Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

08 Jan

National shooting coach suspended for allegedly ‘sexually harassing’ minor athlete in Haryana

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National Times Bureau :- The Haryana Police has registered a case against a national shooting coach, Ankush Bharadwaj for allegedly sexually harassing a minor athlete in Faridabad. According to the FIR, the incident unfolded on December 16, 2025 after the athlete participated in a national-level shooting competition at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range in South Delhi. The coach was staying at a hotel in Faridabad's Surajkund area allegedly lured her into the hotel lobby after the competition under the pretext of evaluating her performance. The FIR alleges the coach later persuaded the teen to come to his room, claiming…

07 Jan

Mandatory Online Training on Haryana Contract Employees (Service Security) Web Portal on January 8

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Chandigarh, January 7 — The Haryana government has decided to organise a mandatory online training session for all departments, boards, corporations, and authorities regarding the Haryana Contract Employees (Service Security) web portal. The training will be conducted through video conferencing on January 8 at 11:00 am. According to a letter issued by the Chief Secretary’s Office, the session is aimed at ensuring uniform understanding of the portal’s procedures and operational framework. It will also focus on addressing issues being faced by applicants and Drawing and Disbursing Officers (DDOs) while using the portal. The state government has directed all departments, boards,…

07 Jan

HPSC Rejects Allegations, Says Claims Against Transparent Selection Process Are Baseless

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Chandigarh, January 7 — The Haryana Public Service Commission (HPSC) on Wednesday dismissed allegations being circulated against its functioning, calling them false, misleading, and without any factual basis. An official spokesperson of the commission said a deliberate attempt is being made in recent days to create a distorted narrative about the commission’s working. The spokesperson clarified that the Haryana Public Service Commission has been constituted under Article 315 of the Constitution of India and is entrusted with the constitutional responsibility of conducting examinations and selections for appointments to state services. He said all recruitments carried out by the commission have…

07 Jan

PWD Should Establish Itself as a Strong Brand: Ranbir Gangwa

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Chandigarh, January 7 — Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa on Wednesday said that the government’s priority is to ensure uniform standards in road and building construction across the state and to establish the Public Works Department (PWD) as a strong and credible brand. He directed officials to work with proper planning so that citizens do not face inconvenience and their issues are resolved promptly. Chairing a review meeting of the Public Works Department at Haryana Niwas, the minister reviewed the progress of road-related works for 2024–25 and 2025–26, including road markings, proposed model roads, and…

07 Jan

Government Aims to Make State Budget Employment-Oriented and Industry-Friendly: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, January 7, 2026 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that the upcoming state budget will place strong emphasis on employment generation and industrial growth, with the objective of strengthening the economy and positioning Haryana as a leading contributor to the vision of a developed India by 2047. Interacting with representatives from the industry and manufacturing sectors during a pre-budget consultation meeting in Gurugram, the Chief Minister said the industrial sector plays a vital role in the state’s economic progress. Keeping this in view, the government intends to make the forthcoming budget more supportive of industries…

07 Jan

Time-Bound Redressal of Public Grievances Is Government’s Top Priority: Aarti Singh Rao

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Chandigarh, January 7, 2026 — Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao on Tuesday said that ensuring the timely resolution of public grievances remains the government’s foremost priority, as she conducted a public hearing at her official residence in Chandigarh. People from various districts of the state attended the interaction, raising concerns related to health services and other public interest issues. The minister patiently heard each grievance and issued clear instructions to concerned departmental officials to ensure swift and effective resolution. Emphasising accountability, Rao directed senior officers present at the meeting to dispose of all complaints within a fixed timeframe and…

06 Jan

Haryana Invites Online Applications for Post-Matric Scholarship and PM-YASASVI Component-II for 2025–26

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Chandigarh, January 6, 2026 — The Haryana government has invited online applications under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste students and the PM-YASASVI Component-II scheme for students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC) and De-notified Tribes for the academic session 2025–26.Sharing details, a spokesperson of the Haryana Department of Social Justice, Empowerment, Scheduled Castes, Backward Classes and Antyodaya said that applicants under the Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS-SC) must belong to the Scheduled Caste category, while beneficiaries under PM-YASASVI Component-II should be from the OBC or De-notified Tribe categories.To be eligible for either scheme, the annual family income of the applicant…

06 Jan

Healthy Citizens Are the Foundation of a Strong Society and Self-Reliant Nation: Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, January 6, 2026 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that healthy citizens form the backbone of a strong society, a robust economy and a self-reliant nation, stressing that individual well-being directly contributes to social and national development.The Chief Minister was speaking at the inauguration of Sovaka Lab in Gurugram, where he highlighted the state government’s commitment to expanding access to modern diagnostic and treatment facilities. He said the Haryana government has been making advanced healthcare services accessible to the public through a public-private partnership model, under which facilities such as CT scan, MRI, haemodialysis and…

06 Jan

Haryana to Emerge as Growth Engine of Viksit Bharat 2047: Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, January 6, 2026 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state is poised to become a major growth engine in achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, with a carefully planned and consultative development strategy aligned to national priorities.Addressing a pre-budget consultation workshop at Gurugram University Auditorium under the Haryana Vision–2047 roadmap, the Chief Minister said the state government is working in a structured manner to ensure Haryana’s contribution remains meaningful to the country’s long-term growth. He noted that the Haryana Vision Document–2047 has been prepared through extensive consultations, in-depth research and expert participation.The Chief…

06 Jan

Renowned US Businessman Kashmir Singh Gill and BJP leader Gurdarshan Singh Saini meet Nayab Singh Saini to discuss business proposals

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National Times Bureau :- Renowned US Businessman and President of Gill Energy USA’ Kashmir Singh Gill and BJP leader and famous Tubewell Engineer Gurdarshan Singh Saini met Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini at latter’s residence. During the meeting they discussed business opportunities in India and investment proposals. Kashmir Singh Gill originally hails from village Maluka in Bathinda district. Gurdarshan Singh Saini disclosed that CM gave us a patient hearing and gave positive response to investment proposals. He said that they are thankful to Chief Minister giving his valuable time and encouragement given by him.