Report submitted to government for change in alignment of Kiratpur-Nerchowk Four-lane, many officers will be measured

Apr 13, 2023

The officers involved in the change made in the original alignment of Kiratpur-Nerchowk Four-lane may face consequences. After getting the changes made in the alignment checked, its confidential report has been sent by the Divisional Commissioner Mandi to the Principal Secretary Revenue on April 4.

The original alignment of the above project was substantially changed by the National Highways Authority of India without the approval of the Central Government.

The Ministry of Environment was continuously listening to the complaint letter of the Four-lane Displaced and Affected Committee, seeking a report from the State Government, but the State Government was not giving any cooperation to the Ministry, on which the Ministry closed the project worth Rs 1,818 crore in 2020 with immediate effect.

After this, Project Director Mandi urged the Deputy Commissioners of Bilaspur and Mandi to investigate the change. In just two weeks, the committees headed by both the Deputy Commissioners sent their reports to the government.

It was said in this report that there has been no change anywhere except in seven places. Based on these reports, the Ministry had conditionally given permission to work first in the brown field and then in the green field.

The ministry had sought an action taken report on the report of inspection of trees and officials who were negligent on arbitrary changes in the alignment of the project as per the conditions of the Ministry of Environment.

After this, the Highway Authority gave a fine of about two crores to the Forest Department to fulfill a condition. Chief Forester Bilaspur had constituted a two-member committee and sought a report from the DFO headquarters.

Madan Lal Sharma, general secretary of Four-lane Displaced and Affected Committee, said that even after eight months, the committee approached the High Court, which was assured of action against the guilty officials within two months.

Chief Forester Bilaspur, involving a total of 13 officers of the Forest Department and two officers of the Highway Authority, apprised the Principal Secretary Forest that the officers of the Revenue Department are also involved in this irregularity.

On this the Principal Secretary Forest wrote to the Principal Secretary Revenue to take appropriate action. Principal Secretary Revenue had demanded an inquiry from the Divisional Commissioner, Mandi, on which this action has been taken.

Divisional Commissioner Mandi Rakhil Kahlon has written in letter number COMMR-MND-NHAI-Enquiry (Report)-2092 that the report has been sent to the Principal Secretary Revenue, Government of Himachal Pradesh. It is written on the letter that this report is confidential.

Suhi fair of Chamba Started, There was a lot of Excitement

Apr 12, 2023

The historical Suhi Mata Mela of Chamba district began with worship. On Tuesday, a procession was taken out from the Pink Palace on the inauguration of the 3-day fair.

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Through a procession, the symbol of Mata was taken from the Pink Palace to the temple situated on the Shamdhar hill.

A large number of people participated in it. Now the symbol will be kept here for 3 days for devotees to see. According to tradition, the procession is led by a girl from a royal family, but if there is no virgin girl in the royal family, it is led by a girl from a Brahmin family.

This time Purvi Bhardwaj, the daughter of a Brahmin family, led the procession. Chamba Sadar MLA Neeraj Nayyar and City Council President Neelam Nayyar were present in this procession.

The daughter of a Brahmin family performed the ritual of worship

Purvi Bhardwaj, the daughter of a Brahmin family, also performed the ritual of worship on the occasion of the installation of the icon in the Suhi temple located on the Shamdhar hill.

On the other hand, President of Municipal Council Chamba Neelam Nayyar said that this is a historical fair of Chamba.

MLA Neeraj Nayyar wished the residents of the district for the fair. He said that people’s faith is attached to this fair. His wife Bharti Nayyar was also present with him on this occasion.

On Wednesday, the second day of the fair, the priest and the royal girl will worship Suhi Mata’s tomb by going to Maluna. After this, the fair will be duly concluded on Thursday after worship in the morning and evening.

The status of the fair will increase

Former Education Minister Asha Kumari offered prayers at the Pink Palace on the inauguration of the fair. He said that Queen Sunayana was a strong woman who sacrificed her life for the welfare of the people.

During that time he had said that do not express sorrow over my sacrifice but celebrate it as a festival. This is the reason why this day is celebrated as a fair. The local MLA has said about increasing the level of the fair.

Queen Sunayana was the wife of King Sahil Varman.

Suhi Mata is also known as Sunayana Devi. Rani Sunayana was the wife of Raja Sahil Varman. Queen’s son Yugakar had built a temple on the Shamdhar hill in the memory of his mother. This fact is also mentioned in a copper plate.

Raja Sahil Varman shifted his capital from Bharmour to Chamba in the tenth century. He was a very religious king with a skilled administrator who was ready to make any sacrifice in the public interest at any time. The story of this sacrifice is very interesting and heart breaking.

That’s why the fair is celebrated

During the princely period, there was a shortage of water in Chamba town. It is believed that Queen Sunayana took samadhi to remove the water shortage in the city. The queen had a dream, after which the queen took samadhi.

After this the water shortage in Chamba was over. Rani Sunayana had given her life laughingly for the people of Chamba.

On Monday, apart from shopping fiercely, people also enjoyed eating spicy dishes at the temporary shops decorated for Suhi Mela at Rajnaun.

On Tuesday morning, the icon of Rani Sunayana was taken from the Pink Palace to the temple at Suhi Madh in a grand procession. The women of the Gaddi community involved in the procession recalled the sacrifice of Rani Sunayana through folk songs.

The procession was led by Sadar MLA Neeraj Nayyar and City Council President Neelam Nayyar. With the establishment of the symbol of Mata in Suhi Madh, the process of devotees reaching the temple has started.

On Wednesday, a procession from Suhi Marh will go to Maluna, the place of sacrifice of Rani Sunayana. On Thursday, the last day of the fair, the symbol of Mata will be brought back to the Pink Palace. Thursday night will be celebrated as the night of mourning in the district.

In the procession of Suhi Mata fair, SDM Sadar Arun Sharma, Sadar MLA’s wife Bharti Nayyar, Municipal Council Vice President Seema Kashyap, Municipal Council Assistant Engineer Rajesh Chaudhary, Junior Engineer Sanjeev Sharma, Chand Nayyar, Councilor Devindra Sharma, Dalip Sehgal and all the councilors. Apart from this, many dignitaries registered their presence.

Solar panels will soon be installed in six schools of Hamirpur

Apr 12, 2023

Now Pangi will be illuminated by the sun

Solar panels will soon be installed in six government schools of Hamirpur district. Ten-kilowatt panels are being installed on the roofs of schools with the help of snow energy.

In such a situation, zero electricity bill consumption will be started from these schools, so that schools can also get relief from huge electricity bills. The work of installing solar panels in schools has started.

Solar panels will soon be installed in half a dozen schools in the district. In these, 10 kilowatt solar panels will be installed in Government Senior Secondary School Bal Hamirpur, Jahu, Tikkar Khatriyan, Radera Parol, Bharedi and Bhoranj.

Solar panels will generate 40 units of electricity a day, which can be used by the school, remaining electricity will be stored, which can be sold to the electricity board.

The work of installing solar panels on the roofs of the schools has started. It is being told that the Education Department had sought suggestions from the schools of the district to install solar panels on their roofs.

Out of these, half a dozen schools of Hamirpur had agreed to install solar panels on their school roofs. Only after that, the work of installing solar panels in these schools has started. In such a situation, the concerned schools will now also get relief from paying electricity bills of thousands of rupees every month.

The school manager is also appreciating the campaign of the state government. BD Sharma, Deputy Director, Higher Education Department Hamirpur says that solar panels are being installed on the roofs of half a dozen schools in the district.

Solar panels of ten kilowatts each will generate 40 units of electricity in a day. In such a situation, these schools will also get rid of huge electricity bills. Schools have to deposit thousands of rupees every month towards electricity bills.

Electricity bill is not coming in two schools since last year

Solar panels were made available to two schools of the Hamirpur district on behalf of Him Urja by the State Council of Science Technology and Environment last year itself.

Ten KV solar panels were installed in these schools under the Green Programme. With its implementation, zero electricity bill consumption has started in schools.

Now electricity bills do not come in these schools. These include Government High School Duggha and Government Senior Secondary School Kulehra.

What gift will CM Sukhu give on Himachal Day, Employees waiting for Arrears and dearness allowance

Apr 12, 2023

Shimla: What gift will Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu give from tribal district Lahul Spiti on the occasion of Himachal Day on April 15? This is a topic of discussion nowadays.

Unlike the common people, government employees are waiting for the arrears and dearness allowance of the new pay commission.

In both these items, the state government has to pay more than 10 thousand crores. Government employees are hoping that the Chief Minister will make an announcement on April 15 regarding dearness allowance.

11% dearness allowance is pending in the state and the state government has not yet paid the three installments the Central Government.

However, there is not much hope among the employees regarding the arrears. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu has also talked about waiting for two years regarding the arrears.

On the other hand, if we talk about the treasury of the state, then in the month of March, 2023 itself, an amount of 3600 crore loan is lying in the treasury.

Despite this, there is also a compulsion before the state government to make any other financial payment apart from salary and pension.

Actually, the Himachal government cannot take any loans in the first three months of the new financial year. The money coming from the Government of India also comes a little late in the beginning.

In such a situation, a treasury balance has been created for the next three months through advance loans. That is, till the month of June, the state government has to run its sanctions liabilities with the help of the loan amount taken in March.

In such a situation, whether the Chief Minister will make any announcement for dearness allowance out of this amount, it will be known only on 15th April.

He will be in Shimla for the cabinet on April 13 and it is possible that on the same day, there will be a discussion with the Chief Secretary and officials of the Finance Department regarding the announcements of Himachal Day.

The Chief Minister will also distribute state awards on Himachal Day on April 15.

This time, the Civil Service Award is being given to the team of the Disease Prevention Program through the Mission Director of NHM. Three people are being honored as a source of inspiration.

These include Padma Shri Nekram Sharma of Karsog, Prem Singh Chauhan of Kotkhai, and Principal of Pine Grove School Kasauli Captain AJ Singh.

Himachal Gaurav Awards are being given to Lokesh Chandel, Assistant Sub Inspector Rani, folk singer Karnail Rana and Nemchand Thakur.

Kathgarh Temple : Shiva-Parvati’s Unique Meeting Takes Place in This Temple of Himachal

Apr 11, 2023

Shiva is known as “The Destroyer” within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity which also includes Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is the Supreme Lord who creates, protects and transforms the universe.

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In the goddess-oriented Shakta tradition, the Supreme Goddess (Devi) is regarded as the energy and creative power (Shakti) and the equal complementary partner of Shiva. Shiva has many aspects, benevolent as well as fearsome.

Even the Puranas and scriptures cannot describe the glory of Shiva. It is said that if any god has maximum number of temples in the world, then it is of Mahadev.

The temples of Mahadev have been recognized without grandeur. A proof of Shiva’s glory is obvious in a temple called Kathgarh in Himachal Pradesh.

Lord Shiva is incomplete without Adishakti Parvati. Shiv without Parvati is just like a dead body, only the mother Parvati completes him. That’s why Lord Shiva is called Ardhanarishwar.

You must have seen idols in many temples in the form of Ardhanarishwar, but today we are going to tell you about Ardhanarishwar Shivling.

Although Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for its natural beauty, however it is also famous for Kathgarh Mahadev temple in which the Shivling is divided into two parts.

One part of the Shivling is worshiped as Shiva and the other part as Maa Parvati. The fame and recognition of this temple has spread abroad.

Kathgarh’s Shiva Temple is special

Although, we have heard about the Ardhanarishwar avatar of Lord Shiva only in stories but in this Mahadev Temple located in Kangra, Lord Shiva is present in Ardhanarishwar form.

Kathgarh Mahadev Temple is the only temple in the world where the Shivling is divided into two parts i.e. half of Mahadev and the other half is of Parvati.

Here Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati are enshrined in the form of dark brown stone, in which the length of Lord Shiva is 7 to 8 feet and that of Mother Parvati is 5 to 6 feet.

It is said that the distance between the Shivling of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati keeps decreasing according to the constellations and they meet on the day of Mahashivaratri.

These idols of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati get connected and keeps on separating according to seasons.

The day of Mahashivratri is considered special in Kathgarh Mahadev Temple because on that day the stone form of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati becomes one.

The day of Mahashivaratri is also considered special because on this day the marriage of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati took place.

This is the reason why a huge fair is organized here on Mahashivratri. To see this miracle of Kathgarh Mahadev, there is an influx of devotees from far and wide.

History of Kathgarh Mahadev Temple

Although different stories of Kathgarh Mahadev are prevalent, but according to Shiva Purana, it is said that once there was a war between Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu over their supremacy, in which they were using their divine weapons, which destroyed could have destroyed the entire creation.

Seeing this dreadful situation and to save the entire creation from destruction, Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a fire-like Jyotirlinga and saved the entire creation from destruction by equating both the deities.

This fiery Jyotirlinga came to be known as Kathgarh Mahadev. It is said that this fiery Jyotirlinga appeared on the day of Shivratri, hence this stone form of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati becomes one on the day of Shivratri.

Story related to Maharaja Ranjit Singh

It is said about the Kathgarh temple that even the world champion Alexander was greatly influenced by this place. He got the land leveled here and built a boundary wall.

On the Beas-river side of this boundary wall, octagonal platforms were made, which are still here today. Later, when Maharaja Ranjit Singh took over the throne, he got the temple constructed here.

Devotees believe that the divine Shivalinga located here was revealed on Shivratri. That’s why both the parts of Shivling come closer and go away with the phases of the moon. Their meeting is considered to be the day of Shivratri.

This is the reason why a huge three-day fair is organized here every year on the occasion of Shivratri. During this, a large number of devotees reach the Kathgarh temple.

Indicator of the word Ardhanarishwar

Ardhanarishwar incarnation of Mahadev is indicative of combined form of Shiv and Shakti. This incarnation of Shiva gives the message of both men and women.

Women are as important as men in life. These two are incomplete without each other and complete each other.

Why did Shiva have to take the incarnation of Ardhanarishwar?

It has been said in the scriptures that Lord Shiva assumed the form of Ardhanarishwar as per his wish. There is a legend attached to this incarnation of God.

According to the Shiva Purana, when Lord Brahma created the universe, he initially created man, but expansion of the universe was not possible by the creation of man, so he decided to go to the shelter of Lord Shiva for the expansion of the universe, and he started doing harsh penance to please him.

As a result of many years of penance, Lord Shiva, being pleased with his penance, appeared in the form of Ardhanarishwar to Brahma and said that woman is the capital of power, without her the beginning and expansion of the universe cannot take place. Saying this, he appeared in his Ardhanarishwar form as a woman. Format separated.

Separating from Shiva’s body, Shakti Swarupa manifested a woman from the middle of both her eyebrows and from this the creation was able to proceed further.

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Admission in Colleges from July, Students Across the State will be able to Apply Online for Admission

Apr 11, 2023

Admission in colleges from July, students will be able to apply online for admission

Admissions in Himachal’s colleges are going to start in July. Students across the state will be able to apply online for admission. After releasing the results of all boards 10+2 by the Directorate of Education, the schedule regarding admissions will be released soon, so that students do not get delayed in taking admission in colleges.

Preparations are going on in full swing from the board to declare the result soon. The Board of Education has started the evaluation of answer sheets of Class X and Plus Two across the state. Soon the result will be declared in May and June.

Admissions in degree and Sanskrit colleges of the state will start from July. On the other hand, the new academic session will start in the colleges from August. For this, the schedule will be released soon by the Directorate of Higher Education.

Before this, there will be summer vacations in colleges. At present, the final exams of first, second, and third-year students are going on in the colleges, which will continue till the first half of May. After that students will be able to apply online for admission in colleges.

Admission will be done on Merit

After the application, admission in colleges will be done on merit basis. After this the fees will be deposited and the classes for the new session will start in August.

The principal of Dharamshala College, Dr. Sanjeevan Katoch told that the examinations are going on in the college.

After this the students will have holidays for about a month. Then admissions in colleges will start. Admission of students will be done on merit basis in Dharamshala College. For this, students will first apply online, then documentation will be done.

After this the students will be able to fill the prospectus. After that merit will be made. According to the classes in merit, 80, 120 and 150 seats will be selected for the students. Second or third merit list will be made if seats are left.

Skymet Estimates, This year There will be Fewer Rains than Normal in the Rainy Season

Apr 11, 2023

The monsoon is expected to be below normal this year. Private weather agency- Skymet has released the monsoon forecast on Monday. This can affect the production of food grains in the country. Inflation can increase if production is less.

Skymet had predicted a below-normal monsoon in January as well and has now retained the same outlook. Farmers in the country usually start sowing summer crops from June 1.

This is the time when monsoon rains reach India. The sowing of the crop continues till the beginning of August. A below-normal monsoon may hurt food grain production in the country this year.

Un-seasonal rains in March are also expected to affect the production of rabi crops. Skymet told that 94 percent of the long-period average i.e. LPA can rain.

If the monsoon is 96 percent to 104 percent of the LPA, it is said to have normal rainfall. Similarly, if the rainfall is between 104 percent and 110 percent of the long-period average, it is called excess rainfall.

Similarly, if the rainfall is between 90 and 96 percent, it is said to be below normal. Less than 90 percent rainfall means it is called drought. However, the Indian Meteorological Department i.e. IMA has not yet released the rain forecast.

Skymet Managing Director Jatin Singh said the southwest monsoon has received normal or above normal rainfall for the last four consecutive times due to triple-dip-La Nina however, now La Nina has ended.

The possibility of El Nino increasing during the monsoon is increasing, due to which the rains are likely to be less. According to Skymet, the northern and central regions of the country are most likely to receive deficient rains.

Central region Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra may receive deficient rainfall in the months of July and August. At the same time, Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh of North India may receive less than normal rainfall in the second half of the season.

Corona update: 85 New Cases of Corona Came in Mandi District

Apr 11, 2023

Mandi: On Monday, 85 new corona-infected cases have been reported in the district Mandi of Himachal Pradesh. All these cases have been found positive in the Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). After a long time, this is the highest number of corona infection cases in a single day in the Mandi district.

On Monday, 1188 RAT samples were collected across the district by the Health Department and 14 samples were sent for RT-PCR samples. Out of these, only 85 corona-infected cases have been found in RAT samples.

No corona-infected case has come to light in the RTPCR sample. So far, many corona-infected people have died across the district and currently, there are 230 active cases of corona infection across the district.

Out of which four patients are admitted to Nerchowk Hospital. On the other hand, according to the old data from the Health Department, on April 9- out of 142 samples, 23 were infected, on April 8- out of 622 samples, 54 were infected and 11 recovered, on April 7- out of 517 samples, 26 were infected and 75 recovered on April 5- 711 samples were taken out of this, 58 were found infected and 31 recovered cases were reported.

Also, on April 4, out of 1051 samples, 75 infected and 47 recovered cases were reported and on April 2, out of 516 samples, 14 infected and 23 recovered cases were reported.

In this regard, CMO Dr. Narendra Kumar Bhardwaj said that sampling will be increased from 1000 to more than 1300 in district Mandi.

For this, instructions have been issued to all health institutions and officials so that more and more corona infected cases can be caught.

Corona Update: 11 New Cases of Corona in Sirmaur

Apr 10, 2023

Corona Update: In the last 24 hours, 11 new corona-positive patients have been identified in district Sirmaur. At the same time, 14 patients have also recovered from corona and influenza. With the recovery, now the number of active cases of the corona has come down to 98 in district Sirmaur.

In the last 24 hours, 108 samples were tested in health institutions by the Health Department, Sirmaur, out of which 17 samples were taken for RTPCR, while 91 samples were taken for testing under RAT. In which five samples have turned positive in the report of RTCPR, while six under RAT.

On the other hand, CMO Sirmaur Dr. Ajay Pathak said that till date 21409 positive cases have been registered in district Sirmaur in cases of corona spread in district Sirmaur while 21082 cases have been recovered.

So far, 229 deaths have been registered in district Sirmaur during the Corona period, which has been registered since the beginning of Corona till date. He has said that this time the variant of Corona and Influenza is troubling people for a long time.

Therefore, all types of corona protocols should be followed. He has reiterated the advice of wearing masks in crowded areas, while sanitizing and urged to pay special attention to cleanliness, and advised to checkup for cold and cough.

Pathankot-Mandi Fourlane- Flyover Shuttering at Noorpur

Apr 10, 2023

In the first phase of the Pathankot-Mandi four-lane road, the construction work of the four-lane road being constructed in the area falling under the sub-division Noorpur is going on at a fast pace and the construction company has put bitumen on the prepared road and now the construction work of the road on the other side is going on.

About 15 percent of the construction work of this four-lane road, which is about 28 kilometers long from Kandwal to Bhedkhad, has been completed so far and the construction company has started all-out efforts to complete this ambitious highway in the stipulated time period.

Under this four-lane road, the work of the two-lane road on one side has almost been completed at various places near Kandwal, Nagabari, Jachch, and Bhadwar, out of which about three kilometers of the road has been made bitumen, but the concerned construction company has almost completed the work of bitumen pouring and has started the construction work of two-lane road on the other side by running traffic on these paved two-lane road.

The concerned construction company has now started preparations for the construction of a two-lane bridge over Chakki Khad leading to Pathankot. -hdm

Launching of I- Girder Begins

The construction company has also speeded up the construction work of the flyover being constructed at Jasur. Most of the pillars of this flyover have been built, while the construction work of the rest is going on and the work of launching of I-girder is going on to put pier caps on the pillars for laying slabs on the flyover.

Speeding up the Work of Nurpur Bypass

For the construction of the Noorpur bypass, the work of cutting, etc. is going on fast, due to which the work of the hill near Baud in Noorpur is visible.

Work will be Completed on Time

In this regard, Harpreet Singh, CGM of IRB Company, which is doing the construction work of the four-lane road, said that the construction work of this four-lane road is being completed at a fast pace and efforts are being made to complete it in the stipulated time.

Aman Thapa of Nepal became the Overall Winner of Paragliding Accuracy Pre-World Cup

Apr 10, 2023

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Bir Billing: The Paragliding Accuracy Pre-World Cup has come to an end at Bir Billing, located in the world-famous Kangra district for paragliding.

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In this cup, Aman Thapa of Nepal was the overall winner with the lowest score of 16 points. Bisal Thapa from Nepal came second with 22 points, and Chitra Singh of India came third with 50 points.

Winning Female Contestant

In the Indian category, Chitra Singh stood first with 50 points, Amit Kumar stood second with 61 points and Sohanlal Thakur stood third with 76 points.

In the women’s category, Alisha Katoch, a resident of Joginder Nagar stood first with 1438 marks, Rita Shrestha second with 2089 marks, and Aditi Thakur, a resident of Beed, stood third with 2873 marks.

In the team category, Nepal stood first with 586 points, ICRO Nepal second with 652 points and Dev Pashakot Adventure stood third with 1051 points.

Korea’s observer Kong Yang Pak called Billing the best site in the world. He expressed his gratitude to the CM in Hindi and said that BPA (Billing Paragliding Association) will try to organize such big paragliding competitions in the future as well.

Feats Shown in Hang-Gliding and Acro-show

Pilots performed feats in hang-gliding and acro-show at the closing ceremony of the Accuracy Pre-World Cup. Meanwhile, the free flyer pilot welcomed the CM by showering flowers on his arrival at the landing site.

Paragliding School not Inaugurated

Asia’s first paragliding school built at a cost of about 8 crores could not be inaugurated for paragliding enthusiasts in Bir Billing.

According to the information, the paragliding school is still incomplete, due to which we will have to wait for some time for its inauguration.

Billing Paragliding Association put these Demands Before CM

BPA director Anurag Sharma prominently raised the demand for summer fest in Bir. Tourism wellness center, orthopedic surgeon, radio frequency tower, acquisition of land at Billing’s take-off and landing site before the CM.

He said that due to the kindness of the CM, Billing has successfully organized the Pre-World Cup after years. He demanded that the state tourism department should organize a competition related to paragliding here every year.

These Participating Pilots Took Part

Around 103 participating pilots from 5 countries India, the USA, Nepal, Spain, and the Netherlands participated in this 5-day competition.

21 foreign male pilots including 5 Indian women, 3 foreign women pilots, and 74 Indian pilots have participated in this competition. Apart from this, 10 participating pilots from Indian Army, 1 from the Navy, 1 from Air Force, and 5 from Paramilitary Assam Rifles have participated in the competition.

Here are the Celebrities

CM Sukhwinder Singh with CPS Kishori Lal, BPA Director Anurag Sharma, CPS Ashish Butail, KCCB Chairman Kuldeep Pathania, Chairman Vikas Chambiyal, MLA Yadwinder Goma, Chairman Sanjay Chauhan, in the closing ceremony.

Former MLA Jagjivan Pal, State Congress Secretary Virendra Katoch, SC Cell Vice President Ravindra Bittu, DC Kangra Dr. Nipun Jindal, SP Shalini Agnihotri,

SDM Devi Chand Thakur, DSP Purna Chand Thukral, SHO Surendra Thakur, Tehsildar Dr. Bhavna Verma, Axion SK Sood, Axion Dinesh Kapoor, Renu Sharma, Sushil Soni Ankit Sood, and Rajesh Rana and many other dignitaries were present.

Corona Update : Himachal Asked for Covid Vaccine, Minister Dhaniram Shandil Placed the Demand in Meeting Held in Delhi

Apr 8, 2023

Himachal asked for Covid vaccine Minister Dhaniram Shandil placed demand in meeting of Union Health Minister

Corona Update : The Himachal government has demanded vaccine from the Center in the meeting held to review the current COVID situation. Union Health Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya had called a meeting with all the states in New Delhi on Friday.

Himachal Health Minister Col. Dhaniram Shandil joined the meeting through video conferencing along with Health Director and MD, NHM.

Health Minister Colonel Dhaniram Shandil also informed the Union Minister about the situation of Corona in the state. It was disclosed in the meeting that at present there are 1935 active cases in Himachal and the positivity rate for the last week is 6.6.

More than 5000 samples are being taken daily in Himachal and the admission rate in the hospital is also less than one percent. It was also informed in the meeting that the rate of testing in the state is more than in many states and the situation is under control.

Along with this, the Union Minister also informed that corona vaccine is not available in Himachal at present and people need a precautionary dose that’s why the central government was requested to release the vaccine.

The Union Health Minister has instructed all states to identify hotspots and increase testing. Along with this, after reviewing the preparedness with all the districts on the 8th and 9th of April, instructions are also given by the Government of India to conduct mock drills on the 10th and 11th of April.

Nitin Gadkari will Inaugurate Kiratpur-Nerchowk Four-Lane: Anurag Thakur

Apr 8, 2023

The work of four-laning till Kiratpur-Nerchowk is underway on a war footing. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate this four-lane by May 15.

This was disclosed by Union Minister Anurag Thakur during the inspection of Kainchi Mod to Mehla tunnel which is being constructed under the Kiratpur-Nerchowk four-lane in the Swarghat Area.

Anurag Thakur said that Kiratpur-Nerchowk four-lane has been completed in record time. The tunnel work is almost complete. About 96 percent work of four-laning has been completed.

Efforts are being made to get this four-lane inaugurated at the earliest. He said that this four-lane will reduce the journey from three hours to just 40 minutes.

He further added that the Modi government at the Center has given many gifts to Himachal, and the people of the state are benefiting from it.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur also gave proper instructions to the officials during the inspection of the four-lane work.

MLA of Nayanadevi Vidhansabha Constituency Randhir Sharma, Block President Bal Kishan Thakur, Block Committee President Kiran Sharma, Ram Kumar Sharma, Rampal Chowdhary, Satish Sharma, Kalpana Sharma, and others were present on the occasion.

Union Minister Anurag Thakur said that the Modi government has strengthened the infrastructure of Himachal and strengthening the railway infrastructure is one of those initiatives.

A budget of up to one thousand has been received for the Bhanupalli-Bilaspur railway line. The Central Government has always run schemes for every section, the benefits of which are being received by the public.

Good Friday Celebrated in Shimla’s Historic Church

Apr 7, 2023

Good Friday was celebrated at Christ Church on the Ridge grounds. Remembering the sacrifice of Lord Jesus Christ, the silence was observed and prayers were offered for world peace.

After the prayer meeting, the meeting started on the teachings of Lord Christ. On this occasion, hundreds of followers of Christianity gathered in the church and lit lamps.

The teachings of Jesus Christ were highlighted in the day-long prayer meeting. The meeting emphasized the importance of love and forgiveness.

While reciting the Bible, Pastor Sohan Lal told that where there is love, there is forgiveness. We should not hate anyone while having the feeling of love like Lord Christ.

Church Pastor Sohan Lal said that Good Friday is also known as Holy Friday, Black Friday and Great Friday. He told that the Jews sentenced Christ to death for calling himself the son of God by Christ.

Jesus Christ gave his life to free the world from sin. His sacrifice is remembered on Good Friday and all believers resolve on this day to move forward by adopting the qualities of Christ in their lives.

Christ Church was built in 1857

The Christ Church of Shimla was built in 1857 in the Neo-Gothic style. It was designed by Colonel JT Boileau in 1844. It was built after 13 years. The large bell on the church was donated by Colonel Dumbelton in 1860.

A Degree College will be open in Taunidevi soon; Higher Education Department Submitted a Report after CM’s Announcement

Apr 7, 2023

The degree college to open in Taunidevi in Hamirpur district will be the first college to be opened under Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu Government. Earlier, the new government had detected around 19 of the 23-degree colleges opened during the former government.

After this, during the tour of Sujanpur, the Chief Minister announced to open a new college in Taunidevi. After this, the Chief Minister’s Office asked the Higher Education Department to submit a report about this.

Director of Higher Education Dr. Amarjeet Sharma prepared a detailed report for this. It is being said in this report that 26 bighas of land in Taunidevi has been found for the new college, while 35 bighas are needed according to the criteria.

Hamirpur Degree College is 12 km from Taunidevi, where 4900 students are studying. Sujanpur College which is 30 km away, has 1111 admissions, while Bhoranj College which is at a distance of 18 km from Taunidevi, has 650 admissions.

According to Norms, if there are more than 3000 admissions in a nearby degree college, a new degree college can be opened by giving a rebate of 25 km.

On this basis, the Director of Higher Education has now recommended the Education Secretary to open a degree college in Taunidevi, in which the proposal has been made to open this degree college. It seems that for every degree college, the parameters will be tested in the similar manner under the new government.

Kamrunag Lake holds treasure worth billions, try to steal it and go blind

Apr 6, 2023

Hill state of India Himachal Pradesh is land of gods. It has number of holy lakes which are visited by thousands of devotees every year. Kamrunag is one of such lakes which is linked to history, as old as the Mahabharta era.

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Kamrunag lake is the third major lake of Mandi district. Other two are Rewalsar lake and Prashar Lake. Kamrunag Lake is located in the Karsog Valley and is 51 km from Mandi city. It is situated at an altitude of about 3334 meters above sea level. Surrounded by thick deodar forest, the lake overwhelms nature lovers.

Kamrunag Temple

There is also an ancient temple of Kamrunag god or deity. This temple is built on the banks of Kamrunag lake, where a stone statue is installed.

In the month of June (आषाढ़) a huge fair Saranahuli in the vicinity of this temple is held. Thousands of devotees from all over the state gather to show their love and reverence to the Kamrunag deity.

There is no direct road to Kamrunag and it can be reached by trekking only. The 6km trek presents breathtaking views and offers a special and long lasting experience to tourists.

Huge Treasure

There is a tradition to offer valuables including gold, silver, coins and even currency notes to the lake, especially when their wishes are fulfilled by Dev Kamrunag. Gold and silver jewellery is also offered to the deity via lake.

It is believed that the tradition of offering gold, silver and money to Kamrunag lake has been going on for centuries. It is said that an uncountable treasure of gold, silver and money is laying in the lake.

Mythology

Kamrunag used to be a warrior in Mahabharata age. Barbarik or Babrubhan, also known as Ratna Yaksha, was an invincible warrior of his time. He wanted to take part in the war of Mahabharata.

When he went to ask permission from his mother to take part in the war, she asked him to promise that he would fight on behalf of the army which would be losing.

When lord Krishna came to know about this, he decided to stop Barbarik because he (Krishna) knew that Kauravas would be losing the war. Krishna dressed as a priest (Brahmin) and went to see Barbarik.

Seeing only three arrows in his quiver, Krishna mocked him asking whether he was going to fight with only those three arrows.

Barbarik told that he would use only one arrow and that too would come back to him after hitting its targets. If all the three arrows were used then all the three worlds would be destroyed, Barbarik said.

Lord Krishna challenged him to pierce all the leaves of a Peepal tree standing in front of them. As soon as Barbarik took out the arrow, Krishna did hide a leaf under his feet.

In a few moments, the arrow pierced all the leaves and turned towards Shri Krishna’s feet. Shri Krishna removed his foot quickly and the arrow pierced that leaf as well.

Now shri Krishna expressed his desire to have a donation from Barbarik. He also made Barbarik to promise him that whatever was asked for, Barbarik would have to donate. Krishna went back to his real form and asked for the head of the invincible warrior.

Barbarik agreed but expressed a wish to see the war of Mahabharata. Krishna placed his severed head at a high place facing the battlefield from where he watched war till the end.

After the end of the war, Krishna gave Barbarik boon that he would be worshiped as Shyam Khatu in Kalyug and his torso (waist) would be worshiped as Kamru.

श्री खाटू-श्याम जी मंदिर भारत देश के राजस्थान के सीकर जिले में है — राजस्थान के सीकर में विराजमान श्री खाटू-श्याम जी

At present, Khatu Shyam is located in Sikar district of Rajasthan and Kamar (torso) is located on the hill as Dev Kamrunag.

Kamrunag Lake Folklore

When the Pandavas passed through this place on their last journey to heaven, they met Kamru. It is said that Kamru asked for water and Bhima struck the ground with his palm and a lake emerged, which is now known as Kamrunag lake.

The Pandavas threw all the ornaments they had in this lake and went towards the Valley of Flowers. Even today it is a tradition that devotees offers gold, silver, ornaments or coins to this lake.

According to priests managing temple, this lake is insanely deep and holds a treasure of billions.

Deity protects the treasure

According to folklore, Kamrunag protects this huge treasure himself. Many thieves have tried to steal the treasure in the past but have failed miserably. According to a priest one who would try to steal the treasure has to meet bad fate or even goes blind.

It is said that once a British man tried to extract gold from this lake but he failed and became seriously ill.

Inaccessible in winters

In winters the entire Kamru Nag area is covered with a thick layer of snow hence this place goes insurmountable in winters.

Only experienced trekkers are advised to visit Kamrunag after coordinating local authorities so that they could be tracked and evacuated in case of emergency or bad weather.

God of rain

Lord Kamrunag is also called Bada Dev and he is also recognized as the God of rain. In the event of drought, people from places like Kullu, Chachyot, Mandi, Balh and Karsog come here and offer prayers for good rains.

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Rainy Holidays for 38 Days in Himachal Schools, Schedule Released

Apr 6, 2023

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Summer vacation schools in Himachal Pradesh will have rainy season from June 22 to July 29. The total number of holidays has been kept at 38.

The Directorate of Higher Education has released the schedule of rainy and winter vacations of summer schools. It has been decided to give six days holiday during Lohri.

In the notification issued by the Director of Higher Education, Dr. Amarjit Kumar Sharma, it has been told that from June 22 to July 29, there will be 38 days of rainy holidays.

There will be four holidays two days before and two days after Diwali. There will be six holidays two days before and three days after Lohri. There will be rainy holidays in winter schools from 22nd to 27th July.

CAG Report Himachal: Crores not Deposited in NPS Scheme, Recommendation of Investigation against PWD Officers

Apr 6, 2023

CAG Report: In Himachal Pradesh, tenders were allotted with mutual nexus of contractors. 92,849 kg bleaching powder was supplied after three months of expiry. Undue benefits were given to the contractors even after widening the road.

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The Public Works Department also recovered less amount for laying of optical fiber cable. These revelations have come in the Financial Year 2021-22 report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).

According to the report, in Bharmour sub-division, only one pucca road has been declared as unpaved. Purchased 976 Chloroscope for Rs.16.85 Lakh. They were not used to test the amount of chlorine in drinking water.

Fraudulent Payment on Bogus Entries

According to this report, the Public Works Department has falsified the payment on fake entries in the books including 3.34 crore infructuous expenditure on the incomplete road construction work. Due to nexus, an undue benefit of 38 lakh was given to the contractor.

There was negligence in the construction of Jablahi Nala-Barnota Karkoh road including the bridge under NABARD to provide transport facility in Kotli, Mandi.

The CAG recommended the government to ensure investigation and accountability against officials of the Public Works Department. Less recovery of due amount for digging done for laying optical fiber cable on road sides.

Public Works Department got Short Recovery of 55 Lakhs

Records of the Bharmour division revealed that in the year 2018, an estimate of 2.65 crores was sent to the telecom operator for the repair of a 26.10-kilometer road coming in the tribal area from Garola to Deol.

In the estimate, five-kilometer road was shown as unpaved, whereas the road turned out to be paved. The rate was fixed at Rs 1,121 per kilometer for a pucca road, Rs 238 for digging along a kutcha road.

Due to this the Public Works Department made less recovery of 55 lakhs. From the year 2016 to 2021, 1717 drinking water schemes worth Rs 2618.28 crore were approved without determining technical feasibility.

The Government could not even set up a state-level Laboratory

The Jal Shakti Department gave 92,849 kg of bleaching powder worth Rs 22.83 crore to the field three months after its expiry. From 2019 to 2021, 84,000 water samples were to be tested in district laboratories, but 56,238 samples were tested.

From the year 2016 to 2021, everything was not going well in the Jal Shakti Department. The government could not even set up its own state-level laboratory, which has been recognized by the Centre.

At present, out of total 59 laboratories, 43 are centrally accredited. The samples tested in these also revealed that many diseases could have spread through contaminated water. The department purchased 976 chloroscopes for Rs 16.85 lakh. They were not used to test the amount of chlorine in drinking water.

For the widening of 10-kilometer stretch of Sainj-Choupal-Nerwa-Shallu road in Shimla district, the department extended undue favor to the contractor by paying 86 percent of the amount upfront.

Crores not Deposited in NPS Scheme of Employees

The CAG has revealed that during the tenure of the previous government, crores of rupees were not deposited in the NPS of the employees. During the year 2021-22, there was a total contribution of 1,133.19 crore in the National Pension System.

In this, employee contribution was 474.41 crore and government 658.75 crore and interest was three lakh. The government transferred Rs 1,126.55 crore from the main head Limited Contribution Pension Scheme to the National Security Depository Limited.

In this, employee contribution was 470.17 crore, and government contribution was 656.38 crore. That means the government contributed less by Rs 5.42 crore in NPS.

The Limited Contribution Pension Scheme for key top government employees has a balance of 14.30 crores after depositing the initial balance of 7.66 crores till 31st March 2022.

Till March 31, 2021, the state government neither made provision nor paid interest of 54 lakhs on NPS balance of 7.66 crores.

CAG made these Recommendations for Economic Management

The government should find ways to reduce committed expenditure so that more funds can be made available for development expenditure.
Given the high cost of borrowing, the government should find ways to ensure a fair return on capital invested in state public sector undertakings to generate profits.
The government has been weak in recovering loans advanced to various sectors, so the state government treats loans and advances as grants and books them as revenue expenditure to reflect their true position in services.
Government should ensure time-bound completion of incomplete projects to avoid further cost escalation.
The division of work done by the executive engineers of the Public Works Department should be rigorously investigated and accountability should be ensured.
Detailed Investigation of Bid Collusion Investigation.
Appropriate action should be taken after checking fake entries.

Government Reserves the Right to Change Employees at any Time: High Court

Apr 6, 2023

Shimla: The state government reserves the right to transfer the employees at any time. Employees do not have any right to serve at one place for a fixed period.

The Himachal Pradesh High Court clarified this while dismissing the case related to non-completion of normal tenure of three years.

The applicant Abdul Hameed had challenged before the High Court his transfer orders made within one year and four months.

The court made it clear that the government reserves the right to transfer its employees anytime in public interest or administrative necessity.

As per the case the applicant was transferred from Churah Forest Division to Tundah Wildlife Block Khajjiar on the basis of administrative exigencies.

It was the allegation of the applicant that he was transferred within one year and four months, whereas, based on the transfer policy of the Government, he cannot be transferred without completing the normal tenure of three years.

The applicant had also alleged that he was transferred on the basis of DO note. Rejecting the petition of the applicant, the court said that the normal tenure of an employee in the transfer policy is three years, but it cannot be called a complete mandate.

The government reserves the right to transfer its employees anytime in the public interest or administrative necessity.

The government had also denied the allegation of transfer of the applicant on the basis of DO note.

CM Sukhu Expressed Concern over the Increasing Cases of Corona, Urged People to Wear Masks

Apr 6, 2023

Expressing concern over the rise in the number of COVID-19 cases in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has urged the people of the state to follow the corona protocol and wear masks in crowded places to check the spread of the virus.

The chief minister was presiding over a conference on the ‘Strong role of Himachal Pradesh legislators in improving health services during and after the pandemic in India’ organized by the Indian Association of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (IAPPD) here.

He said that the government is keeping a close watch on the situation and now the society has to learn to live with the coronavirus.

CM Sukhu said that the present government is making necessary reforms in the health sector to provide specialized medical care services to the people.

The positive results of these reforms will be seen in the coming times. He said that modern technology would be inculcated in the state’s health institutions to make them world-class so that people could get modern medical facilities at their doorsteps.

He said that a robotic surgery facility would be available in Medical College Tanda and IGMC Shimla in the next six months.

This will not only save precious time of the patients but will also provide accurate results. He said that the construction work of PAT block at IGMC Shimla has been started and Rs.50 crore would be spent for the installation of PAT scan machine at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda.

The Chief Minister said that the government has allocated Rs 11 crore for setting up a 175-bed medical emergency facility with trauma center at IGMC Shimla.

He said that the construction work of Chamba and Hamirpur Medical Colleges had been expedited and was likely to be completed this year, which would provide specialist medical services closer to home to the people of these areas.

He said that with a view to promote transparency in the system, the State Government has also constituted Medical Services Corporation for the procurement of medicines, equipment, and machinery in health institutions.

The Chief Minister said that the present State Government was taking various welfare and public welfare decisions to benefit each and every section of the society.

The state government is committed to fulfill all the guarantees given by the Congress party to the people of the state during the assembly elections in a phased manner.

He said that the State Government has set a target to make Himachal Pradesh a Green Energy State and the Green Budget is a positive step in this direction.

He said that the present government was committed to preserve the clean environment of the State and several initiatives had been taken to check pollution emissions which would go a long way in mitigating the problem of climate change.

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