India's 'Mini Tibet', know where it is and how to visit
Nestled in the picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh, India, lies the enchanting town of Dharamshala. Often referred to as Mini Tibet, this serene destination has garnered attention for its vibrant Tibetan culture, breathtaking landscapes, and spiritual ambiance. The Tibetan Influence One of the most captivating aspects of Dharamshala is its strong Tibetan influence. In 1959, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama fled Tibet and sought refuge in India, eventually settling in Dharamshala. Since then, the town has become the epicenter of Tibetan exile life, attracting Tibetan refugees and spiritual seekers from around the world. McLeod Ganj: The Heart of Dharamshala At the heart of Dharamshala lies McLeod Ganj, a bustling suburb that serves as the residence of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in Tibetan culture by exploring monasteries, attending teachings and meditation sessions, and indulging in authentic Tibetan cuisine. Namgyal Monastery One of the most significant landmarks in McLeod Ganj is the Namgyal Monastery, which serves as the personal monastery of the Dalai Lama. Visitors can witness monks engaged in prayer and rituals, soak in the tranquil atmosphere, and even participate in meditation sessions led by experienced practitioners. Tsuglagkhang Complex Adjacent to the Namgyal Monastery is the Tsuglagkhang Complex, which houses the residence of the Dalai Lama, the Tsuglagkhang Temple, and the Tibet Museum. Here, visitors can gain insight into Tibetan Buddhism, admire exquisite thangka paintings, and pay their respects at the shrine of Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of Compassion. Exploring Beyond McLeod Ganj While McLeod Ganj is undoubtedly the focal point of Dharamshala, the surrounding areas offer their own unique charm. From serene trekking trails to cascading waterfalls, there's no shortage of natural beauty to explore. Triund Trek Adventure enthusiasts can embark on the Triund Trek, a moderate trek that rewards hikers with breathtaking views of the Himalayas. The trail winds through dense forests, alpine meadows, and rocky terrain, culminating in a panoramic vista of the Dhauladhar Range. Bhagsu Waterfall For a more leisurely experience, visitors can visit the Bhagsu Waterfall, located just a short distance from McLeod Ganj. Surrounded by lush greenery, this cascading waterfall offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. How to Reach Dharamshala Dharamshala is well-connected by road, rail, and air, making it easily accessible from major cities across India. By Road The town is approximately 475 kilometers from Delhi and can be reached by road via NH44. State-run buses and private taxis are available from cities like Delhi, Chandigarh, and Manali. By Rail The nearest railway station to Dharamshala is Pathankot, located approximately 85 kilometers away. From Pathankot, visitors can take a taxi or bus to reach Dharamshala. By Air The nearest airport is Gaggal Airport, also known as Kangra Airport, located approximately 13 kilometers from Dharamshala. Regular flights operate from cities like Delhi and Chandigarh. Dharamshala offers a unique blend of Tibetan culture, natural beauty, and spiritual serenity, making it a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a tranquil retreat. Whether you're exploring the vibrant streets of McLeod Ganj or trekking through the pristine Himalayan landscapes, Dharamshala promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you feeling rejuvenated and inspired. These dresses are popular among teenage girls, include them in your wardrobe this summer season Do you wear the same necklace for every type of neckline? So don't make this mistake from now on Do you also wear short clothes during summer? These losses can occur
Shoolini University hosts Principals Conclave-2024
Excelsior Correspondent SOOLAN, Apr 19: Shoolini University, based in Kasauli Hills, Himachal Pradesh, organized two- day School Principals Conclave inside the University campus wherein around 33 Principals of the leading institutions of J&K and Pathankot participated. The Principals who attended the conclave, included Ritesh Kapoor, Director ASN Hr Sec. School, Channi Himmat; Manmet Kour, Vice Principal APS Jammu Cantt; Girish Kumar, Principal Jodhamal Public School Jammu; Akash Pradhan, Principal Heritage School, Jammu; Amarendra Mishra, Principal K C Public School; Kunjwani [] The post Shoolini University hosts Principals Conclave-2024 appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Punjab: Several trains affected as farmers squat on track demanding release of fellow protesters
Punjab: Several trains affected as farmers squat on track demanding release of fellow protesters Farmers under the banner of the Samyukta Kisan Morcha (non-political) and Kisan Mazdoor Morcha on Wednesday squatted on a rail track in Patiala district near the Punjab and Haryana border, demanding the release of three farmers who had been arrested by the Haryana Police. The movement of more than 30 trains was impacted as they were either diverted, cancelled or short-terminated because of the blockade at the Shambhu Railway Station, railway authorities said. The disruption in rail movement also caused inconvenience to rail passengers on the occasion of Ram Navami. KMM leader Sarwan Singh Pandher said the Haryana administration had given them an assurance that the arrested farmers would be released by April 16. ''When our farmers were not released, we decided to squat on the rail track,'' Pandher said. Three farmers, including Navdeep Singh, were arrested during the ongoing farmers' stir. Though the Punjab Police had erected barricades to prevent protesters from heading towards the rail track, farmers forced their way and sat on the Ambala-Ludhiana rail track. Farmer leaders said they will not end their protest until the protesters are released. ''If the government releases them now, we will vacate the rail tracks within 10 minutes,'' said another farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal. The farmer leaders said they were forced to sit on the rail track as the Haryana government failed to accept their demand. Pandher threatened to squat on more rail tracks if the three farmers were not released in the coming days. According to railway authorities, trains from Amritsar to New Jalpaiguri, Amritsar to Kathiar, Pathankot to Old Delhi, Amritsar to Tata Nagar, Kolkata to Amritsar, Delhi to Amritsar, Haridwar to Amritsar and Darbhanga to Amritsar were diverted. While trains from Ludhiana to Churu and Churu to Ludhiana, Ambala Cantt to Jalandhar City, Ludhiana to Ambala Cantt, and Patiala to Ambala were cancelled, they said. The SKM (non-political) and the KMM are spearheading the 'Delhi Chalo' march by farmers to press the government to accept their demands which include that the Centre should give a legal guarantee of Minimum Support Price (MSP) for crops. The farmers have been staying put at the Shambhu and Khanauri border points between Punjab and Haryana since February 13 when their march was stopped by the security forces.
Woman killed, 5 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Kathua
Jammu Tawi, Apr 7: A 41-year-old woman was killed and five people, including her husband, were injured in a multiple-vehicle collision in Kathua district on Sunday, a police official said. The accident took place at Dayala Chak along Jammu-Pathankot highway apparently due to over-speeding by two passenger buses, the official said. One of the buses [] The post Woman killed, 5 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Kathua appeared first on Northlines .
Woman killed, 5 injured in multi-vehicle crash in J-Ks Kathua
Jammu: A 41-year-old woman was killed and five people, including her husband, were injured in a multiple-vehicle collision in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district on Sunday, April 7, a police official said. The accident took place at Dayala Chak along the Jammu-Pathankot highway, apparently due to overspeeding by two passenger buses, the official said. One Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
LS polls: Punjab police, BSF strategise to counter drug supply from across Indo-Pak border
LS polls: Punjab police, BSF strategise to counter drug supply from across Indo-Pak border In view of the coming Lok Sabha polls, Special Director General of Police Arpit Shukla on Thursday chalked out a strategy with the Border Security Force (BSF) to further strengthen the second line of defence and break the supply chain of drugs from across the border. He held a joint coordination meeting with BSF Inspector General (Punjab Frontier) Atul Fulzele and senior officers of CRPF, ITBP, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) and other central agencies to review security arrangements in the state's border areas and discuss matters pertaining to the parliamentary elections 2024, according to a statement. Giving a call for greater synergy and teamwork between the BSF and Punjab Police, Shukla exhorted both forces to work as one team to ensure free and fair elections in the state. He said being positioned at the first line of defence, the BSF needs to be more alert to prevent smuggling and infiltration bids by militants, terrorists or smugglers, the statement said. He also ordered to increase the number of police personnel deployed on night patrolling along the International border, it added. The Special DGP advised the BSF to use drone detection technology to counter the suspicious drone operations at Punjab borders, which have over time emerged as the modus operandi to smuggle drugs from across the Indo-Pak border, according to the statement. He also directed all the district police chiefs of border districts to conduct regular meetings with village level defence committee (VLDC) members and sensitise field staff to keep a strict vigil on the movement of drones. There were 325 drone sightings across the border in 2023, of which 118 drones were successfully recovered. Similarly, 26 drones have been recovered in 2024 so far, the statement said. Sharing details on security arrangements for the coming Lok Sabha elections, Shukla said security has been beefed up across the state and Punjab Police has mobilised 75 per cent of district police and 50 per cent force from other units for deployment during elections. He said police have already laid well-coordinated strong inter-state checkpoints at the points of 10 border districts in the state to stop the menace of liquor and drug smuggling. The 10 inter-state border districts include Pathankot, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Fazilka, Ropar, SAS Nagar, Patiala, Sangrur, Mansa, Hoshiarpur and Bathinda. He said 25 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) have been deployed in vulnerable districts of the state to instil confidence among the general public as well as to dominate sensitive and hyper-sensitive areas in the state.
J-K: Gangster shot dead in encounter with police, injured officer dies during treatment
J-K: Gangster shot dead in encounter with police, injured officer dies during treatment A gangster has been shot dead in an exchange of fire with police near Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua, officials said on Wednesday. Probationary Sub-Inspector Deepak Sharma, who suffered head injuries during the encounter, died during treatment on Wednesday, they said, adding that a special police officer was also injured. Acting on a tip-off, a team of officials chased gangsters Vasudev, a key accused in a murder case registered at Ramgarh police station, which led to an exchange of fire near the Government Medical College hospital around 10.30 pm on Tuesday, a police spokesperson said. Vasudev was killed in the encounter while one of his associates was injured, she added. Deepak Sharma was injured in the head while 40-year-old Special Police Officer Anil Kumar also suffered injuries. They were initially admitted to GMC Hospital in Kathua and later taken to Amandeep Hospital in Pathankot, the spokesperson said. Sharma died during treatment on Wednesday. His body has been taken to GMC hospital in Kathua, she added.
Punjab Board Class 5 Result 2024 (OUT): Direct link to the scorecard here
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has declared the results for the Class 5 examination held in 2024. With a pass percentage of 99.84%, a total of 3,05,937 students cleared the exam, out of which 1,44,653 were female and 1,61,767 were male students. Pathankot district attained the highest pass percentage at 99.96%, while Mohali recorded the lowest at 99.65%. The results were declared on April 1, and students can access their scorecards on the official website at pseb.ac.in.
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LS polls: 3 turncoats and former diplomat in BJP's first list for Punjab
LS polls: 3 turncoats and former diplomat in BJP's first list for Punjab The BJP on Saturday released its first list of six candidates for Punjab, fielding three turncoats Preneet Kaur, Sushil Kumar Rinku and Ravneet Singh Bittu, and former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu. Besides, the saffron party also fielded singer and MP from North West Delhi Hans Raj Hans and former MLA Dinesh Singh Babbu. According to the list, Preneet Kaur, who is a suspended Congress MP from Patiala, has been named as candidate from the same seat. Four-time MP and former Union minister Kaur joined the BJP this month. Kaur was suspended by the Congress in February last year soon after her husband, former Punjab chief minister Amarinder Singh, joined the BJP. Kaur will be facing AAP candidate Dr Balbir Singh from Patiala seat. The Congress and the Shiromani Akali Dal are yet to announce their candidates from Patiala. As expected the BJP fielded sitting AAP's lone MP Sushil Kumar Rinku from Jalandhar seat, four days after he joined the saffron party in Delhi. Rinku had been named the candidate by the AAP but he quit the Arvind Kejriwal-led outfit in less than a year after joining it. Former Congress MLA Rinku had joined the AAP on April 5 last year in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his Punjab counterpart Bhagwant Mann in Jalandhar. Rinku was fielded from the Jalandhar Lok Sabha seat in the by-election and won it after defeating Congress candidate Karamjit Kaur Chaudhary by a margin of 58,691 votes. The BJP fielded three-time MP Ravneet Singh Bittu from Ludhiana seat. Bittu was the third Congress leader who jumped ship after former MLAs Gurpreet Singh GP and Raj Kumar Chabbewal left the Congress to switch sides in less than three weeks. Bittu joined the BJP on Tuesday in Delhi and had said people have made up their mind to elect Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power again. He had remained an MP twice from Ludhiana and once from Anandpur Sahib. Bittu is the grandson of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh, who was assassinated in a terror attack in 1995. From Amritsar, the BJP placed its bet on former Indian Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu. The 61-year-old former diplomat is the grandson of Teja Singh Samundri, who was one of the founding members of the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee and who played an important role in the gurdwara reform movement. Sandhu's father Bishan Singh Samundari was the principal of Khalsa College, Amritsar, and the first Vice Chancellor of the Guru Nanak Dev University. At present, Congress leader Gurjeet Singh Aujla is the MP from Amritsar. The ruling party is especially keen in winning back Amritsar, a seat it has not won since Navjot Singh Sidhu bagged it last in 2009. Sidhu is now in the Congress. BJP's Arun Jaitley and Hardeep Singh Puri, currently a Union minister, lost in the polls from there in 2014 and 2019 respectively. The AAP has fielded Cabinet Minister Kuldeep Singh Dhaliwal from Amritsar. From Faridkot seat, the BJP named singer Hans Raj Hans, who is the MP from North West Delhi. The AAP has already fielded Punjabi actor and singer Karamjit Anmol from Faridkot which is a reserved seat. Currently, the Faridkot seat is represented by Congress MP Mohammad Sadique. From Gurdaspur seat, the BJP has named Dinesh Singh Babbu who had remained a three-time MLA from Sujanpur in Pathankot. For the Gurdaspur seat, the names of late actor and MP Vinod Khanna's wife Kavita Khanna, former Punjab BJP chief and MLA Ashwani Sharma, and BJP leader and former Congress MLA Gateh Jung Bajwa were doing the rounds. Currently, actor Sunny Deol is the MP from Gurdaspur. The rival parties had been attacking the BJP for his ''absence'' from the constituency.
Punjab farmers fear wheat crop damage due to rains
Punjab farmers fear wheat crop damage due to rains With rains lashing many parts of Punjab on Saturday, wheat growers expressed fear that unseasonal showers could damage their standing crops. Rains with strong winds and hailstorms at some places lashed Punjab's several parts, including Bathinda, Fazilka, Ludhiana, Patiala, Amritsar and Pathankot. Heavy rains with strong winds came at a time when the wheat crop was ready for harvesting. Wheat procurement season starts on April 1 in Punjab and Haryana. Several farmers rued that their crops got flattened because of rains and high-velocity winds, which will hit the crop yield. A farmer in Bathinda said the yield of his wheat crop will be affected because of untimely rains. Meanwhile, the Shiromani Akali Dal asked Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to order a 'girdwari' to assess crop damage due to rains and hailstorms. ''Unseasonal rain and hailstorms have flattened the wheat crop across vast swathes in the Malwa region of the state. This is a double blow to farmers who faced a hailstorm some time back. ''CM @BhagwantMann should order a girdawari to assess damage to the wheat crop as well as provide interim compensation to farmers immediately,'' SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal said in a post on X. His wife and Bathinda MP Harsimrat Kaur Badal said, ''Today's hailstorm in the Malwa region, the second in a month, has flattened and destroyed wheat crops across vast swathes in Punjab. Farmers, who have not been compensated for the earlier crop damage, should be awarded interim compensation immediately till such time the girdwari is not ordered and completed''.
Assembly elections in J&K will be held before September: Home Minister Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday claimed that the culture and language of Kashmir have flourished after the abrogation of Article 370 under the current dispensations at the centre. Now, J&K is moving towards prosperity with peace, he said. Amit Shah claimed that the government has banned 12 organisations, designated 36 individuals as terrorists, registered more than 22 cases to stop terror finance seized properties worth Rs. 150 crore, attached 90 properties and frozen about 134 bank accounts so far. The Union Home Minister announced that the election in J&K would be held by September this year as well. Enshrining democracy in Jammu and Kashmir is Modi Jis promise and will be fulfilled. However, this democracy will not be confined to three families alone and will be a peoples democracy, he said. He claimed that for the first time, the OBCs of Jammu and Kashmir have been given reservation by the Modi government, women have been given one-third reservation, and OBC reservations have been made in Panchayat and urban local bodies. Speaking at a conclave here, Shah also added that more than 2 crore tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir, and Formula-4 car racing takes place in Srinagar. Outlining his governments objectives, he stated that the BJP aims to free Kashmir from the influence of dynastic politics that has long dominated the region. He alleged that three dynastic parties - the Congress, the National Conference, and the PDP - consistently obstructed the spread of democracy at the grassroots level. Now, I am sure that these three parties will be shown the door by the people completely this time , he averred. Speaking about J&K, he mentioned that the increase in the number of tourists reflects a growing interest in tourism and a strengthening emotional bond between Kashmir and the rest of India. He emphasized that the Modi government is dedicated to engaging in dialogue with the youth of Kashmir, but not with organizations with ties to Pakistan or those perpetuating dynastic politics. Reiterating Indias claim on PoK, he asserted, The Muslim brothers in PoK are also Indians, as are the Hindu brothers living there, and the land also belongs to India, which has been illegally occupied by Pakistan. Speaking on the effects of the abrogation of Article 370, Shah said that the people of the valley were given the wrong interpretation of Article 370, which now stands nullified after its abrogation Taking a jibe at the Opposition, Shah said, It was always said that once Article 370 is abrogated, the culture, language, and existence of Kashmiriyat will be threatened. It has now been five years since the abrogation, but nothing of the sort has happened. Kashmiris are free today, the importance of the Kashmiri language and food culture has increased, and tourists are flocking to the tourist spots of Kashmir. Highlighting the detrimental consequences of the continuation of Article 370, he said, 'Under the shadow of Article 370, a separatist ideology took root, leading the youth of Jammu and Kashmir into terrorism. 'Pakistan exploited this situation, and in the last four decades, more than 40,000 youths lost their lives. However, today, Jammu and Kashmir is progressing, and terrorism is on the decline. He said that a new kind of renaissance of development is taking place across J&K after the abrogation of Article 370, and peoples money is reaching the people. He mentioned that the Pathankot Naka Permit system has been removed, and after 33 years, the people of Jammu and Kashmir are watching movies at theaters at night, and the procession of Muharram is now being taken out. Touching upon the BJPs strategy to win more than 370 seats, Shah said, The strategy to win 370 seats is very clear. The Modi government has worked to develop the nation, including Jammu and Kashmir. We have strengthened the economy, secured the nation, curbed terrorism, and enhanced the nations pride through our foreign policy. Today, Bharat is recognized as a manufacturing hub and a bright spot. Our economy has climbed several steps, moving from the 11th to the fifth largest economy. This will certainly help the BJP achieve its target. Upon being asked about employment, he stated that as many as 34,000 employment opportunities were created in the government sector, with the appointment process of 10,777 people completed. He added, Around 7.5 lakh youths have received opportunities for self-employment through businesses like beekeeping, khadi, pashmina, and fruit processing. Self-employment opportunities of this magnitude were never created earlier in Jammu and Kashmir. After the completion of the proposed investment process, 4 lakh youths will gain employment. He continued, We have allocated space for SCs and STs, without reducing the share of the Gujjar and Bakarwal communities. Pahadis have been given 10% reservation, and special provisions have been made to accommodate those displaced from POK. Speaking about PoK, Shah said that the BJP and the entire Parliament believe that PoK is an integral part of India. The Muslim brothers in PoK are also Indians, as are the Hindu brothers living there, and the land also belongs to India, which has been illegally occupied by Pakistan. It is the goal of every Indian, every Kashmiri, to get it back, he asserted. Citing data, he said that in 2010 there were 2,564 incidents of stone pelting, which is now zero. From 2004 to 2014, there were 7,217 terror incidents, and that has reduced to 2,227 in 2014-23. This is almost a 70% reduction. Total deaths amounted to 2,829 from 2004 to 2014, and it has reduced to 915 during 2014-23, which is a 68% decrease. Deaths of civilians were 1,770 and have decreased to 341, which is an 81% drop. The deaths of security forces decreased from 1,060 to 574, which is a 46% decrease, he claimed. Taking a dig at the Opposition, he said that those who talk about Islam should know that 85% of the deceased in J&K were Muslim. They should stop it. Previously, students from Jammu and Kashmir used to go outside the region for education, but now students from other states come to Jammu and Kashmir for education. I want to urge the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to stay away from the conspiracies of Pakistan. Today, Pakistan is plagued by hunger and poverty, yet they view Kashmir as heaven. I want to tell them that if anyone can save Kashmir, it is Modi Ji, he said.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's 'district police chief' brother transferred
The poll panel said in a statement on Thursday that the officials in these two districts have been transferred as pre-emptive measures to dispel any apprehensions of the administration being biased or perceived to be compromised. Among others moved out are SPs of Chhota Udaipur and Ahmedabad Rural districts in Gujarat, SSPs of Pathankot, Fazilka, Jalandhar Rural and Malerkotla districts in Punjab, DM of Dhenkanal and SPs of Deogarh and Cuttack Rural districts in Odisha and DM of Purba Medinipur, Jhargram, Purba Bardhaman and Birbhum districts.
EC Tells Centre to Stop WhatsApp Promo
NEW DELHI: The Election Commission on Thursday directed the Centre to stop WhatsApp messages promoting the Centres Viksit Bharat campaign as it violates the Model Code of Conduct. In a letter addressed to the secretary of the electronics and information technology ministry, the EC said though the poll body had sent a letter on March 15, before the MCC came into force, these messages are still being circulated. The EC added it had got complaints from various quarters that such messages are still being delivered on citizens phones. Since the MCC is now in force, you are directed to ensure forthwith that no further delivery of WhatsApp messages take place during the MCC period. A compliance report in this regard may be sent immediately, the EC letter said. The Congress, after succeeding in stopping the BJP governments Viksit Bharat campaign messages, on Thursday met EC officials against the BJPs political advertisements. Urging the EC to get the BJPs false advertisements invoking the 2G allocation issue removed, the Congress said the BJP was pursuing a decade-old narrative that has been thoroughly discredited through a comprehensive judicial process. The second complaint is against the Modi Parivar ads. The Congress has alleged that official resources are being used in what is essentially a thinly veiled campaign advertisement. Furthermore, the brazen use of the armed forces violates multiple directives of the EC. The fact that the I&B ministry is being compelled to produce and broadcast the same also needs to be addressed, the EC said. The Congress third complaint is against an unsolicited letter being circulated on the social media purportedly from the Prime Minister himself. This complaint seeks an inquiry into how the official letterhead of the PMO can be used for what is obvious campaigning material, the Congress said, seeking an inquiry into the group circulating the same and the takedown of the material along with other appropriate action. The Congress has also raised objections to the BJPs advertisements on the Delhi Metro with the tagline #ModikiGuarantee. It also sought the removal of all images of the Prime Minister from government bodies, offices, petrol pumps for the duration of the elections as it violates multiple safeguards in election law. The EC has, meanwhile, issued transfer orders for non-cadre officers posted at leadership positions as district magistrate and superintendent of police in four states Gujarat, Punjab, Odisha and West Bengal. The DM and SP posts are cadre posts for IAS and IPS officers. The decision was taken after the commission convened a meeting chaired by chief election commissioner Rajiv Kumar along with election commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu. The officers to be transferred are: Gujarat SP of Chhota Udaipur and Ahmedabad Rural districts; Punjab SSP of Pathankot, Fazilka, Jalandhar Rural and Malerkotla districts; Odisha DM of Dhenkanal and SPs of Deogarh and Cuttack Rural districts; West Bengal DM of Purba Medinipur, Jhargram, Purba Bardhaman and Birbhum districts. Also, the EC has directed the transfer of SSP Bathinda in Punjab and SP Sonitpur in Assam in view of their kinship or familial association with elected political representatives. The officials in these two districts have been transferred as a pre-emptive measure to dispel any apprehensions of the administration being biased or perceived to be compromised. All state governments have been instructed to promptly transfer non-cadre officers from their current role as DM and SP/SSP with immediate effect, and submit a compliance report to the commission.
Police gun down gangster who shot dead Punjab cop during raid
A day after gangster Rana Mansurpur fatally shot constable Amritpal Singh during a hideout raid, he was killed in an encounter near Bhangala village on the Mukerian-Pathankot national highway in Punjab's Hoshiarpur. Tracking him through CCTV footage, the police located Mansurpur heading towards Bhangala after hitching a ride on a motorcycle.
Man Who Killed Punjab Cop Shot Dead In Encounter
The man who allegedly killed a Punjab Police constable was on Monday shot dead in an encounter with police on the Jalandhar-Pathankot national highway here, officials said.
Army raises first squadron of Apache attack helicopters near Pakistan border
NEW DELHI: Adding attack capability along the Western borders, the Indian Army's Aviation Corps on Friday raised its first squadron of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. The 451 Aviation Squadron was formally raised at Jodhpur in the presence of Lt Gen A. K. Suri, Director General Army Aviation. The Army will receive the first batch of three Apaches in May and another three in July, a defence source said. India and the US signed a contract for the acquisition of six Apaches for the Indian Army during US President Donald Trump's visit to New Delhi in 2020. The Ministry of Defence had finalized its order for the production, training and support of 22 AH-64E Apache and 15 CH-47F (I) Chinook helicopters in September 2015. The US completed delivery of 22 Apache attack helicopters to the IAF in July 2020. Army to raise 2 Pinaka regiments The Apache is said to be the most modern attack helicopter meant to take the place of the existing fleet of Mi-35 choppers for assault and anti-armour operations. The AH-64E Apache is designed and equipped with the latest communications, navigation, sensor and weapon systems. It has an improved Modernized Target Acquisition Designation System that provides day, night and all-weather target information, as well as night vision navigation capability. Its Fire Control Radar can classify air and ground targets and can operate in the maritime environment. It can also be used for missions like reconnaissance, security, peacekeeping operations, apart from attack operations. The first eight US-made Apache AH-64E multi-role combat helicopters were inducted into the Indian Air Force at Pathankot Air Base on September 3, 2019 as part of the Helicopter Unit (HU) 125 Squadron (Gladiators). The second HU 137 Squadron is based out of Jorhat, Assam. The first four Chinooks had reached India on March 25 2019 at Chandigarh and are twin rotor heavy lift, multi-mission transport helicopters. They can carry a maximum payload of 11 tonnes and 45 troops. A total of 15 helicopters have joined the force with the second Squadron based out of Dinjan, Assam. The delivery of the last five 15 CH-47F (I) Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to the IAF was completed in March 2020. As per Boeing, India is one of 17 nations operating the Apache which have been tailor made to suit the IAF's requirements. Twin rotor Chinooks have been operating for more than 50 years and 20 defence forces around the world either have Chinooks in service, or are on contract to receive them.
Punjab: 2 groups of inmates clash in Gurdaspur central jail
Punjab: 2 groups of inmates clash in Gurdaspur central jail Two groups of inmates clashed in the central jail in Punjab's Gurdaspur district on Thursday, prompting the district authorities to deploy heavy police force to control the situation, said officials. Though it is yet unclear what led to the clash, the prisoners indulged in vandalism in the jail and also pelted stones at the police personnel, they said. The Gurdaspur police requisitioned the services of policemen from neighbouring areas like Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, and Batala to bring the situation under control, said officials. A few police personnel, including station house officer of Dhariwal police station Mandeep Singh Salgotra, were injured after they tried to stop the clash. They were admitted to a local hospital, officials said.
Varun Beverages to sharply focusing on growing production capacity, distribution
It has also ramped up capacity in six existing manufacturing plants Pathankot, Kosi, Bharuch, Tirunelveli, Begusarai and Guwahati
New Delhi, Mar 7: In a statement after the Counterterrorism Joint Working Group (CTJWG) and 6th Designations Dialogue, India and the United States have strongly called for the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot terrorist attacks to be brought to justice. The two countries, as they held the dialogue, also called for concerted action against all terrorist groups, including those proscribed by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) 1267 Sanctions Committee al-Qaida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), the [] The post India, US Call For Perpetrators Of 26/11 Mumbai And Pathankot Terrorist Attacks To Be Brought To Justice appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
India, US renew vows to fight terrorism, promote security
NEW DELHI: India and the US have reiterated the need to bring the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot terror attacks to justice. India and the US have called for the perpetrators of the 26/11 Mumbai and Pathankot terrorist attacks to be brought to justice. They also called for concerted action against all terrorist groups, including the groups proscribed by the United Nations Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee, such as al-Qaida, ISIS (Daesh), Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammad, according to the joint statement released after the 20th meeting of the US-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and 6th Designations Dialogue on March 5, 2024, in Washington DC. Ambassador Elizabeth Richard, coordinator for counterterrorism at the Department of State, and Ambassador KD Dewal, joint secretary for counterterrorism at the Ministry of External Affairs, led their respective delegations. In addition to this, the US and India emphasized the extraordinary value and durability of the US-India comprehensive global and strategic partnership. The two sides renewed their commitments to countering terrorism and promoting regional security as an integral part of their broader bilateral cooperation. Both the sides reiterated that terrorism remains a serious threat to international peace and security. Countering terrorism remains an important element in ensuring prosperity and peace for Americans, Indians and global citizens. The two nations also reviewed emerging threats and tactics in terrorism, including the use of the internet and new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes, international movement of terrorists, terrorist recruitment, the financing of terrorist activities, and radicalisation to violence and violent extremism. The two sides committed to information-sharing, capacity-building and continued bilateral and multilateral efforts to address these threats.
Bring 26/11, Pathankot attackers to justice: India, US
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