Balwinder Singh, Author at National Times

22 May

Haryana CM Saini Criticizes Punjab’s Refusal on Water Sharing, Urges Compliance with Court Orders

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabBhagwant Mann, Haryana water dispute, Nayab Saini, Punjab-Haryana conflict

Chandigarh, May 22, 2025 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has accused Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann of adopting an “arrogant and unjust stance” by refusing to share Haryana’s rightful share of drinking water. Speaking at a press conference in Ladwa, Saini condemned what he called the politicization of a critical public issue, warning that such conduct was unbecoming of a responsible leader.Saini urged Mann to uphold the principles of the Indian Constitution and comply with the Supreme Court and High Court rulings on the matter. Drawing from religious teachings and India’s cultural reverence for water, he said Punjab…

22 May

Haryana Police Sets Benchmark in Reuniting Missing Persons with Families Through 100% FIR Registration and 80% Recovery Rate

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Police, Missing People, Reuniting

Chandigarh, May 22: Haryana Police has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to the protection of human rights and citizen safety, securing a model position across the nation. The sensitivity of the state police in handling cases of missing children and individuals is evident from the fact that FIR is being registered in 100% of the complaints, a unique and commendable practice of Haryana Police. As a result, nearly 80% of missing persons were successfully brought back home. Not just within the state, the Haryana Police is also reuniting people who went missing in neighbouring states and even countries like Nepal, with…

21 May

CM Nayab Singh Saini Meets PM Modi, Congratulates on Operation Sindoor’s Success, Thanks Armed Forces

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsPunjabNarendra Modi, Nayab Singh Saini, Operation Sindoor

New Delhi/Chandigarh, May 21 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and extended his heartfelt congratulations on the success of Operation Sindoor, a decisive counter-terror operation led by Indian armed forces. Addressing journalists at Haryana Bhawan, CM Saini praised PM Modi’s leadership, stating that such a bold and historic decision could only be taken by a strong and visionary leader.He strongly condemned the recent cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed innocent lives. “The nation was in pain and demanded action. The Prime Minister responded with strength, and our soldiers eliminated the threat on its…

20 May

Haryana Government Fully Committed to Law and Order; Aim is to Make Haryana a “Zero Crime” State: CM Nayab Singh Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaanti-drug campaign, Haryana zero crime, Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh, May 20 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini affirmed that his government is fully committed to maintaining law and order across the state. He instructed police and civil administration officials to work together as a team at the grassroots level to effectively eliminate crime and criminals. “My goal is to make Haryana a zero-crime state,” he declared.Saini was chairing a state-level review meeting on crime and law enforcement at the Civil Secretariat.The meeting was attended by Chief Secretary Anurag Rastogi, Chief Principal Secretary to the CM Rajesh Khullar, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Dr. Sumita Mishra, DGP Shatrujeet Kapoor,…

20 May

Haryana: Kaithal Student Arrested for Allegedly Sharing Sensitive Information with Pakistani Intelligence

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana, Kaithal

Kaithal (National Times): A 25-year-old student from Kaithal, Haryana, has been arrested for allegedly passing sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence operatives, Kaithal Superintendent of Police (SP) Astha Modi confirmed on Monday. The accused, Devendra Singh, is currently pursuing his first year of a Master’s degree at a college in Patiala. According to police, Devendra had established contact with four Pakistani intelligence operatives—three men and one woman—following a visit to Pakistan in November last year. “He has confessed to filming a video near a cantonment area in Patiala and sending it to these operatives,” SP Modi stated. Devendra is currently in…

19 May

Haryana Cyber Police: A National Model – Fraud Halved, Recovery Nearly Five Times Higher

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaCyber Security, Haryana Police, National Model

Chandigarh, 19 May, 2025: Haryana Police's Cyber Branch has emerged as an inspiring national model in cybercrime control during the period from April 2024 to April 2025. The state has achieved exceptional success in preventing cybercrimes, arresting fraudsters, and ensuring refund of defrauded amounts to victims. Compared to January to April 2024, the total amount defrauded in April 2025 reduced from ₹71.6 crore to ₹35.5 crore. This significant decline either reflects a reduction in high-value cyber frauds or highlights the success of timely action and effective prevention. Remarkable progress has also been made in the field of recovery. While only…

18 May

Mahendragarh Residents Receive Development Projects Worth Over ₹150 Crore

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana projects, Mahendragarh development, Nayab Singh Saini

Mahendragarh, May 18 – Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini unveiled a slew of development projects for Mahendragarh, inaugurating and laying the foundation stones for 30 schemes worth ₹152.87 crore. Among these, 15 projects costing ₹81.49 crore were inaugurated, while foundation stones were laid for another 15 projects worth ₹71.38 crore.Addressing a public rally in Mahendragarh Assembly constituency, the Chief Minister announced that 1,450 tube well connections would be released within three months for farmers who have already deposited the required fees. Those who applied by 2023 but haven't yet paid can still submit the fees and receive their connections…

17 May

Zero Success: Not a Single Student Passes in 18 Haryana Schools’ Class 12 Board Exams

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana Class 12 Results, HBSE 2025, zero pass schools

Chandigarh, May 17, 2025: In a troubling revelation, 18 schools across Haryana recorded a zero percent pass rate in the Class 12 board exams conducted by the Haryana Board of School Education (HBSE) this year. Not one student from these institutions managed to clear the examination, prompting widespread concern among educators and state authorities.The list includes both government and private schools, some with only a handful of examinees—none of whom succeeded. While the state's overall pass percentage stood at a relatively high 85.66%, these 18 schools stood out for the wrong reasons, showcasing a shocking gap in educational outcomes.The HBSE…

16 May

“Spiritual Wisdom and Krishna’s Teachings Essential in Modern Life”: Haryana CM Saini

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaBhagavad Gita, Nayab Singh Saini, Shri Krishna Kripa Prerna Utsav, Swami Gyananand

Gurugram, May 16, 2025 — Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini urged youth to embrace spiritual knowledge and the karmic teachings of Lord Krishna to maintain cultural balance in an age dominated by mobile phones and social media. Speaking at the 'Shri Krishna Kripa Prerna Utsav' held in Gurugram’s Leisure Valley, he said modernity should not come at the cost of disconnecting from Indian values.The event, organized to celebrate the birthday of Gita Manishi Swami Gyananand, saw participation from saints, bhajan singers, and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. CM Saini congratulated Swami Gyananand and sought his blessings, calling him a…

15 May

Haryana CM Pledges Rs 4 Crore Aid, Renames Village to Honor Martyr Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar

Balwinder Singh0 CommentsHaryanaHaryana

Palwal (National Times): In a moving gesture of tribute and solidarity, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced a series of significant steps to honor the memory of Lance Naik Dinesh Kumar Sharma, who lost his life in cross-border shelling in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch region. While visiting the martyr’s native village of Nagla Mohammadpur in Palwal district, CM Saini declared financial assistance of Rs 4 crore for the grieving family. Further, he announced that the village will be renamed “Dineshpur”, in remembrance of the soldier’s ultimate sacrifice. In addition to the renaming, the Chief Minister revealed that a…