NPS Share was not Given to the Central Government from the Salary of Electricity Board Employees this Month

May 30, 2023

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Shimla: NPS share has not been given to the Central Government from the salary of the employees of the Electricity Board this month.

The board management has started work on the process of working the amount deducted from the May pension into the GPF account.

Regarding pension, the board management has deducted the share of NPS but this amount is not stuck with NS.

On the instructions of Registrar Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, the Electricity Board management has taken the proposal to restore the old pension scheme in the service committee meeting.

A majority of the members of the committee to authorize have gone to sign approving this motion. Now the signature of the Energy Secretary is pending.

Energy Secretary Rajeev Sharma was expected to return on Monday but those relations did not materialize. Rajeev Sharma has gone to Delhi to hold a meeting with officials of the Ministry of Power.

Zilz is that on Tuesday, after the meeting of the OPS restoration service committee on both sides, the Energy Secretary will release the information as soon as the approval proposal is signed.

It is notable that the information about the restoration of the old pension scheme (OPS) for 6,500 officers and employees in the State Electricity Board was not released even on Monday.

Do not give Energy Secretary on Monday. Now the notification for the restoration of OSS is likely to be released on Tuesday.

Storm with Rain in ten Districts of Himachal Pradesh, Orange alert Issued Till June 2

May 30, 2023

Shimla: The rainy season continues in Himachal amid an orange alert. It rained in Chamba, Kangra, Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Solan, and Sirmaur districts including the capital Shimla on Monday. An orange alert has been issued regarding rain in the state on Tuesday as well.

In such a situation, there is a possibility of rain with strong thunderstorms in ten districts of the state. The Meteorological Center Shimla has issued an orange alert for thunderstorm and hailstorm with a speed of 30 to 40 kmph in many parts on May 29 and 30.

A yellow alert has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorm on May 31. There is a yellow alert for thunderstorms for June 1 and 2 as well.

Minimum Temperature

Shimla 13.7, Sundernagar 16.6, Bhuntar 13.5, Kalpa 7.2, Dharamsala 16.2, Una 20.4, Nahan 20.5, Keylong 5.0, Palampur 15.2, Solan 14.6, Kangra 18.3, Mandi 17.0, Bilaspur 16.0, Hamirpur 18.1, Chamba 16. 0, Dalhousie 14.1, Jubbarhatti 16.6 , Kufri 11.1, Kukumseri 4.3, Narkanda 8.8, Bharmour 10.0, Reckong Peo 11.0 °C

Clouds will Rain Less in Monsoon

Himachal Pradesh normally receives 734 mm of rainfall during the monsoon season, but this time it may be eight or ten percent less than normal.

The Meteorological Department estimates that around 90 percent of the monsoon rains will happen this time.

According to the bulletin issued by the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of normal rainfall in the entire country in the southwest monsoon season (June to September).

Advisory for Farmers and Gardeners

There is a possibility of hailstorm with thunderstorm in the coming few days in Himachal Pradesh. In such a situation, an advisory has been issued by the Meteorological Department for the farmers and gardeners.

Farmers have been advised to prepare drainage system for proper water drainage in the fields. Apart from this, gardeners have been advised to use anti-helnet for the protection of the crop.

If fruits are damaged due to hailstorm, then spraying of 100 gm Carbanazim, 600 gm Mancozab in 200 liters of water is advised.

Eight km One-Way from Surajtal to Bharatpur, Leh-Manali Road Opened for Traffic from Both Sides

May 30, 2023

Shimla: The Manali-Leh road has been restored for two-way traffic from Monday. Considering the piles of snow on the roadside at Baralacha Pass, the traffic will remain one-way for the time being in the eight-kilometer stretch from Surajtal to Bharatpur.

To keep the traffic smooth in Baralacha, the Lahaul-Spiti administration has fixed a time limit. Vehicles from Darcha towards Leh will be allowed to move only between 6 am and 9 am.

On the other hand, vehicles coming from Sarchu to Manali will be allowed between 12 noon to 3 pm. The Hotel Association Lahaul-Spiti had demanded from the administration that the Manali-Leh road be opened for two-way vehicles.

Deputy Commissioner Lahaul-Spiti Rahul Kumar said that the timetable should also be strictly followed to keep the traffic smooth.

Paraglider Crash in Kullu’s Dobhi

May 29, 2023

Shimla: A paraglider crashed at a paragliding site in Dobhi area of district Kullu. Pilots including a female tourist have been injured in this.

Both the injured were admitted to Regional Hospital Kullu for treatment. According to the information, the paraglider took off in Dobhi’s fly paragliding site this afternoon.

Suddenly the paraglider crashes in mid-air, killing the female tourists and the pilot. Both have suffered injuries in this incident.

Both the injured were immediately brought to Regional Hospital Kullu for treatment, where treatment is underway. At the same time, the police is probing the cause of the accident.

Mountaineer Baljit Kaur honored at Raj Bhavan

May 29, 2023

Shimla: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla honored renowned mountaineer Baljit Kaur, a resident of Solan, at Raj Bhavan on Monday. He lauded Baljit Kaur for her achievements and passion in the field of mountaineering.

Baljit Kaur’s mother Shanti Devi was also present on this occasion. On this occasion, the Governor said that it is a matter of pride for the State that Baljit Kaur has hoisted the Indian tricolor on the world’s highest peak Everest.

He has proved his talent by climbing five mountain peaks above eight thousand feet including Everest in less than a month.

The unique courage of Baljit Kaur, who returned home after conquering Mount Annapurna in the month of April last, was described as inspirational.

On this occasion, Baljit Kaur shared her other mountaineering experiences including Mount Everest. He told that Annapurna is the 10th highest peak in the world and he conquered it without oxygen support.

He gave information about the entire incident that happened during this period. He thanked the Governor for calling the hospital during this period.

557 Posts will be Filled in Co-operative Bank

May 29, 2023

Shimla: 557 posts of various categories will be filled in State Cooperative Bank. These posts will be filled through Indian Banking Personnel Service ie IBPS. This decision has been taken in the meeting of the Board of Directors of the State Cooperative Bank.

In the next three months, these posts will be filled to remove the ongoing staff shortage in cooperative banks. Soon 50 more branches of the bank will be opened in the entire state.

After assuming the post of Director of State Cooperative Bank, in the felicitation ceremony at Sundernagar branch, newly elected Director Keshav Nayak said that no recruitments and promotions could be done in the State Cooperative Bank in the last five years.

But as per the decision taken in the board meeting, promotions will be done on 390 posts ranging from junior to senior officers in the next one week.

There will be complete transparency in recruitment and promotion. There will be recruitment in agriculture societies as in the year 2013 to 2018. He called upon all the officers and employees to perform their duties with full honesty and integrity.

Irregularities in work will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Strict action will be taken for coming late to the office. In such a situation, the officers and employees should make sure to come to the office on time and maintain complete distance from politics.

Under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, the cooperative bank will be taken forward. Earlier, he was accorded a warm welcome by the officers and employees of the bank on his arrival at the office.

39 Projects Worth 280 Crore Stuck in NABARD, Expected to be Approved in June

May 29, 2023

Shimla: The state government is waiting for the approval of the big project in NABARD. 280 crore projects have been sent for approval from the month of April. After the approval of these projects, the construction work will start.

39 DPRs have been prepared for these projects proposed after the month of April. NABARD’s share of these projects is likely to come in the first quarter of the year.

This time the Public Works Department has set a target of getting more than 120 projects approved in the current financial year. Which will be more than ten percent from the last financial year.

It may be noted that in the last financial year, 106 projects came under Himachal’s share. In lieu of the construction of these projects, the state got an amount of Rs 559.35 crore. Work on many of these projects has already started.

The special thing is that two months of the current financial year are about to pass. But in these two months, no road construction project has been approved so far this year.

The Public Works Department has been continuously sending projects since the month of April and so far 39 DPRs have been sent. All these projects are likely to be approved in the month of June.

On the other hand, Chief Engineer of Public Works Department Ajay Gupta says that projects are being sent regularly to NABARD for approval. It is expected that the project for the first quarter of the financial year will be approved in the month of June.

Seven NHs Waiting for Forest Clearance, Files were Sent in December

May 29, 2023

Shimla: In the midst of preparations for the inauguration of Kiratpur-Nerchowk NH, discussion has also started on those seven projects, which are not getting forest clearance.

There has been a delay of about five months in the commencement of these projects. NHAI had already submitted the project report for forest clearance before December.

Approval was expected in January. But till the last week of May this project has not come out. Although earlier their number was eight, but out of these only the project from Kanthlighat to Shakral has got the green signal. While seven projects are still stuck.

The last part of the Kalka-Shimla National Highway from Kanthlighat to Dhalli is to be constructed in two parts.

In the first part, the process of forest clearance from Kanthlighat to Shakral has been completed. It may be noted that the total length of this part being converted into four-lane is 17.465 km and the road is to be constructed at a cost of Rs 1844.77 crore.

While the Shimla-Mataur, Pathankot-Mandi and Kalka-Shimla NH stretches between Shakral to Dhalli are yet to be approved.

Of these, about 11 km of NH is to be constructed from Shakral to Dhalli. A budget of Rs 2070 crore has been kept for this. Three tunnels and seven bridges will be constructed in this part.

Completed Project in two and a Half Years

NHAI regional officer Abdul Basit has said that the construction of Kiratpur-Nerchowk four-laning has been completed. It will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Negotiations are on for forest clearance of 7 projects. Construction has started from Kanthlighat to Shakral. A target has been fixed to complete this project in two and a half years.

Ban on 11 Pharmaceutical Industries of Himachal

May 26, 2023

The State Drug Control Authority has clamped down on 11 pharmaceutical industries of Himachal, which compromise on quality in drug manufacturing, with immediate effect banning drug production.

Show cause notices have been issued to 18 pharmaceutical industries. The authority has taken this major action due to non-compliance of prescribed drug manufacturing rules and standards in the pharmaceutical industries.

The second phase of risk-based inspection of drug manufacturing units identified by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) and the State Drug Control Authority is being carried out.

In this series, so far 29 pharmaceutical manufacturing units have been inspected in Solan, Sirmaur and Kangra districts, out of which, after detecting flaws in 11 pharmaceutical industries, the State Drug Control Authority issued orders to stop production with immediate effect.

Five of these industries are from the BBN region, while three are from the Sirmaur district and three from the Kangra district.

There has been a stir in the pharma sector of Himachal since the strict action taken by the State Drug Control Authority against these pharmaceutical industries for flouting the standards in drug manufacturing.

It is worth mentioning here that under the instructions of the Union Ministry of Health, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization and the State Drug Control Authority have started the second phase of joint investigation of the identified drug manufacturing units.

The joint investigation is being conducted in accordance with the laid down standard operating procedures. The main objective of this exercise is to ensure quality drug manufacturing.

In this series, risk-based inspection of 29 pharmaceutical units located in Himachal’s Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh, Sirmaur, Una, and Kalaamb was done.

Prior to the initiation of inspections, drug manufacturing units were identified as at risk of manufacturing non-standard quality (NSQ)/adulterated/counterfeit drugs.

The State Drug Control Authority found lapses related to Schedule M of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940 in 11 pharmaceutical industries located in Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh, Sirmaur, and Kangra districts during the inspection, on which strict action is now being taken While doing this, drug production has been banned.

No compromise on quality will be tolerated

Confirming the action, State Drug Controller Navneet Marwah said that compromising on quality in drug manufacturing will not be tolerated under any circumstances. The authority is working on this issue under the policy of zero tolerance.

Interesting Facts about Dhankhar Monastery

May 26, 2023

Dhankhar Math is located in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, listed as one of the 100 most endangered monuments.

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At an altitude of 12,774 feet, the monastery is situated incredibly on the side of a cliff and offers panoramic views of the Spiti Valley.

Built a thousand years ago on a 1000 feet high mountain, this monastery offers a breathtaking view of the confluence of Spiti and Pin rivers.

Being one of the major centers of Buddhist art and culture, Dhankhar Math has become a famous tourist destination.

The monastery houses a statue of the meditating Buddha and a small museum with scriptures and frescoes.

Below this monastery is Shichiling village where you will find a new monastery with about 150 monks belonging to the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. So let’s know the history of Dhankhar Math and complete information related to its journey –

History of Dhankar Math

Dhankhar was the traditional capital of the Spiti Valley Kingdom during the 17th century and has some features from the 12th century. Dhankhar Math is about one thousand years old.

Presently some parts of this monastery have been replaced due to deterioration and a new gompa has been built. Apart from this, the Dhankhar fort is situated here which is now in ruins as this fort was destroyed in the earthquake.

Built on a 1000 feet high Dhang and situated at the confluence of two rivers, it is considered an ideal place for any Buddhist monastery.

Dhang as spoken here in our mother tongue means a small part of the mountain and Kar or Kar means fort, hence the name Dhankar.

A wonderful view of both Spiti and Pin rivers is visible from here. Dhankhar’s other names are Dhankhar, Drangkhar and Dhangkar, which literally means citadel built on a hill rock in the Himachali dialect.

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The Dhankhar Monastery is located in the Spiti Valley roughly midway between the towns of Tabo and Kaza. One has to walk about 8 kilometers to reach here.

Attractions Here

It is a beautiful place from the point of view of tourism, where everyone must visit once. The Dhankhar Monastery/Gompa located here is one of the most important Buddhist sites in the state.

You can come here for spiritual realization. This monastery is an old and sacred place of religious importance in the region.

Apart from this, you can also enjoy the beautiful view of the Spiti River. This river serves to beautify this hill village.

It is also considered special for those tourists who want to spend time in solitude amidst nature. You can also see Dhankar Lake here.

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What is the best time to visit Dhankhar Math?

The best time to visit Dhankhar Math Spiti is during the summer season. Those who want to spend their holidays comfortably should visit Spiti during this season.

The temperature of Spiti remains between 0 to 15 degree Celsius when it is hot in the whole of India.

It is best to avoid traveling to Spiti during the monsoon months as frequent heavy rains, landslides and slippery roads can completely spoil your trip.

The winters in Spiti are severe. Hence there is no better time to visit than the summer season.

How to Reach Dhankhar Math

Dhankar Math is a Buddhist monastery located 24 km from Kaza in the Spiti Valley of Himachal Pradesh. Built about a thousand years ago, the monastery serves the eastern part of central Spiti.

Dhankhar is a big village and was the capital of Spiti Kingdom in the 17th century. Dhankhar Math is easily accessible by air, rail and road.

The nearest airport is at Shimla, while the nearest railway station is at Kalka. You can avail buses, jeeps and taxis from Shimla and Rampur to reach the monastery easily.

How to Reach by Bus

Direct Himachal State Transport buses are available from Chandigarh, Shimla, Kullu, Manali, and some places in North India.

How to Reach by Flight

There is no direct flight available to Spiti Valley. The nearest airport is at Bhuntar, which is located near Kullu and is 245 km from the valley. However, Bhuntar Airport is smaller with limited flights.

Alternatively, Chandigarh Airport is the nearest international airport at a distance of 522 km. As another option, the airport is located in Shimla.

How to Reach by Train

The nearest broad gauge railway station to Spiti is located at Chandigarh, which has good connectivity to all major cities of the country.

There is also a railway station at Jogindernagar which is the nearest to Spiti, but the connectivity of this railway station is very poor. Another nearest railway station is located at Kalka.

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For the First time in Himachal, Roads will be Built with German Technology

May 26, 2023

Shimla: For the first time in Himachal, German technology will be used in the construction of roads. On the lines of Uttar Pradesh, preparations have started to construct roads with full-depth reclamation (FDR).

The Central Government has agreed to make 600 kilometers of roads using FDR technology. The first use of this technique in the state is going to be in the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. In fact, the state government has sent the DPR of 3100 km in PMGSY phase three to the Centre.

In this DPR, approval has been received for 450 kms so far and DPRs of 2650 kms have been deposited with the Central Government.

The central government had sent a special team to Shimla. This team has held an important meeting with the top officials of the Public Works Department.

This team has advised the Public Works Department to renovate the roads using FDR technique. Along with this, out of 2650 km, 600 km have also been selected in FDR.

Significantly, FDR works on German technology. Under this, after uprooting the already constructed roads, a new road is prepared from the same debris. The special thing is that using this technique reduces pollution.

The central government is emphasizing the adoption of this technology throughout the country. Before this, roads are being constructed from FDR in Uttar Pradesh.

Now in Himachal also the technology will be tried on PMGSY first and then on normal roads. After this, this technology will also be used in the maintenance of those roads which would have become old.

Roads will be built with a machine worth seven crores

The cost of the machine used in Full Depth Reclamation (FDR) is around Rs 7 crore. The special thing is that if the Public Works Department brings the tender process in Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana under the ambit of FDR, then the contractors will have to buy machines for this.

However, the department has also decided to give permission to work by taking this machine on rent in the initial phase. In fact, this machine is not yet with any contractor in Himachal.

Contractors will also be able to take machinery on rent

Ajay Gupta, Engineer-in-Chief, Public Works Department said that DG Dr. Ashish Goyal had come to Shimla from the Central Government.

He has informed the officials of the Himachal Public Works Department about the use of the FDR technique.

Public Works Department is going to use this technology first in PMGSY. 600-kilometer-long roads will be built through this technology only. Contractors or agencies involved in road construction can buy or rent this German machine.

Storm-Rain Caused Havoc, More Damage than Landslide

May 26, 2023

Shimla: The problems of the people have increased due to the change in the weather in Himachal. In the last three days, there has been heavy rain with thunderstorms in many areas of the state.

Due to the storm, trees have fallen on people’s houses and roads in Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, and other districts.

Crops have been spread in the fields. On the other hand, due to rain and hailstorm, incidents of landslides have occurred in many areas.

The people of the state have suffered a lot due to landslides. On the other hand, NH-5 connecting Upper Shimla has been obstructed due to road subsidence in Theog.

In fact, due to heavy rains on Thursday morning, NH-5 near Theog caved in. The vehicular movement remained closed from both sides for about two hours due to road subsidence.

After this, the road has been made one-way by the National Highway Authority. However, the danger still remains here.

People of Kotkhai, Sainj, Chopal, Nerwa, Rampur, Kinnaur, Kumarsain, Narkanda, Matyana, etc. areas of Upper Shimla faced problems due to the closure of the road. While there was snowfall in Pangi, Bharmour, and Lahul amid Orange Alert.

There was heavy hailstorm in Giripar of district Sirmaur. Several vehicles got stuck in a nullah due to heavy rains at Siddhanala on Killar-Kullu road in district Chamba.

The Chamba-Tisa road was blocked due to debris falling on the road due to heavy rains near Nakrod. Clouds rained in Kullu. It rained heavily in Dharamshala in the evening.

In Shimla late night there was a thunderstorm along with rain. Due to the change in the weather, a drop of two degrees was recorded in the maximum temperature.

The Meteorological Center Shimla has issued a yellow alert for rain and hailstorm in most areas of the state.

The weather is forecast to remain bad in the state till May 28. Due to the rains, a drop in the temperature of the state has been recorded again.

HRTC Driver had a Heart Attack while Driving the Bus, Died after Putting the Vehicle on the Side

May 25, 2023

Driver Sohan Lal, posted at Himachal Road Transport Corporation Mandi depot, died last night due to cardiac arrest.

Driver Sohan Lal had left HRTC bus from HRTC Mandi depot on Mandi to Kalhani route at around 10 am yesterday and reached a place called Baga Chunogi in Seraj assembly constituency at around 4.15 pm when his health deteriorated, due to which Driver Sohan Lal, showing understanding, put the car on the same side.

Seeing his deteriorating health, the conductor and other HRTC colleagues brought him to Narchok Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical Hospital, where the doctor declared him brought dead.

HRTC Operators Union Mandi is shocked on hearing the news of his death, while Keshav Ram, General Secretary of HRTC Operators Union, and Pawan Kumar, Chief Inspector of HRTC Mandi told that the deceased Sohan Lal son Ganga Ram, aged 37 years, was a resident of village Dadoh Saraj and Mandi He was serving as a driver in the depot.

All the colleagues of Mandi Union are shocked to hear the news of his death and Mandi Union prays to God to give him a place in his feet and give courage to the family in this hour of grief.

Operators Union urges the Mandi Corporation Management and the State Government to provide all possible help to his family.

He told that after the postmortem of Sohan Lal at Medical College Nerchok, the dead body would be handed over to the family members and after that, the last rites would be performed at his native village Dadoh Saraj.

CM Sukhu Announced, Electricity Board Employees will also Get Old Pension, Protest Over

May 25, 2023

Shimla: Employees of Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board will also get the benefit of old pension. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu made this announcement in Dharamshala before leaving for Hyderabad.

About 9,000 employees of the State Electricity Board will be benefited by this decision of the government. Before the announcement of the Chief Minister, this morning the employees of the State Electricity Board took to the streets demanding the restoration of the old pension.

Thousands of employees from all over the state gathered at Chaura Maidan in Shimla and staged a protest and raised slogans against the government.

As soon as the Chief Minister’s announcement was made, the employees called off the picket and returned to duty.

Employees Union General Secretary Hiralal Verma has expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu for restoring the old pension.

On the other hand, other unions including Power Finance and Account Association, Technical Employees Association, Power Finance and Account Association, Driver and Auto Employees Association, Project Engineer Association, Junior Engineer and Assistant Engineer Association, Power Engineer Association, and Graduate JE Association also thanked the CM.

HPBOSE Released 10th Result

May 25, 2023

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Shimla: Himachal Pradesh School Education Board has released the 10th result. Students can check their result by visiting the official website of the board, hpbose.org.

This time, Manvi of Sanawar Valley Public School, Bajaura Kullu, has secured the first position in the state by scoring 694 marks out of 700, while Deeksha Kathyal of Government School, Chabutra, Hamirpur, has secured the second position by scoring 693 marks.

On the other hand, two students Akshit Sharma and Charaksik Thakur have secured a place in the top three in the state by scoring 692 marks in the third position.

Board Secretary Dr. Vishal Sharma told that this time 90 thousand 635 students had participated in term one and two of class X.

81732 students have passed the exam while 7534 students have failed. This time the result of class X has been 87.7 percent, while last year it was 87.5 percent.

77 Employment Offices of the State will be Digital, Read Full News

May 25, 2023

Digitization of 77 employment offices of the state will be done soon. For this, the Labor and Employment Department has started preparations.

There are 12 district employment offices and 65 sub-division level employment offices in the state, which will be digitized.

Due to the digitization of employment offices, people will not need to go to the employment office for registration.

With the digitization of employment exchanges, people will be able to register online by visiting the department’s website.

In the budget speech, it has been announced to start Chief Minister’s Employment Resolution Service. For this necessary modification will be done in the Employment MIS software.

Through this, the youth of remote areas of the state will be connected with the employment opportunities available at the state, country, and international level.

The old data of employment exchanges has also been made online by the department. Those who have registered have been made online.

The bonafide certificate will be uploaded by the Employment Department with a unique ID for online application in the employment offices.

The software will also be linked to the digital locker for online application by the Employment Department. The MIS software is being developed by the Labor and Employment Department in association with NIC.

Unemployed youth will also be given information about vacant posts and salary online by the department. The entire process from job application to job placement will now be done through software.

80% work completed

Labor and Employment Commissioner Rohit Jamwal says that the state’s employment offices will be digitized soon. With this, applicants will be able to register themselves sitting at home.

For this, 80 percent work has been completed. Information about posts and salary will be given online on the portal of the department. The software will also be linked to the digital locker. With this, applicants will be able to upload their certificates easily.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu Flagged off 15 Electric Buses in Dharamshala

May 25, 2023

Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 15 electric buses of Himachal Road Transport Corporation in Dharamshala on Wednesday.

He also inaugurated the Mcleodganj bus stand constructed at a cost of Rs 15 crore and performed Bhoomi Pujan of Dharamshala bus stand to be built at a cost of Rs 30 crore.

The Chief Minister and other dignitaries also traveled from Dharamshala to Mcleodganj in the new electric bus of HRTC.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that HRTC currently has 75 electric buses and 15 new electric buses have been added to the HRTC fleet at Dharamshala.

Apart from this, 20 new electric buses will be introduced soon in Shimla, which will take the total number of electric buses of HRTC to 110.

He said that tenders have already been floated for procuring 75 new electric buses and tenders for 25 additional electric buses would be invited in June.

He said that the state government aims to convert 1500 HRTC buses to electric buses in a phased manner as part of its long-term plan to adopt electric vehicles in public transport.

The Chief Minister said that the State Government has presented a green budget in this financial year and measures are being taken to encourage e-vehicles in the State for environment protection.

He said that infrastructure and charging stations are being set up for the operation of e-vehicles. Along with this, a provision has also been made to give 50 percent subsidy on the purchase of e-bus, e-truck, and e-taxi under the Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Scheme, which will increase the operators’ income.

The initiative showcases the government’s efforts to encourage the use of environment-friendly transport and reduce carbon emissions in the state.

He said that Kangra district was being developed as the tourism capital of the State and in view of this about 3000 crore would be spent to develop the infrastructure.

The Chief Minister assured to get the survey done for the construction of the Mcleodganj-Bhagsu tunnel so that the traffic system in the area could be improved. The Chief Minister returned to Dharamshala from Mcleodganj by ropeway.

Earlier, while welcoming the Chief Minister, local MLA Sudhir Sharma expressed gratitude for starting the e-bus service. He said that the construction of new bus stands would not only boost tourism but also provide more convenience to the local residents.

Agriculture Minister Chandra Kumar, Chief Parliamentary Secretary Kishori Lal, MLAs Sudhir Sharma, Sanjay Ratna, Bhawani Singh Pathania, Kewal Singh Pathania, Malendra Rajan, Principal Advisor (IT and Innovation) Gokul Butail, Chairman Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation Raghuveer were present on occasion. Singh Bali etc. were present.

Gulaba Village: A Beautiful Tourist Destination of Manali, is Situated Amidst the Valleys of Snow

May 19, 2023

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Himachal Pradesh is a treasure of beauty. Whenever we think of tourist places in Himachal Pradesh, the first names that come to mind are Kullu and Manali.

We are going to tell you about the beautiful Gulaba of Himachal Pradesh, which is located on the Rohtang Pass route, about 25 kilometers from the tourist town Manali.

Situated at a distance of 4000 meters above sea level, Gulaba has been a famous tourist destination for skiing and other adventure sports. The place derives its name from Raja Gulab Singh of Kashmir, who stayed here while attacking China.

Tourists can enjoy snowfall by coming here. The wonderful view of the road coming out of the middle of the snow-capped mountains will fascinate you.

Tourists can pick up sunglasses and a full snow outfit from Manali while visiting here. Apart from this, you can also buy a walking stick here.

If you are fond of playing in the snow and skiing, then you will not be disappointed in Gulaba. In Gulaba you can take part in different snow sports or ride a strobike.

If you are tired while climbing the mountain, you can also enjoy hot noodles and coffee at the top of the mountain.

The place remains closed during winters as the roads get blocked due to heavy snowfall. The road from Manali to Rohtang remains open from around January to April, which passes through Gulaba.

The weather here is cold all the time, so bring warm clothes to protect yourself from the cold while visiting this place. People who love adventure sports and adventure must visit Gulaba.

You can enjoy this place with your family. There is plenty of accommodation available in Manali in the form of resorts and hotels for tourists to stay.

Gulaba is also well connected to other tourist places like Solang Valley. Solang Valley is just 4 km from Gulaba. Kothi is situated at a distance of 4 to 5 kilometers from Gulaba.

Best to go Gulaba

If you are visiting in the winter months, then between the months of November and February, is considered the best time to visit this village.

During this, a thick sheet of snow is spread everywhere. Here you can enjoy skating, skiing, paragliding, and trekking to the fullest. You can visit in the summer months from March to June.

How To Reach Gulaba

The nearest airport is located at Bhuntar, 65 kilometers away. From here you can go to Gulaba via Manali by bus, taxi, car, and jeep. The nearest railway station to Gulaba is located at Jogindernagar, about 190 km away.

If you want to reach Gulaba by road, there are buses from New Delhi, Chandigarh, Pathankot, and Shimla to Manali. One can take a bus or taxi from Manali to Gulaba.

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More than 10,000 teachers will be recruited this year, Education Minister said, batchwise recruitment will start

May 19, 2023

Education Minister Rohit Thakur has said that the state government will recruit more than 10,000 teachers this year.

The cabinet has approved 5291 posts in Elementary Education on Wednesday itself, but if higher education and already approved posts are added, then this number becomes around 12000.

Recruitment will be started from batch-wise. Direct recruitment will be given to the Public Service Commission. The cabinet has approved 2276 posts of TGT, 2521 posts of JBT and 494 posts of Shastri.

In the Elementary Education Department itself, recruitment is to be done through 1488 commissions and 808 batches, whose approval has been done. Permission for 1148 school lecturers has also been given in the Higher Education Department. Its process will start separately.

Some more posts will also come for recruitment in higher education. Rohit Thakur told that now his focus is on getting the recruitments stuck in the court cleared. A meeting has already taken place with the Advocate General.

In this apart from college principal promotion, there has been discussion on resolving disputes of recruitments like JBT and PET. There is a stay on the recruitment of 1277 posts of JBT and 870 posts of PET. Trying to remove it too.

As far as the JBT vs BEd dispute is concerned, a decision is awaited from the Supreme Court in this regard. Until this decision comes, according to the current rules of NCTE, B.Ed will have to be given a chance.

Whatever decision of the court comes in this, the government will implement it. Regarding pre-nursery teacher or NTT recruitment, he said that if there is no response from the center regarding the duration of the diploma, then the state government will take a decision on its own.

2000 posts of teachers will be filled by promotion

The Education Minister said that apart from new recruitments, about 2000 posts are being filled through promotions. In this, promotions are or are going to happen in all categories from principal. 256 school principals are being filled through placement.

More than 400 promotions from TGT to school lecturer were also done on late Thursday evening. At the same time, 750 posts in Elementary are being filled through promotion this month itself.

Officers should not come with political recommendation for transfer or posting, Himachal government’s instructions

May 19, 2023

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu gave his resignation.

The Himachal government has issued instructions regarding the administrative officers that no one will make political recommendation or pressure for their transfer or posting.

Political influence of any kind will not be used to get a good post. Based on some recent incidents, these written instructions have been issued by the Chief Secretary.

It has been said on behalf of the government that IAS, HAS and Himachal Pradesh Secretariat Services officers are using political influence for their postings and transfers.

There are also some officers who go on leave on medical grounds after transfer, so that they can get a chance for adjustment at the station of their choice, but now this will not happen.

The Chief Secretary has said that using political influence for posting is against the conduct rules and does not even warrant an administrative officer.

So if anyone does this now, disciplinary action will be taken. On the other hand, the government has also halved the joining time after transfer of employees.

In the cabinet held on Wednesday, this matter was placed in the cabinet on behalf of the Finance Department. It has been the experience of the state government that due to longer joining time, after the transfer, instead of joining the new place, the employees go for adjustment.

Because of which the number of transfers also increases. That’s why the cabinet has decided to halve this joining time. However, the notification in this regard is still awaited.

Now, in case of transfer, the possibility of taking additional time on the basis of medical ground will also be abolished. After the notification is issued at the state government level, all the departments will implement the new timeline.

it won’t do

It has been said by the government that there are some officers who go on leave on medical grounds after transfer, so that they can get a chance for adjustment at the station of their choice, but now this will not happen.

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