Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

14 Oct

CM Nayab Singh Saini Launches Electric Bus Service in Kurukshetra, Announces Free Travel Till Diwali

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Kurukshetra, October 14: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday inaugurated an electric bus service in Kurukshetra, flagging off ten eco-friendly buses for public transport. Accompanied by former minister Subhash Sudha, the Chief Minister traveled from the sacred Jyotisar the revered Gita Sthali to Kurukshetra University on one of the newly launched buses. During the event, he announced that passengers can travel free of cost in these buses till Diwali.Speaking at the ceremony organized by the Haryana State Transport Department at Jyotisar, CM Saini said that these electric buses will operate on various routes, benefiting both local commuters and…

14 Oct

Haryana cancels govt anniversary events, PM Modi’s Sonepat visit amid IPS officer’s suicide row

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National Times Bureau :- In a major political development, the Haryana Government has cancelled all events planned to mark the first anniversary of the Nayab Singh Saini-led BJP government scheduled for October 17 amid growing controversy over the suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. The decision came within hours of Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur being sent on leave in connection with the case. Soon after, Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi issued formal orders to all Deputy Commissioners (DCs), directing them to cancel the one-year celebration programmes across districts, including the key event in Sonepat. “There will…

14 Oct

Rahul Gandhi calls on family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, seeks justice over alleged caste bias, harassment

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National Times Bureau :- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met the grieving family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly died by suicide on October 7. Rahul Gandhi arrived in Sector 24, Chandigarh, around 11.08 am, shortly after landing at the airport, to offer condolences to the officer’s family. He was accompanied by former Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, Haryana Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Rao Narender Singh, Rajya Sabha MP Deepender Hooda, and Congress MLA Varun Chaudhary. Rahul Gandhi’s visit comes amid mounting political pressure on the Haryana government, as opposition parties intensify their attack…

14 Oct

Haryana DGP Shatrujeet Kapur Relieved of Duties Amid Controversy Over IPS Officer’s Suicide

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Chandigarh (Balwinder Singh): In the wake of explosive allegations surrounding the suicide of IPS officer Y. Puran Kumar, Haryana’s Director General of Police (DGP), Shatrujeet Kapur, has been sent on leave by the state government. This comes after Kapur was named in an FIR linked to the tragic incident, which has stirred intense public and political backlash. The decision to place the senior officer on leave follows the involvement of other high-ranking police officials, including Rohtak’s Superintendent of Police (SP) Narendra Bijarnia, who has already been reassigned. The move is seen as a response to the serious accusations made by…

13 Oct

Haryana Government Revises Bank Empanelment Policy, Eases Deposit Limit Rules

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Chandigarh, October 13 – The Haryana government has made significant amendments to its policy governing the empanelment of banks authorized to handle state government transactions. The revised guidelines were issued by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, who also holds the additional charge of the Finance Department.According to the updated policy, the Finance Department has removed the ₹50 crore deposit limit for banks (excluding small finance banks) that are being empanelled with the state government for the first time. With this change, newly empanelled banks will now be treated on par with those already empanelled with the Haryana government.For small finance banks,…

13 Oct

Haryana Minister Ranbir Gangwa Inaugurates Newly Constructed Municipal Building in Barwala, Announces Plans for Stadium and Library

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Chandigarh, October 13 – Haryana Public Works and Public Health Engineering Minister Ranbir Gangwa inaugurated the newly constructed municipal building in Barwala on Monday. Speaking at the inaugural ceremony, the minister said the government’s top priority is to ensure efficient public service delivery and smooth execution of civic works. He noted that the new municipal building was a long-pending need for the region and confirmed that efforts are underway to upgrade Barwala Municipality to the status of a Municipal Council.Gangwa emphasized that the development and beautification of the city are the prime responsibilities of the municipal body. He directed local…

13 Oct

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Honoured with ‘Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award’ for Promoting Social Harmony and Sikh Welfare

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Chandigarh, October 13 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini was honoured with the prestigious ‘Sher-e-Punjab Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award’ by the Global Punjabi Association for his exemplary leadership, commitment to social harmony, and continuous efforts toward the welfare of the Sikh community.During the ceremony held at Tagore Theatre, Sector 18, Chandigarh, the Chief Minister also unveiled the Hindi book “Tilak Janju Ka Rakha” authored by Dr. Iqbal Singh Lalpura, Chief Patron of the Global Punjabi Association. The book is a well-researched chronicle on the life, journeys, and supreme sacrifice of the ninth Sikh Guru, Shri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji.Expressing…

12 Oct

Haryana Cabinet Approves Draft of Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025

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Chandigarh, October 12 — The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on Saturday approved the draft of the Haryana Housing Board (Amendment) Bill, 2025, paving the way for the merger of the Haryana Housing Board with the Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP).The primary aim of this amendment is to streamline urban development and housing-related functions, eliminate administrative overlaps, and enhance efficiency in the delivery of public services to citizens.Earlier, in his Budget Speech for the financial year 2025–26, Chief Minister Saini had announced the government’s decision to dissolve the Housing Board and integrate its operations within HSVP…

12 Oct

Haryana Cabinet Approves Rules for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2017

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Chandigarh, October 12 — The Haryana Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, has approved the formulation of state-specific rules under Section 49(1) of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017.The new regulations will be known as the Haryana Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Rules, 2025.Under these rules, the state government will designate the Commissioners of its six administrative divisions—Rohtak, Hisar, Karnal, Gurugram, Faridabad, and Ambala—as Ombudsmen. As outlined in Section 23 of the Act, their primary role will be to address grievances of persons living with HIV/AIDS. Each Ombudsman will…

11 Oct

PM Launches ‘Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ and ‘Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission’; Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Says Schemes Will Empower Farmers and Strengthen Agriculture

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Chandigarh, October 11 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said that the newly launched ‘Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana’ and ‘Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission’ will play a vital role in making Indian agriculture stronger, self-reliant, and transformative for farmers’ lives. He added that Haryana’s Nuh district is among the 100 districts where the Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana has been introduced.Speaking at the Indradhanush Auditorium in Panchkula during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nationwide launch event, Saini said these initiatives reflect the government’s commitment to ensuring food security and increasing farmers’ income. The Prime Minister inaugurated over 1,100 agricultural projects worth ₹42,000 crore,…