers, the Haryana government has brought honey under the Bhavantar Bharpai Yojana by fixing a protected price to ensure income security against market fluctuations.Sharing details of the decision, Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shyam Singh Rana said the move reflects the state government’s farmer-friendly approach and its commitment to promoting allied agricultural activities. He said honey has been assigned a protected price of ₹120 per kilogram under the scheme, which will help beekeepers secure fair returns for their produce despite price volatility.The minister said beekeeping has emerged as an important supplementary…

08 Jan

Positive Transformation Visible Over the Past 11 Years, People Feel the Government Belongs to Them — CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabGood Governance, Haryana, Narendra Modi, National Education Policy, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, January 8 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that the country has witnessed a clear and positive transformation over the last 11 years under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated that the effective implementation of public welfare policies has strengthened public trust, with citizens today feeling that the government truly represents them, which, he said, is the real essence of good governance. He added that there was a time when people believed governments merely completed five-year terms, but the situation has now changed as citizens seek visible, result-oriented governance rather than political…