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24 Jun

Writers Give New Direction to Society, Says Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan at Sahitya Puraskar Samaroh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHarvinder Kalyan, Haryana Sahitya and Sanskriti Academy, Panchkula, Sahitya Puraskar Samaroh

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Harvinder Kalyan has asserted that litterateurs and writers give a brand new direction to society through the power of their pens. Speaking as the chief guest at the grand Sahitya Puraskar Samaroh organized by the Haryana Sahitya and Sanskriti Academy in Panchkula on Wednesday, the Speaker noted that no other medium can match the profound level of public awareness generated by literary creations. He emphasized that the role of a writer is as vital as that of the government in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of a developed nation. Kalyan reiterated the state…

09 Jun

Haryana CM Announces ₹2,697 Crore Push for Rural Development, Extends Ownership Rights Application Deadline

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Panchayats, Nayab Singh Saini, ODF Plus Villages, Ownership Rights, Panchkula, rural development, Shamlat Land

Panchkula (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday unveiled a major rural development package worth more than ₹2,697 crore and announced significant relief for families residing on village shamlat land, extending the deadline for applying for ownership rights until January 16, 2027. Addressing the State-Level Empowered Panchayat Programme at Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula, the Chief Minister said Haryana’s villages are at the heart of the state’s development strategy and called upon panchayats to play a leading role in rural progress, environmental protection, drug de-addiction campaigns and the promotion of natural farming.The Chief Minister said families who have…

25 May

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Inspections Police Recruitment PMT Arrangements at Tau Devi Lal Stadium

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernance, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula, Police Recruitment

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini paid a surprise visit to the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Sector-3 on Monday to personally inspect the ongoing physical measurement test (PMT) organized for state police recruitment. Conducted under the supervision of the Haryana Staff Selection Commission, the administrative drive processes approximately 3,000 candidates daily. The Chief Minister interacted directly with the aspirants and their accompanying family members to gather first-hand feedback regarding the logistics, security, and medical arrangements set up at the venue. During his interaction with the applicants, Saini emphasized that the state administration has executed comprehensive, candidate-friendly…

25 May

Panchkula District Power Consumers Grievance Redressal Forum to Hold Hearing on May 26

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaConsumer Grievance, Electricity, Haryana, Panchkula, UHBVN

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Uttar Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam (UHBVN) reaffirmed its commitment to providing uninterrupted power supply to citizens by organizing a dedicated consumer grievance redressal forum. The Chairman and members of the UHBVN Circle Forum Panchkula will conduct official proceedings on May 26 at the office of the Superintending Engineer in Panchkula. The session will explicitly focus on resolving issues faced by electricity consumers residing within the Panchkula district. During the hearing, the forum will address a wide array of consumer complaints, including billing discrepancies, voltage fluctuations, metering issues, service disconnections, load reconnections, power supply interruptions, and operational…

01 May

Over 20,000 Candidates Complete Physical Measurement Test as Haryana Ensures Seamless Recruitment Process

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, HSSC, Panchkula, Physical test, PMT, Recruitment, Staff selection

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): The Haryana Staff Selection Commission has successfully conducted the Physical Measurement Test for approximately 20,000 candidates at the Tau Devi Lal Stadium in Panchkula. Nodal Officer and Commission member Bhupender Chauhan confirmed that the process, which took place between April 20 and April 30, continues to move forward with rigorous arrangements in place to ensure transparency and administrative efficiency. Under the continuous inspection of HSSC Chairman Himmat Singh and a dedicated team of board members, the recruitment drive has been organized to handle the large influx of aspirants while maintaining high standards of management from the entrance…

25 Dec

Haryana CM Presents Nine Good Governance Awards to Departments Driving Digital Transformation

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaDigital Haryana, Haryana Good Governance Awards, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula

Chandigarh, December 25: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday presented nine Good Governance Awards to various state departments for their significant contribution to turning the vision of ‘Digital Haryana’ into reality. The awards included four state-level flagship scheme awards and five other state-level recognitions. The awards were conferred during the state-level Good Governance Day programme held in Panchkula on the birth anniversaries of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and freedom fighter Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya. The event highlighted the state government’s emphasis on transparency, efficiency and technology-driven administration. The Chief Minister also honoured officers and employees…

27 Oct

Haryana Announces December Schedule for Departmental Examinations

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAnurag Rastogi, Departmental Exams 2025, Haryana Government, Panchkula

Chandigarh, October 27, 2025: The Haryana Government has announced that departmental examinations for officers across various departments will be held from December 15 to December 19, 2025. The exams are scheduled to take place at Sarthak Government Integrated Senior Secondary School, Sector-12A, Panchkula.According to a notification issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, the examinations will include officers from the Departments of Revenue and Disaster Management, Forest, Agriculture and Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Fisheries, Jails, Cooperation, Development and Panchayats, Panchayati Raj, Wildlife Protection, and Elections. Assistant Commissioners and Extra Assistant Commissioners will also be covered under this schedule.Eligible officers wishing…

13 Sep

Athletes Should Aim for Olympic Medals, Says Haryana CM at Badminton Tournament

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsSportsbadminton tournament, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini, Olympic medals, Panchkula

Chandigarh, September 13: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday urged young athletes to set their sights on winning Olympic medals, stressing that the state government is already working towards India’s goal of becoming a sporting powerhouse at the 2036 Olympic Games.Saini was addressing players at the inauguration of the Yonex-Sunrise Ashwani Gupta Memorial All India Sub-Junior Ranking Badminton Tournament 2025 in Panchkula. Nearly 2,000 participants from across the country are competing in the event. The Chief Minister also announced a grant of ₹11 lakh from his voluntary fund to the Panchkula Sports Promotion Society.Welcoming players from different states,…

03 Sep

Panchkula: Six Children Injured as Tree Falls on School Van Amid Heavy Rain

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaAccident, Heavy rain, Panchkula, School, Tree

National Times Bureau :- A major accident occurred in Panchkula during heavy rainfall when a large tree fell on a moving school van, injuring six children on board. The incident took place on Wednesday afternoon while the van was transporting students back home after school hours. Eyewitnesses reported that the sudden downpour, accompanied by strong winds, caused the tree to collapse directly onto the vehicle. Local residents and passersby rushed to the spot and immediately informed the authorities. The injured children were swiftly rescued and taken to a nearby hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. Doctors have confirmed that…

31 Aug

Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh Visits Mother Teresa Saket Orthopedic Hospital in Panchkula

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaAsim Kumar Ghosh, Haryana Governor, Mother Teresa Saket Orthopedic Hospital, Panchkula

Chandigarh, August 31, 2025: Haryana Governor Prof. Asim Kumar Ghosh visited the Mother Teresa Saket Orthopedic Hospital in Panchkula on Sunday. He was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Mitra Ghosh.During the visit, the Governor interacted with doctors, nurses, and staff to gain detailed insights into the medical services being provided at the hospital. He particularly appreciated the hospital’s efforts in maintaining high standards of patient care in orthopedics, rehabilitation, and trauma management. The Governor reviewed the availability of medical equipment, infrastructure, and specialist services, and encouraged the hospital administration to strengthen outreach programs to extend advanced orthopedic care to underprivileged…