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02 Nov

Haryana’s Progress A Shared Goal Beyond Political Differences, Says CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaConstitution, Haryana Assembly, Haryana news, Nayab Singh Saini, Panchkula, Politics

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that political parties and elected representatives may have different ideologies, but the state's progress and the well-being of its people should remain their common objective. Addressing the inaugural session of a conference of public representatives organised under the Haryana Assembly's Constitution Fortnight at Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula, Saini said all elected representatives shared the responsibility of understanding public needs and contributing to the state's development. He said their identity was rooted in representing the people of Haryana, irrespective of their political affiliations. The Chief Minister also called on…

31 Oct

Omar Abdullah Marries Journalist Nidhi Razdan Under Special Marriage Act; Families Attend Wedding Functions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaFarooq Abdullah, Jammu and Kashmir, Marriage, Nidhi Razdan, Omar Abdullah, Politics

Jammu (Gurpreet Singh): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has married television journalist Nidhi Razdan in a ceremony solemnised under the Special Marriage Act, according to sources. Omar, 56, announced the beginning of a new chapter in his life through a post on X on Saturday. “A new journey began yesterday...” he wrote, tagging Nidhi and sharing four photographs of the couple. Sources said the marriage took place on Friday, with family members from both sides serving as witnesses. Omar Abdullah and Nidhi Razdan's Wedding in Srinagar and Delhi Wedding functions were held in Srinagar and New Delhi and…

18 Oct

Nayab Singh Saini Targets Punjab Government Over Drugs, Law And Order During Valmiki Shobha Yatra

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhagwan Valmiki, Drug Abuse, Haryana, Jalandhar, Nayab Singh Saini, Politics, Punjab

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini criticised the Punjab government over drug abuse, law and order, employment and economic conditions, saying that restoring public confidence in safety and improving the state’s economy were essential steps towards building a society inspired by the ideals of Ram Rajya. Saini made the remarks on Sunday while addressing a large pilgrimage organised in Jalandhar to mark Bhagwan Valmiki Prakatotsav. The procession was departing for Shri Ram Tirth, the revered site associated with Maharishi Valmiki in Amritsar. Emphasising the teachings of Bhagwan Valmiki, Saini called for a society free from fear and…

29 Aug

BJP Chief Summons Three Delhi MPs for Condoling 1984 Riots Convict Sajjan Kumar’s Death

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjab1984 Riots, BJP, Controversy, Delhi MPs, HS Phoolka, Nitin Nabin, Politics, Sajjan Kumar

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Bharatiya Janata Party national president Nitin Nabin summoned and reprimanded three Delhi Lok Sabha Members of Parliament on Saturday after they visited the residence of former Congress leader Sajjan Kumar to pay condolences following his death. Kumar, who was convicted and serving concurrent life sentences for his involvement in the 1984 anti-Sikh violence, died while incarcerated in Tihar Jail. Party sources confirmed that Nabin took serious exception to the visit by MPs Ramvir Singh Bidhuri (South Delhi), Kamaljeet Sehrawat (West Delhi), and Yogender Chandolia (North West Delhi), directing all three lawmakers to formally explain their conduct.…

28 May

Haryana CM Saini Hails Historical Civic Polls Victory, Promises Rapid Growth for Sonipat

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernance, Haryana, Infrastructure, Nayab Singh Saini, Politics, Sonipat

Murthal(Balwinder Singh): Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday credited the Bharatiya Janata Party’s historic victory in the recent municipal corporation elections to the tireless dedication of grassroots party workers and the unwavering trust of the public. Speaking at a grand oath-taking ceremony held at the Deenbandhu Chhotu Ram University of Science and Technology (DCRUST) in Murthal, the Chief Minister praised workers for maintaining rigorous public outreach despite extreme summer heat, which ultimately culminated in a landslide mandate for the newly elected leadership. The high-profile event marked the official swearing-in of the newly elected Mayor of Sonipat, Rajiv Jain,…

28 May

Savarkar’s Life Embodies Nationalism and Service, Says Rao Narbir Singh

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanagovernance, Haryana, Industry, Politics, Rao Narbir Singh, Rewari

Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): Haryana Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Environment Rao Narbir Singh on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the 'Akhand Bharatvarsh Dwar' at Veer Savarkar Park in Rewari to mark the birth anniversary of the iconic freedom fighter and ideologue Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Speaking on the occasion, the Minister stated that Savarkar’s life remains an enduring symbol of unyielding courage, nationalism, and selfless service to the motherland. Paying rich tributes, Minister Rao Narbir Singh remarked that Savarkar dedicated his entire life to the independence, integrity, and cultural nationalism of India, remaining unbroken despite facing brutal torture in the…

28 May

Baltej Pannu Slams BJP Minister Bittu for Alleged Abuse of Punjab Police Officers

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBaltej Pannu, Controversy, Politics, Punjab, Punjab Police

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab Media In-charge Baltej Pannu on Thursday strongly criticised BJP’s Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu over his conduct with Punjab Police officers in Dhuri, stating that his behaviour had crossed all limits of decency and exposed the BJP leader’s arrogance and disrespect towards security forces. Addressing a press conference, AAP Punjab State Media In-charge Baltej Pannu said Ravneet Singh Bittu publicly misbehaved with Punjab Police officials while cameras were rolling and even used derogatory words like “dalal” against officers. He stated that such behaviour from a Union Minister was completely unacceptable and irresponsible.…

28 May

Aman Arora Fires Back at Bittu, Slams Personal Mud-Slinging and Exposes Nepotism

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabAAP, Aman Arora, Politics, Punjab, Ravneet Bittu

Chandigarh (Gurpreet Singh): Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President and Cabinet Minister Aman Arora strongly refuted all allegations levelled by Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu and hit back sharply at him. Arora stated that while the AAP and the Punjab Government were committed to ensuring peaceful and fair municipal elections across the state, the kind of hooliganism and unruly conduct displayed by Ravneet Singh Bittu in Dhuri and Sangrur was completely unacceptable and unbecoming of a person holding a constitutional position. He said that when our party and I raised ideological questions against this hooliganism, instead of answering…

06 May

TVK Leader Vijay Stakes Claim to Form Tamil Nadu Government Amid Dramatic Political Realignment

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaCongress, DMK, Governor, Politics, Tamil Nadu, TVK, Vijay

Chennai (Gurpreet Singh): Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay met with Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar at Lok Bhavan on Wednesday to formally stake his claim to form the next government in Tamil Nadu. This high-profile meeting followed a seismic shift in the state's political landscape, as the Congress party announced it was severing its long-standing ties with the DMK to support the actor-turned-politician. Vijay presented the Governor with a list of Congress legislators who have pledged their support, marking a significant challenge to the decades-long bipolar dominance of the DMK and AIADMK. While the TVK emerged as the single largest…

08 Aug

Improvement Trust Chairperson Removed Within 6 Months, Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa Appointed

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabImprovement trust, Jalandhar, Politics, Punjab, Top news

National Times Bureau :- In a significant development in Jalandhar's political scene, the Punjab Government has removed Rajwinder Kaur Thiara from her post as Chairperson of the Improvement Trust. This move marks the first time in recent memory that a sitting chairperson has been replaced within just six months of appointment. Rajwinder Kaur has now been replaced by Ramneek Singh Lucky Randhawa, who has officially been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Jalandhar Improvement Trust. The sudden change has drawn attention, especially given its timing and the short tenure of the outgoing chairperson. The government has not yet provided…