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

himachal-electricity-board-service-committee-meeting-on-20-may

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

Bus passes for college students will now be made online

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.

the staff said thanks

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.

Table of Contents

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.

Avah Devi Temple Google map

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.

Priyanka Gandhi will send a video message in the gratitude rally on the restoration of OPS

May 16, 2023

Shimla: After the restoration of old pension in Himachal, a gratitude rally is proposed on May 28 in Dharamshala of the New Pension Scheme Employees Federation. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will also send her video message in this gratitude rally.

In fact, the NPS Sangh met Priyanka Gandhi in Shimla and invited her for the Dharamshala rally. He expressed his inability to come but has said to send his video message.

This rally to be held in Dharamshala on May 28 has been proposed at the police ground. However, its permission has not come yet.

Of course, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu will be thanked for this rally, but invitations are also being sent to all cabinet ministers and Congress MLAs of the state government. People from the National Body of NPS Association can also come in this.

With this rally, the basis for old pension can also be prepared for the Lok Sabha elections. In the rally, a large amount should also be given to the government and the Chief Minister in the Relief Fund or Sukhashraya Fund.

Jogini Waterfall: A Famous Place for Adventure Lovers

May 15, 2023

Jogini Waterfalls is located in the beautiful valley of Manali, about 4 km from the bustling city and about 2 km from Vashishtha Temple.

Table of Contents

Jogini Falls is a famous tourist destination where the water falls from a height of 160 feet. One has to trek through deodar trees and orchards from Vashishtha temple to reach Jogini Falls. This waterfall is a great place for nature lovers and adventure lovers.

The trek to Jogini Falls takes about 3 hours, so carry a camera with you to capture the beauty of the place.

If you wish to take a pit stop, there are restaurants providing local snacks along with a hot cup of tea along the way.

The mesmerizing Jogini Waterfall is considered to be one of the most romantic attractions in Manali, which is highly preferred by couples.

The area is famous for adventure and recreational activities and is a favorite picnic spot among tourists.

Tips for Visiting Jogini Waterfalls

If necessary, take proper trekking gear and warm clothes with you.
Tourists should take responsibility for their own safety.
Trek in tourist groups and start trekking early in the morning to return safely before dark.
Drink enough water and keep your body hydrated.
There are some guest houses on the way. Tourists can stop there if needed.

Best time to visit Jogini Falls

The best time to visit Jogini Falls is during the summer season between March and May and during the winter, i.e. between October and February.

During the winters, the temperature here becomes quite low, while it remains pleasant throughout the summer. It is pleasant to visit the waterfall in both seasons.

How to Reach Jogini Waterfall

How To Reach By Flight

Jogini Waterfall is a major tourist destination of Manali. If you want to travel by plane to Jogini Waterfall, then tell that its nearest airport is Kullu Manali Airport in Bhuntar, which is located at a distance of 55 kilometers from Jogini Waterfall.

You can take a taxi from the airport or travel by state transport bus to reach Jogini Waterfall.

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. Tourists can take the help of taxis or cabs to reach Jogini Waterfalls from Manali.

How To Reach By Train

If you are planning to go to Jogini Waterfall 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 a train, you will have to travel by bus to Manali.

Jogini Waterfalls Google Map

Surendra became Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation, Uma deputy Mayor, Newly Elected Councilors took Oath

May 15, 2023

Shimla: Newly elected councilors of Municipal Corporation Shimla took the oath of office and secrecy on Monday.

Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan, Education Minister Rohit Thakur, Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, Shimla Urban MLA Harish Janartha, and Barsar MLA Indradutt Lakhanpal were present at the swearing-in ceremony.

Councilor Surendra Chauhan from Chhota Shimla ward has been crowned as Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation. Surendra Chauhan was elected unopposed as the Mayor of Shimla.

A woman has got the post of deputy mayor. Councilor Uma Kaushal from Tutikandi ward has been made the deputy mayor. Uma Kaushal was also elected unopposed as the Deputy Mayor.

Shivam Pratap Singh administered the oath of office and secrecy to the newly elected councillors. Let us tell you that in the Shimla Municipal Corporation elections, the Congress has won an absolute majority in 24 wards by hoisting the flag of victory. BJP has registered victory in 9 wards. CPI(M) has won one seat.

OPS not Restored in Electricity Board, HRTC, NPS Share cut this Month too

May 15, 2023

The old pension scheme (OPS) has not been restored in two big government undertakings of Himachal Pradesh- the Electricity Board and HRTC.

This month, 17,000 employees of both undertakings are angry over the reduction in the National Pension Scheme (NPS) share.

The Electricity Board and the Transport Corporation management have not yet implemented the government’s notification.

The employee unions have raised the demand in front of the Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu to intervene in the matter and not forward the deducted amount.

State President of the Electricity Board Employees Union Kameshwar Dutt Sharma and General Secretary Hiralal Verma have accused the management class of delaying the implementation and delivery of political decisions taken by the government in the interest of the employees.

He said that the restoration of OPS in the state is a political decision taken by the government in the interest of the employees, and the bureaucracy is neither in the interest of the government nor in accordance with the sentiments of the employees.

The officials told that before the year 2003, the pension rules were of 1972 in government undertakings.

The employees thereafter are depositing e-pension shares in the National Security Depository Limited in the new pension system.

The employees of all those undertakings are included in the old pension restoration notification of the government.

Electricity Boards and Corporations are Government Undertakings where Pension Rules 1972 are already in force and employees engaged after 2003 are entitled to old pension.

9,000 employees appointed after 2003 in the Electricity Board and 8,000 employees in HRTC are unhappy with the non-implementation of the decision.

Electricity Board’s Managing Director Harikesh Meena said that the matter has been taken up with the government.

One lakh employees will participate in the gratitude ceremony on May 28 in Dharamshala

One lakh employees of the state will participate in the gratitude function of the state government to be held on May 28 in Dharamshala on the restoration of OPS.

State President of New Pension Scheme Employees Federation Pradeep Thakur said this in a press conference in Mandi. He has thanked Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu for the OPS restoration.

He said that the representatives of the organization met Congress National General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi last day and expressed their gratitude to her.

He appealed to the employees to choose the OPS within the 60 days given by the government. Apply for your GPF number as soon as possible, so that this process can also be done in time.

Government Schools will become Model from PM-Shri Scheme, Students will Get the Benefit

May 15, 2023

Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India i.e. PM-Shri Yojana has been started to develop schools in the state as model schools. Along with the country’s schools, the schools of Himachal will also be able to become models in this.

Instructions have been issued to all schools in this regard, on which Rs 27,360 crore will be spent. In this scheme, government schools run by states and local bodies including Kendriya Vidyalaya, and Navodaya Vidyalaya will be included in these schools.

About 18 lakh students will benefit from this scheme of the Prime Minister. For this, a portal will be created on which the details of the performance of every student of every school will be there.

Two crore rupees will be given to each school in five years. At the same time, for the first time, the schools will be given direct funds from the center, which can be up to 40 percent.

Proper arrangements will also be made for its monitoring. In this, under the new education policy, all schools will work as model schools. Under this, the schools will have to apply themselves on the online portal.

During the first two years of the scheme, the portal will be opened four times in a year i.e. once in every quarter. The special thing is that all these schools will be government, which will be selected along with the states.

All these will become model schools and they will contain the full spirit of the National Education Policy. The PM-Shri Schools scheme will be implemented over a period of five years from 2022-2027.

In this, the children will be benefited that the system of children coming to school without bags for ten days will also start. Along with this, Hitech Lab will also be started in the schools for the convenience of the children.

Vidya Samiksha Kendra will be started in PM-Shri schools on the basis of pilot project.

Focus on Increasing Employment

The schools will provide leadership to other schools in their respective fields by providing guidance. The sector will be linked with skill councils and local industries to enhance employability.

Work on Features

State governments can also make nominations for schools. 60 standards have been set for the selection of schools. This includes pucca building, drinking water facility, separate toilets for boys and girls, playground, facilities for disabled children etc.

3 new traffic-cum-tourist-police stations to be set up on Kiratpur-Manali four-lane

May 15, 2023

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government will set up three new traffic-cum-tourist-police stations (traffic-cum-tourist-police stations) on the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane national highway to ensure better traffic management and road safety.

These police stations will be opened in Bilaspur, Mandi, and Kullu districts, which will be operated with an efficient traffic management system and a control room will also be set up in all the police stations.

Due to this, quick police assistance will be available in case of an accident, etc. on four-lane. For this, the concerned departments have also been instructed to prepare a detailed report about the work area of these police stations.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh said this while presiding over the review meeting of road safety aspects on the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane National Highway.

Instructions to transport department to submit a report on the speed of vehicles in 5 days

The Chief Minister said that about 182 km of this 191 km long four-lane will pass through 3 districts Bilaspur, Mandi, and Kullu.

He said that the lack of funds will not be allowed to come in the way of the system being developed for the security of the passengers passing through this route and the establishment of police stations etc.

He instructed the Transport Department to submit its report in 5 days after taking stock of the speed limit of the vehicles through site inspection.

Trauma centers will be marked, and ambulance and recovery vehicles will also be arranged
The Chief Minister said that trauma centers would be marked on this four-lane road, including All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bilaspur, Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College, Nerchowk, Mandi and regional hospitals of the three districts.

This will ensure quick treatment to the affected in case of emergency. Along with this, arrangements for ambulance and recovery vehicles, etc. will also be made at certain places on this highway.

He also directed to increase the number of display boards related to the speed limit. He also urged the National Highways Authority of India to provide financial assistance for the Integrated Command Center.

Pensioners not Getting on Time, Preparing to Open Front Against HRTC Management

May 12, 2023

Shimla: Salary has been given to the employees in Himachal Road Transport Corporation, but the pensioners have not yet been given pension.

Although the HRTC management had promised to give pension to the pensioners before the 7th of the month, but the HRTC pensioners are getting the pension only at the end of the month.

Now HRTC pensioners are also preparing to open front against HRTC management. The pensioners were given the pension for the month on March 23, while the HRTC pensioners are still waiting for the pension for the month of April.

HRTC pensioners say that HRTC pensioners are facing financial and mental problems due to non-payment of pension on time.

He has raised a demand from the HRTC management and the government that pension should be provided in the first week of the month itself and a fixed date should be kept for it, so that the pension can be received on time every month.

Apart from this, State President of HRTC Retired Employees Welfare Forum Balram Puri says that HRTC pensioners have not even received the installment of arrears of the new pay commission, while the pensioners of other departments, corporations, and boards have received the first installment of Rs 50,000.

He claims that even in the meeting of the Board of HRTC, permission has been given to provide the first installment of arrears to the pensioners, but till now the pensioners have not received the pension.

Related Posts

Where you have to go Trekking.

Tips for Bhrigu Lake Trekking

History of Bhrigu Lake Manali

River rafting

Enjoy skiing near Bhrigu Lake

Best time to visit and visit Bhrigu Lake

How To Reach Bhrigu Lake

How to Reach by Flight

How to Reach by Road

How To Reach By Train

Bhrigu Lake Google Map

Related Posts

Related Posts

How to Reach Avah Devi Temple

Avah Devi Temple Google map

Related Posts

Tips for Visiting Jogini Waterfalls

Best time to visit Jogini Falls

How to Reach Jogini Waterfall

How To Reach By Flight

How to Reach by Road

How To Reach By Train

Jogini Waterfalls Google Map

Related Posts

Related Posts

Most Popular

Himachal Stories

Blog

EDITOR PICKS

POPULAR POSTS

POPULAR CATEGORY