Monsoon will gain momentum after July 5; Light rain expected today

Jul 3, 2023

Shimla: Monsoon has slowed down in Himachal Pradesh for the time being, but after a few days the monsoon will pick up again. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather will be normal in the state on Monday and Tuesday.

During this, light showers of rain may occur in many areas of the state. After July 5, the weather will pick up pace again in the state. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert regarding heavy rains in ten districts of the state.

It rained in many areas of the state on Sunday as well. According to the information received from the Meteorological Department, the highest rainfall in the state has been recorded in Nahan in Sirmaur district.

Five MM here, Bijahi in Mandi district and three MM in Rajgarh in Sirmour district, Wangtu in Kinnaur district, Kahu in Bilaspur district, Gohar in Mandi district, Mashobra in Shimla district, Sujanpur Tehra in Hamirpur district, Sarahan in Shimla and Solan district. One mm centimeter of rain has been recorded in Kasauli.

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Una 36, Shimla 24.4, Sundernagar 32.7, Bhuntar 34.4 , Kalpa 24.4, Dharamshala 27, Nahan 30.7, Keylong 25.4, Solan 28.8, Manali 27.8, Kangra 32.2 , Mandi 32.9, Bilaspur 33, Hamirpur 32.8, Chamba 33 and Dalah Sauerkraut 23.2°C

27 Killed so far

So far 27 people have died in the state due to monsoon. According to the report released by the State Disaster Management Authority, a loss of Rs 242 crore has been incurred in the state so far.

The Public Works Department has estimated a loss of Rs 113 crore, while the Jal Shakti Department has suffered a loss of Rs 100.97 crore, Horticulture Department Rs 29 crore. 60 roads in the state have still not been restored. 1635 schemes of Jal Shakti Department are closed.

Travel in AC buses of HRTC is 15 percent cheaper

Jul 3, 2023

Shimla: The fare of AC buses of Shimla Himachal Road Transport Corporation has been reduced. The corporation has reduced the fare of its AC buses by about 15 percent.

In such a situation, passengers will now be able to travel in AC buses by paying only five percent more than the fare of ordinary corporation buses. Passengers have also heaved a sigh of relief due to the reduction in the fare of AC buses of the corporation.

The corporation is also engaged in updating the machines of the conductors, so that tickets can be deducted from the passengers according to the new fares. Passengers of the state will be able to take advantage of low fares in more than four dozen AC buses of the corporation.

At present, about 50 AC buses are plying in various depots of the state. Passengers will now have to pay Rs 383 for an AC bus from Hamirpur to Chandigarh, while earlier the fare from Hamirpur to Chandigarh was Rs 450.

Not only this, the fare of ordinary bus from Hamirpur to Chandigarh is Rs 365. In such a situation, there has been a reduction of Rs 67 in the fare of the passengers.

Similarly, the fare of AC bus from Hamirpur to Amritsar will now be Rs 382, while earlier the fare of AC bus from Hamirpur to Amritsar was Rs 450. While the fare of ordinary bus is Rs 365.

Here too, the passengers’ fare will be reduced by Rs.67. The fare of AC buses plying in the depots of the state has been reduced since Sunday.

HRTC’s sub-divisional manager in Hamirpur, Vivek Lakhanpal said that the corporation has reduced the fare of all its AC buses by 15 percent from Sunday.

Passengers in AC buses will be charged five percent GST more than the fare of ordinary buses. This step has been taken by the corporation management to increase the number of passengers in AC buses, so that the loss of the corporation can be reduced to some extent. (hdm)

Even before the commencement of the Manimahesh Yatra, the traffic system is disturbed.

Jun 30, 2023

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Shimla: Even before the start of the Manimahesh Yatra, the traffic system got derailed at Bharmour, the sub-division headquarters.

On Thursday, there was a jam in the portion from the office of the Jal Shakti Department to the PWD office. Due to this, the drivers as well as the passengers had to suffer a lot.

It is important that due to the non-availability of parking facility in the subdivision headquarters, vehicles are parked on both sides of the road.

In such a situation, in the event of heavy vehicles coming from both sides, a situation of jam is arising here. Therefore, the police personnel deployed to keep the traffic system smooth also had to sweat profusely here on Thursday.

The vehicle drivers have urged the administration not to allow vehicles to be parked on the roadside at jam-prone places.

For the first time, apples will be transported by drone in Kinnaur

Jun 30, 2023

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Shimla: For the first time in Himachal Pradesh, the work of transporting apples to the market in Kinnaur will be done by drones. After the successful trial of apple transportation by drone last year, the private company will provide the facility to the orchardists this year.

The drone will take 8 minutes to cover 10 km of aerial distance with 5 boxes of 20 kg each. The proposed fare for this has been fixed at Rs 6 per kg.

Most of the apple orchards in Kinnaur are situated on the Kanda (top of the hill). There are no roads in remote areas, due to which the gardeners face difficulty in transporting the crop from the gardens to the main road. Where it takes more time to transport with laborers, at the same time more wages have to be paid.

Drones will solve these problems. Kinnaur produces 30 to 50 lakh boxes of apples annually. Himachal is the first state in the country to make a drone policy.

So far, medicines are being delivered to people in Mandi, Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti, and other remote areas by drones. Samples are also being called for health checkup.

In Kinnaur, drone services will be made available to orchardists for transporting apples from August. For this, a drone with a lifting capacity of 100 kg will be used.

The drone will cover 10 km aerial distance in 7 to 8 minutes. The proposed fare has been fixed at Rs. Although it can also be cut. Ankit Kumar, CEO, Sky Air

Successful trial took place last year

In November last year, a successful trial of transporting apples by drone took place in Nichar, Kinnaur.
In the Mann Ki Baat programme, PM Narendra Modi has mentioned about transporting apples from Kinnaur through drones.

Ration card will be closed after 3 months, the facility will automatically be blocked if ration is not taken from the depots

Jun 30, 2023

Shimla: Ever since the ration card has become a digital system in cheap ration depots, consumers will have to keep pace with technology. Otherwise, in case of non-use of the ration card, it will be automatically closed after three months.

In such a situation, the consumers will have to apply for making ration card again. If the consumer has not taken ration from their card for three months, then the card will be blocked.

If ration is not taken for three months, this card automatically goes into silent mode and gets switched off. In such a situation, again To get it started, an application has to be given in the office. Now it has become a part of the system.

If we talk about the Kullu district, then there are 117216 digital ration card holders. Due to being linked to Aadhaar and having online data, it is known that how many ration card holders have not taken ration.

Now the department has decided to block the ration cards of the ration card holders, who do not take ration from the depots. Due to not taking ration for more than three months, it will already be invalid.

If you do not want to take ration, then leave it, but it is mandatory to get the digital card scabbed in the POS machine once in three months. (hdm)

Will have to apply again

District Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Controller Shivram Rahi said that consumers must get the digital ration card scanned in the POS machine in the depots, so that in future the ration card holder consumer does not face any difficulty in getting ration.

Otherwise, after three months, the card will automatically be closed and the department will have to apply for the ration card again.

Center strictly on the roads being built under PMGSY in Himachal

Jun 30, 2023

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Shimla: In Himachal Pradesh, the Center has tightened the roads going to be built in phase three of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY). Instructions have been given to give priority to the proposals of MPs in these rural roads.

For this, it has been asked to take opinion of MPs while planning and implementing these roads.

If due to some reasons the roads suggested by the MPs are not included in the plan, then they have been asked to give this in writing as well.

Joint Secretary, Ministry of Rural Development, Central Government, Amit Shukla has sent a letter in this regard to the Principal Secretary, Public Works, Government of Himachal Pradesh.

It has been said in this that for the third phase of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, it has been made mandatory to consult the MPs on planning and selection of road works.

Instructions have been issued to seek opinion and suggestions of MPs in all issues related to Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana. The suggestions of MPs have been asked to pay full attention to while preparing the District Rural Road Plan ie DRRP.

It has been made mandatory to send it to the concerned MP. It will also be sent to the District Panchayat. 15 days time will have to be given for this work. Full preference will be given to the proposals sent by the Members of Parliament on behalf of the District Panchayat.

Regarding such proposals which cannot be included, the MPs will have to tell in writing why they could not be included. The State Level Standing Committee will also see that the proposals of the MPs are properly vetted.

Such a unique place where lovers who run away from home get shelter, there is no fear of anyone

Jun 29, 2023

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Himachal Pradesh, called Devbhoomi, is known for its ancient temples and natural beauty. There are thousands of temples of Gods and Goddesses here, behind which some mythological story is attached.

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One such ancient temple is also in Kullu district of Himachal. It is said about this temple, known as Shangchul Mahadev Temple, that whoever comes to this temple gets the shelter of Mahadev.

Especially such loving couples who have run away from home, whose love is not accepted by the society or family members, Mahadev himself gives shelter and protects them in this temple.

Those who Love find Refuge

Shangchul Mahadev Temple is in Shanghad village of Kullu district. It is said about this ancient temple that it is related to the Mahabharata period. It is believed that in the Shangchul Mahadev temple, loving couples who run away from home find shelter.

It is believed that in this temple Mahadev himself protects the loving couples who are rejected by the society and run away from home. The boundary area of this Pandava temple is spread over 100 bighas of land.

It is believed that as long as a loving couple is within the limits of this temple, no one can harm them.

Relation with Mahabharata Period

According to mythology and beliefs, the Pandavas stayed here for some time during their exile. According to religious legends, the Kauravas also reached here while chasing the Pandavas.

Then Shangchul Mahadev stopped the Kauravas and said that this is my area, no one can harm anyone who comes here. It is believed that after hearing this, the Kauravas returned out of fear of Mahadev.

Since then it is believed that whoever comes to this temple will be considered as a refugee of Mahadev and no one can harm him in any way.

Such loving couples, whose love is not accepted by the society and family members, find shelter in this temple and stay safe here.

Temple Priests Take Care

Let us tell you that the lovers who come to this temple for the purpose of getting married are treated as guests and the priests of the temple take care of them until their families agree to the marriage of both.

It is believed that as long as a loving couple stays within the limits of this temple, even their family members cannot do anything to them.

There is a ban on the Arrival of the Police

The people here are still following their heritage and that is the reason why even today there is a ban on the police coming here. Apart from this, it is also forbidden to bring alcohol, cigarettes or leather goods here.

Here neither one can bring any kind of weapon nor can fight. There is also a ban on talking loudly here.

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Himachal government issued new instructions regarding transfer of employees, Read here

Jun 29, 2023

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu gave his resignation.

Shimla: The Himachal government has issued new instructions regarding transfers. According to the instructions issued by the Chief Minister’s Office, it has been decided by the government that all matters related to postings and transfers of government employees in various departments will be kept for the consideration of the Chief Minister in the last four working days of the month only.

Other approved orders of posting and transfer will also be issued by the concerned departments only in the last four working days of the month.

Therefore, unless there are special circumstances, such matters will not be taken up during the rest of the month. These instructions will also be applicable to all Boards/Corporations of the State Government and will be strictly followed.

Disciplinary action will be implemented in case of violation of instructions. These instructions have been issued by the Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister to all administrative secretaries and department heads. These instructions have been issued after the approval of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu.

Himachal heavy rain alert, many roads stalled, power transformers and drinking water schemes also affected

Jun 29, 2023

Shimla: Yellow alert for heavy rain has been issued in many parts of Himachal Pradesh today. The weather is bad in Shimla and surrounding areas.

According to the Meteorological Center Shimla, the weather is likely to remain bad in the state till July 4.

On the other hand, 51.0 mm of rain was recorded in Shimla city, 44.0 in Mashobra, 40.2 mm in Ghamrur of Kangra on Wednesday night.

28 roads, 72 power transformers, 33 drinking water schemes are affected by landslides at various places.

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Shimla minimum temperature 17.0, Sundernagar 21.1, Bhuntar 20.6, Kalpa 13.6, Dharamshala 19.4, Una 24.4, Nahan 21.4, Keylong 11.0, Palampur 19.5, Solan 21.0, Manali 15.5, Kangra 22.3, Mandi 21.1, Bilaspur 22.0, Hamir Pur 23.9, Chamba 20.9 , Dalhousie 14.6, Jubbarhatti 20.2, Kufri 14.8, Kukumseri 11.7, Narkanda 13.1, Bharmour 14.0, Reckong Peo 16.0, Seubagh 19.0, Dhaulakuan 25.0, Barthin 23.3, Mashobra 16.3, Paonta Sahib 25.0 And Dehra Gopipur recorded 22.0 degree Celsius.

Bhoranj-Ghumarwin gets two new industrial areas, Read full news

Jun 29, 2023

Shimla: The Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu government has decided to set up two new industrial areas. These industrial areas will be set up at Jahu in Bhoranj assembly constituency of Hamirpur district and Bhadrog in Ghumarwin assembly constituency of Bilaspur district.

The new thing is that instead of border areas like BBNA Kalaamb or Indora, Sansarpur Terrace, industrial areas have been started within the state.

On Wednesday, a meeting of the Standing Committee was held in this regard under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Industries RD Nazim.

The meeting was attended by Director Industries Rakesh Kumar Prajapati, Managing Director HPSIDC Rajeshwar Goyal, Special Secretary Industries Kiran Bhadhana, Joint Secretary Revenue Balwan Chand, and Additional Director Industries Tilak Raj Sharma.

In the meeting, after receiving the report from the Revenue Department, it was decided to set up a new industrial area at Mohal Jahu Kalan and Jahu Khurd in Jahu. This land has been transferred by Revenue in the name of Industries Department.

Similarly, another proposal was for Bhadrog in Ghumarwin assembly constituency, where 40 bighas of land has been transferred to the Industries Department.

After going through both proposals, it was decided that this land should now be notified as new industrial areas.

The Chief Minister is going on a tour of Hamirpur from July 2. The foundation stone of these industrial areas can be laid during this visit.

20 new industrial proposals approved

On Wednesday, the State Review Committee meeting of the Single Window Clearance and Monitoring Authority was held under the chairmanship of Industries Director Rakesh Prajapati, in which a total of 49 industrial proposals were reviewed.

An investment of 750 crores is to be made in these and 3000 people are to get employment. After a long discussion, 25 proposals were approved, while it was decided to recommend 20 proposals to the State Level Single Window Committee. Four projects were deferred pending further notice.

Electricity network will be strengthened in Himachal with Rs 1,600 crore

Jun 29, 2023

Shimla: The power network will be strengthened in Himachal Pradesh with Rs 1,600 crore. This loan amount has been approved for the next five-year program for the state in the meeting of the Executive Board of Directors of the World Bank held in Washington.

This amount will be spent on increasing the share of renewable energy in power generation and technical improvement in hydropower projects.

The program will focus on strengthening the electricity network at the transmission and distribution levels in 13 cities within the state. The duration of this program is of five years from 2023 to 2028.

Funding for the program will start from August 2023. This approval of the World Bank has strengthened the plans of the Sukhu government to make the state the country’s first green energy state.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu informed that the World Bank will give a loan of Rs 1,600 crore for the energy sector development programme. This will help in overall improvement of the energy sector including integration of renewable energy in the state.

The total cost of the program with the state’s share is Rs 2,000 crore. The Chief Minister said that the World Bank Board approved this program on June 27, 2023 in Washington. The settlement will be done in July.

The CM said that under this programme, the reliability of the state grid at the level of resource utilization, transmission, and distribution of the state and the institutional capabilities of various energy agencies would be upgraded.

Single trading to promote integrated resource planning for comprehensive planning of the energy sector, demand response management, improving technical utilization of hydro power project assets while integrating them with other sources of renewable energy and effective sale of electricity generated in the state Desk installation is included.

These efforts are likely to increase revenue from sale of power. The program aims to set up new capacities in solar power generation of about 200 MW from Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited and Him Energy.

The chief minister said the program would strengthen the environmental and social systems applicable to the state’s power sector.

New investment in hydropower is not envisaged in the program

The Chief Minister informed that no new investment in hydropower has been envisaged under this World Bank-supported programme.

The program will assist the state in developing uniform environmental and social policies and procedures for power sector utilities.

Asia’s highest cable bridge will be built in Chamiyana

Jun 29, 2023

Chamiyana, Asia's highest cable bridge ,Shimla Kalka Fourlane

Shimla: A bridge will be built under the Shimla Kalka Four-lane at Chamiyana near the capital Shimla. This will be the highest cable bridge in Asia. Its height will be 148 meters.

The bridge will be 540 meters long. Along with this, 240-meter pillars will be installed on the bridge to connect it with the cable. It is important from the point of view of tourism.

After the bridge is built, 240-meter pillars will be installed on them to connect it with the cable. For its preparation, the National Highways Authority has given the complete proposal to the district administration.

The work of construction of cable bridge will also be started in the last phase of the Shimla-Kalka four-laning. That would be a wonder in itself. From the point of view of tourism, it will also be used for the tourists coming to the city.

It will also be developed as a tourist destination for tourists. Shimla-Kalka’s four-lane will be constructed in the last phase of 28 km from Dhalli to Kaithlighat.

In its first phase, 17 km will be constructed up to Shakral, and in the next step, 11 km will be constructed.

construction work hanging from forest clearance

In the first phase, the work of making a four-lane has also started. All the formalities from forest clearance to other formalities have also been received for this. The last phase which is to become a four-lane of 11 km.

Its work is still pending due to the non-availability of forest clearance. In this, the forest clearance is still awaited.

Due to changing the line of its survey, now more trees can be cut in it than before. Therefore, it may take some more time to get its approval.

Roads will be made of plastic bitumen

Jun 29, 2023

Shimla: Researchers have developed an unprecedented method to improve road construction practices. Researchers have devised a method to prepare bituminous concrete mix using fly ash and waste polythene.

It will also effectively address the waste management challenges. Shoolini faculty member Dr. MS Thakur said that by replacing 2-6 percent of the concrete mix with plastic, the cost has been reduced by 10 percent.

The strength of the mix is increased as well as the amount of existing plastic waste is reduced. The idea evolved from the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) regarding the use and management of waste and Shoolini’s focus and conscious efforts towards sustainability.

In addition, the government has granted a patent for the new method to a team of researchers including Noorullah Yusufi, Er Vikas Mehta, Dr. MS Thakur, and Priyanka Panchal.

The patent method has far-reaching effects on the manufacturing industry and the environment. Not only does it provide a sustainable use for the waste materials, but it also reduces the overall environmental footprint of road construction projects.

By diverting fly ash and waste polythene from landfills, Shoolini University’s invention promotes a circular economy and contributes to waste management efforts.

Traditional methods of producing bituminous concrete mix were heavily dependent on natural resources such as stone aggregate and bitumen.

Launch of mission to revolutionize the road construction industry

Recognizing the need for a sustainable solution, the inventors from Shoolini University embarked on a mission to revolutionize the road construction industry.

This method includes fly ash, a by-product of coal combustion, as a partial replacement for stone aggregate in the bituminous concrete mix.

This method not only reduces the demand for raw materials, but also diverts fly ash from landfills, thereby reducing its environmental impact.

In addition, the inventors found that the incorporation of waste polythene, commonly found in plastic bags and packaging, enhances the performance and durability of the bitumen.

If you are planning to travel with family, then definitely include these places in Himachal in your list.

Jun 28, 2023

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Himachal Pradesh’s natural beauty and its pure and serene environment make it a popular tourist destination. This is the reason why the name of Himachal Pradesh comes at the top in the list of people who are fond of traveling.

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There are many hill stations in Himachal Pradesh where people from India and abroad come to visit. If you also want a break from the crowded and noisy life of the city, then you can visit these places.

In this article, we will tell you about the famous hill stations of Himachal Pradesh –

Manali

Manali is one of the most famous hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. Manali is a part of the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh and is situated between the snow-clad slopes of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges.

Situated at an altitude of 1950 meters above sea level, this hill station is famous for its natural beauty. The lush green forests, flower-bedecked fields, and fresh water flowing in the river make tourists fall in love with this place.

Tourists get relaxed by coming here. This hill station has many temples, museums, and famous villages. Tourists do trekking on the high mountains here and enjoy the beauty of the place.

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Shimla

Shimla is the capital of Himachal Pradesh as well as the most popular hill station of Himachal Pradesh. Situated at an altitude of 2200 meters, it is one of the most beautiful places in the country.

Shimla’s Mall Road, Ridge, and Toy Train are very popular among the tourists visiting here. There are also many historical temples and buildings in Shimla, which people come from far and wide to see. The beauty and pure environment of this city attract tourists to come here.

Read also: Top 12 places to visit in Shimla

Dharamshala

Dharamshala, located 17 km from Kangra Valley, is one of the most popular hill stations in Himachal Pradesh.

The snow-clad Dhauladhar mountain ranges here are the highlight of the place and make it one of the most beautiful tourist places in the country.

Dharamsala is also known as the holy abode of the Dalai Lama. The city is divided into two parts with different altitudes.

Its lower part is known as Dharamshala town and upper part is known as Mcleodganj. Tibetan culture is found in Dharamshala and there are many holy places of Buddhism.

Kasauli

Kasauli is one of the most famous hill stations of Himachal Pradesh. It is a small hill town on the way from Chandigarh to Shimla, situated at the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains.

Kasauli, situated in the south-west part of Himachal Pradesh, is a peaceful town away from the hustle and bustle of the cities.

The city of Kasauli, situated amidst the beautiful forests of deodar, is famous for the grand Victorian buildings built by the British.

Kasauli’s natural beauty and serene environment make it one of the most special tourist places in Himachal.

Spiti Valley

Spiti Valley, situated at an altitude of 12,500 feet above sea level, is one of the most famous places in Himachal Pradesh. This valley is surrounded by the Himalayas which make this place very special.

Spiti Valley has cold deserts, snow-capped mountains, winding roads and picturesque valleys that attract tourists.

This place fills the tourists visiting here with excitement and adventure. Spiti Valley is one of the coldest places in the country and this place is covered with thick snow for almost 6 months of the year.

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Kinnaur

Kinnaur, located at a distance of about 235 km from Shimla, is one of the most popular hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. This place is famous as the Land of God.

Kinnaur is situated between Sutlej, Baspa and Spiti river and this place is famous for its lush green plains and beauty of rocky mountains.

Kinnar Kailash of Kinnaur is very popular among the tourists and the tourists coming here definitely go to see Kinnar Kailash.

It is believed that Kinnar Kailash belongs to Lord Shiva and Shivling and along with this the relation of this mountain is told in the stories of Pandavas.

There are also many old Buddhist monasteries and temples in Kinnaur which are considered very sacred and tourists come from far and wide to see them.

Shimla moving towards becoming a ‘Green City’, and the process of setting up five new charging stations has started.

Jun 28, 2023

Shimla. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that efforts are being made to make Shimla the greenest city of the country. For this, the state government is making efforts to set up adequate charging stations in and around Shimla town.

Many pioneering efforts are being made for the smooth operation of e-buses in the city. Taking this initiative forward, Himachal Road Transport Corporation has started the process of setting up five new charging stations for 70 e-buses plying in Shimla city.

An amount of about Rs 3.63 crore has been deposited by the Corporation to the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board for installation of transformers for these charging stations.

CM Sukhu said that Himachal Road Transport Corporation’s fleet of more than 1500 buses would be replaced by electric buses in a phased manner and for this, adequate charging and other related infrastructure was being created.

He said that new charging points would be set up at Taradevi, Tutikandi crossing, Lalpani, Junga, and Theog in Shimla.

This will provide adequate charging facilities to the buses plying within 40 km radius of Shimla city. In addition, the capacity of the 1,000 KVA charging station set up at Dhalli will also be increased to 2,000 KVA.

The State Electricity Board will now provide transformers for all these charging stations. E-bus chargers will be installed as soon as the transformer is installed.

After the installation of new charging stations, the operation of e-buses will be smooth within a radius of 40 kilometers of the city. Shimla city has recently been provided 20 e-buses under the Smart City Mission, taking its number from 50 to 70.

Out of these, 6-6 buses have been made available to New Shimla and Sanjauli sector and eight buses to the Bus Stand area. HRTC has also issued tenders for purchasing additional new electric buses.

All 70 e-buses will be operated on the local routes of the city, which will turn the public transport system in the capital into a complete e-transport facility and help in keeping the environment of Shimla city clean and pollution free.

The Chief Minister said that the electric vehicle industry in the country is making steady progress and the state government has also launched new schemes and incentives to promote electric mobility in Himachal.

The state government is ensuring that the environment is made carbon-free by reducing the number of vehicles using conventional fossil fuels in the state.

He said that the state government has taken several initiatives to set up charging stations for electric vehicles on national and state highways and other major roads besides Shimla town and started a permanent process of identifying land for the same at the district level.

Hearing on water cess in High Court today, after this government will take next step

Jun 28, 2023

Water cess notice Rs 871 crore given power companies

Shimla: Despite the decision of the Himachal government, the producers generating electricity under the jurisdiction of the state are not ready to pay water cess.

Recently, even in the meeting with the committee headed by the Energy Secretary constituted by the state government, the power producers of all three categories were not ready to pay the water cess.

The surprising thing is that the power producers did not even give suggestions on reducing the rate of water cess. The meeting was chaired by Energy Secretary Rajeev Sharma. All 172 power producers were called for this meeting.

The corporation of the Punjab government, which is handling the Shanan power project, also attended the meeting.

The Public Sector Undertaking companies of the Central Government like SJVN, NHPC, etc. only told the State Government that they all agree with the letter received from the Government of India against the water cess and will work as per the instructions of the Government of India.

Independent power producers running big projects in Himachal also said that the matter is sub-judice and the decision of the court should be awaited.

Water cess will not be paid until the court decides. After this the remaining small power producers.

On the basis of the Uttarakhand formula, he said that why this cess was imposed on small power projects? Does the Government of Uttarakhand also refund it?

Their another argument was that many projects are generating more water cess than the rate at which the electricity board buys power. In such a situation this project will become unviable.

Everyone opposed it in one voice. However, a case is pending in the High Court on June 28 in this matter and what happens to this case? Only after this the government will take the next step.

Salary of the chairperson and four members fixed

On Wednesday, there is a hearing of the case related to water cess in the High Court, on the other hand, just before this, the notification for the formation of the Water Cess Commission has been issued by the state government. A chairperson and four members are being appointed in this.

The salary of the chairperson has been fixed at Rs 135,000, while the members will get Rs 120,000. If a serving officer comes on these posts, then payment will be made by the formula of the last salary minus pension.

Lightning struck Manikarna’s Ghodil pasture

Jun 28, 2023

Lightning fell on Manikarna's Ghodil pasture

Shimla: More than 100 sheep and goats have come under the grip of lightning late at night in the Ghodil pasture of Manikarna valley of district Kullu, while the sheepherder has been injured. He has been brought to Kullu hospital for treatment.

According to the information, lightning struck a place called Ghodil in Shunkchang Top of Manikarna Valley at 2.30 am, killing more than 100 sheep and goats on the spot, while sheepherder Sonu Kumar of Gadgi village was injured. The team of Animal Husbandry and Revenue Department has left for the spot.

Stones falling on Chandigarh-Manali NH; Traveling became risky

Jun 28, 2023

Shimla: Chandigarh-Manali Highway is still not safe if you are travelling to Pandoh located highway because stones are still falling from the hills on this route.

Due to this, NH had to be closed by the police for two hours from 12 noon to 2 pm near Seven Mile on Tuesday. The said road is being kept closed for some time for the removal of debris.

The one-way road is being closed to double lane so that people do not face any kind of problem.

Mandi Sadar SHO Sakini Kapoor said that work is going on on a war footing to restore the road completely so that the road can be opened to double lane. He has appealed to use alternative roads like Pandoh, Gohar, and Kandi Kataula.

Vehicles crawling on Chandigarh-Manali NH

The Chandigarh-Manali NH was also jammed on Tuesday. In such a situation, the vehicles are passing by crawling. In such a situation, the tourists are facing problems.

The main reason for the jam is due to the removal of the debris that fell near seven miles. The NH was completely closed by the police and administration from 12 noon to 2 pm on Tuesday.

ASP Mandi Sagar Chandra said that the road was restored for one-way traffic and after that, the road was opened smoothly for night traffic.

Dharamshala Stadium got to host five World Cup matches

Jun 27, 2023

Shimla: The International Cricket Stadium Dharamshala has got the opportunity to host five matches of the ICC World Cup to be held in October-November, in which one match will be played between the Indian team and New Zealand.

The first match in Dharamshala will be between Bangladesh and Afghanistan on October 7. This will be the third match of the World Cup.

After this, there will be a match between England and Bangladesh on 10 October. The third match in Dharamshala will be held on October 17 between South Africa and the Qualifier 1 team.

After this, there will be a match between India vs New Zealand on 22 October. The fifth and final match in Dharamsala will be between New Zealand and Australia on 28 October.

Water Cess Commission will be formed in Himachal, one chairman and four members will be appointed

Jun 27, 2023

Shimla: Water Cess Commission will be formed in Himachal Pradesh. There will be appointments of a chairman and four members. This commission will hear all the appeals related to water cess.

The commission will work as per the Water Cess Act-2023 on Himachal Pradesh Hydropower Generation.

The state government has made the salary, allowances, and other conditions of service of the Himachal Pradesh Hydropower Generation Water Cess State Commission Chairman and Members Rules-2023.

These rules have been made in the exercise of the powers under the Himachal Pradesh Hydroelectricity Generation Water Cess Act-2023.

According to them, the chairman and members of the commission will take oath of office and secrecy before the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh before assuming office.

The chairman of the commission will be entitled to receive fixed basic pay plus a dearness allowance of Rs.1,35,000 per month.

The member will be entitled to receive a fixed basic pay of Rs.1,20,000 and a dearness allowance.

However, if a Government officer is appointed as the Chairperson or a Member, he shall draw the benefits of his prescribed scale of pay and allowances.

If the officer has retired, he will get benefits equal to the last pay scale. Pension and allowances will be deducted from this.

Other allowances like travel, transport, medical treatment, telephone facility, etc. will also be given at par with Group A officers.

If the chairman or member already has a government accommodation, he can retain it or get HRA.

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