Chamba (Himachal Pradesh), July 26 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Sunday inaugurated the week-long International Minjar Fair, a centuries-old traditional Hindu fair that symbolises the blossoming of maize in this historical town located on the banks of the river Ravi. The fair opened with the hoisting of the Minjar flag. (The Minjar refers to silk tassels that glow like maize blossoms in the sun). During the fair, people adorn themselves with Minjars on their colourful costum…
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Shimla, July 14 (IANS) A Special CBI Court in Shimla on Tuesday sentenced four convicts to two years’ imprisonment with a total fine of Rs 80,000 in three bank fraud cases related to Kisan Credit Card (KCC) loans taken from an SBI branch in Kangra, an official said. The four convicts held guilty for cheating, forgery and criminal conspiracy are: Bachitter Singh, Roshan Lal, Harkirat Singh and Shammi, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) said in a statement.The CBI had registered the case …
New Delhi, July 13 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a Himachal Pradesh High Court verdict holding that the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) had illegally invalided a constable after he lost vision during service, saying authorities were under a statutory duty to accommodate him instead of removing him from employment. A bench of Justices Dipankar Datta and A.G. Masih dismissed an appeal filed by the Union government and the CRPF, while modifying the relief granted by the Himachal Pra…
Shimla, July 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday said that had the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government been in power in the state, it would have compromised the state’s interests in the Kishau dam project. He said the BJP government would accept the previous agreement, resulting in a huge loss to the exchequer. However, the state government rejected the 2023 deal and defended the state’s interests, a major victory for strengthening the state’s economic condi…
Shimla, July 3 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday released the poster of the ‘Chalo Himachal’ campaign here. The initiative of the Govind Sagar Adventure & Water Sports Association aims to promote adventure tourism and water sports activities across the state, particularly in major reservoirs and lakes.Releasing the campaign poster, the Governor lauded the association’s efforts to promote Himachal Pradesh as a premier destination for adventure and eco-tourism. He said …
Shimla, June 30 (IANS) The southwest monsoon on Tuesday reached the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, said the India Meteorological Department’s (IMD) Shimla office. Its normal arrival in the state is June 26, and last year it hit the state on June 20. The monsoon covered the entire Kinnaur district, most parts of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti districts, many parts of Shimla and Mandi districts, and some parts of Sirmaur and Kangra districts, it said in a statement.The Met office said conditions are…
Shimla, May 30 (IANS) Principal Advisor (Media) to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Naresh Chauhan, said on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the hill state has been making exaggerated and misleading claims about its performance in the local body and panchayat elections, while feedback received by the Congress from across the state indicated that a large number of party-supported candidates have emerged victorious. He added that the BJP “is attempting to create a perception of vi…
New Delhi, May 20 (IANS) Severe heatwave conditions continued to intensify across Delhi and several parts of North India on Wednesday, with temperatures crossing 45 degrees Celsius in many areas of Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, and Uttar Pradesh, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue red and orange alerts in multiple states.According to the IMD, the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist over the next few days, severely impacting normal life across the region.In Delhi, scorch…
New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Weather conditions across India have begun shifting once again under the influence of an active western disturbance, bringing light to moderate rainfall and a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures across several parts of North and Northwest India.The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for stormy weather in at least 11 states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar. Wind speeds in some regions are expected to reach up to 85 kmph. A yellow alert…
Chandigarh, Jan 18 (IANS) As part of the 10th Defence Forces Veterans’ Day, the Indian Army’s Western Command organised a series of veterans’ rallies and outreach programmes in the region comprising Kangra, Amritsar, Ambala, Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula. The engagements, which concluded on Sunday, reflected the command’s deep reverence, gratitude and enduring commitment towards the veteran fraternity, recognising their invaluable service and lifelong contribution to the nation.Reaffi…