आप सभी को अध्यापक दिवस की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएँ। इस वर्ष 5 सितम्बर को हिमाचल प्रदेश के 13 शिक्षकों को राज्यस्तरीय शिक्षक अवार्ड से सम्मानित किया जा रहा है।

शिक्षा विभाग ने इनकी सूची जारी कर दी है। शिमला स्थित राजभवन में पांच सितंबर को शिक्षक दिवस के मौके पर आयोजित होने वाले कार्यक्रम में इन शिक्षकों को सम्मानित किया जाएगा।

इस वर्ष राज्य स्तरीय शिक्षक अवार्ड के लिए प्रदेश भर से 40 आवेदन प्राप्त हुए थे। शिक्षा विभाग की राज्य स्तरीय कमेटी ने आवेदनों की जांच के बाद विभिन्न मापदंडों को ध्यान में रखते हुए 13 शिक्षकों के नाम अवार्ड के लिए फाइनल किए हैं।

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday virtually participated in the ‘Himachali dham’ event organised by the Himachali Association of Alberta in Calgary in Canada.

Dham is a mid-day meal served in Himachali culture on the occasions of marriage or religious days. In the ‘dham’, cooked rice and a type of dal called moong dal is served.

The Chief Minister said such events play a vital role in connecting Himachalis residing abroad with their rich legacy and culture. He praised the diaspora as valuable ambassadors of Himachal’s vibrant culture worldwide.

He highlighted the importance of such gatherings in introducing the younger generation to the state’s traditions and culture to make them feel connected to their soil.

“Such events symbolise the enduring bond between Himachalis across the globe and their homeland, fostering cultural preservation and global unity,” said Sukhu.

He praised the association’s commitment in preserving Himachali culture, even for those living far away.

President of the Himachali Association of Alberta, Amit Sharma, said the event holds a dual importance, as it celebrates Himachali cultural heritage and customs, thus strengthening the bond amongst the people of Himachal in Alberta and Himachal Pradesh, overcoming geographical distances.

The annual ‘Himachali dham’ in Calgary has brought together Himachalis to showcase the state’s rich traditions, delicious cuisine and the folk songs, he added.

A fire broke out at a house in Shimla’s Rohru subdivision that spread across eight other houses, completely damaging them in the blaze, officials said on Sunday.

No casualty was reported as the residents managed to get out of the houses as soon as the fire started spreading, they said.

The fire broke out at Pradeep Ranta’s house in Tikker area’s Daroti village and the blaze spread to adjoining wooden houses, the officials said.

Three fire tenders were rushed to the spot from Rohru and Chidgaon to douse the flames, they said.
About 21 families that resided in these nine houses have been left shelterless and the administration has made arrangements for these affected families in the village and they have been provided immediate relief of Rs 10,000, Deputy Commissioner, Shimla, Aditya Negi, who was on the spot told PTI.

As soon as the fire started, people rushed out of their houses and informed the police. The police are investigating the cause of the fire. Preliminary investigations pointed out that a shot circuit led to the incident.

Property worth crores was damaged in the fire. Five adjoining houses were also partially damaged, police said. PTI

Hill cutting for any kind of private development and construction activity except for rebuilding disaster-affected buildings and roads have been banned in Himachal Pradesh for two weeks up to September 16, a spokesperson of the state government said here on Saturday.

Besides, fresh permission for planning and building construction has also been banned for commercial or tourism units in Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra, Solan and Chamba districts for two weeks.

The spokesperson said during the ongoing monsoon season, unprecedented environmental disruptions, including catastrophic landslides, land subsidence, river-bank failures and severe erosion, have been witnessed across the state, leading to the tragic loss of lives and properties.

He said the decision has been taken to ensure utmost safety for human lives, habitations, infrastructure and to preserve the fragile ecological environment of the hill state.

The order shall come into force with immediate effect and violations will be dealt in accordance with law, the spokesperson added.

So far, 257 people have been killed in rain-related incidents in the state since the onset of monsoon on June 24. Himachal Pradesh has also suffered losses of Rs 8,663 crore, according to the state emergency operation centre.

However, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said the state has suffered losses to the tune of Rs 12,000 crore as estimates are still pouring in.