Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

30 Jul

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

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCounterfeit Drugs, Drug Enforcement, FDA, Gurugram, Haryana, Mounjaro, Public Health

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

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, examination reforms, Group D, Haryana recruitment, Nayab Singh Saini

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

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh Rao, ASHA workers, Haryana Health Minister, health supervisors meeting

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…

29 Jul

Cabinet Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa Attends Guru Daksh Prajapati Jayanti Event as Chief Guest

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGuru Daksh Prajapati Jayanti, Haryana Cabinet Minister, Kurukshetra news, Ranbir Singh Gangwa

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Public Health Engineering and Public Works Minister Ranbir Singh Gangwa stated that the primary objective of celebrating the birth anniversaries of great personalities is to internalize their ideals and progress along the path they demonstrated. Speaking as the chief guest at the Guru Daksh Prajapati Jayanti celebrations organized by the Prajapati community at Guru Daksh Prajapati Dharamshala in Kurukshetra, the minister emphasized that such commemorative events help younger generations stay connected with their cultural heritage, values, and history while drawing inspiration for their future. Prior to the main ceremony, Minister Gangwa laid the foundation stone for…

29 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Announces Expanded Youth Stipends and Major Skill Development Initiatives

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Employment, Nayab Singh Saini, Saksham Yuva Yojana, Skill Development

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a series of major initiatives aimed at empowering the state’s youth, including stipends for Common Eligibility Test (CET) qualified candidates under the Saksham Yuva Yojana starting November 1. Speaking at a review meeting for the Employment, Skill Development, Industrial Training Department, and the Haryana Skill Development Mission under the Viksit Bharat Vision 2047, the Chief Minister highlighted Haryana’s impressive achievement of securing a place among the top ten states in the central government’s Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Scheme. He shared that this initiative has already facilitated employment opportunities for over…

28 Jul

Haryana Cabinet Approves Stamp Duty Cut for PMAY-U 2.0 Beneficiaries

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAffordable Housing, EWS Housing, Haryana Cabinet, Nayab Singh Saini, PMAY-U 2.0, Stamp Duty

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, approved a proposal on Tuesday to significantly reduce stamp duty and registration fees for beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) 2.0. The decision aims to ease the financial burden on Economically Weaker Section (EWS) families purchasing affordable housing units up to 60 square metres. Under the new provision, eligible EWS beneficiaries will pay a fixed fee of just ₹500 for conveyance deeds. Additionally, the stamp duty under Article 23-A of Schedule 1-A of the Indian Stamp Act, 1899 (as applicable to Haryana) has been capped…

28 Jul

650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji to be Celebrated at State Level in 2027: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaGuru Ravidas, Gurugram, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Prakash Parv, Samrasta Sankalp, Varanasi

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that the 650th Prakash Parv of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Ji in 2027 will be celebrated throughout the state in a grand and dignified manner. To prepare for these celebrations, the state government will constitute a high-level committee that will outline the programs and ensure their successful execution. The Chief Minister provided this information while addressing a press conference held in Chandigarh on Tuesday following a cabinet meeting, noting that a delegation from Haryana will participate in special religious and spiritual programs in Varanasi on July 29. On this historic…

28 Jul

Haryana Government Employees and IAS Officers Can Access 2025–26 GPF Statements via Official Portal and DigiLocker

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDigiLocker, GPF statement, Haryana Government, IAS Officers, Principal Accountant General

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana government has made the General Provident Fund (GPF) annual statements for the financial year 2025–26 available for download. The statements apply to state government employees and All India Services (IAS) officers belonging to the Haryana cadre. Subscribers can access their financial records through the official website of the Principal Accountant General (A&E), Haryana, or directly via the DigiLocker platform. To retrieve the annual GPF statement from the official portal (https://cag.gov.in/ac/haryana/en), subscribers must enter their series code, GPF account number, and employee PIN or password. Alternatively, subscribers can log into DigiLocker, navigate to the "Search Documents"…

27 Jul

Haryana PWD Minister Mandates Timely Completion of Building and Road Infrastructure Projects

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) Minister Ranbir Gangwa directed departmental officials to ensure that all ongoing infrastructure projects across the state are completed within their stipulated timelines. Chairing a review meeting at the PWD Rest House in Panchkula, the Minister emphasized that no compromise on construction quality will be tolerated, urging officers to adopt coordinated efforts to deliver superior public infrastructure and maintain departmental credibility. During the session, which included Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers participating via video conference, Minister Gangwa evaluated 23 major building projects valued at over 10 crore CAD each. He instructed…

27 Jul

Haryana Chief Minister Announces Five Major Initiatives for Dairy Sector to Boost Women Empowerment

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDairy Sector, Haryana, Nayab Saini, Sanjhi Dairy, Vita Milk, Women Empowerment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced five significant initiatives aimed at reinvigorating the dairy sector, boosting farmers' income, and economically empowering women's self-help groups across the state. The decisions are structured to strengthen the rural economy while reinforcing the cooperative movement by encouraging greater participation in dairy farming. Under the new directives, a financial incentive of 10 CAD per litre will be provided to women associated with self-help groups and female-led CMPACS who supply milk to Vita. To further support landless and small-scale cattle rearers, the Chief Minister announced the establishment of 'Sanjhi Dairies' on village…