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Red alert in Himachal; Heavy snowfall in high altitude areas today, storm to blow in plains

weather Red alert Heavy snowfall

Shimla: The weather has once again changed in Himachal. The Meteorological Department has issued a red alert for Monday. During this period, there is a possibility of heavy snowfall in the higher reaches of the state.

Due to this, electricity, roads and communication facilities may come to a standstill. The Meteorological Department has advised the local administration to remain on alert. Along with rain, strong winds can blow at a speed of about 50 kilometers in the plains.

This change in weather has happened due to the activation of western disturbance. Earlier, the Meteorological Department had warned of yellow alert on Sunday, due to which there has been snowfall and light rain in many parts of the state.

weather Red alert Heavy snowfallOn Sunday, Rohtang Pass, Koksar, Sissu and other high peaks of Lahaul received light snowfall, while light snowfall fell in Sissu.

A red alert has been issued for heavy to very heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal for February 19. At the same time, it is cloudy in the lower areas of Kullu and Manali. The temperature has dropped after snowfall started on the peaks.

Farmers and gardeners are waiting for rain and snowfall. Farmers and gardeners of the valley will benefit from rain and snowfall.

There is a possibility of snowfall along with thunderstorm, lightning and hail in parts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and adjoining districts during February 19 and 20.
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farmer Protest: One farmer died in the movement

Farmers Protest Punjab toll-free till 22nd

On Friday, the fourth day of Punjab farmers’ march to Delhi, there was another ruckus at Shambhu border. When the farmers tried to move towards the barricading, the Haryana Police fired tear gas shells on them.

Many farmers have suffered injuries due to shells exploding on their bodies. On the other hand, SI Hiralal of GRP posted in Ambala died. The reason for this is said to be suffocation due to tear gas shells.

Gurdaspur farmer Gyan Singh, who had come on strike at Shambhu border on Friday morning, has died. This is the first case of death of a farmer in this farmers’ movement. Farmer leader Sarwan Singh Pandher has said that the real reason will be known after the post mortem report comes.

It is noteworthy that last time 700 farmers had died in the farmers’ movement. On the other hand, the Bharat Bandh called by farmer organizations on Friday had a mixed effect.

While shops and other business establishments remained closed in Punjab in support of the bandh, demonstrations were held at many places.

The protesters raised slogans against the central government and burnt effigies. It is noteworthy that after the third round of talks between Union Ministers and farmers which lasted for more than five hours on Thursday night remained inconclusive, now the next round of talks will be held on Sunday and all eyes are fixed on that meeting.

According to the statement issued on Friday by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, who was present in the meeting, consensus has been reached on various points in the third round of talks and other important issues will be resolved soon.

The husband lost his temper in anger, cut his wife’s throat with a blade, then cut his own throat

An angry husband cut his wife’s throat with a blade in Oyel village of Gagret sub-division. After this the husband left the house and went towards Sombhadra river and fell down drenched in blood.

The local people got the injured wife admitted to the Civil Hospital, Gagret, while the police, with the help of the local people, also got the injured husband admitted to the Civil Hospital, Gagret.

From here both of them were given first aid and referred to Una regional hospital. It is being told that Mahavir Singh of Oil village had earlier had a fight with his wife, due to which the matter had reached the police station via Panchayat.

According to the people of Oil village, Mahavir had already cut his veins with a blade. According to doctors, the condition of both is stable and they are out of danger. DSP Vasudha Sood said that the injured woman is not in a position to give a statement. The police are investigating the matter thoroughly.

One million rupees lost every day due to farmer movement

Farmers Protest Punjab toll-free till 22nd

The farmers’ movement has started having a huge impact on the industries of Himachal. The farmers’ movement has a significant impact on freight transportation.

The movement of trucks from BBN, the major industrial area of the state, to other states including Delhi has almost come to a standstill for the last three days.

The situation is such that due to the stoppage of truck movement, the supply of raw and finished goods is getting affected. Hundreds of trucks destined for Delhi are stranded in Haryana.

Not only this, the movement of trucks to Delhi has come to a standstill, and trucks going to other states via Haryana have also been stopped on the way.

Such situations have increased the concerns of truck operators as well as entrepreneurs. Let us tell you that more than 250 trucks leave for Delhi every day from the Nalagarh Truck Operator Union, but the wheels of the trucks are stuck since 13th February.

Due to this, the truck union is facing a loss of ten lakhs daily. According to the information, the farmers’ movement has started affecting transporters and industries.

In the last three days, more than one thousand trucks are standing loaded with goods, which include finished goods worth crores of rupees, which are to go to other states including Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha and Kolkata via Delhi.

The farmers’ movement has increased the problems of those truck owners. Nalagarh Truck Union, one of the largest truck unions in Asia, has ten thousand trucks in its fleet, which carry finished goods from industries in more than 25 states of the country.

25 percent decline in freight traffic

Dinesh Kaushal, General Secretary of the Nalagarh Truck Operator Union, said that the movement of trucks has been badly affected due to the agitation.

The movement of trucks to Delhi has come to a complete halt for three days. Not only this, 30 to 40 percent reduction in freight traffic has been recorded for other states also. There are jams on many highways due to the crowd of farmers.

Shortage of raw materials in industries

State President of Laghu Udyog Bharti Harbans Patial said that till now the industry is keeping an eye on the situation.

With each passing day, there is a shortage of raw materials in the industries, while finished goods are not being supplied on time.

The situation is such that in some industries raw material comes daily, and production in such industries has been affected.

Vehicles stopped at the Shambhu border

Former NIA Secretary Anil Sharma said that the freight movement from industrial area BBN to Delhi has come to a standstill for the last three days, neither finished goods nor raw materials can reach here from Delhi.

Due to farmers’ agitation, trucks are being stopped at many places in Shambhu Border and Haryana due to which the trucks of truck operators have been stranded.
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Orange alert of heavy rain and snowfall for four days in Himachal

Snowfall started Udaipur Keylong Manali

Shimla : Orange alert has been issued for four days of heavy rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh. According to the forecast released by Meteorological Center Shimla on Thursday, a fresh western disturbance is likely to become active from the evening of February 17.

Due to its effect, there is a possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in many parts of the state from 18 to 21 February. Orange alert has been issued by the department for these four days.

According to the department, there may be light to moderate rain in the plains and low altitude areas of the state from 17 to 21 February. Whereas there will be rain and snowfall in the central and high hills.

Orange alert heavy rain and snowfall for four days Himachal

During this period, there are chances of heavy rain and snowfall in many areas of central and high hill districts of Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla, Sirmaur and Mandi.

At the same time, there is a possibility of thunderstorm and lightning at some places in the plains and central hills along with hailstorm at isolated places. The average maximum temperature is likely to remain below normal during this period.

Important guidelines for tourists and local people

In case of heavy rain and snowfall, tourists and local people have been advised to stay away from places sensitive to snowfall and landslides.

It is also advised to follow any traffic advisories issued regarding weather, follow advisories and guidelines issued by the concerned departments and check for traffic jams on the route before leaving for your destination. .

minimum temperature

Minimum temperature in Shimla 6.6, Sundernagar 3.1, Bhuntar 2.4, Kalpa 0.4, Dharamshala 7.2, Una 4.6, Nahan 8.5, Keylong -8.2, Palampur 5.5, Solan 3.0, Manali 0.6, Kangra 6.2, Mandi 4.0, Bilaspur 5.1, Chamba 5.9, Dalhousie 8.0, Jubbarhatti 8.0, Kufri 5.5, Kukumseri -9.3, Narkanda 2.2, Bharmour 3.9, Rekong Peo 3.5, Seubag 2.0, Dhaulakuan 8.0, Barthin 3.6, Samdo -4.9, Paonta Sahib 9.0, Sarahan 2.0 and 12.0 degree Celsius in Dehragopipur. Was recorded.

2630 candidates passed the ground, 91 posts will be filled in the Prison and Correctional Services Department

Shimla: 2630 candidates have passed the physical efficiency test for recruitment to the posts of warders in the Prison and Correctional Services Department. 12795 candidates had applied online for 91 posts of warder in the Prison and Correctional Services Department, including 77 posts for men and 14 posts for women.

To fill 91 posts of Warder through direct recruitment, range wise ground test was organized in the state from January 17 to February 10. 2630 candidates have passed the ground test, which includes 2352 men and 278 women.

Candidates who pass the ground test will be informed through email and SMS when the date for the written test is fixed.

DIG of Prison and Correctional Services Department Ranjana Chauhan said that out of 91 posts of warders, 77 posts of men and 14 posts of women are to be filled through direct recruitment in three ranges of the state, Police Line Bharari in Shimla Range and Third Indian Reserve in Mandi Range. Physical efficiency test was organized from 17 January to 10 February at Police Line Ground Dharamshala in Vahini Pandoh Mandi and Dharamshala Range.

DIG Ranjana Chauhan said that in the Southern Range, 2646 candidates from districts Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan and Kinnaur, including 2257 male and 389 female candidates, had applied online for 27 posts of Warder.

Out of which 1478 candidates, 1278 male and 200 female, were present. Out of the appeared candidates, 425 candidates, including 376 male and 49 female candidates, have passed the physical efficiency test, while 1053 candidates could not pass the ground test.

Whereas, in the Central Range, 4285 candidates from District Mandi, Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Kullu, including 3660 male and 625 female candidates, applied online for 30 posts of Warder, out of which 2046 candidates, including 1767 male and 279 female candidates, were present.

Out of the appeared candidates, 1052 candidates, including 920 male and 132 female candidates, have passed the physical efficiency test, while 994 candidates could not clear the ground test.

DIG Ranjana Chauhan said that in the Northern Range, 5864 candidates from districts Kangra, Chamba and Una, including 5169 male and 695 female candidates, had applied online for 34 posts of Warder.

Out of 5864 candidates, 2868 candidates appeared, out of which 2520 were male and 348 were female candidates. He said that out of the appeared candidates, 1153 candidates, including 1056 male and 97 female candidates, have passed the physical efficiency test, while 1715 candidates could not pass the ground test.

DIG Ranjana Chauhan said that information will be sent through email and SMS to 2630 candidates who have passed the physical efficiency test when the date for the written examination is fixed.

Chances of rain and snowfall for four days in Himachal, alert issued for February 18

Chances of rain and snowfall for four days Himachal

Shimla: The weather is likely to worsen in Himachal Pradesh. There is forecast of rain and snowfall for four days in the state. According to Meteorological Center Shimla, a fresh western disturbance is likely to become active from the evening of February 17.

Due to its effect, the intensity of rainfall activity is likely to increase from the night of 17 February. There are chances of rain and snowfall in most parts of the state during 18th to 20th February. According to the department, there may be light to moderate rain in the plains and low altitude areas of the state from 17 to 21 February.

Whereas there is a possibility of rain and snowfall in the middle and higher hills. During this period, there is a possibility of heavy rain and snowfall in many areas of Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla, Sirmaur and Mandi.

Chances of rain and snowfall for four days Himachal

Yellow alert has been issued in these districts for February 18. At the same time, during February 17 to 20, there is a possibility of thunderstorm and lightning at some places in the plains and central hilly districts of the state along with hailstorm at isolated places. The average maximum temperature is likely to remain below normal during this period.

Important guidelines for tourists and local people

In case of heavy rain and snowfall, tourists and local people have been advised to stay away from places sensitive to snowfall and landslides.

It is also advised to follow any traffic advisories issued regarding weather, follow advisories and guidelines issued by the concerned departments and check for traffic jams on the route before leaving for your destination.

minimum temperature

Minimum temperature in Shimla 5.4, Sundernagar 3.8, Bhuntar 2.4, Kalpa -1.0, Dharamshala 7.2, Una 5.2, Nahan 8.2, Palampur 4.0, Solan 3.4, Manali 0.9, Kangra, Mandi 4.1, Bilaspur 5.9, Chamba 5.6, Jubbarhatti 7.5, Kufri 3.7 , Kukumseri -7.2, Narkanda 0.9, Bharmour 3.3, Reckong Peo 1.7, Seaubag 2.2, Dhaulakuan 7.1, Barthin 4.9, Paonta Sahib 10.0, Sarahan 3.0 and Dehragopipur recorded 12.0 degrees Celsius.

Announcement of Bharat Bandh on 16th February, fortification of borders

Announcement of Bharat Bandh on 16th February

Bharatiya Kisan Union Ugrahan faction has announced Bharat Bandh on 16 February amidst the march to Delhi on 13 February by 26 farmer organizations. In view of the farmers’ march, Delhi’s borders have been fortified.

Apart from barbed wires, concrete blocks, barricades, nails on the road and other barriers have been installed at Singhu, Tikri and Ghazipur borders. Thousands of security personnel have been deployed. Section 144 has been imposed in Delhi.

The leaves of policemen have been cancelled. On the other hand, to end the movement, a second round of meeting of farmer leaders and Union Ministers will also be held in Chandigarh on Monday.

Delhi Police has become more alert after receiving intelligence that farmers are planning to launch a 2020-like movement. Apart from setting up a temporary office and control room on the Singhu border, the police have also installed CCTV cameras within a radius of about one km.

Announcement of Bharat Bandh on 16th February

The area is being monitored with the help of drones. More than 5,000 soldiers, including 16 companies of paramilitary forces, have been deployed on the borders. There are preparations to keep Tikri border completely sealed along with Singhu on Tuesday.

Apart from Apsara, Bhopura, Anand Vihar, Chilla, vigil has also been increased on Badarpur border. Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora visited the borders of Haryana and UP.

Farmers gathered in large numbers on the borders of Haryana

After the announcement of Bharat Bandh, a large number of farmers from Punjab had gathered on the borders of Haryana. To stop these, Haryana has closed the Shambhu Border and Jharmari Border. BSF soldiers have also been deployed on the borders. Apart from Chandigarh, Section 144 has been imposed in 15 districts.

No entry from the Singhu border

According to the advisory of Delhi Police, commercial vehicles will not be able to enter the Singhu border from February 12. There will be a ban on entry of all vehicles from 13th February. The police have made extensive arrangements in view of the farmers’ movement.

Special tractor ready for March

According to intelligence reports, farmers have prepared special types of tractors for the Delhi march. These are equipped with hydraulics, which are capable of removing barricades and boulders.

Alerting the governments of Punjab, UP, Haryana and Delhi, the agencies have said that more than 25,000 farmers from different places of Punjab-Haryana will leave for Delhi with 5,000 tractors.

Everyone’s eyes are on the meeting of farmer leaders and Union Ministers to be held in Chandigarh at 5 pm. In this, Union Ministers Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal and Nityanand Rai and Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann and 10 representatives of different farmer organizations will be present from the Centre.

Farmer Protest : Farmers break barricades, Haryana Police lobs teargas shells

The Haryana Police on Tuesday lobbed multiple rounds of teargas shells, including through drones, at the Shambhu border near Ambala to disperse farmers marching towards Delhi to seek enactment of a law on minimum support price.

The police first used teargas when farmers tried to break barricades set up at the Shambhu border and throw it off the Ghaggar river bridge.

Some of the farmers also tried to remove the cement barricades with the help of tractors.

But after an hour when a sizable number of farmers gathered near the barricades at the Shambhu border, police again hurled tear gas shells to disperse the protesters, they said.

Police also fire tear gas shells after some of the protesters entered a nearby फील्ड। A drone was also used to drop the tear gas shells and keep an eye on the protesters.

Farmers were seen carrying wet jute bags to shield themselves from the effect of the smoke released from teargas shells.

Farmers demanding a law on minimum support price are marching toward Delhi after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands remained inconclusive.

Farmer movement started again with these demands

Farmer Movement 2.0 has started and in this sequence, farmers from Punjab have left for Delhi march. These farmers are preparing to enter Haryana through Amritsar Delhi-National Highway. Due to this, tight security has been done at the Shabhum border in Ambala. The border has been completely sealed.

The biggest demand of the farmers is regarding the minimum support price from the government. Farmers have a total of 12 main demands. Regarding these demands, a meeting was held with Union Minister Arjun Munda, Piyush Goyal, and farmer leaders on Monday evening in Sector 26 in Chandigarh.

12 demands of farmers

  • The government should enact a law to guarantee the minimum support price (MSP) for all crops.
  • A complete loan waiver scheme for farmers and laborers should be implemented.
  • Re-enforce the Land Acquisition Act 2013 across the country, ensure written consent from farmers and compensation four times the collector rate.
  • Punishment to the culprits of the Lakhimpur Kheri massacre and justice to the affected farmers.
  • Withdraw from the World Trade Organization and ban all free trade agreements.
  • To provide pension to farmers and agricultural labourers.
  • Compensation to the families of farmers killed during the Delhi agitation and job to one member of the family.
  • The government should cancel the Electricity Amendment Bill 2020.
    Providing 200 days of employment per year by linking it with farming and a daily wage of Rs 700 under MNREGA.
  • Strict penalty on companies manufacturing fake seeds, pesticides and fertilizers and improvement in seed quality.
  • Constitution of a National Commission for chilli, turmeric and other spices.
  • To ensure the rights of the indigenous people over water, forest and land by stopping the companies from looting the land of the tribals.

Contract service will be taken for pension in Himachal

Contract service will be taken for pension Himachal

Shimla: Himachal Government can count the contract service of the employee for pension. After losing such cases in court and following a meeting chaired by the Chief Secretary, the Ayurveda Department has been asked to send the case to the Finance Department to implement a decision.

This judgement came from the Supreme Court on August 7, 2023 in the Sheela Devi vs. Himachal Government case. The Finance Department will be asked what is the possibility of implementing this judgment and what is the financial implication?

In this case, Himachal government was not able to defend its contract policy even in the Supreme Court after the High Court. It was said in the Supreme Court on behalf of the state government that the relief given to the petitioner by the High Court is based on wrong information.

Contract employees enter into contract voluntarily under the contract policy of the state government. This period is not taken into account for pension. Contract policy was implemented in Himachal in the year 2003-04, while on May 4, 2023, there was a notification to implement the new pension scheme in place of the old pension.

Contract service will be taken for pension Himachal

Sheela Devi, who was posted as a contract employee in Ayurveda, had filed a case in the High Court arguing that this period should also be taken for pension.

On the other hand, the work of an employee who became regular after the contract without any break in service was also considered the same between contract and regular.

Therefore, the Supreme Court said that the state government will have to take this service of contract employees also for pension. For this, employees were asked to give 8 weeks to avail the option and these benefits were to be decided in 4 months.

The Ayurveda Department has also gone to Delhi and discussed this matter with Senior Advocate PS Patwalia. He also suggested the department to implement this decision.

This decision of Ayurveda is to count the contract period for pension, but the bigger problem for the state government is regarding giving seniority to the contract period.

In a judgment from Food and Civil Supplies, apart from pension, it has been decided to count the contract period for seniority and other financial benefits also.

Due to this, even the DPC of promotion in all departments will have to be changed. In this matter, the government has just sought advice from the Law Department on further strategy.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri’s wife Simmi Agnihotri passes away

Shimla: Professor Simmi Agnihotri, wife of Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, has sadly passed away. He breathed his last while being taken to Chandigarh.

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri had shared this sad news on his Facebook account at 11.56 pm.

He wrote that our dear Simmi Agnihotri left us and Aastha. With this, a wave of mourning ran in the entire area.

According to the information received, his health suddenly deteriorated at his residence in Gondpur Jaichand on Friday. After which he was given medical aid. Seeing his critical condition, he was being taken to Chandigarh late in the evening and he died on the way.

It is noteworthy that on February 12, she had organized Mata’s Jagran in Bathu, for which she was preparing and was looking after all the arrangements herself.

Mukesh’s daughter Aastha also came specially from Netherlands for the vigil. His mortal remains are being brought to his native village Gondpur Jaichand.

Three cabinet sub committees formed in Himachal, approval to fill many posts, know major decisions

Cabinet will take decision on JOA 817

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet meeting was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. Many big decisions were taken in the meeting. In the meeting, it was decided to form three cabinet sub-committees on various subjects.

A cabinet sub-committee has been formed under the chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri to quickly resolve the pending recruitment cases due to paper leak considering the legal aspects.

Cabinet ministers Vikramaditya Singh, Yadvindra Goma, Harshvardhan Chauhan and Jagat Singh Negi will be its members.

HP Cabinet Decisions,

Apart from this, it has also been decided to form two cabinet sub-committees to look into matters related to revenue and government buildings. In the meeting, BDO offices will be opened in Palampur and Bata of Baddi-Nalagarh.

In the meeting, approval was given to fill nine posts of Tehsildars and 19 posts of Naib Tehsildars. At the same time, five posts of State Administrative Service will be filled. Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi gave information about the cabinet decisions.

During this, Cabinet Minister Yadavindra Goma was also present. Amendment in the lease rule was approved. The price of forest-converted land has been fixed at Rs 5 per square metre. Entries will now be made immediately in the Panchayat register.

There will be no need to wait for 31st March for this. With this, people will not have to wait long for birth, death or other types of certificates. Patwar circle will open in Jharmajri. Six posts will be filled in the tourism department.

Himachali Dham organized on Losar festival, worship starts from tomorrow in the Buddhist temple

According to the Buddhist calendar, Himachali Dham will be organized for the first time in the main Buddhist temple of Mcleodganj on the festival of Losar i.e. New Year. The Tibetan community’s Losar (New Year) celebration is set to begin on Saturday, February 10.

The three-day festival will begin with a special puja at La Gyari Buddhist Monastery in Mcleodganj. This is the 2151st year according to the Tibetan calendar.

Along with this, on the occasion of the Losar festival on 13th February, Himachali Dham will be served for the first time to local and Tibetan people including tourists coming from India and abroad at the main Buddhist temple of McLeodganj.

There is a lot of excitement in the markets of Dharamshala and McLeodganj regarding the New Year (Losar) of the Tibetan community and the people of the Tibetan community are busy decorating their houses.

On this occasion, people of Tibetan community meet each other wearing traditional clothes and greet each other. A lot of enthusiasm was seen in the Tibetan community regarding Losar.

For Losar, Tibetan people get their houses cleaned and painted in advance. Apart from this, various types of sweets etc. are also made for the New Year.

Settlement officer Kunchog Migmar said that ahead of the festival, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) employees distributed sweets in main government offices across the district. People of the Tibetan community first offer Chhang to their deity and then exchange it among themselves or among relatives.

Satinder Sartaj will come to Mandi on March 2, 2024

Satinder Sartaj, one of the well-known singers of Punjab and the country, is going to perform in Mandi Himachal Pradesh, on 2 March 2024. Let us tell you that almost all the songs of Sartaj are hits.

But his first song Sai became the reason for his fame. Sartaj’s live concerts are also very famous because of his attire and his special way of sitting and singing.

Sartaj has performed numerous live concerts across the world, and is considered one of the most popular folk singers to emerge from Punjab in recent years.

He has also worked as a main actor in the historical drama film ‘The Black Prince’ made in 2017. His notable discography includes ‘Cherry Wala Sartaaj’, ‘Rangrez – The Poet of Colours’ and ‘Hazare Wala Munda’.

Show timing and location

Sartaj’s live concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 2, 2024. The live concert will take place at Sanskriti Sadan Mandi. This live concert will start at 7:00 pm. Although Sartaj’s fans and spectators come in large numbers to all his concerts, it is expected to increase further due to the weekend.

Shimla-Mataur Fourlane: Nauni-Bharadighat Fourlane tender will be completed by the end of this month

Shimla-Mataur four-lane

Shimla: The National Highway Authority of India is accelerating the work of the Shimla-Mataur four-lane. The work of preparing the DPR of Package No. 1 Shalaghat-Taradevi four-lane is in full swing.

NHAI has set a target to complete it by March. The tender for this package number will be invited in the next financial year i.e. 2024-25. An area of about 45 metres in width is being authorized by NHAI for four lanes.

Similarly, the tender for Nauni-Bharadighat four-lane was called on November 30, 2023, which will be completed by the end of this month.

Shimla-Mataur four-lane

This will cost around Rs 1,100 crore. Its construction will reduce the distance and will help in getting rid of serpentine roads. After the acquisition of land on this patch, the process of giving compensation to the displaced and affected people has now started.

For this, NHAI has deposited about Rs 158 crore with the administration. The affected people will be given compensation double the total cost of land and building etc.

NHAI Regional Deputy Manager Antriksh Thakur said that the tender for Nauni-Bharadighat four-lane will be completed by the end of this month.

The work of completing the DPR of the Shalaghat-Tara Devi four-lane is in progress. Its tender will also be called in the next financial year 2024-25.

22 year old youth dies after being hit by HRTC bus

A 22-year-old youth died after being hit by an HRTC bus near the Bilaspur bus stand on Wednesday. The police have registered a case against the bus driver and started further action, while angry people who reached the spot broke the glass of the bus. The Additional Superintendent of Police took the opportunity to pacify the angry people.

The youth has been identified as Raghuveer. The young man was going for his work when he was hit by an HRTC bus going from Sarkaghat to Shimla and he died on the spot.

DSP Bilaspur Madan Dhiman said that a case has been registered against the HRTC driver. The cause of the accident is being investigated.

The first robotic lab will be built here, read full news

first robotic lab Ghumarwin

After setting up the state’s first space lab in Government Senior Secondary School Ghumarwin under district Bilaspur, now efforts have been started to establish Himachal’s first robotic lab in Bilaspur Jukhala Diet.

An amount of about Rs 22 lakh will be spent on this robotic lab. For this, efforts have been started by the Diet Jukhala administration. Soon the first robotic lab of Himachal will be ready.

Apart from the school children who come on educational trip to this lab, other people will easily take a tour of the universe by sitting in the lab.

first robotic lab Ghumarwin

The APJ Abdul Kalam Science Center has been established in Diet Jukhala, due to which people from other parts of the state also come here to visit.

Continuous efforts are being made to increase children’s interest in science, so that the young scientists of the state can easily get science information.

Taking this link forward, Himachal’s first robotic lab will now be constructed in Diet Jukhala.

It is being told that along with the virtual lab, other such equipment will be installed in this robotic lab which will make the people coming here feel like taking a tour of the universe.

For this, this equipment will be installed soon. School children will be able to easily study science related subjects here. Young scientists will benefit from this. This will increase children’s interest in science.

Why is Basant Panchami celebrated, what is special about it and how is the worship done?

According to the calendar, the festival of Basant Panchami is celebrated every year on the fifth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Magh. This festival is mainly dedicated to Mother Saraswati, the goddess of knowledge, learning, music and art.

Goddess Saraswati was born on this day. It is believed that on the day of Basant Panchami, Mother Saraswati appeared sitting on a white lotus with a book, veena and garland in her hands, hence special worship of Mother Saraswati is done on this day.

Also, the spring season starts from Basant Panchami. According to astrology, in the year 2024, the Panchami Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Magh month will start on 13 February at 02:41 PM and will end on 14 February at 12:09 PM.

Udaya Tithi is on 14th February, hence this year the festival of Vasant Panchami will be celebrated on 14th February.

Auspicious time of worship

On the day of Vasant Panchami on 14th February, the auspicious time of puja will be from 7.01 am to 12.35 pm. In such a situation, you have about 5 hours 35 minutes time for worship on this day. He told that on this day Revati, Ashwini Nakshatra and auspicious and Shukla Yoga are falling.

Method of Worship

1. On the day of Basant Panchami, after taking bath in the morning, wear yellow or white colored clothes. After that take a pledge to worship Saraswati.

2. Install the idol or picture of Mother Saraswati at the place of worship. Bathe Mother Saraswati with Ganga jal, then dress her in yellow clothes.

3. After this, offer yellow flowers, Akshat, white sandalwood or yellow colored roli, yellow gulal, incense, lamp, scent etc.

4. On this day, garland Goddess Saraswati with marigold flowers. Also offer yellow colored sweets.

5. After this, worship Mother Saraswati with Saraswati Vandana and mantra.

6. Finally, make a Havan Kund, prepare the Havan materials and perform the Havan by chanting a rosary of the mantra ‘Om Shri Saraswatyai Namah Swaha’. Then at the end, stand up and perform the Aarti of Mother Saraswati.

The School Education Board will give scholarship to 600 meritorious students

Himachal Pradesh School Education Board will give scholarship to 600 meritorious students of class 10th and 12th across the state for the academic session 2022-23. For this, the merit list, consent letter and bill letter have been uploaded by the board on the website of the board.

Download the hard copy of the letters issued in the list of meritorious students from the site and get them verified by the principals and head of the institution of the educational institutions you are studying in.

The board will give scholarship to 600 meritorious students from across the state, which includes 400 meritorious students of class 10th, 100 meritorious students of class 10th science group and 100 meritorious students of arts and commerce.

March 6 has been set as the last date for this. No application will be accepted after the prescribed time. This will be the responsibility of the student and the principal.

According to the Secretary of the Education Board, the Principals of the concerned institutions will ensure that as per the rules, except the merit scholarship reserved for SC, ST Backward Classes, other candidates will be given scholarship from only one department or institution, which the principals will check by checking the consent letter of the students.

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