Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

25 Dec

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

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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…

24 Dec

Rs 21 Lakh Announced for Development of Chuhad Majra on Guru Brahmanand Ji’s Birth Anniversary

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Chandigarh, December 24: Haryana Development and Panchayats Minister Krishan Lal Panwar has announced a grant of ₹21 lakh for the overall development of Chuhad Majra village in Kaithal district, the ancestral village of Guru Brahmanand Maharaj. The announcement was made on the occasion of Guru Brahmanand Ji’s birth anniversary, reaffirming the government’s commitment to preserving the legacy of revered saints and promoting grassroots development. Despite being unable to attend the state-level function due to health reasons, Panwar said the funds would be utilised for strengthening basic infrastructure and undertaking various public welfare works in the village. He emphasised that the…

24 Dec

Haryana Approves ₹1.95 Crore Paper Procurement to Ensure Quality in Government Printing

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Chandigarh, December 24: The High Power Purchase Committee of Haryana’s Printing and Stationery Department on Tuesday approved a paper procurement proposal worth ₹1.95 crore, marking a key step in strengthening the quality of materials used for official government work. The decision was taken during an important meeting held at the Haryana Civil Secretariat, where shortlisted bidders made brief presentations for securing the contract to manufacture and supply paper for government use. After detailed deliberations, the committee cleared the proposal and approved the most suitable company. The meeting was chaired by State Minister for Printing and Stationery Rajesh Nagar. School Education…

24 Dec

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Flags Off ‘Atal Jan Seva Run’ in Panchkula

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Haryana Police recruits pledge discipline, unity and service to the nation Chandigarh, December 24:Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday flagged off the ‘Atal Jan Seva Run’ organised by the newly recruited Batch No. 93 of the Haryana Police from Yavanika Park in Sector-5, Panchkula. The run was dedicated to public service and held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Bharat Ratna and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said the run symbolised unity, discipline and dedication towards national service. He informed that later in the evening, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit…

23 Dec

Right to Service Commission Takes Cognisance of Power Connection Delay Case, Penalises SDO

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Chandigarh, December 23: The Haryana Right to Service Commission has taken strict cognisance of negligence, arbitrariness and violation of government instructions by officials of the Dakshin Haryana Bijli Vitran Nigam Limited (DHBVN) in a case related to the issuance of a new electricity connection. The Commission made it clear that the government circular on the matter was unambiguous and that demanding additional money from the applicant was completely against the rules. A complainant from Hisar had applied for a new electricity connection under the LT category on July 15, 2025, for which the notified time limit is 15 days. However,…

23 Dec

Haryana Cabinet Meeting Scheduled for January 1

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Chandigarh, December 23: The Haryana Cabinet will hold its next meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday, January 1, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 11:00 am at the Haryana Civil Secretariat. An official notification regarding the Cabinet meeting has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. The meeting is expected to discuss several key administrative and policy-related matters concerning the state.

23 Dec

Dedicated Portal for Service Security of Contractual Employees to Be Launched on Good Governance Day in Haryana

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Chandigarh, December 23: The Haryana government will launch a dedicated online portal for ensuring service security of contractual employees under the Haryana Contractual Employees (Service Security) Rules, 2025. The portal, named www.securedemployee.csharyana.gov.in, will be formally inaugurated on December 25 on the occasion of Good Governance Day.A letter in this regard has been issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi. According to the letter, the move aims to ensure transparency, accuracy, and uniformity in granting service security benefits to contractual employees. All applications and related processes will now be conducted strictly through the online mode. Physical applications or offline orders will neither…

23 Dec

Haryana Records Improvement in Sex Ratio, Illegal Abortions Decline Sharply

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Strict government action leads to a 9-point rise in sex ratio; 23% drop in abortion cases compared to last year Chandigarh, December 23: Strict enforcement by the Haryana government against illegal abortions has resulted in a significant decline in such cases across the state. Official data shows that abortion cases dropped by 23 percent this year compared to 2024, helping save the lives of thousands of unborn girls. As a result, the state’s sex ratio has improved from 909 last year to 918 this year, marking a rise of nine points. The progress was reviewed during the weekly meeting of…

23 Dec

Haryana Athletes Aim to Win Maximum Medals at 2036 Olympics: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Haryana’s identity as the land of strong farmers and champion wrestlers will gain further global recognition, says Chief Minister Chandigarh, December 23: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said that athletes from the state will enter the 2036 Olympic Games with the clear objective of winning the highest number of medals for India. He said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set the vision of establishing India as a global sporting power in the 2036 Olympics, and Haryana’s players will play a decisive role in achieving this goal. Addressing the closing ceremony of the MP Sports Festival 2025 at…

22 Dec

Haryana Government Strengthens Healthcare Infrastructure, 10 Advanced Hospitals Dedicated to Public: Chief Minister Saini

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Chandigarh, December 22: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Monday said that the state government is continuously working to strengthen the healthcare infrastructure to ensure quality medical facilities for citizens across Haryana. He said that fully equipped hospitals are being developed at the district level, and so far, 10 modern hospitals have been dedicated to the public, while work on 22 more hospitals is currently underway. The Chief Minister made these remarks while responding to a question raised by MLA Maman Khan during the Question Hour of the ongoing winter session of the Haryana Assembly. Saini said the newly…