Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

19 Dec

Public Reaffirms Unwavering Trust in Haryana Government: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, December 19: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that the people of the state continue to place “non-stop trust” in the BJP-led government, asserting that the sustained strengthening of the road network over the past 11 years has unsettled the opposition.Replying to a question raised by Congress विधायक Geeta Bhukkal during Question Hour on the second day of the Haryana Assembly’s winter session, the Chief Minister said the state government believes in delivering work on the ground, which has earned it consistent public confidence.Saini remarked that the opposition’s repeated attempts to protest by displaying posters or…

18 Dec

Haryana Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution on 350th Martyrdom Anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji

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Chandigarh, December 18: The Haryana Legislative Assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a resolution to commemorate the 350th martyrdom anniversary of Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, expressing gratitude to social organisations, religious bodies, public representatives and citizen groups for the successful organisation of commemorative events across the state.The resolution was adopted on the first day of the Winter Session after a government proposal was presented by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Mahipal Dhanda. During the discussion, the House also formally thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for paying tribute to Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji at a grand congregation held at Jyotisar in Kurukshetra on…

18 Dec

Haryana Sets Gold Standard in Forensic DNA Protocols for POCSO Cases, Achieves 99% Positivity Rate

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Chandigarh, December 18: Haryana has emerged as a national benchmark in forensic investigation of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) cases by establishing a scientifically robust, three-tier DNA examination protocol that has delivered an unprecedented 99 per cent DNA positivity rate, with negative reports accounting for less than one per cent.Responding to recent media reports highlighting a high number of negative DNA findings in POCSO cases in some states, including Punjab, Haryana Home Department Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Dr Sumita Mishra on Wednesday said the state has adopted a globally aligned forensic model focused on scientific rigor, optimal resource…

18 Dec

Farmers’ Welfare Paramount, BJP Government Stands with Them in Every Situation: CM Saini

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Chandigarh, December 18: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday said that the state government has taken the situation in flood-affected areas very seriously and remains fully committed to safeguarding farmers’ interests under all circumstances.Replying to a question raised by MLA Ram Karan on the first day of the Haryana Assembly’s winter session regarding permission to remove sand deposited in fields due to floods, the Chief Minister said he had personally visited the affected areas and interacted with farmers on the ground.Saini said the government had deputed teams to assess whether excessive sand had accumulated in agricultural fields following…

17 Dec

Public Service Is the Core of Governance; Every Grievance Must Be Resolved with Dignity: CM Nayab Singh Saini

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Chandigarh, December 17, 2025: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday said that public service is the fundamental spirit of governance and directed officials to ensure that every citizen approaching government offices with a grievance returns satisfied and treated with respect. He stressed that the prompt, transparent and sensitive redressal of public grievances is not just an administrative responsibility but a moral duty that must be accorded the highest priority.The Chief Minister was presiding over the meeting of the District Public Relations and Grievance Redressal Committee in Gurugram. Industries and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh, Pataudi MLA Bimla Chaudhary,…

17 Dec

No Newborn Child Will Be Deprived of Medical Care: Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao

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Chandigarh, December 17: Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao on Tuesday said that newborn children from poor families will not be deprived of medical facilities, asserting that the state government is committed to ensuring good health for every citizen, from children to the elderly. She said a 28-bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) has been made operational in the Paediatrics Department of PGIMS Rohtak, which will significantly benefit economically weaker sections.The health minister said that earlier, newborns delivered outside PGIMS who required intensive care often faced serious difficulties due to the absence of ICU facilities for external births. As a…

16 Dec

Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini Pays Tribute to the Deceased in Hisar

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Chandigarh, December 16: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday visited Hisar and met bereaved families at two different locations to pay homage to the departed souls.The Chief Minister first reached Mohalla Sainiyan in Hisar, where he offered floral tributes to the portrait of late Budhram Rada. He expressed his condolences to the family members and prayed for peace to the departed soul, while also seeking strength for the family to bear the loss.Later, the Chief Minister visited the residence of late Prithvi Singh Saini. He paid floral tributes to his portrait and extended condolences to the grieving family.…

16 Dec

Cooperative Sector to Play Key Role in Developed India Vision, 150 Sugar Mills to Be Set Up Across Country: Dr Arvind Sharma

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Chandigarh, December 16: Haryana’s Minister for Cooperation, Heritage and Tourism, Dr Arvind Sharma, on Tuesday said that the cooperative sector will play a crucial role in achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a Developed India by 2047. He stated that Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has set a target of establishing 150 new sugar mills across the country, with the process already underway to set up a cooperative sugar mill at Naraingarh in Haryana.Dr Sharma was speaking after formally inaugurating the 36th crushing season (2025–26) of the Meham Cooperative Sugar Mill. He said Haryana has emerged as…

16 Dec

Hansi Declared Haryana’s 23rd District, Notification to Be Issued Within a Week

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Chandigarh, December 16: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday announced that Hansi will be made the 23rd district of the state. Addressing a large development rally in Hansi, the Chief Minister said the official notification for district formation will be issued within a week, after which Hansi will also acquire district status from a revenue administration perspective.The announcement drew an enthusiastic response from the crowd, with people raising slogans and expressing gratitude to the Chief Minister for fulfilling the long-pending demand. Prior to the announcement, Saini inaugurated and laid foundation stones for three development projects worth ₹77.30 crore…

15 Dec

Haryana Streamlines Fire Safety Certification with Technology-Driven Policy, Strengthens Public Safety

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Chandigarh, December 15: In a significant move to enhance public safety and simplify governance, the Haryana government has notified comprehensive new guidelines for the issuance and renewal of Fire Safety Certificates (FSC). Framed under the Haryana Fire and Emergency Services Act, 2022, the technology-driven policy introduces a transparent, time-bound and efficient system, setting a new benchmark in fire safety administration. The policy was formally notified on December 9, 2025.Financial Commissioner and Additional Chief Secretary, Revenue and Disaster Management Department, Dr Sumita Misra said the new system aims to ensure faster service delivery without compromising on safety standards. The policy introduces…