Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

03 Sep

Haryana Shifts Bill Processing and Approvals to Digital HEWP Portal

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanae-governance, Haryana Government, HEWP portal, local audit, treasury department

Chandigarh, September 3 – The Haryana government has directed treasury and local audit officials posted in municipal corporations, councils, and committees across the state to discontinue physical file processing. All bill-related procedures, approvals, and monitoring will now be carried out exclusively through the Haryana Engineering Works Portal (HEWP).Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who also holds the additional charge of the Finance Department, issued a letter formalizing the directive.According to the communication, the government found that physical exchange of files not only causes delays but also undermines the state’s objective of ensuring good governance through modern technology. To address this, officials and…

03 Sep

HSDRF’s Swift and Courageous Action – Hundreds of Lives Saved in Several Districts of Haryana

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Chandigarh, September 3. The Haryana State Disaster Response Force (HSDRF) has once again demonstrated its swift action, teamwork, and courage by rescuing flood-affected people in several districts of the state. Relief and rescue operations were conducted at various locations in Faridabad, Jhajjar, Kurukshetra, Ambala, Yamunanagar, and Bahadurgarh.Kamulpur Tapu, YamunanagarIn Yamunanagar district's village Kamulpur Tapu, the rising water level of the Yamuna River inundated several homes. QRT-1 team was dispatched to the spot under the leadership of Inspector Satish Kumar and ASI Rajesh. The SDRF team quickly evacuated the villagers to safe locations and created barriers using trees and sandbags to…

02 Sep

Haryana to Strengthen Irrigation Network with ₹315 Crore Project for Canal Minors

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Chandigarh, September 2 – The Haryana government has approved a major initiative to strengthen and modernize the state’s irrigation system with an estimated cost of ₹315 crore. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, where a comprehensive remodeling plan for canal minors was given the green signal.Under this plan, around 54 projects will be implemented across Yamuna Water Service, Loharu Water Service, and Jawaharlal Nehru Circles. The project includes rehabilitation of 30 canals and remodeling of 24 canals using modern techniques to ensure timely and adequate supply of irrigation water to farmers.The…

02 Sep

Haryana Government Extends Support to Disaster-Hit Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir with ₹5 Crore Aid Each

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Chandigarh, September 2 – The Haryana government has extended a helping hand to the people of Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir, who are reeling under the impact of heavy rains and natural calamities. Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced financial assistance of ₹5 crore each to both states from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. The aid aims to provide immediate relief to affected families and strengthen ongoing rescue and rehabilitation efforts.In letters addressed to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann and Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Saini expressed Haryana’s solidarity with the people of both states. He said…

02 Sep

Nearly 4,000 Lost Mobile Phones Returned to Owners by Haryana Police through CEIR Portal

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Chandigarh, September 2, 2025: Haryana Police has achieved remarkable success this year in tracing mobile phones through the Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) portal. Between 01 January 2025 and 31 July 2025, nearly 4,000 mobile phones were returned to their rightful owners. This achievement places Haryana among the leading states in the country where technology and police coordination have delivered direct benefits to the public.District-Level SuccessIn Gurugram, the highest number of 1,195 mobile phones were returned to their owners. Sonipat recorded 609, and Yamunanagar returned 288 mobile phones. Districts like Hisar, Rewari, Sirsa, and Palwal also delivered good results, further…

01 Sep

Haryana Governor Prof. Aseem Kumar Ghosh Adopts Five TB Patients as ‘Nikshay Mitra’

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAseem Kumar Ghosh, Haryana Governor, Nikshay Mitra, TB elimination, TB-free Haryana

Chandigarh, September 1, 2025 – Haryana Governor Prof. Aseem Kumar Ghosh, along with his wife Mrs. Mitra Ghosh, adopted five tuberculosis (TB) patients under the National TB Elimination Programme by providing them with nutritional support. State TB Officer Dr. Rajesh Raju and WHO nominee Dr. Sukhwant briefed the Governor on the current status of TB initiatives in the state.At Haryana Raj Bhavan on Monday, the Governor registered as a ‘Nikshay Mitra’ and formally adopted the patients. He assured complete support to the TB-free Haryana campaign and appealed to all sections of society to come forward and extend solidarity to TB…

01 Sep

Six New Health Projects Begin in Rewari to Strengthen Rural Medical Infrastructure

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAarti Singh Rao, Haryana health projects, Rewari healthcare, rural medical infrastructure

Chandigarh, September 1 – Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao has announced the launch of six major health projects in Rewari district, aimed at enhancing medical services at the grassroots level. The projects, worth nearly ₹2.93 crore, include the construction of five sub-health centers (SHCs) and one block primary health unit (BPHU) in the Kosli Assembly constituency.Work is already underway on SHCs in Chauki No. 2 village of Jatusana block, Mothla Kalan village of Dahina block, and Loochi village of Nahar block. Alongside, a BPHU is being established in Kosli village of Nahar block. Additional SHCs are also coming up…

01 Sep

Haryana Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert, Field Officers Ordered to Stay at Headquarters

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Chandigarh, September 1 – The Haryana government has directed all field officers to remain at their headquarters and maintain strict vigilance until September 5 following a heavy rainfall warning.Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, in a letter to all Divisional Commissioners, Range IGPs, ADGPs, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, and Sub-Divisional Magistrates, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rain in several parts of the state in the coming days, raising fears of localized flooding.He further instructed that during this period, no officer should be granted leave without prior approval from either the Chief Secretary or the Additional Chief Secretary…

31 Aug

State Government Fully Alert for Monsoon Challenges, ‘Deen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana’ Portal to Launch on September 25: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDeen Dayal Lado Lakshmi Yojana, Haryana Government, Monsoon Preparedness, Nayab Singh Saini, Seva Pakhwada

Chandigarh, August 31 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said the state government and administration are fully alert to tackle challenges arising from the monsoon season and are prepared for every situation to ensure the safety of citizens. He appealed to the public to exercise caution, particularly by avoiding travel to hilly areas.The CM was addressing media persons at Dronacharya Sports Stadium in Kurukshetra, where he also played volleyball with athletes.Taking on the opposition, Saini said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has raised India’s honor globally and worked for the welfare of the poor, which the opposition cannot digest.…

31 Aug

Youth Should Make Sports an Integral Part of Life: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana2036 Olympics, Haryana, Kurukshetra Cyclothon, Major Dhyan Chand, National Sports Day, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, August 31: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini called upon the youth to make sports an essential part of their lives, following the discipline, hard work, and dedication exemplified by hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Addressing participants at a "Cyclothon" organized in Kurukshetra on National Sports Day, the CM urged young athletes to aim for the highest medal tally at the 2036 Olympic Games.Before the event, the CM launched the "Mera Kurukshetra, Mera Abhiman" website and flagged off the "Swachh Kurukshetra, Mera Kurukshetra" campaign, encouraging youth to link fitness with cleanliness. He also stressed staying away from drugs, calling…