“Holiday Special Train” started on Kalka-Shimla Track

Apr 24, 2023

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Holiday special train started on the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway track on Sunday. Now in total seven trains are running on this track. A large number of tourists are coming to Shimla by rail during summer vacations.

Tourists are facing difficulties in booking seats in trains coming to Shimla due to the long waiting list.

Northern Railway is going to run an additional special train to provide additional facilities to the tourists, but due to the non-availability of online booking in this train, tourists have to buy tickets at the counter itself.

In such a situation, tourists coming from outside states are not getting much benefit of the holiday special train.

This is because tourists get tickets only if they reach the counter on time. On the other hand, if tickets are not available, tourists have to take taxis from the station itself.

In such a situation, holiday special trains have been started for the convenience of tourists, but very few tourists are able to take advantage of it.

The holiday-day special train was earlier planned to run in the first week of May, but keeping in view the huge demand of passengers, the railway management has decided to run it from Sunday.

This train will leave Kalka at 01:05 pm and reach Shimla at 07:30 pm. Will leave Shimla for Kalka at 9:20 am, and will reach Kalka at 3:50 pm.

Only 200 people board this train. On the other hand, about 500 people from the plains reach Shimla every day by train. Including foreigners.

In such a situation, to travel in this train, tourists will have to take tickets on time at the counter.

Tourists will get relief from Jam

The purpose of setting up the holiday special train is that the tourists can get rid of the frequent jams on the roads. At the same time, tourists from the plains also prefer to come to Shimla by train.

This saves tourists money and they also get a chance to see the forests of Shimla. But due to non-availability of online tickets, tourists are also facing some problems.

Tadgran village will be connected by road after 75 years of independence

Apr 24, 2023

After 75 years of independence, the dream of the people of Tadgran village of Bhadiankothi panchayat of Mahila development block is going to come true.

The Public Works Department has completed the construction work of about 1.25-kilometer-long link road under construction for Tadgran village. About eighty lakh rupees have been spent on the construction of this road.

On Tuesday, Sadar MLA Neeraj Nayyar will inaugurate this road and hand over the gift to the public. 150 population of Tadgran village will be benefited by this link road.

XEN of Public Works Department Chamba Mandal E. Rajiv Sharma has confirmed the news. Earlier, due to the lack of road facility for Tadgran, villagers had to travel through Ghururu built on the Ravi river.

In the past, many times due to spoilage in the middle of the house, the breath of the villagers used to hang in the middle. The villagers had been demanding for a long time to connect Tadgran with a road facility.

On the demand of villagers, the Public Works Department has fulfilled the years-old demand of the villagers by getting the link road constructed. A wave of happiness has spread among the villagers due to the connectivity of Tadgran village with the road.

On the other hand, XEN E Rajeev Sharma of the Public Works Department Chamba Mandal said that on April 25 he will inaugurate the link road Tadgran in the afternoon. He said that eighty lakh rupees have been spent on the construction of this link road which is about 1.25 km long. He said that at present small vehicles will be able to move on the route.

Kanthlighat to Shakral NH Work Started, Decision on Four-Laning of 7 more Highways still Pending

Apr 24, 2023

Another Four-lane National Highway work has started in Himachal. A target has been set to complete the construction on the Kalka-Shimla NH between Kanthlighat to Shakral in two and a half years, but there are still seven national highways that are pending a decision to convert them into four lanes.

One part of this is between Shakral to Dhalli, which is the last project of the Kalka-Shimla National Highway. It is yet to get forest clearance.

About 11 kilometers of National Highway is to be constructed from Shakral to Dhalli and the special thing is that it is also proposed to construct a big bridge and a tunnel just below the Sanjauli market. This tunnel will be about one kilometer long.

Rs 2070 crore is to be spent on this entire project. Apart from this, the approval of the four-laning of Shimla-Mataur, two-laning of Mandi-Pathankot, and one-lane from Shakral to Dhalli is still awaited.

In fact, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has deployed additional officers in matters of forest clearance. These officers of the Forest Department are playing their role in speeding up the cases of forest clearance.

NHAI regional officer Abdul Basit has said that with the help of the state government, the work of converting the national highway into four lanes has picked up the pace.

Forest clearance stuck on Kalka-Shimla NH for four months has now been released after the intervention of the Chief Minister. Work has started from Kanthlighat to Shakral. (hdm)

The 207-meter-long tunnel will be built in Kandaghat

The tunnel at Kandaghat on the Kalka-Shimla National Highway will be 207 meters longer. Earlier this length was 460 meters. It has now been increased to 667 meters. 75 percent work on this tunnel has been completed.

Earlier it was said that there was a problem due to the water tank coming in the way of the tunnel, but NHAI has now cleared the whole situation and has also talked about completing the construction of the tunnel on time.

Kiratpur-Nerchowk NH will be completed by May 15

The work of the Kiratpur-Nerchowk National Highway is almost complete and it is going to be inaugurated soon. People will now take less time to reach Manali from Chandigarh. Along with this, the inflow of tourists will also increase.

It is said to complete the construction by May 15. The distance from Kiratpur to Nerchowk will be reduced by about 37 km. Earlier this distance was 114 km. More than 36 thousand saplings will also be planted along the entire route.

Fourlane Update: Work on main Bridges Started in Chakki-Bhadwar-Khushinagar

Apr 21, 2023

work on main bridges in Chakki-Bhadwar-Khushinagar on full swing

In the Pathankot-Mandi four-lane, a 28 km portion is to be built under the sub-division Noorpur. The company working in this is engaged in completing the work within the fixed deadline despite the weather and the building not being removed.

The area from Kandwal’s Chakki to Bhedkhad has come in the Noorpur area. In this, three major bridges, 15 minor bridges, one flyover, and 142 culverts are to be built.

In this, out of three major bridges, one bridge will be built at Chakki Khad and the second bridge will be built at Kushinagar in Nurpur at 26 km and the third bridge will be built at 32 km near Bhadwar.

In this, out of 15 minor bridges, four have been built, and construction work of eight is underway. 50 culverts have been made in this. At present, a flyover is being built in Jasur, in which most of the pillars have been built.

The work of launching of eye girder is going on to put pier caps on the pillars for pouring slabs in it. While a bypass is being built in Noorpur.

A total of Rs 828 crore will be spent in the Noorpur area. In this regard, the CGM of IRB Company Harpreet Singh said that the work is being done at a fast pace.

525 buildings were removed….

There are 749 buildings to be removed in this area in which about 525 buildings have been demolished while the rest are yet to be removed.

In Kandwal, Nagbari, Jachh, and Bhadwar, etc. bitumen was put on one side two-lane road and now preparations have been started for the construction of two-lane road on the other side.

On the guidelines of NHAI, service lanes will be made at many places on the road, so that the traffic system remains in place.

NHAI Project Director Vikas Surjewala said that the four-lane road construction work in Noorpur is being done at a fast pace and it will be completed within the stipulated time.

He informed that the construction work has been affected due to bad weather and efforts will be made to complete it quickly when the weather opens.

Holiday special train will run on the Kalka-Shimla Track from the first week of May

Apr 21, 2023

Holiday special train will start operating on the Kalka-Shimla heritage railway track from the first week of May. A large number of tourists are coming to Shimla by rail during summer vacations.

Tourists are facing difficulty in booking seats in trains coming to Shimla due to the long waiting list. Northern Railway is going to run an additional holiday special train to provide additional facilities to the tourists.

Tourists are very excited about the journey on the Kalka-Shimla narrow gauge track. 103 tunnels between Kalka and Shimla make the journey interesting. Barog tunnel number 33 at Barog railway station is the longest.

Its length is 1143.61 meters. The toy train takes two and a half minutes to cross the tunnel. There are 869 small and big bridges on the railway. There are 919 turns on the entire railroad.

At sharp turns, the train turns at an angle of 48 degrees. The Kalka-Shimla railway line is a narrow gauge line. The width of the track in this is two feet six inches.

In view of the historical importance of the Kalka-Shimla rail line, UNESCO included it in the World Heritage in July 2008. The historic arch gallery bridge at Kanoh Railway Station was built in 1898.

This bridge on the way to Shimla is present at 64.76 km. The four-storeyed bridge built in arch style has 34 arches.

Holiday special will run from the first week of May

Holiday special train operation between Kalka and Shimla is proposed from the first week of May. For the convenience of the tourists, a special train will be operated till July 15.- Mandeep Singh Bhatia, Divisional Railway Manager, Ambala

6 trains including rail motor car running between Kalka and Shimla

Rail Motorcar (72451), Shivalik Deluxe Express (52451), Himalayan Queen (52455), Kalka Shimla Express (52453, 52459 & 52457) are running today. Waiting for some trains for the next week has reached more than 60.

Gala dinner given to foreign guests, Agriculture Minister welcomes them by wearing shawl-cap

The state government organized a gala dinner at the HPCA Stadium in honor of the foreign guests who had come to Dharamshala for the G20 meeting. They were honored by the state government as per Himachali tradition.

Agriculture Minister Prof. Chandra Kumar presented gifts to the delegates. The delegates were honored with Himachali caps and shawls and Kangra paintings.

They were gifted pine needle earrings, Kinnauri flower coasters, Himachali handicraft products tweed tote bags, and jute mats with stamps symbolizing Dev culture.

During this, administrative staff including Tourism Development Corporation Chairman RS Bali, Kangra-Chamba MP Kishan Kapoor, Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena, and Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nipun Jindal were present.

During the gala dinner, the foreign guests were also apprised of the rich folk culture of Himachal.

Folk artists from different regions of the state showed the delegates a glimpse of the cultural richness of Himachal through dance and music. They thanked the hospitality of the Himachal government.

On this occasion, some delegates were also seen dancing to Himachali folk tunes along with the artists.

Jalodi Tunnel Construction Work : Award Letter Issued to Producer Agency

Apr 21, 2023

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The people of Outer Saraj have now received good news. For the last three decades, the way has been cleared for the construction of the much-awaited and proposed Jalodi Jot traffic tunnel connecting more than five dozen panchayats of Outer Saraj with the district headquarters Kullu.

The people of Outer Saraj have now been outbid in the tender by Altinouk, a multinational company from Delhi.

Although four companies in the country had shown their interest in the construction of this tunnel, Delhi’s Altinouk Consulting Engineering has got the construction work of the tunnel from the Surface Transport Department by paying the lowest rate.

Therefore, the officials of the National Highway have also issued the award letter to the producer agency.

For the last three decades, the survey and tender process of the Jalodi tunnel buried in the files was canceled many times, due to which the people of 70 panchayats had to bear the brunt, but this time the way for the construction of the tunnel has been cleared.

Four major companies of the country competed in the tender process conducted by the Union Ministry of Surface Transport, in which the Altinouk company has received the award letter for tunnel construction.

Confirming this, TS Sharma, Assistant Engineer, National Highway, said that Delhi-based company Altynok will construct the Jot Tunnel.

He said that the repair and maintenance of the tunnel will be under this company for ten years, while the survey of this five-kilometer-long underground tunnel was done by geologists through helicopter.

He said that the route of this tunnel will be diverted from Hidab Sajwad to Khanag and will enter Kandhugad of Ani area after cutting through the snowy hills of Jalodi Jot.

Significantly, due to the construction of this tunnel being built at an altitude of 10800 feet, thousands of people of about 70 panchayats of Ani will not have to face any problems even in winter while the journey to Kullu Manali will be closer than Shimla.

The construction of the said tunnel is also important from a strategic point of view. With the construction of the tunnel, the movement of the army will also be facilitated in the areas of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti on the border of China however, there is good news for the people of Outer Saraj. hdm

Now Pangi will be illuminated by the sun, and the first project of solar energy will start in the tribal area

Apr 21, 2023

The tribal areas of the state are ready to play an important role in achieving the goal of a green energy state by becoming leaders in the solar energy sector.

This has been made possible by the plan to set up two solar power projects of 400 kW each in the Pangi sub-division of Chamba district.

The land for these projects has been transferred to Himurja, the state nodal agency for renewable energy.

Himurja has identified one hectare of land each at Hilour and Dharwas of Pangi Valley for these two solar power projects.

The agency has also started the process of completing various formalities for these projects costing around Rs 10 crore.

The Chief Minister has instructed Himurja to complete the construction work of both these solar power projects at the earliest.

The Chief Minister says that apart from this, provision has been made in the budget for the year 2023-24 for setting up a solar energy-based battery energy storage system project to strengthen the power supply system in Pangi.

The tribal areas of the state are ready to play an important role in achieving the goal of a green energy state by becoming leaders in the solar energy sector.

This has been made possible by the plan to set up two solar power projects of 400 kW each in the Pangi sub-division of Chamba district. The land for these projects has been transferred to Himurja, the state nodal agency for renewable energy.

Himurja has identified one hectare of land each at Hilour and Dharwas of Pangi Valley for these two solar power projects. The agency has also started the process of completing various formalities for these projects costing around Rs 10 crore.

The Chief Minister has instructed Himurja to complete the construction work of both these solar power projects at the earliest.

The Chief Minister says that apart from this, provision has been made in the budget for the year 2023-24 for setting up a solar energy-based battery energy storage system project to strengthen the power supply system in Pangi.

No subsidy on the solar project, now financial assistance will be available, CM’s big announcement on solar power project

Apr 20, 2023

The state government has made a big announcement on setting-up a solar power project. Those setting up projects will no longer get subsidy.

Instead of subsidy, the state government will give financial assistance, so that economic recovery can be done after the completion of the project.

Financial assistance to the project setup will be up to 40 percent of the total cost. That is, the estimated cost of a one-megawatt project to be built in 15 bighas is about four crore rupees.

Out of this, the state government will provide financial assistance of about one crore 40 lakh rupees. Although earlier talk of a 40 percent subsidy was being talked about.

The Chief Minister had also announced during the budget that the state government would provide subsidy on project construction but has now converted it into financial assistance.

The special thing is that the government can provide financial help for all the projects from 100 kW to 2 MW in the coming days.

The power generated from these projects will be purchased through public transmission and will be supplied further at a fixed price.

If we understand the initial plan of the government, then in four to five years the projects will become completely debt free by the sale of electricity.

The state government has currently fixed the price of electricity generated from solar energy at Rs 3.76.

The government’s contract in these projects will be for 25 years and after the completion of 25 years, 30 percent of revenue will have to be given to the state.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has said that the state government had announced this in the budget.

Now the work will be carried forward by implementing this announcement. An important meeting of the Energy Department has also been organized in this direction.

Government will help on the Solar Project

In the meeting, the Chief Minister ordered that the government will now provide financial assistance to the potential entrepreneurs of the state to set up solar power projects of 100 kW to 2 MW capacity. This assistance will be up to 40 percent.

This help will help entrepreneurs to set up solar power projects. He said that the state government would also provide assistance from banks to finance these projects.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu instructed the officials of the Energy Department to prepare the outline of the scheme soon, so that more and more youth can take advantage of it.

Contract Service should be Counted in Old Pension, High Court Ruled, give Benefit to Petitioner in Six weeks

Apr 20, 2023

The High Court has given an important decision in the matter of counting contract service for pension. A division bench of Acting Chief Justice Sabina and Justice Satyen Vaidya ordered the contract service to be counted for the old pension.

The Bench clarified that the service eligibility of an employee starts from the date he joins the charge whether the appointment is temporary or permanent.

The contract service is liable to be counted for the purpose of applicability of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972. The court gave this decision while accepting the petition of Dr. Umesh Kumar.

The court quashed the government’s decision of October 18, 2021, under which it was decided not to give pension benefits to the petitioner.

The petitioner contended before the court that he was appointed as a doctor on January 31, 1997 on a contract basis. His services were regularized in the year 2007.

It was argued that the government did not regularize his services for ten years while giving him all the service allowances of a permanent employee.

In the year 2010, the Department ordered the petitioner and the parallel employees to become participants of the New Pension Scheme (Contributory Pension Scheme).

The petitioner and others challenged this decision before the High Court. By passing an interim order, the court had stayed these orders and later on November 30, 2010, while giving the verdict, ordered them to be given the benefit of old pension.

The petitioner had retired on 31st December 2020. Thereafter, the department refused to give him the benefit of old pension.

After perusing the record related to the case, the court said in its decision that the petitioner is entitled to old pension. The court has ordered the department to give all the service benefits within six weeks.

Cold wave in Himachal Pradesh due to rain and snowfall

Apr 20, 2023

High altitude parts Kullu-Lahaul covered with snow cover

The weather has taken a U-turn in Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, where the summer record was broken in Himachal in the month of April itself, and now there is snowfall in the month of April. Amidst the orange alert issued by the Meteorological Department, the peaks of the state have been covered with a sheet of snow.

On the other hand, it rained in the plains of the state including the capital Shimla. Due to rain and snowfall, the temperature of the state has recorded a drop of up to six degrees. Due to the fall in the temperature, coolness has returned in the atmosphere.

According to the information received from the Meteorological Department, six inches of snowfall has been recorded in Gondla and Kukumseri of Lahaul-Spiti and two inches in Keylong. Apart from this, snowfall has also been recorded in Atal Tunnel Rohtang.

Apart from this, 62 mm of rain has been recorded in Manali, 46 in Jogindernagar, 45 in Kasaul, 35 in Kotkhai, 33 in Chamba, 32 in Shimla, 31 in Kalpa, 15 in Dharamshala, 33 in Nurpur, 27 mm in Mashobra and Teesa.

Maximum Mercury
Una 33.2
Bilaspur 28.5
Nahan 28.0
Hamirpur 27.4
Solan 24.5
Kangra 23.9
Market 23.6
Shimla 21.8
Dharamshala 20.2
Kullu 22.4

Yellow alert Today and Tomorrow also

In Himachal Pradesh, a yellow alert has been issued for rain and snowfall on Thursday and Friday as well. After this, there is a possibility of light rain in the state till April 23.

According to the Meteorological Department, the Western Disturbance will remain active in the state till April 25 after this, there is a possibility of sunshine in the state.

Snowfall continues in the tourist places of Manali and Lahul. Tourists reaching Manali from the plains are facing cold like December and January. Solanganala, Palchanay, Nehru Kund, Kothi, Mazhach, and Burua of Manali are also drenched with snow.

On Wednesday, tourists did not have to go to Lahul to see the snow. A large number of tourists thronged from Nehru Kund to Solanganala on Wednesday to enjoy the snowfall. Atal Tunnel remained closed for tourists due to snowfall.

Along with the forecast of the Meteorological Department, there has been heavy rain in the lower areas including snowfall in the high-altitude areas of the tribal area district Kinnaur.

On Wednesday, all other peaks including the Great Himalayan mountain range in Kinnaur were covered with a white sheet of snow. Snowfall has also fallen in many areas like tourist places Chitkul, Asrang, Hango, and Nako.

Due to intermittent rains in Kinnaur since Tuesday evening, an increase in the water level of most of the rivers and drains was also observed. The Kinnaur administration has already issued an advisory instructing people not to go out of their houses unnecessarily.

Due to this change in the weather in Kinnaur district, NH 5 was closed for a few hours on Wednesday morning due to Lhasa falling on NH 5 at Pagal Nala near Kasthal.

Junior Engineer Satish Joshi said that the road was blocked for about half an hour after coming to Lhasa in Pagal Nala, which has been restored.

Kaza- A wonderful Tourist Destination which is a Blend of Modernity and Unique Ancient Culture

Apr 19, 2023

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Kaza is a town and the subdivisional headquarters of the remote Spiti Valley. It is a serene place on the plains of Spiti River in the corner of Himachal Pradesh, which impresses tourists immensely with its charm.

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The hill city’s mountainous landscape and immaculate locales allures visitors who wish to indulge in adventurous activities and spiritual well-being alike.

Surrounded by majestic snow-capped mountains, meandering rivers, streams and picturesque barren landscapes dotted with scattered settlements, Kaza is the stuff of a dream.

Kaza today is a wonderful blend of modernity and unique ancient culture that will mesmerize anyone with its mystique.

It is divided into two areas-the old Kaza and the new Kaza, while the old kaza is called Kaza Khas and comprises king’s palace, monasteries, gompas, and ancient buildings, the new Kaza is called Kaza Soma and houses government offices, hotels & restaurants.

Festivals Celebrated in Kaza

Kaza is also famous for its colorful festivals and the ancient Sakya Tangyud Monastery in a side valley 14 km from the city.

The prominent festivals celebrated in Kaza are La darcha (mid-August), Spiti Losar (around November), and Dachang (around February).

Kaza’s Ladarcha fair is the most renowned fair of Kaza; it indicates the termination of summer season in the region.

This fair is being celebrated at Kaza, the headquarters of Spiti Sub Division in the 3rd week of August.

A large number of visitors and traders from Kullu/ Lahaul/ Kinnaur meet there. It has now become a conference of cultures of Spiti, Ladakh & Kinnaur as also of the Indian plains.

A serene abode worth visiting near Spiti River

Kaza is a quiet place in Himachal Pradesh near the Spiti river, which is completely different from the bustling areas.

The picturesque barren landscape with snow-capped mountains, bubbling rivers and lush green plains is a dream destination for backpackers.

Tourists visiting Kaza find this place like a dream, whoever comes here once cannot forget this place.

Famous restaurants and local food in Kaza

Being located in a small town in Himachal Pradesh, Kaza’s food options are limited. However, you can get Indian and Tibetan cuisine in and around the city.

The most famous dishes of Kaja include fresh peas and potatoes with gravy. Thukpa is also a staple here which is a soup made with noodles and boiled vegetables with sauce.

Tourists can also taste different types of momos here. Tibetan bread made from barley or other millet flour, is also available in the city, which is eaten with butter, omelets or jam.

What is the best time to Visit Kaza

Known as the cold desert, the temperature of Kaza drops drastically during winters and snow has started accumulating here.

Both the Rohtang Pass and the Kunzum Pass, the main entry routes, remain closed from late October to June due to heavy snowfall. January is the coldest month of the year with an average of -37 degrees Celsius.

Kaza is known as one of the coldest places in India. The weather of Kaza is quite pleasant during summers. If you wish to visit Kaza, the months from May to October would be an ideal time to experience its beauty.

How to Reach Kaza

Kaza is well connected by road to many major parts of India. Regular private and government buses ply to Kaza town. There is no direct flight or train available to Kaza.

If a tourist wants to travel by air, then Bhuntar Airport near Kullu, 250 km away, is the nearest airport that connects Kaza to many major destinations in India. The nearest railway station to Kaza is at Joginder Nagar, 365 km away.

How to Reach Kaza by Flight

The nearest airport to Kaza is Bhuntar, which is 250 km away, and the one in Shimla, which is 445 km away. Kaza You can reach Shimla (May to October) and Manali (June to October) by hiring a cab by road.

How to Reach Kaza by Road

HRTC (Himachal Road Transport Corporation) runs buses from Kullu to Kaza via Manali. This bus reaches Manali around 4:45 PM and leaves for Kaza around 5:00 PM by afternoon or evening depending on road conditions.

How to Reach Kaza by Train

There is no direct rail connectivity to Kaza. Joginder Nagar Railway Station is the nearest railway station, which is 365 km away from Kaza.

Regular buses are available between Joginder Nagar and Kaza. If you don’t want to travel by bus, you can hire a taxi from Joginder Nagar.

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Baljit Kaur created history by hoisting the tricolor on the Annapurna Peak

Apr 19, 2023

Baljit Kaur creates history by hoisting tricolor on Annapurna peak

Himachal’s mountaineer Baljit Kaur has created a new golden history around the world by hoisting the tricolor on Annapurna Peak, which is about 8000 meters high.

Baljeet managed to conquer the Annapurna peak without any supplemental oxygen even after realizing the danger.

Baljit Kaur has been found safe after going missing from Camp 4 of Mount Annapurna. She fought to the death in the snow for about 20 hours.

After the rescue team took her to Base Camp-4, she was admitted to Kathmandu Hospital (Nepal).

The pictures of Baljit’s rescue are going viral on social media and the people of the country including the state are shocked to see these pictures.

Baljit Kaur’s mother Shanti Devi said in a special conversation with ‘Divya Himachal’ that her daughter has grown up in the mountains and has had a special relationship with the mountains since childhood.

Everyone’s chest has swelled with pride because of the position Baljit has achieved by defying adverse circumstances. He has urged the government to give a government job to his daughter for her indomitable courage and to raise the name of India.

Transport Department’s trial successful- Volvo bus service will soon start between Tapri to Chandigarh and Chintpurni to Delhi route.

Apr 19, 2023

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HRTC is going to start Volvo bus service soon to Tapri, a famous tourist destination in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. However, HRTC has already conducted a trial last year to run Volvo buses on this route and this trial has also been successful.

This Volvo bus will go from Tapri to Chandigarh. At present, HRTC’s Volvo bus is plying on the Delhi-Shimla-Rampur route. Rampur to Tapri is about 67 kilometers away.

On the other hand, Volvo bus service is about to start for the famous Shaktipeeth Chintpurni located in Una district. This bus will ply on the Chintpurni to Delhi route.

Deputy CM Mukesh Agrihotri will flag off the Volvo bus running from Chintpurni to Delhi. Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi will flag off the buses plying from Tapri to Chandigarh.

It is being told that HRTC has sought time from the Deputy CM and Horticulture Minister to flag off the buses on both these routes.

It is noteworthy that in the past, the Deputy CM flagged off 11 new Volvo buses. Eleven Volvo buses were dispatched, out of which four were dispatched to the Taradevi unit, five to Kullu, and two to the Dharamshala unit.

HRTC will operate buses from only three depots in the state and Volvo buses will be running on rotational basis. HRTC is going to operate Volvo from Shimla, Palampur, and Kullu only.

Electricity will be Generated on the Roofs of the Houses, Him Energy Department will Complete the Target by January 2024

Apr 19, 2023

In Himachal Pradesh, 10 MW of electricity will be generated from the roofs of houses in the next eight months. Snow Energy Department has started the work to achieve the target. The Central Government has given this target to the Snow Energy Department.

The special thing is that the central and state government will also pay subsidy to generate electricity on the house roofs.

In these, the central government has made a provision of subsidy of up to 40 percent, while the state government has fixed a provision of six thousand rupees for the domestic plant.

If Himachal achieves this target in January 2024, then the additional target from the Center will be fixed after 2024.

At present, for the last two years, the Snow Energy Department is emphasizing on generating rooftop solar power.

In this, the central government has also made a provision of 40 percent subsidy for domestic consumers from 1 to 3 kilowatts while a 10 to 20 percent subsidy from 3 to 10 kilowatts.

Talking about Snow Energy Department, for up to 3 kilowatts, 50 thousand per kilowatt will have to be paid while for 3 to 10 kilowatts, the rate of Rs.48600 will have to be paid.

President Draupadi Murmu inaugurated Tulip Garden in Chharabra

Apr 18, 2023

President Draupadi Murmu today inaugurated the developed Tulip Garden at Rashtrapati Niwas at Chharabra near Shimla.

The Rashtrapati Niwas near Mashobra, formerly known as the ‘Presidential Retreat’, will be opened for visitors and tourists from April 23, 2023.

With this, tourists and common people will also be able to visit here and see different varieties of tulips like Strong, Gold, Denmark, Wellmark, Jumbopink and Laptop in Tulip Garden.

Smt. Murmu visited the premises of Rashtrapati Niwas and got information about other flowers and plants.

After the inauguration, along with the President, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu also visited the Tulip Garden.

The nature trail and gardens at Rashtrapati Niwas will also be opened for nature lovers and other visitors from April 23. For this, online booking can be done on the official website of Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Will Solve the Problems Caused by the Fore-lane soon

Apr 18, 2023

A delegation headed by the District President of Four-lane Sangharsh Samiti, District Kullu, Dinesh Sen had met Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sunder Singh Thakur and Manali MLA Bhubaneswar Goud, on the basis of which Manali MLA Bhubaneswar Goud met in the Zilla Parishad Kullu auditorium on Monday.

A meeting was organized under the leadership of, which was presided over by the District Deputy Commissioner, Kullu.

In this meeting, a detailed discussion was held regarding the various problems faced by the people due to the construction of the four-lane road, such as roads, approach roads, drains, power lines, drinking water sources, loss of land and buildings around it, etc.

Based on this, a review meeting will be held again within a month and before that SDM Kullu and SDM Manali will go to the spot and prepare an inspection report.

In the meeting, NHAI officers, officers of concerned departments besides administrative officers, Zilla Parishad Chairman Pankaj Parmar, Vice President Veer Singh Thakur, members Aruna Thakur and Asha Thakur, District President of Fourlane Sangharsh Samiti Dinesh Sen, new Advocates Mahendra Thakur, Davindra Negi, Hukam Thakur, Kusum Chand, President of District Toll Plaza Sangharsh Samiti Rajgir Mahant etc participated.

Special gratitude was expressed by the committee for the efforts made by MLA Bhuvaneshwar Gaur.

B.Ed Degree Holders will also be Eligible for JBT Batch-Wise Recruitment in Himachal

Apr 18, 2023

JBT recruitment counseling will be held home district only

B. Ed degree holders will also be eligible for batch-wise recruitment of JBT in Himachal Pradesh. The Directorate of Elementary Education has given a shock to the JBT trainees who have been struggling for the past several months by issuing a clarification in this regard.

Recently, the process of counseling has been completed in all the districts for batch-wise recruitment of 492 posts of JBT. Now the result is going to be released.

Clarification was sought for the selection by sending a letter to the directorate on behalf of some district deputy directors.

The Directorate of Elementary Education has clarified in a letter issued on Monday that B.Ed will also be considered eligible after 50 percent marks in graduation in JBT recruitment.

According to the notification issued by NCTE on 29-6-2018, B.Ed people will also be eligible for JBT posts, but within 2 years after appointment, it will be mandatory for them to do a 6-month bridge course.

With this letter from the directorate, the campaign of JBT trainees has suffered a major setback. JBT trainees have been demanding for the past several months to appoint only JBT-D.El.D. students to teach first to fifth-grade students.

Trainees argue that B.Ed degree holders are eligible to teach students of upper classes while JBT holders do not have this right.

70 Guests from 20 Countries will Reach Dharamshala Today for the G-20 Summit

Apr 18, 2023

Dharamshala: Himachal Pradesh has got a better opportunity to do branding across the world with the G-20 summit going to be held in Dharamshala.

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This conference will be helpful in furthering the resolve of Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to develop Kangra district as a tourism capital.

In this conference to be held on April 19-20, 70 delegates from different countries will come to Dharamshala to discuss science and technology. All arrangements have been made to make his stay in Himachal a memorable one.

The government has asked the district administration to ensure that all arrangements are made for the representatives of the G-20 group here. Along with this, they will also be introduced to the heritage, culture, food, art, and handicrafts of Himachal and Kangra.

Deputy Commissioner Kangra Dr. Nipun Jindal says that Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is determined to develop Kangra district as a tourism capital.

In such a situation, the arrival of the representatives of the G20 group here is very encouraging. This is a great opportunity for branding the state across the world.

He informed that preparations have been completed to welcome the foreign guests in Dharamshala.

He visited the airport and the venue on Monday along with ADC Saurabh Jassal and ADM Rohit Rathore along with all the administrative staff to final check all the arrangements.

Decorations in Dharamshala

Dharamshala city has been specially decorated for the G-20. DC Kangra Dr. Jindal says that apart from the decoration of Kangra Airport, branding and buildings on both sides of other roads along NH have been decorated in an attractive manner. The accommodation of the guests will also remain in Radisson Blu.

There will be a Discussion on New Research

Dr. Nipun Jindal informed that the latest research and innovations will be discussed under the theme ‘Research and Innovation Initiative Gathering’ at the G20 Summit to be held in Dharamshala on April 19-20.

70 delegates from different countries will participate in it. Hotel Radisson Blu has been earmarked for the G-20 summit.

Kangra tea will be served with Himachali dishes

Scientists, policymakers and experts from various countries coming to participate in the G-20 summit will reach Kangra airport on 18 April where they will be welcomed according to Himachali tradition.

Along with this, they will be served Siddu and other Himachali dishes and drinks like Apple Tea, Kangra Tea. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nipun Jindal said that there will be technical sessions during the day on April 19.

At the same time, a ‘gala dinner’ will be organized by the state government for the guests. The Chief Minister will also participate in this, the gala dinner will be organized at HPCA. Apart from Himachali caps and shawls, the Chief Minister will honor the guests with Kangra paintings.

In order to promote the folk culture of Himachal in this international-level G-20 meeting, the department will prepare gifts of traditional items here and give them to foreign guests. The department had just prepared the first list of these items to be given as gifts.

To gift the guests coming to the G-20 meeting to be held in Dharamshala, Kinnauri caps and shawls with flowers, traditional items of most of the district, metal crafts including Kinnauri shawls and caps, painting of Kangra,

Tea and Woodcraft, Rumal of Chamba, Honey, Jaris, Chukh and Thal, Metal Craft of Sirmour, a list of about 10 such items has been prepared which will be prepared in gift packs and given as gifts to the guests coming here.

Apart from this, Dangru, Narasingha can be included in the list of metal craft gifts.

Separate arrangements will also be made for the entertainment of the guests attending the summit. People will be entertained through the traditional folk dance here.

For the G-20 conference, foreign guests from 20 countries will start arriving at 8.25 am. Glimpses of mountain art and culture will also be shown at the airport.

Delegates will also do yoga

Apart from discussing technology and science in the G-20 conference, the delegates will also do yoga exercises. On April 20, courtesy the Department of AYUSH, a yoga session will be organized for the guests at the venue at 6.30 am.

In this session of about a quarter of an hour, the trainers of the AYUSH department will make the delegates practice yoga. After participating in the yoga session on 20th April, the delegates will be on a tour of Dharamshala and nearby places.

visit to the tea gardens

On April 20, the delegates will visit the tea gardens at Narghota in Dharamshala. They will also get to experience picking tea leaves in the garden. Apart from knowing the processing of tea at Maan Tea Factory, they will also taste different flavors of tea.

Apart from being face to face with Himachali art culture and crafts in the Kngra art museum, the delegates will also be able to experience live Kangra painting. The guests will return from Kangra airport on April 21.

An Exhibition will also be Organized

An exhibition based on science and technology, handicrafts will be organized by the state government at the conference venue during the G-20 conference.

In this, an exhibition related to innovation of science-technology will be organized by IHBT Palampur and Agriculture University.

At the same time, exhibition and sale counters of products related to handloom-handicraft will also be set up where the delegates will also be able to buy the products using UPI-based payment method.

Chief Secretary-DGP examined the preparations for G-20

State Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena and Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu visited Dharamsala on Monday regarding the G-20 meeting to be held in Dharamshala on 19-20 April.

During this, he examined the preparations being made for the G-20 meeting and took stock of the arrangements. The Chief Secretary and Director General of Police inspected all the places related to the meeting including Gaggal Airport, Radisson Blu Hotel, HPCA Stadium.

He said that it is a matter of pride for the state that G-20 meeting is being organized here. He said that all-out efforts are being made by the state government to make the G-20 meeting to be held in Dharamshala convenient for the delegates and they take away good memories from here.

He examined every aspect related to the hospitality of the G-20 meeting and the guests coming during it in Dharamshala and instructions were given to the local administration to make the arrangements at a high level.

Deputy Commissioner Dr. Nipun Jindal, DIG Santosh Patial, SP Shalini Agnihotri, Additional Deputy Commissioner Saurabh Jassal, etc were present on this occasion.

Big news for Himachal government employees, contribution in NPS stopped

Apr 17, 2023

Keeping its pre-poll promise to NPS employees, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu’s government has stopped NPS contribution from April 1, 2023.

However, the notification for amendment in the pension rules is yet to be issued to implement the old pension.

With the issue of office order to stop NPS contribution, it has become clear that old pension is also being implemented in Himachal from April 1 itself.

The state government was getting 1770 crore deposited as NPS contribution in the year. The government’s share in this was 14 percent and the employees’ 10 percent.

Apart from the NPS Association, several employee organizations have welcomed the decision to stop NPS contribution.

Naggar Castle: Beautiful Mansion & Hotel with Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery

Apr 17, 2023

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Naggar Castle is a major tourist attraction in Naggar, near Manali of Himachal Pradesh. It is a medieval palace or mansion of wood and stone. It has been converted into a heritage hotel by Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC).

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Naggar Castle is a combination of European and Himalayan architecture. The medieval Naggar Castle was built around 1460 by King Siddha Singh of Kullu.

Naggar Castle, now operated by HPTDC is a favourite among visitor because of its spectacular views of the Beas Valley forests. This ancient structure now serves as a hotel and a tourist attraction.

Do you now?
The song ‘Yeh Ishq Hai’ from the Bollywood film ‘Jab We Met’ was shot in the vicinity of Naggar Castle.

Naggar Castle houses an art gallery, which includes paintings by Russian artist named Nicholas Roerich.

This palace is 23 km from Kullu and is at almost same distance from Manali. Once can reach this historic guest house by hiring a taxi from both places.

History and Architecture of Naggar Castle

Naggar Castle built by Raja Siddh Singh in 1460 AD, formerly a residence of the royal family, was later occupied by the British Army.

Modifications were made to the palace after the British took control. Additions include an additional staircase, fireplaces and chimneys.

The entire villa stands today as a fusion of English and Indian architecture. This unique palace also has a temple in the courtyard. This temple is known as Jagati Pat Mandir.

Though Naggar Castle has undergone several renovations over time, the castle has managed to keep its historical flair alive even today.

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The castle survived major earthquake of 1905. While most houses in the valley and the nearby city of Jawa were completely ruined, the castle’s use of earthquake-proof techniques helped it sustain despite the calamity.

Best time to visit Naggar Castle

The ancient looking township of Naggar has been a center of attraction for visitors for a long time. The beautiful village of Naggar is liked by tourists in all seasons.

Summers are bright and pleasant to visit Naggar. Accommodation is easily available here. When the temperature of Naggar falls in winters, it turns the whole area white due to snowfall.

It is not easy for all tourists to bear the cold weather during the winters. But if you are an explorer then the winters of Naggar will introduce you to a different side and unique side of Himachal Pradesh.

River Rafting near Naggar Castle

If you are sporty and love adventure sports, then you must try this activity around Naggar town. River rafting spots near Nagger are among the best rafting stretches in the world and can prove to be a memorable one for any visitor.

Skiing near Naggar Castle

Rohtang Pass and Solang valley offer experience of skiing for adventure lovers. You can indulge in skiing to witness the blanket of snow rolling down the slopes of mountains.

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

How to Reach Naggar Castle

How to Reach Naggar Castle by Flight

The nearest Bhuntar airport is at a distance of about 31.6 Km from Naggar. Domestic flights to Bunter are available from international airports including Delhi, Chanidhgarh and more.

How to Reach Naggar Castle by Road

If you want to travel to Naggar by road, then tell that you can use HRTC or private bus services to reach Manali or Kullu.

The distance between Manali and Naggar is 22.3 km, so you can hire a cab or taxi to travel from Manali to Naggar.

How to reach Naggar Castle by train

There is no railway station available in either Manali or Naggar. The nearest railway station to Naggar is at Joginder Nagar. The distance from Naggar to Joginder Nagar Railway Station is 145 km.

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