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.

Gulaba Google Map

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.

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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.

Three tourist spots will be built on the forelane, the administration has finalized the sites in Auhar-Mandi Bharadi-Kainchimod

May 19, 2023

Three tourist spots will be developed on Kiratpur-Nerchowk four lane to increase tourism attraction.

In this context, the district administration has finalized the spots near Auhar, Mandi Bharari and Kainchimod, under which the marked land in Auhar and Mandi Bharari has been transferred to the tourism department, while the FCA clearance of the marked land near Kainchimod has been taken. Case is being prepared.

It may be noted that the painting made to welcome the passengers at the entrance of the Kainchimod-Mehla Tunnel in district Bilaspur has become a center of tourist attraction. Similar painting of hill style has been done till Bhawana Tunnel. The portion of fourlane in Bilaspur district comes to 43 km.

Therefore, keeping in view the facilities of tourists, plans have been made for arrangement of fuel stations, charging stations, retail shops, food courts, banks, ATMs and medical clinics, modern toilets, vehicle repair facilities and other types of passenger facilities including local handicrafts.

The possibility of including facilities like Village Haat in the future cannot be ruled out. There is a plan to set up way-side amenity centers in all three spots through the tourism department, where all the facilities will be available to the tourists.

A tourist information center, as well as a cafe, will be operated here where tourists will be able to enjoy the food they want.

Gadkari Shared Pictures of Kiratpur-Manali Four-Lane and Wrote, 5 Tunnels will Open for Trial

May 18, 2023

Shimla: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday night posted some pictures of the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane project on his Facebook page.

Along with this, important information has also been shared on opening the four-lane for vehicles.

He has written that 10 tunnels are being constructed from Pandoh to Ott in the Mandi district of the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane project which is important from strategic and tourism point of view.

Of these, five tunnels from Hanogi to Jhalogi have been completed. These tunnels are being opened for trial.

From Hanogi to Jhalogi, especially during the rainy season, there was a danger of stone falling from the mountains and it had to be closed in rainy season due to the water of the Beas river coming on the road.

Passengers will now get rid of this problem and travel will be safe and time will also be saved.

It is proposed to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on completion of the road from Kiratpur to Nerchowk and from Pandoh to Takoli.

He has given best wishes to the people of Devbhoomi Himachal Pradesh for the fourlane.

Decision will be Taken on May 20 on Filling 2600 Posts in Electricity Board, Restoring OPS

May 18, 2023

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A decision will be taken on May 20 to fill about 2,600 posts of various categories in the State Electricity Board and to restore the old pension scheme.

A meeting of the Service Committee of the Electricity Board has been called on May 20 under the chairmanship of the Finance and Energy Secretary. Matters related to the promotion of technical staff will also be discussed in this.

After the pressure of the employees’ unions, the meeting of the Service Committee has been called after ten months.

Due to the non-holding of the meeting of the Service Committee, the cases of amendment in the Promotion Act for various posts and new recruitment in the Electricity Board are pending.

In the board, 3,500 posts of assistant lineman and more than 500 posts of sub-station attendants are to be filled by promotion.

At present, there are more than 8,000 vacancies of various categories in the Electricity Board. The matter of starting the recruitment process for 2,600 posts is pending in the service committee. Now the decision to fill these posts is likely to be taken in the proposed meeting on May 20

OPS in HRTC, NPS share will not be Deducted, Management Issued Notification after Approval from BOD

May 18, 2023

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Shimla: The old pension system has now been restored for NPS employees of HRTC as well. After getting approval from the BOD of HRTC, the HRTC management has issued a notification in this regard.

A notification in this regard has been issued by HRTC Managing Director Sandeep Kumar on Wednesday. It states that HRTC has adopted the office memo issued by the state government regarding restoration of old pension and the non-deduction of NPS share after the approval of BOD.

Under this, the old pension system has now been restored for HRTC employees as well. HRTC employees have been asked to give their opinion within 60 days.

That is, the employees will have to tell their option whether they want to take NPS or old pension. In this regard, orders have been issued by HRTC Managing Director Sandeep Kumar to all division managers.

It has been said that the orders issued by the State Government should be complied with and a copy of this notification should be posted in all the depots, so that all the employees of HRTC can choose their option within 60 days.

It may be noted that this notification had already been issued in the rest of the departments of Himachal Pradesh. Orders in this regard were yet to be made in the Electricity Board and HRTC.

Now after getting approval, this notification has been implemented for HRTC employees. A copy of the SOP has also been attached along with the orders issued by the HRTC management. It has been told how the old pension system is being implemented in the state.

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Employees are happy after the notification regarding the restoration of the old pension system in HRTC.

HRTC Joint Coordination Committee General Secretary Khemendra Gupta and President Samar Chauhan said that the HRTC management has issued a notification regarding the pending demand of the employees for the restoration of old pension to adopt OPS to the NPS employees of HRTC.

Transport Employees Joint Coordination Committee welcomed the decision and also expressed gratitude to Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri.

Toilets to be built on 15 hectares of land on the Parwanoo-Shimla Four-lane, Central Government told the High Court

May 18, 2023

Toilets will be built on 15 hectares of Parwanoo-Shimla-Fourlane

The Central Government has told the High Court to build toilets on 15 hectares of land on the Parwanoo-Shimla four-lane.

For this, the forest land has been transferred to the National Highway Authority in June and a final decision will be taken on this in the month’s meeting.

A division bench of Chief Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan and Justice Virendra Singh has fixed the hearing of the PIL on June 28.

After hearing the matter in the month of March, the High Court had ordered the NHI to prepare a DPR for providing roadside toilets etc. within three months, so that the construction could be started before the monsoon.

Even four years ago, the court was told that the central government has mortgaged Rs 1490.65 lakh for providing basic facilities to the passengers on national and state highways across the state.

The court was told that the Central Government owed the old amount for constructing toilets and providing other facilities on the banks of the NH and the tourism department of the government has to take the responsibility of maintaining it.

The court was also told that under the Swachh Bharat Mission, Himachal Pradesh has been credited by the World Bank with an amount of Rs 9,000 crore.

The court had ordered the Chief Secretary of the state to tell the court through an affidavit that what options are open to the national and income travelers regarding the basic progress.

5291 posts of TGT and other categories will be filled in Elementary Education Department

May 18, 2023

Shimla: In the state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday, it was decided to fill 5291 vacant posts of TGT and other categories in Elementary Education Department.

These include 1070 posts for TGT (Arts), 776 for TGT (Non-Medical), 430 for TGT (Medical), 494 for Shastri and 2521 for JBT teachers.

Giving information about the decisions of the cabinet, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said that all these recruitments will be done through commission and batch-wise. This decision will play a far-reaching role in providing quality education to students and meeting the shortage of teachers.

The Cabinet also decided to fill up 28 posts of Medical Officer (Dental) in the Department of Dental Health Services. It was also decided that if there are no posts of Medical Officer (Dental) in any civil hospital or community health center, then these posts will be created and filled there.

It was also decided in the meeting to fill four posts of surveyor and two posts of District Controller, Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs in the Industries Department.

The Cabinet gave its approval to notify ‘Rajiv Gandhi Swarojgar Yojana-2023’ to encourage self-employment and provide livelihood by promoting entrepreneurship of local youth.

E-taxis, e-trucks and e-buses, dental facilities, and fisheries activities have been brought under the scheme. This scheme will replace the Mukhyamantri Swavalamban Yojana.

In this project, special equipment will also be there to prepare data in view of taking quick action against the culprits, which will increase the revenue of the state.

In the meeting, with a view to giving one-time relief to the defaulters of Passenger and Goods Tax (Passenger and Goods Tax) till June 30, 2023, the cabinet approved the waiver of penalty and interest on Passenger and Goods Tax (PGT).

In Himachal Pradesh, it is the aim of the state government to recover the basic amount of PGT from the goods carriers to implement special road tax in lieu of PGT. The Cabinet gave its approval to transfer government land in the name of the Railway Department for construction of Nangal Dam to Talwara railway line.

The Cabinet approved Draft Development Plan for Hatkoti Special Area in the Shimla district and Draft Development Plan for Mehatpur Planning Area in Una district.

The Cabinet decided to shift eight-gram panchayats from Jal Shakti Mandal Matiyana to Jal Shakti Mandal No-1 Kasumpti in Shimla district for the convenience of the people.

13 Rajiv Gandhi Day-Boarding Schools in the first phase

The Cabinet decided to open one Rajiv Gandhi Government Model Day-Boarding School in each assembly constituency of the State to provide quality education to the children.

In the first phase, 13 sites have been identified and construction activities will start soon.

May 17 is lucky for Punjab Kings in Dharamshala, Read Interesting Information

May 17, 2023

May 17 at the Cricket Stadium Dharamshala is lucky every time for the Punjab Kings. In the nine matches played so far in Dharamshala, Kings XI Punjab have played their two matches on May 17.

So far, Punjab has won both these matches played till May 17. Till now, if we look at the accident case in Dharamshala, then the Punjab team played nine matches.

Of these, 16 and 18 April in 2010, 15 and 17 May in 2011, and 17 and 19 May in 2012, while in 2013, Punjab played matches on 16 and 18 May.

Punjab won five out of nine matches played in Dharamshala. In the match played between Punjab Kings and Rail Challenger Palace on May 17, 2011, in Dharamshala, the Punjab team scored 232 runs while batting first.

Adam Gilchrist scored a century in this match, while RCB could only manage 121 runs to chase down the score. And on May 17, 2012, there was a match between Punjab and Chennai Super Kings.

Batting first in this, the Chennai team had given the target of 120 runs to Punjab after losing seven wickets. At the same time, chasing a small score, the Punjab team won the match by scoring 123 runs and losing four wickets.

At the same time, after 10 years, on May 17, 2023, the Punjab Kings XI team will playoff with Delhi Capitals. Anyway, from the previous record, the Dharamshala ground has been lucky for the Punjab Kings and May 17 has been a lucky day.

Bhrigu Lake Gives an Amazing Feeling Amidst Snow-Covered Peaks

May 17, 2023

Bhrigu Lake Manali is a famous lake located in Himachal Pradesh where lakhs of tourists come every year to visit Bhrigu Lake and enjoy trekking around it.

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Bhrigu Lake is a major tourist spot in Manali named after the sage Bhrigu who is said to have meditated near this lake.

The lake is also known as the ‘Pool of the Gods’ because of an ancient legend that states that the gods took a dip in its sacred waters.

Bhrigu Lake is situated to the east of Rohtang Pass and is situated at a distance of 6 km from Gulaba village.

Where you have to go Trekking.

Like many glacial lakes in the Kullu Valley, this lake makes for an ideal weekend trek and picnic spot with your family. The trek starts from Gulaba surrounded by deodar forest and tall kharsu oak trees.

Trekking to Bhrigu Lake is quite popular among tourists. The entire trek to Bhrigu Lake, located at a distance of 24 km, takes about 4 days.

The trek for this starts from Gulaba. During trekking, tourists get to see the spectacular view of the deodar forests and mountains.

Tips for Bhrigu Lake Trekking

Be sure to wear the necessary trekking gear and necessary materials for camping.
It is advised that tourists trek or camp in groups with a trekking/adventure company.

If you go with an adventure company for trekking, then you will have to pay a fee for this.
Manali has its monsoon season from June to August, due to which tourists are advised to avoid visiting the place during this season, as the area is susceptible to landslides.

Here the calmness of this lake situated amidst the snow-covered peaks on all sides gives you a wonderful feeling.

History of Bhrigu Lake Manali

Talking about the history of Bhrigu Lake, this lake has a very special religious significance in Hinduism. The path to this lake passes through meadows, which are also called Bhrigu Lake Meadows.

Bhrigu Lake is named after sage Bhrigu, one of the seven most revered sages in Hinduism. The local people here say that sage Bhrigu meditated on the banks of this lake.

The most special thing about this lake is that even in the winter season, this lake never freezes completely.

It is also believed about this lake that Bhrigu Rishi wrote Samita at this place, in which information about the past, present, and future is found.

The Nehru Kund, formed from the water of Bhrigu Lake, is also located here, which is very much liked by tourists.

River rafting

Seeing the magnificent views of the magnificent waterfalls of the river and having a breathtaking experience of river rafting in Manali can prove to be very special for you.

If you are sporty and love adventure sports, then you must try this activity. River rafting in Manali in one of the best rafting stretches in the world can prove to be a memorable one for you.

Enjoy skiing near Bhrigu Lake

If you are visiting Manali then you must enjoy the great experience of skiing at Rohtang Pass. You can indulge in adventure activities like skiing to witness the blanket of snow rolling down the slopes of the mountain.

Rohtang Pass offers adventure sports of skiing. You can learn skiing techniques by gliding on the snow under the guidance of professionals.

If you are skiing for the first time then you must follow the instructions carefully while getting involved in this sport.

Best time to visit and visit Bhrigu Lake

The best time to visit Bhrigu Lake is between October and May which is the winter season in Manali. A significant part of the lake is frozen during this time and there is ice around it.

The summer season in Manali is between March and May which is a good season to indulge in adventure/recreational activities like trekking and visiting the lake as the weather is clear and pleasant throughout the day.

How To Reach Bhrigu Lake

How to Reach by Flight

Bhrigu Lake is a major tourist destination of Manali. If you want to travel by plane to Bhrigu Lake, then tell that its nearest airport is Bhuntar, which is located at a distance of 50 km from Manali.

You can take a taxi from the airport to reach Bhrigu Lake or you can go to Kullu and take a bus that plies on this route.

How to Reach by Road

Buses are easily available from Delhi to Manali. Manali is at a distance of 570 km from Delhi. Bus services are also available from Shimla, Dharamshala, Leh, and Chandigarh to Manali.

If you do not want to travel by bus, you can hire a taxi to travel to Manali. However, make sure that the driver has experience of driving in hilly areas.

How To Reach By Train

If you are planning to go to Bhrigu Lake or Manali by train, then tell that the nearest railway station to Manali is Ambala Cantt or Chandigarh. After reaching Chandigarh or Ambala with the help of train, you will have to travel by bus to Manali.

Bhrigu Lake Google Map

Fear of cutting NPS share, Employees in Tension due to non-Restoration of Old Pension in Electricity Board

May 17, 2023

Shimla: The old pension has not been restored in the Electricity Board and along with this, the employees are now in fear of getting the NPS share cut this month as well.

Actually, the salary in the Electricity Board will start being made after May 20 and only four days are left for it.

If the decree for the restoration of the old pension is not issued in these four days, then the electricity board employees’ share for the month of May will also go to NPS. While the state government has already announced the restoration of old pension for all the departments and in this direction, the employees are also submitting affidavits regarding the option of old pension to the heads of the departments. Employees’ share in NPS has also been frozen.

The file of the Electricity Board employees is circulating between the Finance Department, the Energy Secretary, and the Electricity Board Director. Hurt by the delay in old pension restoration, the Electricity Board employees have now decided to complain about it to Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.

Employees say that in the month of April also the NPS share of the employees was cut. Now once again such possibilities are being created. The employees have given an extension till May 20 to the electricity board management.

If the OPS is not restored during this time, then the Employees Federation will take drastic steps under the upcoming strategy. In this, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will be met first.

Four-lane Inauguration Date Fixed, Kiratpur-Manali, Sundernagar bypass work to be completed in June

May 17, 2023

Shimla: The date for the inauguration of the National Highway being converted into a four-lane has been fixed. Two phases of the 191-km four-laning between Kiratpur-Manali, which is being built in six phases, will start next month.

Among these, NHAI has first prepared for the inauguration of the Sundernagar bypass, while after this the section from Kiratpur to Nerchowk will be opened for traffic by the end of June. However, due to bad weather, NHAI has suffered a lot.

The work could not be completed due to rains for most of the time in April and May. In some places, debris from raw soil reached the National Highway. Despite all these difficulties, NHAI has decided to inaugurate both stretches between June 15 and 30.

After the commencement of traffic on this route, there will be a difference of about 37 km in the distance from Kiratpur to Nerchowk. This distance will be reduced to 77 km.

It may be noted that five tunnels and 22 major bridges have been constructed in this four-lane being constructed between Kiratpur to Nerchowk.

NHAI will also start trials on this route soon. After this, the four-lane will be opened for traffic. At present, NHAI is engaged in final preparations for the route.

Four toll plazas will also be set up on this National Highway. Talking about the Kiratpur-Manali National Highway, its work is to be completed in six phases.

Out of this, the portion from Takoli to Kullu and from Kullu to Manali has been completed. NHAI has also installed a toll here, while the construction work is going on from Nerchowk to Pandoh and from Pandoh to Takoli.

Both these parts are likely to be completed by March next year. NHAI has fixed the deadline for the inauguration of Kiratpur to Nerchowk by the end of June.

Sundernagar bypass has also been included in this. On the other hand, NHAI Regional Officer Abdul Basit said that the work has been affected due to bad weather, but NHAI has handled the situation and ordered the concerned company to complete all the remaining work in the month of June.

He said that after the completion of the construction of the four-lane, the journey of the people would be quick and safe. NHAI will complete the work of converting the National Highway into a four-lane on time. (hdm)

Seven National Highways in Line for forest clearance

Seven National Highway packages are currently in the queue for approval in Himachal. Forest clearance has not been received for these packages.

NHAI started sending National Highways for forest clearance approval in October. Eight National Highway proposals were sent till December.

Out of these, only one National Highway has been approved for four-laning, while seven others are still awaiting approval. Four-laning has been approved from Kanthlighat to Shakral on the Kalka-Shimla National Highway.

The State Government has also constituted a committee under the supervision of the DC and Divisional Forest Officer to expedite the Forest Clearance cases. After this, it is likely that the forest clearance will be approved soon.

Spectators Entry will start at 4.30 pm during IPL matches in Dharamshala

May 17, 2023

During the IPL matches to be played in Dharamshala on May 17 and 19, the entry of spectators will start at 4.30 pm in the stadium, and the match will start at 7.30 pm.

1200 police personnel will handle the security for the Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to be played on May 17 and 19 at the International Cricket Stadium, Dharamshala. The city has been divided into four sectors for security, law, and order, and traffic plan in view of the match.

In which the first sector will be the stadium complex, the second for traffic and parking, the third for the stakeholders’ accommodation, and the fourth for the players’ accommodation. On the other hand, from today, there will be movement of vehicles in the city from morning to afternoon according to the traffic plan.

In such a situation, visitors and common people coming to the city will have to drive their vehicles according to the traffic plan.

Don’t come to the stadium without tickets

On the other hand, SP Kangra Shalini Agnihotri has appealed to the people that those who do not have tickets, such people should not come towards the stadium so that unnecessary crowds can be avoided.

The influx of tourists increases in Dharamshala and Mcleodganj on weekends, but this time due to the match, there is a possibility of a significant increase in the number, according to which the police will work to control the traffic.

There will be a car parking for those who watch the match

Parking facility for the vehicles of people coming to watch IPL matches will be available at Jorawar Stadium and Dadi Mela Ground. From these parking lots, people will be taken to Civil Line Chowk through shuttle buses.

The facility of four shuttle buses will be available for the people. VVIP parking will be at Sai Ground, while a temporary parking facility will also be available for spectators at the Football Ground being constructed on Dadi Road from HPCA Stadium.

Understand this is the traffic plan

Vehicles going from Dharamshala to Mcleodganj will be sent through the bypass, while vehicles coming from Mcleodganj will be brought to Dharamshala via Khada Danda Road.

Vehicles will be taken out of Palampur Road from the marked parking in Police Ground. At the same time, the movement of vehicles from the police ground towards the stadium will remain closed.

Heavy vehicles will be allowed to enter Dharamshala city only from 1 pm to 8 am. No trucks or other goods vehicles will be able to enter the city during the day.

Buses will not be allowed to stop outside the School Education Board Headquarters and in front of Red Cross Chowk during IPL matches.

Vehicles coming from Kangra will be brought to Dharamshala via Mataur-Bagli-Chaitdu-Sheela Dadi. Vehicles going from Dharamshala to Kangra will be diverted via Sakoh-Chaitdu-Bagli-Mataur.

The timings of Volvo buses plying in the evening will be changed. Bus operators will discuss about making changes.

If the bus operators do not revise the timings, the buses will be diverted from Dharamshala to the destination via Chadi-Gharo-Chambi.

Vehicles coming from Sakoh will be taken from Kunal Pathri Road and will be taken to Kotwali Bazar. The vehicles of the people living around the stadium will be sent from Chilgadi Road towards Kotwali Bazar via Diet Chowk.

Vehicles going on Dharamshala to Khaniyara route will be sent via Dadi-Kand, while those coming from Khaniyara to Dharamshala will be taken to Fawwara Chowk Kotwali Bazar via Dadnu.

Avah Devi Temple is at the highest place of Hamirpur, Mata is established as Miraculous Pindi

May 16, 2023

Himachal Pradesh is known as Devbhoomi. There are many religious places of Gods and Goddesses here. Here the view of the beautiful plains of nature and the charming views of the forests surrounded by lush green trees attract everyone.

This is the reason that every year many devotees come here to enjoy these views of Himachal Pradesh and visit religious places. One such miraculous Avah Devi temple is situated on the border area of Hamirpur and Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh.

Avah Devi Temple is situated on a hill at a distance of 24 km from Hamirpur. This place is also the highest point of Hamirpur district. Avah Devi Temple is situated at the highest point of Hamirpur district at an altitude of 1237 meters above sea level.

Due to being at a high place, the view around the Avah Devi temple is also very beautiful. The people of the region have deep faith in Avah Devi temple.

A large number of Hindu devotees throng the temple to seek the blessings of the Goddess and seek her grace. Especially on the occasion of Navratri, a large number of devotees reach the court of the Goddess.

Jagrans and Bhandars are also organized here on Navratras. Apart from this, Bhandara is organized here on every fifth Shradh.

There is a belief about this temple that a farmer was doing farming in Sangroh of Hamirpur district. During this, his plow collided with a stone, from which blood started coming out. Soon this news spread like fire in the whole area.

After this people took out the pindi and the mother gave darshan to everyone. However, after the removal of Pindi, there was a dispute between the people of Mandi and Hamirpur regarding the establishment of Pindi.

Both the parties wanted to establish Mata in their respective areas. Meanwhile, the people of Mandi started carrying the Pindi. After walking some distance, the people of Mandi started resting by keeping Mata’s pindi at one place.

When the people of Mandi started lifting the Pindi back, even after exerting a lot of force, the pindi did not rise. After this, Pindi was established here with the consent of all the people.

The Pindi installed in Avah Devi Temple is also known as Jalpa Pindi and the temple as Jalpa Devi Temple.

How to Reach Avah Devi Temple

Transport facility is available from Hamirpur city to reach Avah Devi Temple. Hamirpur is connected by bus service to other major cities including Delhi, Amritsar, Dehradun, Haridwar, Ambala, Chandigarh.

The nearest railway station from Hamirpur is about 70 km. It is far away in Una. The nearest airport from Hamirpur is about 83 km. Kangra’s Gaggal Airport is far away.

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The heat is scorching amidst the yellow alert; Mercury reached beyond 40 degree in Una district, Dhaulakuan also close to 40

May 16, 2023

In Himachal Pradesh, the Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain, but amidst the yellow alert for rain, the heat is making people very hot. Especially in the plains of the state, the outbreak of summer is raising its head.

On Monday, the highest temperature in the state was recorded in Una district. The maximum temperature recorded here was 40.8 degree Celsius.

Apart from this, the maximum temperature of 38.9 degree Celsius has also been recorded at Dhaulakua in Sirmaur district. However, according to the Meteorological Department, light showers of rain have also fallen in some areas of the state.

On the other hand, it was sunny throughout the day in the capital Shimla and other areas of the state. Monday’s maximum temperature in Shimla 25.4 degree Celsius, the maximum temperature in Sundernagar 33.9 degree, Bhuntar 27.0, Kalpa 18.2, Dharamshala 31.5, Nahan 34.8, Keylong 13.6, Solan 32, Kangra 34.8, Bilaspur 38.5, Hamirpur 36.3, Chamba 34.8, Dalhousie 22.5 , Jubbarhatti recorded 29.3, Kufri 19.8, Narkanda 18.5 and Reckong Peo recorded a maximum temperature of 24.6 degrees.

Rain Alert Till 19

The Meteorological Department has expressed the possibility of bad weather in the state till May 19. During this, there is a possibility of heavy rains with thunderstorms in medium-mountain and high-mountain areas. However, the weather will remain clear in the lower regions.

Director of the Meteorological Center Surendra Paul said that the Western Disturbance has again become active in the state. There is a possibility of rain during this time. Light snowfall may also occur in the higher mountain areas.

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