New Delhi, May 7 (IANS) Taking a strong view, the NHRC has sought a report from Himachal Pradesh after a media report alleged that 19 women students contracted tuberculosis in the hostel of a Nursing College in Shimla, an official said. Taking suo motu cognisance of a media report over the alleged incident, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) issued a notice to the Chief Secretary, Himachal Pradesh, calling for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks.Reportedly, during two recen…
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Mumbai, May 5 (IANS) Actor Deepak Dutta has opened up on his experience of working with Bollywood veteran star Neetu Kapoor. The actor who is all set to share screen space with Neetu Kapoor in the upcoming movie Dadi Ki Shaadi, spoke about how warm and amazing Neetu Kapoor is in real life, further stating that he has been a fan of her.Talking about his experience, Deepak said, “We have all grown up watching Neetu ji’s films, so naturally, I was a bit nervous. For us, she’s still that bubbl…
New Delhi, May 1 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu is scheduled to visit the Army Training Command in Shimla on Friday, before leaving for Delhi, capping a five-day summer sojourn to her official residence in Mashobra.In Mashobra, President Murmu took a round of various areas in Rashtrapati Niwas and reviewed the amenities for visitors.She also planted a Khumani sapling in the lawn of the official residence, according to an official statement.Ahead of the President’s proposed address at the convoc…
Shimla, April 30 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Friday is scheduled to visit the Army Training Command in Shimla, before leaving for Delhi, capping a five-day summer sojourn to her official residence in Mashobra, an official said on Thursday. In Mashobra, President Murmu took a round of various areas in Rashtrapati Niwas and reviewed the amenities for visitors.She also planted a Khumani sapling in the lawn of the official residence, a statement said.Ahead of the President’s proposed address …
Shimla, April 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday arrived in the Himachal Pradesh capital for a six-day visit to the state during which she is scheduled to visit the Atal Tunnel and attend a banquet at the Lok Bhavan here.Governor Kavinder Gupta, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu along with other dignitaries welcomed the President on her arrival at the Kalyani helipad in Chharabra, around 14 km from here, and was taken to Rashtrapati Niwas in Mashobra.During her stay in the state till May…
New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu’s summer sojourn starting Monday will include a visit to the Army Training Command, Shimla, and an address at the convocation ceremony of Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya in Palampur, an official said.During her visit to Himachal Pradesh from April 27 to May 1, the President will stay at the Rashtrapati Niwas, Mashobra, Shimla.On April 28, the President will attend a banquet hosted by the Governor of Himachal Pra…
Shimla, April 24 (IANS) In the Rs 387-crore fake degree scam involving Manav Bharti University in Himachal Pradesh, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) obtained an order for confiscation of two properties belonging to the accused Mandeep Rana, who has been declared a Fugitive Economic Offender, an official said on Friday. The ED’s Shimla Sub-Zonal Office, obtained the order for confiscation on April 23 from the Special Court (PMLA).The ED initiated investigation under the Prevention of Money Launde…
Shimla, April 23 (IANS) The Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra organised by the BJP Mahila Morcha here witnessed an overwhelming turnout, transforming into a show of strength by women from across the state. The rally emerged not merely as a political event but as a decisive assertion of women’s rights, dignity, and participation in governance.The event was presided over by Mahila Morcha state President Daisy Thakur amid the presence of state party President Rajeev Bindal, state incharge Shrikant Shar…
Shimla, April 16 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Education Department has dismissed three Assistant Professors from service after a departmental inquiry found them guilty of sexually harassing female students, officials confirmed on Thursday. The dismissed teachers are Virender Sharma (Assistant Professor, Mathematics), Anil Kumar (Assistant Professor, Chemistry, Siddharth Government College, Hamirpur), and Pawan Kumar (Professor of Dance – Kathak, Jawaharlal Nehru Government College of Fine Arts, S…
Shimla, April 15 (IANS) A large number of women, youth, intellectuals and social workers on Wednesday took part in programmes here in support of the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam. The programme, held under the leadership of Mahila Morcha President Daisy Thakur, commenced with the ‘Town Hall of Women’ where discussions were held on critical issues including women’s rights, education, safety, leadership and the significance of 33 per cent reservation in politics.Addressing the gathering, Lead…