Raja Khas becomes Himachal's first solar model village
Raja Khas, in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, is now the state's first Solar Model Village. The village won a competition focused on solar energy adoption. The government will provide Raja Khas with Rs 1 crore for further solar development. A Model Solar Village Implementation Agency will manage the project.
Above-normal June rainfall to keep heat in check in most parts of India: IMD
NEW DELHI: India is likely to receive above-normal rainfall in June, which is expected to keep maximum temperatures in check in most parts of the country, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. At a press conference, M Ravichandran, Secretary in the Ministry of Earth Sciences, said rainfall across the country during June is likely to be more than 108 per cent of the long-period average of 166.9 mm. During June, most of the country is expected to receive normal to above-normal rainfall. However, some southern parts of peninsular India and parts of northwest and northeast India may receive below-normal rain, he said. IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said that due to this expected good rainfall, most parts of the country may experience normal to below-normal maximum temperatures, except for many areas in Northwest and Northeast India. Above-normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country, except some parts of central India and the adjoining south Peninsula, owing to the cloudiness, he said. From June to September, he said, the country is likely to receive 106 per cent of the long-period average rainfall of 87 cm. Rainfall between 96 per cent and 104 per cent of the 50-year average of 87 cm is considered 'normal', the IMD said. Northwest India is likely to receive normal rainfall, while the Northeast may see below-normal rain. Central India and the southern peninsular region are expected to receive above-normal rainfall, he said. The monsoon core zone is likely to receive above-normal rainfall (more than 106 per cent of the long-period average) this season. This zone includes parts of Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Odisha and nearby areas, which depend heavily on monsoon rain for agriculture. Above-normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the country, except for Ladakh, adjoining areas of Himachal Pradesh, northeastern states and some parts of Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha. Some isolated areas in Punjab, Haryana, Kerala and Tamil Nadu may experience below-normal rainfall. The southwest monsoon reached Kerala on May 24, marking its earliest arrival over the Indian mainland since 2009, when it reached the southern state on May 23. The primary rain bearing system set in over Mumbai 16 days before the usual date, making it the earliest since 1950. The southwest monsoon usually makes its onset over Kerala by June 1, reaches Mumbai by June 11 and covers the entire country by July 8. It starts retreating from northwest India around September 17 and withdraws completely by October 15. Meteorologists emphasise that the date of monsoon onset has no direct correlation with the total seasonal rainfall. The monsoon arriving early or late in Kerala or Mumbai does not mean it will cover other parts of the country. It is characterised by large-scale variabilities and global, regional and local features. India saw 934.8 mm of rainfall in 2024, 108 per cent of the average. In 2023, it recorded 820 mm, 94.4 per cent of the average. In 2022, it saw 925 mm; 870 mm in 2021; and 958 mm in 2020, according to the IMD data. The monsoon plays a critical role in India's agriculture-dependent economy, providing vital water for crops, replenishing reservoirs, and supporting drinking water and hydropower generation. Agriculture supports the livelihood of around 42 per cent of the population and accounts for 18.2 per cent of the country's GDP.
Himachal Bans Small PET Bottle, Rs 5,000 Fine on Littering of Single-Use Plastics, Compostable Bags
Shimla, May 27, 2025 Small PET bottles (up to 500 ml) are littering Himachal Pradeshs hills, forests, and water bodies, threatening its fragile ecosystem. Ban on Small PET Bottles Under the HP Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1995, the state has banned these bottles in all government-organized indoor meetings, conferences, and events, effective June 1, [] The post Himachal Bans Small PET Bottle, Rs 5,000 Fine on Littering of Single-Use Plastics, Compostable Bags first appeared on Himachal Watcher .
Kashmir SPO Climbs Tree in Dalhousie, Threatens Suicide Over Financial Distress
SRINAGAR: A dramatic scene unfolded on Monday evening in the Banikhet area of Himachal Pradeshs Dalhousie, when a 48-year-old former Special Police Officer (SPO) from Jammu and Kashmir climbed a 15-metre-high pine tree and threatened to take his own life, citing severe financial hardship, reports appearing in media said. The man, identified as Shyam Lal, [] The post Kashmir SPO Climbs Tree in Dalhousie, Threatens Suicide Over Financial Distress appeared first on Kashmir Life .
Himachal Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test June 2025 Admit Card Release Expected Soon
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education is set to release the admit cards for the HP TET June 2025 soon. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. The exam will occur from June 1 to June 14, with sessions scheduled in the morning and afternoon. This article provides essential details on how to access the admit card and important links for further information. Stay tuned for updates and ensure you're prepared for the upcoming test!
Himachal Pradesh Board Releases D.El.Ed CET 2025 Admit Card
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has officially released the admit card for the D.El.Ed CET 2025. Scheduled for May 29, 2025, the exam will take place at 87 centers. Candidates can download their hall tickets from the official website. This exam is crucial for those pursuing a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education for the 2025-2027 session. For detailed instructions on how to access the admit card, read the full article.
This beautiful village has no internet, no Instagram, no digital payments, it is located in...
Do you know there exists a remote village in Himachal Pradesh's Spiti Valley that has no internet. Yes! The village named Kibber has no internet, people here can not access social media like WhatsApp and Instagram.
Engineer's Body Was Found In Lake, Now CBI Will Probe His Mystery Death
An engineer with Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation went missing from Shimla on March 10. Eight days later, Vimal Negi's body was found under mysterious circumstances in a lake in Bilaspur district on March 18.
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court administration has rejected a plea seeking a report of the apex court-appointed committee, which indicted Allahabad High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma in the cash discovery row, under the Right to Information Act. The RTI application had also sought the communication of the then Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna to President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the matter. The apex court administration apparently referred to the confidentiality of the communication and rejected the RTI application on grounds that it may violate parliamentary privilege. Earlier this month, the then CJI Khanna had wrote to the President and the Prime Minister besides sharing the report of the committee along with the response received from Justice Varma. Now, it is up to the executive and Parliament to decide the future course of action. The in-house procedure entails that the CJI writes to President and the Prime Minister for impeachment after the advice to the judge to resign is not complied with. Chief Justice of India, in terms of the in-house procedure, has written to President of India and the Prime Minister of India enclosing therewith copy of the three-member committee report dated May 3 along with the letter/response dated May 6 received from Justice Yashwant Varma, the apex court said in a statement on May 8. The apex court-appointed panel confirmed the cash discovery allegations against Justice Varma in its inquiry report, sources previously said. The three-member panel comprised Punjab and Haryana High Court Chief Justice Sheel Nagu, Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice G S Sandhawalia and Justice Anu Sivaraman of the Karnataka High Court. The report was finalised on May 3. Sources had also said the then CJI Khanna nudged Justice Varma to step down in view of critical findings in the report, which was forwarded to the judge for his response in line with the principle of natural justice. The panel analysed evidence and recorded the statements of over 50 people, including Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and Delhi Fire Service chief who were among the first responders to the fire incident at Justice Varma's official residence in Lutyen's Delhi at 11.35 pm on March 14. Justice Varma was a judge of the Delhi High Court at that time. The allegation was repeatedly denied by Justice Varma in his response to the Delhi High Court chief justice and to the apex court appointed panel. The controversy was raised following a news report in the cash discovery row and led to several steps, including a preliminary inquiry by Delhi High Court Chief Justice D K Upadhyaya, judicial work being taken away from Justice Varma in the Delhi High Court, and later his transfer to the Allahabad High Court sans judicial work. On March 24, the apex court collegium recommended the repatriation of Justice Varma to his parent Allahabad High Court. On March 28, the top court asked the chief justice of the Allahabad High Court not to assign any judicial work for now to Justice Varma. Justice Yashwant Varma cash recovery row: Trial by fire for judicial probity
Farmers Await Irrigation Water Despite Rs 4.76 Crore Check Dam Project in Himachal Pradesh
Locals have further accused the Water User Committee and concerned departments of mismanagement, which is responsible for their current plight.
Cloudburst In Himachal Pradesh: Flash Floods Damage Vehicles In Multiple Districts
The state has been witnessing widespread rainfall across districts over the past 24 hours.
SHIMLA, May 25: Taking strong exception to allegations levelled by Superintendent of Police of Shimla Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi against him and other senior officers, Director General of Police Atul Verma has recommended immediate suspension of the SP to the Himachal Pradesh government, officials said on Sunday. In a letter to the Additional Chief Secretary (Home), the DGP said that Gandhi had made unsubstantiated and inappropriate allegations against senior government functionaries and constitutional authorities, and he should be suspended, pending the [] The post Himachal Police Tussle: DGP Recommends SPs Suspension, Says He Made Unsubstantiated Allegations Against Officers appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Cloudburst in Himachal's Rampur triggers flash floods, washes away 5-6 vehicles
A sudden cloudburst in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh, triggered flash floods, washing away vehicles and damaging homes. While no deaths were reported, the incident caused panic and significant property damage. The region has experienced widespread rainfall, with more wet weather and hailstorms expected in the coming days, prompting warnings for residents and farmers.
Woman lures bizman from Himachal to Delhi, extorts Rs 2 lakh
A businessman from Himachal Pradesh was allegedly duped and extorted of nearly Rs 2 lakh in Delhi after being lured by a woman he met online. He was accused of illegal activity by men posing as police officers who threatened him with jail. Delhi Police has apprehended two men involved in the extortion scheme.
HP: Flash floods damage vehicles in Kullu; 'yellow' alert issued for 12 districts on May 27,28
Heavy rains triggered flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district. Around 20 to 25 vehicles parked near Jagat Khana in Nirmand were damaged. The incident occurred on Saturday evening. No casualties were reported. Videos showed vehicles being swept away. The Satluj River's level rose. The meteorological center issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms in several districts.
No surplus water for other states, BBMB has biased approach: Punjab CM Mann at Niti Aayog meeting
CHANDIGARH: Taking part in the meeting of the 10th Governing Council of the Niti Aayog on Saturday, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reiterated that Punjab has no surplus water for other states. Mann said that in the wake of the grim water situation in the state, the Yamuna-Sutlej Link (YSL) canal should be considered for construction instead of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link (SYL) canal. He said the Ravi, Beas and Sutlej rivers are already in deficit and water should be diverted from surplus to deficit basins. He said Punjab has repeatedly requested to be included in negotiations for the allocation of Yamuna waters as a pact for the Yamuna-Sutlej Link project was signed between the erstwhile Punjab and Uttar Pradesh on March 12, 1954 which entitled the erstwhile Punjab to two-thirds of the Yamuna waters. Mann said this agreement did not specify any particular area to be irrigated by Yamuna waters, adding that before the re-organization, the Yamuna river, like the Ravi and Beas, flowed through the erstwhile state of Punjab. However, he bemoaned that while apportioning the river waters between Punjab and Haryana, the Yamuna waters were not considered, whereas the waters of Ravi and Beas were duly taken into account. Citing a 1972 report by the Irrigation Commission, constituted by the Centre, Mann said it states that Punjab (post-1966, after its reorganization) falls within the Yamuna River Basin. Hence, if Haryana has a claim over the waters of the Ravi and Beas rivers, Punjab should also have an equal claim on the Yamuna waters, he insisted. Mann said these requests have been ignored, adding that due to non-construction of storage structures on the Yamuna river, the water is being wasted. He urged that Punjab's claim should be considered during the revision of this agreement, and the state should be given its due rights to Yamuna waters. Alleging that the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has a biased approach, he said it was constituted under the provisions of the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966, with the mandate to regulate the supply of water and power from the Bhakra, Nangal and Beas projects to the partner states of Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Chandigarh. He said that in the past, Punjab had been very liberal in sharing water with the partner states to meet their drinking water and other genuine requirements. Punjab was relying upon its groundwater reserves to meet its demand of water, particularly for the paddy crop. Won't allow our waters to be 'stolen,' will flag issue of BBMB reconstitution at Niti Aayog meeting: Punjab CM Mann Mann said that as a result, the groundwater level has depleted to a huge extent, so much so that 115 out of 153 blocks of the state (76.10 per cent) are overexploited, adding that this percentage is the highest amongst all the states in the country. He said that now with the upgraded canal structure, Punjab itself is running short of its water requirement and even its share in the river waters is not sufficient to meet this. Despite the state's repeated requests, he said the BBMB did not take any action to advise the other partner states to regulate the release of water to Haryana as a result of which it exhausted its share by March 30. Mann said that considering the request of the Haryana government on humanitarian grounds, the state decided to release 4000 cusecs of water out of Punjabs share to meet its drinking water requirement though Haryana has only a genuine demand of 1700 cusecs of water. However, Mann said the BBMB ignored the interests of Punjab and decided to release 8500 cusecs of water to Haryana despite serious objections raised by Punjab. He said the BBMB has taken this decision against the consent of Punjab, adding that it should be advised to act as per the spirit and provisions of the law. He alleged that officers of the state in the board are being marginalised and ignored, adding that the BBMB should adopt a transparent and neutral approach in its dealings with the two states. Mann also raised the issue of CISF deployment at the Bhakra and Nangal dams. He said the security of the dams had been the sole responsibility of the concerned states since they were constructed. He said the Ministry of Power has taken the decision to depute the CISF for the security of the dams, which is unnecessary as there was no need to disturb a well-established operational set-up and it further degrades the rights of Punjab with respect to these dams. In view of this, Mann urged that the decision to depute the CISF be revoked. Speaking on the desilting of the Harike head works, he said it is located at the confluence of the Sutlej and Beas rivers and is the main control point for supply of water to southwest Punjab and Rajasthan, besides controlling the flow into Pakistan. He said that over the years, the sedimentation of suspended silt or sand particles in the reservoir has drastically reduced its capacity and the backwater effect of the water required for optimal operation of canals is now being felt up to Kapurthala district, adding that large swaths of agricultural land along the Sutlej and Beas are becoming susceptible to flooding. Mann said there is an urgent need for carrying out desilting of the reservoir at a cost of around Rs 600 crore, adding that as the reservoir area has been declared a Ramsar Convention site and is of national importance, the Centre and Rajasthan must share the cost of the project.
Video: New Zealand Paraglider Flies 200 Km Over Himachal, Spends 6.5 Hours In Air
A professional paraglider from New Zealand recently took to Instagram to share an incredible video of his 200-kilometre flight, which began in Bir Billing, Himachal Pradesh.
Venus Remedies gets Ukrainian GMP renewal certification
CHANDIGARH, May 24: Pharma major Venus Remedies on Saturday said it has successfully renewed its good manufacturing practices (GMP) certification from Ukraines State Service on Medicines and Drugs Control (SMDC). The certification applies to the companys Unit-II manufacturing facility located in Baddi, Himachal Pradesh, covering its cephalosporin, non-cephalosporin (carbapenem), and oncology parenteral production lines, including liquid and lyophilized injections, Venus Remedies said in a statement. Renewal of the Ukrainian GMP certification underlines our unwavering commitment to maintaining world-class manufacturing [] The post Venus Remedies gets Ukrainian GMP renewal certification appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Visually Impaired Himachali Woman Becomes 1st Indian To Scale Mount Everest
Chhonzin Angmo, a tribal woman from a remote village in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district, suffers from total blindness but she has never let her visual impairment stand in the way of her dreams.
Himachals New Solid Waste Management Bye-Laws Allow Panchayats to Decide Penalties
Shimla Reeling with the ongoing solid waste management crisis, especially in rural areas, the Himachal Pradesh government has introduced model bye-laws for Solid Waste Management and Sanitation-2025 under Section 188 of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, to enhance waste management and sanitation in rural areas. A Rural Development Department spokesperson announced on [] The post Himachals New Solid Waste Management Bye-Laws Allow Panchayats to Decide Penalties first appeared on Himachal Watcher .
Himachal Pradesh HC transfers the probe into the death of HPPCL chief engineer Vimal Negi to CBI
CHANDIGARH: In a setback to the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government, the State High Court on Friday handed over the probe into the mysterious death of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited chief engineer Vimal Negi to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). His body was found in Gobind Sagar Lake on March 18. A single bench of the High Court, led by Justice Ajay Goyal, on Wednesday accepted a petition by Vimal Negis wife, Kiran Negi, and ordered the transfer of the probe from the Himachal Police SIT, headed by Shimla SP Sanjeev Gandhi, to the CBI. R K Bawa, the advocate for the petitioner, said the court accepted the family's plea that the state police was not conducting a fair investigation and directed that no Himachal Pradesh officer be involved in the probe. From day 1, Kiran was not satisfied with the probe by the SIT. Accepting our plea, the court has directed that no Himachal-cadre officer will be part of the CBI investigation. The government failed to act on the report of the additional chief secretary (Home and Revenue), Onkar Chand, in which he indicted officers accused by the family of misbehaviour. The government withheld his report. The SIT was biased and only looked into the medical history of the victim, the counsel stated. Himachal Pradesh advocate general Anup Rattan, said the government is not averse to investigation by any agency. The probe being carried out by our state police officials was fair and transparent. Our goal is justice. We wont be filing an appeal against the order, he said. The SIT was constituted after the case of abetment to suicide was registered on March 22 in Shimla on Kiran Negis complaint that top HPPCL officials, including director (electrical) Desh Raj, had been harassing her husband. Sources said that the Additional Chief Secretary (Home and Revenue) Onkar Sharma, had submitted a 66-page fact-finding inquiry report to the government on April 8, 2025, as he had been entrusted the inquiry. He even declined to review this report on the request of Secretary (Power) to include the rebuttal of the three officers, who faced allegations. It is learnt that the conflicting affidavits submitted by the Director General of Police Atul Verma and Superintendent of Police Shimla, had also put a question mark on a fair inquiry by the SIT constituted in this regard.
Himachali Becomes First Blind Indian Woman To Scale Mt Everest
Shimla, May 23: Chhonzin Angmo, a tribal woman from a remote village in Himachal Pradeshs Kinnaur district, suffers from total blindness but she has never let her visual impairment stand in the way of her dreams. Angmo, who idolises Hellen Keller, believes deeply in her words of wisdom The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. On Monday, she scripted history by becoming the first visually-impaired woman from India and the fifth such person [] The post Himachali Becomes First Blind Indian Woman To Scale Mt Everest appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
CHANDIGARH: The Himachal Pradesh Police have arrested the director-cum-principal of Bandla Hydro Engineering College in Bilaspur following multiple complaints of alleged sexual harassment by girl students, including one that came to light after a disturbing video went viral. The video, purportedly from March 2024, allegedly shows the accused attempting to inappropriately touch a hospitalised girl student under a blanket. Following this, students of the college staged a protest yesterday demanding his immediate arrest. In a separate incident, a former student of Sundernagar Engineering College had filed a complaint in April this year via the e-Samadhan portal, which also went viral on the internet. The complainant alleged that during her time at Sundernagar Engineering College, the present director of Bandla Hydro Engineering College, who was then serving as a senior faculty member, had behaved inappropriately with girl students. She further accused the principal of sexually exploiting students and claimed his behaviour was part of a repeated pattern. I was compelled to speak out after my cousin, who is currently studying at the college, described similar incidents, she said. She also alleged that her earlier complaint had been recorded but ignored, and no action was taken at the time, said sources. A district-level investigation committee was subsequently formed and has submitted its report to the technical education department. Vibha Sharma, the chairperson of the committee, said, The committee prepared a report after recording the statements of all parties, which has been submitted to the department concerned. Director of the state technical education department Akshay Sood said, Action will be taken on the basis of the report. Superintendent of Police of Bilaspur, Sandeep Dhawal, confirmed the arrest and said the accused has been booked on charges of sexual harassment.
A case of suicide by a Class 10 student has come to light in Salani Katola Panchayat under Nahan Assembly constituency of Himachal Pradesh.
Sukhu urges FM to hike apple import duty, seeks higher borrowing limit for HP
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister also held discussions on various budgetary and financial issues concerning the state, which require the attention of the Union Government
HPPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 04 Posts
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 04 Medical Officer posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official HPPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 19-06-2025.
HP Forest Departments Mock Drill Goes Wrong, Accidentally Torches Jungle in Bilaspur
The decision to conduct the drill in this ecologically sensitive area drawns sharp criticism Bilaspur In an egregious lapse of judgment, a forest department mock drill in the Ghumarwin Forest Range of Bilaspur district spiralled into a full-fledged conflagration, reducing approximately two bighas of the Bhingu Jungle to cinders. The exercise, ostensibly designed to [] The post HP Forest Departments Mock Drill Goes Wrong, Accidentally Torches Jungle in Bilaspur first appeared on Himachal Watcher .
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Heatwave, heavy rain: IMD issues warning across country for five days
NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a multi-hazard warning across the country for the next five days, alerting residents to extreme heatwave conditions, dust storms and warmer nights, particularly in Northwest India. Heavy rainfall is expected along the Western coast, while widespread rain with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds will affect East and Central India. For the first time this year, extreme heatwave conditions have spread widely across Northwest India in May, typically one of the years hottest months. However, in May so far, the weather has been somewhat milder than usual due to the regular arrival of Western Disturbances, which have caused widespread rain. Dust storm, rain hit Delhi, scuppers city transport, air traffic The IMD has forecast heatwave conditions to persist in isolated areas of Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, MP, Punjab, and Rajasthan until May 24. Additionally, warmer night temperatures are expected in isolated regions of Rajasthan, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, J&K and Punjab. Hot and humid conditions are also likely in isolated places in Odisha. The Northwest region may also experience thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 km/h, especially in the Western Himalayas, including J&K, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. The plains of Northwest India will also be affected, with the possibility of dust storms (40-50 km/h) over West Rajasthan in the next two days. Three die after sunshade collapses in rain in Tamil Nadu Heavy rain lashes Karnataka, more showers expected The IMD noted that maximum temperatures will not significantly increase over three days; however, temperatures are expected to drop by 2-3C over the following four days in Northwest and Central India. Moreover, multiple weather systems are influencing severe weather events in Southern and Eastern India. These include an upper air cyclonic circulation over the East-Central Arabian Sea off North Karnataka and Goa, a likely low-pressure area forming in the same region, and a trough extending from North Karnataka to Coastal Andhra Pradesh. These systems are expected to bring extremely heavy rain, thunderstorms, and lightning to Karnataka, Maharashtra, Goa, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry over the next three days. The Northeast and eastern regions will also experience substantial rainfall. In addition, the IMD has advanced its forecast for the arrival of the monsoon. The Southwest monsoon is now expected to reach India on May 24-25, instead of May 27. Heavy rain lashes Kerala, TN and Karnataka; eight killed in rain-related incidents
Himachal Pradesh scholarship scam: CBI court rejects bail of accused
HPBOSE Class 12 revised result 2025 announced at hpbose.org: 88.64% pass; check direct link here
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced the revised Class 12 results for the March 2025 examination, with a pass percentage of 88.64%. The updated results are available on the official HPBOSE website, where students can check their marks using their roll numbers. The last date for re-evaluation and re-inspection applications is June 5, 2025. Final merit lists will be released after the re-evaluation results.
SC refuses to hear plea for FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma
The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea filed by a lawyer seeking the registration of an FIR against Allahabad High Court Judge, Justice Yashwant Varma , in connection with the alleged cash recovery incident. A two-judge bench of the apex court, led by Justice Abhay S. Oka, declined to hear the petition filed by lawyer Mathews J. Nedumpara. The court advised him to first approach the appropriate authority by way of representation before bringing the matter to the Supreme Court. There is already an inquiry, Mr Nedumpara. The report has been forwarded to the Prime Minister and the President of India. File a representation before them. If there is no action, then come to us, the bench said. Nedumpara argued that an offence had been committed and cash had been recovered. The court's duty is to administer law. The K. Veeraswami judgment is a mischief sorry to say that but it must be revisited, he submitted, seeking directions for the registration of an FIR against Justice Varma. In response, the court remarked, We appreciate your command of Latin, but please follow basic legal procedure. In a petition for mandamus, you must first go to the proper authority with a representation. The court added, The petitioner must seek redress before the appropriate authority by way of representation. We decline to hear the petition. Supreme Court to hear plea seeking FIR against Justice Yashwant Varma Nedumpara had approached the Supreme Court seeking directions for filing an FIR against Justice Varma over the alleged cash recovery issue. On 8 May, following an indictment by a Supreme Court-appointed in-house committee, former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Sanjiv Khanna (now retired) sent a letter to the Centre recommending Justice Varmas impeachment. The former CJI made this recommendation after receiving the committees report, which found Justice Varma guilty of misconduct. As Justice Varma refused to resign, Justice Khanna was compelled to take the drastic step. A senior Supreme Court official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that Justice Varma was asked to resign following his indictment, but he refused. Earlier, the former CJI had written to the President and the Prime Minister of India, enclosing the three-member committee's report dated 3 May, along with Justice Varmas response dated 6 May. The committee was formed to investigate the cash found at Justice Varmas residence on 14 March and submitted its findings on 4 May. The committee comprising Justice Sheel Nagu (Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court), Justice G.S. Sandhawalia (Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court), and Justice Anu Sivaraman (Judge, Karnataka High Court) was formed by the Supreme Court on 25 March. Over 40 days, the panel examined a range of evidence and interviewed more than 45 individuals, including Delhi Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora and the head of the Delhi Fire Service. Justice Yashwant Varma cash recovery row: Trial by fire for judicial probity Key questions included: Who owned the cash? Who brought and stored the money? Why was the alleged cash not shown to Justice Varmas family, as he claimed? What happened to the remains of burnt currency notes seen in a video shared by the Delhi Police Commissioner with the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court? Justice Varma has strongly denied all allegations. He claimed the room where the fire and alleged cash recovery took place was an outhouse, separate from the main residence. I state unequivocally that no cash was ever placed in that storeroom by me or any of my family members, and I strongly reject the suggestion that the alleged cash belonged to us. The idea that one would store cash in an open, accessible storeroom near staff quarters or an outhouse is simply absurd. That room is entirely disconnected from my living area, with a boundary wall separating it. I only wish the media had conducted a proper inquiry before defaming me, Justice Varma said in his written response, a copy of which was accessed by TNIE . Earlier, the Supreme Court Collegium, during meetings on 20 and 24 March, had recommended Justice Varmas repatriation from the Delhi High Court to his parent High Court at Allahabad. He has since been directed not to undertake any judicial work. The in-house inquiry committee was formed following a report from Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya, Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court. Reports indicate that a fire at Justice Varmas house on 14 March led to the alleged discovery of cash by firefighters. The judge was not present at home at the time. In his reply to the inquiry panel, Justice Varma maintained that no cash was recovered from the part of the premises used by him and his family. That area is separate from our living quarters. I urge the panel to absolve me of these baseless allegations, he said.
Wheat procurement highest in last three years yet below target, says Centre
NEW DELHI: At the end of the current wheat procurement season, the government has procured over 296 Lakh Metric Tonnes (LMT) of wheat, which is quite higher than in the past three years. However, the procurement is still far below the target of 332 LMT. Last year, the final wheat procurement was 266 LMT. Like previous years, Punjab contributed the most to the stock, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Haryana to the central pool. Punjab contributed 119.3 LMT, whereas MP contributed 77.7 LMT and Haryana (71.4 LMT). (see table) We believe that our final wheat procurement will be between 295-300 LMT this season, said Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary, Ministry of Food and Public Distribution. Procurement is going on in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, which will add to the stock, he adds. Increased procurement of wheat and a six-year low in food inflation have put the government in a comfortable position. Contributions from UP, Bihar, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu, and Kashmir were below expectations. .modern-table { border-collapse: collapse; width: 90%; max-width: 800px; margin: 2rem auto; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } .modern-table caption { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4CAF50, #2196F3); color: white; font-size: 1.5rem; padding: 1rem; font-weight: bold; text-align: center; } .modern-table thead th { background-color: #e3f2fd; color: #0d47a1; text-align: left; padding: 15px; font-size: 1rem; border-bottom: 2px solid #bbdefb; } .modern-table tbody td { padding: 14px 15px; font-size: 0.95rem; color: #333; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee; } .modern-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #f9f9f9; } .modern-table tbody tr:nth-child(odd) { background-color: #ffffff; } .modern-table tbody tr:hover { background-color: #e8f5e9; transition: background-color 0.3s; } Wheat Procurement during Rabi Marketing Season 2025-26 State Target of Procurement (LMT) Progressive Procurement 2025-26 (LMT) Progressive Procurement 2024-25 (LMT) Punjab 124 119.32 123.48 Madhya Pradesh 80 77.75 47.30 Haryana 75 71.40 71.39 Rajasthan 20 17.52 9.43 Uttar Pradesh 30 10.10 8.96 Bihar 2 0.17 0.09 Uttar Pradesh is the highest wheat producer in the country, but one of the lowest contributors to the central pool. This year, the UP government made a procurement target of 30 LMT but has contributed only around 10 LMT so far. Further, Bihar contributed only 17.4 thousand MT against the target of 2 LMT. Given the higher wheat procurement this year, the government is reluctant to open the export. Once our target is achieved, we will discuss with the commerce ministry whether to allow exports, said Prahalad Joshi, Union Minister of State for Food and Public Distribution, when TNIE asked. Further, he stated that there is no restriction on the export of rice. Besides, the central government has launched the Depot Darpan portal and mobile app to track food storage depots across India, which follow high standards of safety, quality, and performance. The Food Corporation of India planned to spend Rs 1000 crore and the Central Warehouse Corporation Rs 280 crore on modernising depots, such as maintaining temperatures and ventilation.
NEW DELHI: Protesting against the crude infrastructure and lack of basic amenities, students of the inaugural batch of the Film and Television Institute (FTI) in Arunachal Pradesh have been boycotting classes and any kind of academic activity since May 15. Presently attached to the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SFRTI) in Kolkata, which falls under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, it is set to become Indias third FTI in the future. The Institute is located in Jollang-Rakap, 24 kms away from the capital Itanagar. This is the second major protest this month. We decided to halt all academic activity since May 15. This is to demand urgent action to restore dignity, safety and basic infrastructure, they said in a joint statement. TNIE interacted with the protesting students, who were angered by the administration's inaction. They have paid Rs 1,20,000 for the first semester. A few have even resigned from jobs to pursue their passion for films. A total of 45 students are pursuing these 2-year Diploma courses - Screen Acting, Documentary Cinema and Screen Writing here. Five students belong to Arunachal Pradesh while the rest are from Delhi, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Hyderabad and Maharashtra. Students requested anonymity fearing punitive action from the Institute in future for voicing out. Meant to begin their academic year in August 2024, the students received mails in February this year asking them to join on March 6. A student said, The biggest issue is we do not have access to clean drinking water as the water we consume is muddied. Students frequently fall ill. Just last week, an emergency vehicle here had to rush one of the students to a hospital in Itanagar, 23 kms away. The institute arranged water cans but they would get exhausted and we would again have to boil the muddy water and drink. A woman student said the frequent power cuts upset her the most. A week ago, we did not have power supply throughout nights. The phones could not be charged too and there are network issues. Our parents get really worried. A few girl students abandoned the course on safety grounds as security personnel cannot be spotted after 3 am and outside vehicles enter the campus, she said. Classes are held in unfinished buildings, said another student. A library with a makeshift class room is used. This is a visual medium and we need proper screening and editing rooms, not mere laptops. The faculty is good though. The name FTI is regarded highly and the one in Pune is world class. We feel cheated trusting the brand. There are no proper roads or footpaths on the hilly terrain to take us inside, said another student. We have not even been provided student ID cards and will be completing three months here, he said. TNIE spoke to those in-charge of managing the FTI. We agree there are problems and are doing our best to redress it. Uninterrupted power is now being ensured through DG sets during outages. We have requested the State electricity department to install a dedicated feeder line here, he said. Another official said, The construction work is being done by the Central Public Works Department and there have been delays from their side due to local problems. A total of 10 out of 21 buildings have been handed over so far and the rest would be done in phases. Around 30 security personnel are being provided round-the-clock, he claimed. The process of finalising the Institutes official name and logo is under way and ID cards will be issued soon, the official added. Asked why students were taken on board without facilities in place, another official said, The students had already got the admission. We did not want one academic year to go waste for them and did it for their sake only.
Ministry of Defence approves border tourism in Lepcha, Shipki-La, Giu, Rani Kanda
CHANDIGARH: The Ministry of Defence has approved the Himachal Pradesh Governments request to allow tourism activities in the border areas of Lepcha, Shipki-La, Giu, and Rani Kanda. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will inaugurate border tourism activities at Shipki-La in Kinnaur district on 10 June and will also flag off the Sadbhawana Cycle Rally on the occasion. Tourists visiting these newly accessible border areas will now be required to present their Aadhaar cards to the authorities for verification before exploration. These initiatives will go a long way in promoting tourism in the bordering areas, thereby benefitting the local people and strengthening their economy, the Chief Minister said. Sukhu also plans to take up the matter of setting up an airport at Rangreek in Spiti valley with the Union Government to further boost tourism in the region. A high-level meeting had earlier been held on 19 April with senior Army officials regarding the opening up of these areas for tourism. Today, Chief Minister Sukhu presided over another review meeting with Army officers and the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), assessing the status of various border development projects. He directed officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) and the BRO to coordinate for the swift execution of ongoing works to maximise benefits for both the residents of the border areas and the military forces. Sukhu also stated that he would raise the demand for establishing a Himachal Scouts Battalion during his upcoming visit to New Delhi. The specialised force, composed predominantly of local youth well-versed with the terrain and conditions, will significantly enhance the operational readiness along the border areas of the State, he said. The Chief Minister reiterated the importance of developing the Rangreek airport and also discussed multiple ongoing road projects in the region. He assured the BRO of full government support for their execution. The Nithalthach-Harshil road project shall be declared as a strategically important project and executed on priority. This will ensure connectivity between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, leading to a boost in tourism and trade, he said. He instructed the BRO to expedite work on the Sansari-Killar-Thirot-Tandi road project to provide better connectivity to the region. Thirty-five percent of the work on this project has already been completed, and BRO should speed up the project to make it operational early, he added. Sukhu also urged Army officers to purchase natural farming produce such as barley, wheat, and maize from the Himachal Pradesh Marketing Board, in addition to milk. He said, The State Government is promoting natural farming in the State. We are offering MSP to naturally grown produce, which will bolster the local economy. General Officer Commanding Uttar Bharat Area, Lieutenant General G.D. Mishra, informed the Chief Minister that the Army would establish an apple processing plant in the region. He also said the Army would organise a medical camp for cataract surgeries in June this year to benefit people living in border areas.
CHANDIGARH: Around 50 people from various parts of Punjab are under the police scanner as their antecedents are being verified for suspected links to the arrested individuals. Meanwhile, two more individuals from Gurdaspur have been arrested by Punjab Police for allegedly engaging in espionage for Pakistan, bringing the total number of arrests in the past three weeks to eight. Sources revealed that the two individuals, Sukhpreet Singh of Adiyan village and Karanbir Singh of Chandu Wadala, were arrested from Gurdaspur. Police recovered three mobile phones and eight live cartridges of .30 bore from their possession. Preliminary investigations confirmed both the accused were in direct contact with operatives of Pakistans Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and had transmitted sensitive information concerning the Indian Armed Forces. A police official, on condition of anonymity, stated that these 50 individuals currently under scrutiny have not been detained. Most of these individuals who have been questioned had claimed innocence about the secret work of the alleged spies but would only get a clean chit after thorough verification, said a source. The police have launched technical and human intelligence investigations to assess the nature of these individuals associations with the arrested suspects. All these individuals who were in contact with the people allegedly involved in espionage are being verified to dig deep into their activities, the source added. NIA, IB grill YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra for spying for Pakistan; travel details, transactions under scanner Earlier, on May 11, the Punjab Police had arrested a 31-year-old woman, Guzala, and her associate Yameen Mohammad from Malerkotla for allegedly aiding a Pakistani official posted at the High Commission in Delhi. Police said the two were part of a broader espionage network operating in the region. According to officials, Guzala had met Ehsan-ur-Rahim alias Danish at the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi and became his informant, allegedly sharing details about army activities in exchange for money. Danish instructed Yameen, a passport and visa agent, to transfer funds to Guzala. She reportedly received 10,000 from Yameen and 20,000 directly from Danish. On May 12, Neeraj Kumar, a 28-year-old salesman from Pathankot, was arrested for allegedly issuing SIM cards to unauthorised individuals using fraudulent documentation. The case came to light after Mohit Kumar of Shahpurkandi filed a complaint stating that he had purchased a SIM card from Neeraj in 2020, but later discovered that another SIM had been issued on his documents without his consent. During investigation, it was revealed that the unauthorised SIM card had been active in Pakistan before being deactivated. On May 13, Raqeeb Khan from Roorkee in Uttarakhand, who had been working as a tailor in a shop inside Bathinda Cantonment for the past two years, was arrested for allegedly spying for the neighbouring country. Cantonment officials grew suspicious of his activities and reported him to the police. His phone has been seized and sent for forensic examination. He lived within the shop premises inside the cantonment area. Odisha police question YouTuber Priyanka Senapati over links with spy Jyoti Malhotra During interrogation, Raqeeb reportedly said that he had received calls and voice messages from Pakistani numbers in January this year but claimed he did not engage with them. He also admitted to possessing military documents left behind by Army personnel at his shop. Officials disclosed that Raqeeb was the second civilian linked to espionage from that location, the first being Sunil Kumar, a cobbler and native of Samastipur, Bihar. He was arrested on April 29. Kumar had been working at the Bathinda Cantonment since 2017 and had lived in Dhobiana Basti for over a decade. His brother and uncle are also cobblers in the same area. Kumars bank statement and property details are being analysed, and his mobile phone has also been sent for forensic analysis. The report is awaited, said a police official. On May 3, two men, Palak Sher Masih and Suraj Masih, were arrested in Amritsar for allegedly photographing and sharing sensitive details of army cantonments and airbases. They were allegedly in contact with ISI through Harpreet Singh alias Pittu alias Happy, an inmate at Amritsar Central Jail. Police believe the duo had direct links with Pakistani intelligence operatives. Sources confirmed that all of the arrested individuals were allegedly in constant contact with the ISI and passed information to the enemy, including details about troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir.
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Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Kumar Deka given 1-year extension
Tapan Kumar Deka, a senior IPS officer, will continue as the Intelligence Bureau chief. He has received a one-year extension. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved this extension. Deka's term will now go beyond June 30, 2025. He initially became the IB chief in 2022. Deka is an officer from the 1988 batch, Himachal Pradesh cadre.
Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Kumar Deka Gets One Year Extension
NEW DELHI, May 20: Intelligence Bureau (IB) chief Tapan Kumar Deka was on Tuesday given a one-year extension till June 2026, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Deka is a 1988-batch Indian Police Service (IPS) officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the extension in service of Deka as the Director, Intelligence Bureau, for a period of one year beyond June 30, 2025, the order said. See Order Copy Click Here. The post Intelligence Bureau Chief Tapan Kumar Deka Gets One Year Extension appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Himachal Pradesh cabinet nod to recruit 1,000 pashu mitras
Punjab Police arrest two for leaking sensitive military information during Operation Sindoor
Punjab Police have uncovered an espionage network, arresting Sukhpreet Singh and Karanbir Singh for allegedly sharing sensitive military intelligence with Pakistan's ISI during Operation Sindoor. The suspects are accused of leaking classified details about troop movements and strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and J&K. Authorities seized mobile phones and ammunition, confirming direct contact between the accused and ISI handlers.
Heavy rainfall predicted in Bangalore, Tamil Nadu, Pune, Kerala; are schools closed?
Amid widespread rainfall across India, several regions including Bangalore, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pune, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh are under IMD alerts for next few days. While no official school closures have been announced, authorities urge parents and students to monitor district websites for updates. Heavy rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds have disrupted daily life, especially in Bangalore and Mandi. Safety advisories are in place, particularly in hill districts and areas prone to flooding.
Shimla The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, made the following decisions in its meeting today: Pashu Mitra Policy-2025: Approved, creating 1,000 Multi-Task Worker (Pashu Mitra) posts in the Animal Husbandry Department. Education Department: Approved filling 100 Junior Office Assistant (Library) posts to ensure smooth functioning of school libraries. [] The post HP Cabinet Decisions: Valley-Side Building Construction Restricted in Shimla MC Area, Read All Decisions first appeared on Himachal Watcher .
2 held in Punjab for leaking sensitive military information on Operation Sindoor
The Punjab Police said that they received credible inputs on May 15 about the accused sharing classified details, including troop movements and key strategic locations in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu and Kashmir with Pakistan`s intelligence agency
Water rises in Himachal's Pandoh dam; flash floods block Sansari-Thirot road in Lahaul-Spiti
SHIMLA: Authorities of Pandoh dam in Mandi district on Monday cautioned the general public and tourists not to venture to the banks of River Beas as spill gates could be opened anytime. Water levels in the dam is rising due to rain in surrounding areas and melting glaciers, they said. Himachal Pradesh saw isolated weather events at different areas in the state on Monday. Thunderstorms in the morning led to falling of trees in Sundernagar area in the district, causing inconvenience to school children and office-goers. Dark clouds overcast the sky in Mandi and Shimla. Thunderstorms also lashed Kangra, Palampur, Jot, Bhuntar, Kalpa, Mandi and Sundernagar, the local Met office said. Flash floods in Udaipur sub-division of Lahaul and Spiti district have blocked the Sansari-Killar-Tindi-Thirot road. The police have urged the public to avoid travelling on the road after its clearance was obstructed by rains. Parts of Himachal Pradesh received light rain since Sunday evening. Mandi received 16.4 mm rain, followed by Jot 15.8 mm, Kukumseri 13.2 mm, Kangra 12.4 mm, Bharmour 12 mm and Pandoh 10 mm. Kangra and Jot witnessed hailstorm. Gusty winds with a speed of 37-54 kilometres per hour hit Reckong Peo, Hamirpur, Tabo, Bilapsur, Kufri and Sundernagar. The local Met office has issued an orange warning for light to moderate rains accompanied by lightning, hail and gusty winds with a speed of 40-50 kilometres per hour at isolated places in Una and Shimla districts on Monday. It has also issued a yellow warning for light to moderate rains accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with a speed of 30-40 kilometres per hour at isolated places in Bilapsur, Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur, Solan and Sirmaur districts. Light rain was predicted in Shimla and adjoining areas.
Earthquake of magnitude 3.3 jolts Himachal Pradesh's Chamba
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh experienced an earthquake on Monday morning. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.3.
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Heavy rain and thunderstorms lash parts of Mandi District in Himachal Pradesh
The heavy rain and thunderstorms have likely caused widespread disruptions, including power outages and transportation difficulties. Residents should stay indoors and avoid travelling to areas prone to landslides or flash floods
Large forest fires show a decline in Andhra Pradesh
VISAKHAPATNAM: Andhra Pradesh recorded a 21.83% decrease in large forest fire events between January and May 18, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024. According to the Forest Survey of India (FSI), the state reported 874 large forest fire incidents in 2025, down from 1,118 during the same period last year. In the entire year of 2024, Andhra Pradesh recorded 1,135 large forest fire events, placing it second in the country after Uttarakhand, which had 1,282 incidents. Odisha stood third with 1,128 large forest fire events. From January 1 to May 18, 2025, FSI recorded a total of 12,037 fire incidents in the State, based on satellite data from SNPP and MODIS sources. Andhra Pradesh ranks fourth in the country for fire alert registrations with 21,570 entries, following Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, and Jharkhand. Local forest officials said that fire prevention and control measures are actively being implemented. Fire lines are being created to stop the spread of flames by removing combustible material. Awareness campaign to prevent forest fires launched View lines are also marked to improve accessibility and detect fires early. Awareness campaigns are being carried out to inform visitors about responsible behaviour in forest areas. In addition, data and alerts from FSI are being used to deploy personnel in vulnerable zones to reduce the risk of wildfires. FSI tracks large forest fire events across India and issues specific alerts to help state forest departments monitor serious fires. These alerts assist senior officials in assessing the situation. The aim of tracking large fires is to improve both tactical responses during active fires and strategic planning for future incidents. The scope of this initiative includes real-time monitoring of ongoing fires, coordination with state and national agencies for firefighting support, identifying areas for post-fire restoration, and assessing the damage in terms of area burnt and canopy loss.
Following the Majitha tragedy, Pathankot police uncovered a major illicit liquor operation in Channi Beli, Himachal Pradesh. The raid revealed that nearly every other home in the village was involved in brewing liquor, with over forty percent of those involved being women. Authorities seized significant quantities of lahan and ethyl alcohol, used to produce the dangerous brew.
IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for multiple regions across India till May 24
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall across several Indian regions from May 18 to May 24, 2025. The west coast and Northeast India are expected to experience intense showers, thunderstorms, and lightning. Isolated heavy rainfall and thundersqualls are predicted for various states, with potential hailstorms in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Sunday called upon his counterparts in eight non-BJP-ruled States, West Bengal, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, Jharkhand, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir, to oppose the May 13 Presidential reference to the Supreme Court on fixing a deadline for Governors and the President to clear Bills passed by State legislatures. Referring to the Presidential reference, the CM said that although the move does not specifically mention any State or judgement, it is intended to question the Supreme Court's findings in the case of State of Tamil Nadu v. Governor of Tamil Nadu, which interpreted the Constitution and clarified the powers of Governors and the President. This historic judgement obtained by my government is not only for my State but for all States, since it upholds the federal structure and distribution of powers between the States and the Union, thus effectively preventing the obstruction of legislations enacted by democratically elected State legislatures by an appointee of the Union and an unelected figurehead, the Governor, the Tamil Nadu CM pointed out. Stalin explained that the Supreme Court, in a landmark judgement in the Tamil Nadu Governors case, held that: (i) the Governor is bound by the aid and advice of the State Cabinet while dealing with Bills; (ii) the Governor cannot exercise a pocket veto to delay assent to Bills indefinitely; (iii) the Governor cannot kill Bills by withholding assent and failing to return them to the legislature; (iv) the Governor cannot withhold assent when a Bill is re-enacted and sent for assent a second time; and (v) timelines have been laid down for the performance of functions by the President and Governor under Articles 200 and 201. He said the judgment would ensure that the Union government does not unduly interfere with State governments performing their constitutionally mandated roles and responsibilities. Stating that the Supreme Court, as the guardian of the Constitution whose basic structure provides for a democratic republic with a federal framework, had rightly interpreted the law, Stalin alleged that obviously, the BJP is attempting to unsettle this judgement, which can be invoked as a precedent by other States when faced with an obstinate Governor. As the first limb of their ploy, the BJP government has advised the President to seek a reference before the Supreme Court, he added. Pointing out that the Supreme Courts advisory jurisdiction cannot be invoked when an issue has already been settled by an authoritative pronouncement of the Court, Stalin said the BJP government had nevertheless pressed ahead with seeking a reference, a move that he claimed points to their sinister intent. At this crucial juncture, I have called upon all State governments and leaders of regional parties who are opposed to the BJP and committed to preserving our federal structure and State autonomy to unite in the upcoming legal battle. We must evolve a coordinated legal strategy before the Court and present a united front to preserve and protect the basic structure of the Constitution, as upheld by our Supreme Court in its historic judgement. I look forward to your immediate and personal intervention in this vital issue, Stalin urged.
In an Instagram video, Kasia explained that she was trekking all alone on the mountain and was returning to her guest house. However, a man started following her out of the blue.
Stop import of Turkish apples, say Himchal Pradesh growers
CHANDIGARH: The apple growers of Himachal Pradesh, who play a key role in making an apple economy worth Rs 5,000 crore in the hill state, demanded on Saturday that India halt the import of Turkish apples and avoid further reducing the import tariff on Washington apples. Their resolve follows Turkey openly supporting Pakistan when India launched Operation Sindoor to avenge the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. Sanyukt Kisan Manch (SKM), Himachal Pradesh, convener Harish Chauhan, said that they will meet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on May 20 and hand him a memorandum for PM Narendra Modi demanding a pause on the import of Turkish apples. He stated that the import of apples from Iran should also be stopped. Besides, the import tariff on Washington apples should not be further reduced, and the Minimum Import Price (IMP) on apples should be Rs 100 per kilogram. Last year, the Centre announced that it would levy Rs 50 per kg IMP on the import of apples from abroad, but that was not implemented. The apple season will start in mid-July, and this year, the apple crop is expected to be the same as last years (2.18 crore boxes). Import of apples from Turkey and Iran impacts our apple growers, as a kg of the fruit from Turkey and Iran costs between Rs 60 and Rs 65, and Rs 40 per kg, respectively. Our cost of production is approximately Rs 40 per kg. We sell our best apple in the running market for approximately Rs 50-Rs 60 per kg, he said. Chauhan further said that 1.10 million metric tons of apples were imported from Turkey in 2022, which rose to 1.29 million metric tons in 2023. However, Turkeys imports fell to only 1.11 million metric tons last year. apples were imported from Iran in 2022, the import shot up to 1.16 LMT in 2023. In 2024, it fell to 1.07 lakh MT, he said, quoting DGCIS figures. Meanwhile, a delegation of the Himalayan Apple Growers Society met Union Commerce and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal and demanded a complete ban on imports from Turkey. A member of the delegation, Chetan Singh Bragta, who is also a BJP leader, termed the demand not just a trade decision but a matter of national pride
Historical Settlements of Duggar : The Living Continuum of Darva-Abhisara
Lalit Gupta Airma: (32.39 N, Longitude: 75.52 E.) Situated 15 kilometres from the district headquarters of Kathua, Airma (old name Airwan- Aira-vana), is one of the historic riverside settlements in the Jammu region. Located on the right bank of the River Ravi (ancient Irawati), Airma marked the geographical boundary between the important regional powers of ancient Darva-Abhisara and the Adumbaras. The Adumbras are known from 2nd Century BCE coinage and ancient texts as rulers in parts of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, [] The post Historical Settlements of Duggar : The Living Continuum of Darva-Abhisara appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Himachal Pradesh ranks second among small states on justice delivery
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has secured the second position among states with populations of less than a crore on delivering justice, according to a report by the India Justice Report 2025. The India Justice Report (IJR) is a detailed, data-based review of how well different states in India deliver justice. The report is prepared by a 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 .
Tourists return to Himachal Pradesh as India-Pakistan tensions ease, relief to local travel industry
Tourism stakeholders, who had suffered a temporary slump, are now optimistic, hopeful for a strong summer season
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) announced the Class 12th results for 2024-25 on May 17, 2025, with an overall pass percentage of 83.16%. Girls dominated the merit list, with Mehak from Una district securing the top position with 97.2%.
Himachal farmers demand ban on Turkish apples
CHANDIGARH: Apple growers of Himachal Pradesh, who contribute around Rs 5,000 crore to the apple economy of the hill state, have demanded that India should stop importing Turkish apples. They also demanded that the import tariff on Washington apples should not be decreased further. The demand came following the discontent among Indians after Turkey expressed open support for Pakistan after 'Operation Sindoor'. Talking to TNIE , Sanyukt Kisan Manch (SKM), Himachal Pradesh, convener Harish Chauhan said that they will be meeting Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on May 20 to discuss the issue. They will be handing him a memorandum for Prime Minister Narendra Modi demanding that the import of Turkish apples should be stopped by the Union government in India. They have also demanded that the import of apples from Iran should not be allowed, and the import tariff on Washington apples should not be decreased further. The Minimum Import Price (IMP) on apples, which were imported from various countries, should be Rs 100 per kilogram. Last year, the union government announced that it would levy Rs 50 per kg IMP on the import of apples from abroad, but that was not implemented. The apple season of Himachal Pradesh will start from mid-July, and it is expected that this year the apple crop will almost be the same as last year (2.18 crore boxes), said Harish Chauhan. He also said that the apple growers are badly impacted because of the import of apples from Turkey and Iran. Per kg of apple from Turkey costs between Rs 60 to Rs 65, and that from Iran costs anywhere between Rs 38 to Rs 40 per kg. While our (Himachal Pradesh) cost of production is approximately Rs 40 per kg and we sell our best apple in the running market anywhere approximately between Rs 50 to Rs 60 per kg, he said. Chauhan further said that 1.10 metric tons of apples were imported from Turkey in 2022, and then it went up to 1.29 metric tons in 2023, but in 2024, the imports from Turkey fell to 1.11 lakh metric tons. While 79,000 metric tons of apples were imported from Iran in 2022 and 1.16 lakh MT in 2023, the imports fell to 1.07 lakh MT in 2024, he said, quoting data from DGCIS. Meanwhile, a delegation of the Himalayan Apple Growers Society met Union Commerce and Industries Minister, Piyush Goyal. Citing losses to the apple farmers of the state due to cheap and subsidised imports, the delegation sought an immediate ban on the import of apples from Turkey. A member of the delegation, Chetan Singh Bragta, who is also a BJP leader, said that demanding a ban on the import of apples from Turkey is not just a trade decision but a matter of national pride and protection of apple growers, sending a strong message to countries supporting terrorism. The hoteliers of Manali have demanded the removal of Turkish firm Yksel Proje from the Bilaspur-Manali-Leh railway survey, citing national security concerns and ecological threats to the fragile mountain region. Talking to the media, Ved Ram Thakur, Chief Adviser to the Hotel Association of Manali, said that the public anger was growing against Turkey, and thus, the involvement of the Turkish company with several village panchayats also voiced opposition to the ongoing survey. On the other hand, Lovely Professional University (LPU) a private university near Jalandhar in Punjab, has terminated all its Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with institutions in Trkiye and Azerbaijan. The university has formally ended six academic collaborations, citing recent geopolitical developments that it considers to be against Indias national interest. The development follows similar decisions taken by other prominent Indian universities. Earlier this week, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) suspended its MoU with Inonu University, citing national security considerations.
HPBOSE Class 12th Result 2025 Out: Direct link to download scorecards active at hpbose.org
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced the Class 12th results for the 2024-25 academic year. Students can now access their scorecards on hpbose.org. The exams were conducted from March 4 to March 28, 2025. The board also provides options to download marksheets via DigiLocker. In case of discrepancies, students should contact their school or HPBOSE immediately.
HPBOSE Class 12th Result 2025: How to download Himachal Pradesh board marksheets online?
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is set to announce the Class 12th results for 2024-2025 today. Students can access their results through the official HPBOSE website, DigiLocker, and SMS services. The Times of India result portal will also host the results. Students need to enter their roll number to view and download their marksheet.
Light rainfall brings mercury down in Himachal Pradesh
GoC White Knight Corps, Other Officers Pay Tribute To Subedar Major Pawan Kumar
Jammu, May 16: General Officer Commanding (GoC) White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra and other officers on Friday paid tribute to Subedar Major Pawan Kumar, who was killed during Operation Sindoor and expressed solidarity with his bereaved family. Kumar, who was killed in shelling by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmirs Poonch district, was cremated with full state honours at his native village in Himachal Pradeshs Kangra on Sunday. GoC and all ranks of White Knight Corps salute the [] The post GoC White Knight Corps, Other Officers Pay Tribute To Subedar Major Pawan Kumar appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Governors' approval of bills was delayed in 2024 for many states, says think tank report
NEW DELHI: Amid an ongoing debate following the Supreme Courts recent verdict in the Tamil Nadu case setting a deadline for granting assent to bills, the think tank PRS Legislative Research on Thursday released its report highlighting significant variations in the time governors took to give assent to bills in 2024. The report noted that around 18 per cent of bills across states took over three months to receive final clearance. In its report, PRS Legislative Research stated, In 2024, state legislatures passed more than 500 Bills and scrutinised their state budgets, cumulatively worth about Rs 58 lakh crore. After analysing the functioning of 31 state legislatures in 2024, PRS found that assemblies sat for an average of 20 days, amounting to approximately 100 hours in total. And during these days passed more than 500 Bills and the budgets worth Rs 58 lakh crore, the report said. It added that Odisha held the highest number of sitting days at 42, followed by Kerala with 38 and West Bengal with 36. In contrast, Manipur which is under President's Rule, met for only 14 days, Nagaland for six, Sikkim for eight, and Arunachal Pradesh for 16. As the Constitution mandates legislature to meet at least once in six months, only eleven states met this requirement through short sessions that lasted for one or two days, the report stated. 'Can SC fix timelines for assent to bills by President, Governors?': Murmu's poser to top court The report further highlighted that only 4% of bills passed in 2024 were examined by committees. Of over 500 bills, just 22 were referred to committees across seven states, with reports on 15 of them presented to their respective assemblies.As an example, it noted that 12 bills in Kerala were referred to Subject Committees. It also revealed that 28 states, on average, discussed their budgets for seven days. Kerala and Goa spent the most time on budget discussions, dedicating 18 days each, followed by Odisha with 16 days, Gujarat with 14, and Rajasthan with 13. On the other hand, six states including Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Telangana, debated and passed their budgets within just two days. The Annual Review of State Laws report released by PRS on Thursday observed that in states such as Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Delhi, Mizoram and Rajasthan, all bills received assent within a month. Across states, 60 per cent of bills obtained the governors assent within a month. In 2024, across states, there was wide variation in the time taken by governors to give assent to bills, the PRS report stated. States where a significant proportion of bills took more than three months to receive assent included Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh (72 per cent of bills), Trinamool Congress-ruled West Bengal (38 per cent), and Sikkim (56 per cent). Of all bills passed in 2024, 18 per cent received assent after more than three months. This includes bills still awaiting assent as of April 2025. The Tamil Nadu government had earlier approached the Supreme Court regarding 12 bills pending with the governor, which the legislature had passed between 2020 and 2023. After receiving notice from the court in 2023, the governor returned 10 of these bills to the assembly. When the legislature passed them again, the governor reserved the bills for the Presidents opinion. These bills remain pending. Some states have had issues with summoning of session and governor's address, the report noted, pointing out that assembly sessions begin when the governor summons the House and end when the governor prorogues it. In 2024, sessions in Delhi, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal continued for more than six months without prorogation, with long intervals between sittings. In Delhi and Tamil Nadu, a session lasted from February to December 2024, with 18 sittings in Tamil Nadu. In West Bengal, a session that began in July 2023 had not been prorogued as of May 2025. In Tamil Nadu, in February 2024, the governor refused to deliver his address to the assembly and walked out of the House, a similar incident occurred in January 2025. It is notable that on 8 April, the apex court issued a verdict concerning the powers of governors in handling bills, as contested by the Tamil Nadu government. For the first time, the Court stipulated that the President should decide on bills reserved for her consideration by the governor within three months of the reference being received. Subsequently, on 13 April 2025, President Droupadi Murmu invoked Article 143(1)a provision rarely usedto seek the Supreme Courts opinion on whether judicially-imposed timelines could govern the Presidents discretion in dealing with bills passed by state assemblies. The Centre opted for a presidential reference instead of requesting a review of the verdict, a move that has triggered sharp political reactions.
Similar actions taken for Pakistan should also be taken for Turkey: HP LoP Jairam Thakur
Jairam Thakur supports Himachal Pradesh apple growers' demand. They want a ban on Turkish apple imports. Growers cite Turkey's perceived anti-India stance. They allege Turkish support for Pakistan. Ankit Bramta highlights the impact of imports on local prices. He suggests a ban could benefit Indian farmers. The demand gains traction in Shimla's apple-growing region.
Himachal Pradesh Class 10 Results Out: Girls Bag Top 7 Ranks
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu congratulated the students for successfully passing the examinations.
CHANDIGARH: A 25-year-old Sudanese student was stabbed to death and another injured during a violent altercation in a residential area near Lovely Professional University (LPU) in Phagwara early on Thursday. All six accused have been apprehended. The incident took place shortly before 4 am in the Green Valley locality near Law Gate, in Maheru village, a residential hub for international students, mainly those from African nations. According to the FIR registered at Satnampura Police Station, based on the statement of the injured student Ahmed Mohammad Nour Ahmed Hussen, he and Mohammad Wada Bala Yousuf Ahmed were returning from morning prayers, accompanied by two Sudanese girl students, when they were stopped by a group of youths. He alleged that they were under the influence of alcohol and started harassing the girls and demanded their phone numbers. I tried to stop them, but they started fighting with us. Two of them had knives, and they started stabbing both of us on the left side of the chest, he said in his statement to the police. He stated that, upon hearing their cries for help, a man identified as Prabhat Dubey intervened, causing the attackers to run away. Dubey then rushed them to Johal Hospital in Jalandhar, where doctors declared Mohammad Wada Bala Yousuf Ahmed dead. In his complaint, Nour named six assailants, who were identified as Abdul Ahad of Karnataka; Kunwar Amar Partap Singh, Aditya Garg, Mohammed Shoaib, Sushank Shaggy and Yash Vardhan Rajput, all of them living in PGs at Maheru Colony. A case has been registered under Sections 109 (common intention), 103(1) (murder), 190 (voluntarily causing hurt), and 191(3) (attempt to murder) of BNS. Senior Superintendent of Police Gaurav Toora said all six accused have been apprehended after being tracked down in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh. This was a heinous crime. We apprehended them by using technical and human surveillance, he said. A police official said that the Sudan embassy and the family of the deceased were being informed.
Class X results of Himachal Pradesh board declared, girls secure top 7 positions
As many as 75,862 out of a total of 95,495 candidates cleared the Class X examination, recording a pass percentage of 79.8%
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has announced the Class 10th Result 2025, accessible on hpbose.org. Over 90,000 students participated in the March 2025 exams, with an overall pass percentage of 79.8%, marking a 5.19% increase from last year. Students can download their digital scorecards, containing details like name, roll number, and subject-wise marks, as provisional mark sheets.
HPBOSE 10th Result 2025: Himachal Pradesh board class 10th result DECLARED, direct link here
Students can check their board exam results at hpbose.org. Students will be able to check their board exam results using roll numbers.
Himachal Pradesh Board 10th Result 2025: When and How to Check HPBOSE Class 10th Scorecard?
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is set to declare the class 10th board exam results today, May 15. Students can access their results on the official HPBOSE website, DigiLocker, or via SMS using their roll number. A direct link will be activated at 2:30 PM, and results will also be available on the Times of India portal.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) will declare the class 10th exam results on May 15, 2025, accessible on hpbose.org after 2.30 PM. Students can check scores online or via SMS, with options for revaluation and supplementary exams available later. The exams were conducted from March 4 to March 22, 2025.
Himachal Pradesh HPBOSE Class 10 Result Live: Himachal Board To Declare Result Soon, Check Here
Himachal Pradesh HPBOSE Board Result Live: Himachal board class 10 result will be declared soon on the official website.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is set to announce Class 10 and 12 board exam results today on hpbose.org. Approximately 1.95 lakh students appeared for the exams held in March. Students can also access results via SMS and DigiLocker, needing a minimum of 33% to pass. Those who don't pass can take supplementary exams.
HPBOSE Results Live Updates: Himachal Pradesh board Class 10 and 12 results to be out soon
HPBOSE Result 2025: How to check Class 10, 12 results on hpbose.org and DigiLocker
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is expected to announce Class 10 and 12 results today, May 15. Around 1.95 lakh students appeared for the exams conducted in March. Students can access their scores on hpbose.org and download mark sheets via the website, SMS, and DigiLocker by providing credentials like roll number and date of birth.
War Is Not a Spectacle, Soldiers Are Not Content, and Journalism is Not War-Mongering
Shimla Intimes of conflict, journalism must rise to its noblest purpose: truth, accountability, and responsibility. And yet, as India and Pakistan faced off once again across bordersbullets flying, lives lost, families shattereda section of the Indian media turned tragedy into theatre. From the moment reports of cross-border attacks surfaced, several primetime news anchors transformed their [] The post War Is Not a Spectacle, Soldiers Are Not Content, and Journalism is Not War-Mongering first appeared on Himachal Watcher .
HPBOSE 10th, 12th Results 2025: Once released, students who appeared for the exams will be able to check and download their results on the official HPBOSE website -hpbse.org
HPBOSE 10th result expected date and time: Check ways to access marksheets here
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is set to announce the Class 10th and 12th results for the 202425 academic session soon, with Class 12 results expected first. Students can access their provisional scorecards on the official website or via SMS. Final, signed marksheets will be issued by schools post-result declaration.
HPPSC Assistant Conservator Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 08 Posts
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 08 Assistant Conservator posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official HPPSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 10-06-2025.
HP High Court Peon Result 2025 Out at highcourt.hp.gov.in, Direct Link to Download Result PDF Here
HP High Court Peon Result 2025: The High Court of Himachal Pradesh (HP High Court) has officially released the HP High Court Peon Result 2025. Candidates who appeared for the examination can now view their results online through the official website highcourt.hp.gov.in.
Airlines asked to resume normal operations at 32 shut airports from May 15
NEW DELHI: Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu on Tuesday night expressed optimism that airlines would resume their normal operations to the 32 closed airports from May 15. He released a statement to this effect after holding a review meeting with top officials and representatives of all airlines in New Delhi. The Minister said, With the NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) ending on 15th May, I suggested that airlines resume their normal schedules from the 15th across all 32 airports for which the NOTAM was issued. All airlines responded positively to this suggestion. A Ministry source said, At present, partial operations are taking place. The full-fledged operations will resume from May 15. This was the outcome after the meeting held on Tuesday. The NOTAM to close 32 airports in the North and Western India upto May 15 (5.29 am) was issued by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) on May 9 as a precautionary step after the launch of Operation Sindoor on May 7 . A revised NOTAM by AAI said the airports would open for commercial operations from Monday (May 12) but leading airlines like Indigo and Air India had publicly stated they would not operate flights to specific airports on Monday and Tuesday (May 13). This was on account of unconfirmed reports of drone attacks by Pakistan at a few cities. Indigo operated a flight from Delhi to Amritsar but it had to turn back due to a sudden blackout imposed in Amritsar. Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations body { font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 20px; } h2 { color: #d32f2f; /* A bold red color */ text-align: center; margin-bottom: 20px; } table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); } th, td { border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 12px 15px; text-align: left; } th { background-color: #c62828; /* A deep red */ color: white; } tr:nth-child(even) { background-color: #f2f2f2; } tr:nth-child(odd) { background-color: #fafafa; } tr:hover { background-color: #f1f1f1; } .bold { font-weight: bold; } Airport Closures and Flight Cancellations Airport Location Status Ambala Haryana Closed Hindon UP Closed Naliya Gujarat Closed Sarsawa UP Closed Uttarlai Rajasthan Closed Srinagar Jammu & Kashmir Closed Awantipur Jammu & Kashmir Closed Jammu Jammu & Kashmir Closed Amritsar Punjab Closed Chandigarh Punjab Closed Ludhiana Punjab Closed Patiala Punjab Closed Bhatinda Punjab Closed Adampur Punjab Closed Halwara Punjab Closed Pathankot Punjab Closed Bhuntar Himachal Pradesh Closed Shimla Himachal Pradesh Closed Kangra-Gaggal Himachal Pradesh Closed Kishangarh Rajasthan Closed Thoise Ladakh Closed Leh Ladakh Closed Mundra Gujarat Closed Jamnagar Gujarat Closed Hirasar Gujarat Closed Porbandar Gujarat Closed Keshod Gujarat Closed Kandla Gujarat Closed Bhuj Gujarat Closed Jaisalmer Rajasthan Closed Jodhpur Rajasthan Closed Bikaner Rajasthan Closed Air India Announcement: In view of the latest developments and keeping your safety in mind, flights to and from Jammu, Leh, Jodhpur, Amritsar, Bhuj, Jamnagar, Chandigarh, and Rajkot are cancelled for Tuesday, 13th May. Indigo Announcement: All flights to and from Amritsar, Jammu, Leh, Rajkot, Srinagar, and Chandigarh are cancelled for Tuesday (May 13). Responses from other airlines are awaited.
Video Shows IAF Rafale Pilot Shivani Singh? No, This Video Is Old & Unrelated
This video is old and is from Himachal Pradesh, it is being falsely linked to Operation Sindoor.
Himachal Pradesh Board HPBOSE Class 10 Exam Results Soon: DigiLocker Shares Update; Check Details
Himachal board school students, who appeared for HPBOSE Class 10 Board Exams this year, need to activate their accounts to check scorecards through DigiLocker.
Telangana Dy CM Bhatti promises to resolve all problems of electricity employees
HYDERABAD: Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka on Monday assured electricity employees that he would resolve their problems at the earliest. Interacting with the employees at Praja Bhavan, Vikramarka said that the government would resolve all the pending issues of electricity staff. He promised to take initiative in resolving any problems that exists between employees and the management. All the employees are working like a family with commitment. Thats why the government is able to provide uninterrupted power to all categories of consumers, he said during his interaction with SPDCL operation and maintenance staff. Energy Principal Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, SPDCL CMD Musharraf Ali Faruqui, Transco CMD Krishna Bhaskar and others attended the meeting. Recalling the propaganda before the elections that there would be no power if Congress came to power, Vikramarka said that the government proved it wrong and had been providing uninterrupted power to all categories of consumers, despite the peak power demand touching 17,162 MW in March itself. He said that he convened Mondays meeting to commend the services of the employees. Planning for future Vikramarka said that proper planning was being done to meet the future power demands. He said that the power demand would increase in future once the Regional Ring Road, Future City and other development works are completed. The state would become power-surplus with the implementation of new energy policy and by increasing the capacity of green energy. He recalled that the state signed MoUs with Rajasthan for thermal and solar power and with Himachal Pradesh for hydel power.
Tech-savvy Telangana lags in birth, death digitisation
HYDERABAD: Despite being considered one of the top tech hubs in the country, Telangana has lagged behind in issuing digital birth certificates. According to the Civil Registration System (CRS) 2021 report, out of a total of 6,11,651 registered births, 2,34,425 deaths, and 6,051 stillbirths in the state, only 4,15,485 birth records, 1,26,098 death records and 4,062 stillbirth records had been digitised. The lack of digital birth certificates creates difficulties for citizens in accessing various services. The report also noted that birth and death registrations often did not occur within the stipulated 21-day period. Telangana, Bihar, Tripura, Goa, Delhi, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh fall into the category of registering more than 50% but less than 80% of births and deaths within the 21-day time frame, the report stated. This shortfall persists despite directions issued to all District Medical and Health Officers (District Registrars) and Municipal Commissioners/Municipal Health Officers (Urban Registrars), who are authorised to prosecute and compound offences. These officials were again instructed to exercise their powers under Section 23 of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969, to improve registration compliance. However, the CRS report pointed out that Telangana did not impose any penalties under Section 23 of the Act and submitted a nil report to the Centre. The report further stated that several states, including Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, did not furnish complete information regarding birth and death certificates issued under Sections 12 and 17 of the Act. According to the CRS, Telangana cited Covid-19 as one of the major causes of under-reporting, along with a lack of sub-registrars and statistical staff in municipalities, and a high number of vacancies among panchayat secretaries. The number of registered births in Telangana also declined in 2021 compared to 2020. Nationally, the number of registered births decreased slightly from 242.2 lakhs in 2020 to 242.0 lakhs in 2021 a decline of about 0.1%. Most states and union territories saw a decrease in registered births in 2021, with the exception of Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Mizoram, Nagaland, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tripura, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Puducherry. The report noted that 12 states and UTs Jharkhand, Karnataka, Assam, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Kerala, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu contributed significantly to the overall decline in registered births in 2021 compared to 2020.
Ceasefire brings relief to travel sector as air services to north Indian states resume
CHENNAI: Tour operators and travellers are breathing a sigh of relief following the ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan that not only eased tensions along the border but also paved the way for resumption of flight services, which were suspended at several airports in the country after Operation Sindoor. The reopening of 32 airports including Srinagar, Amritsar, Hindon (UP), and Chandigarh comes after a five-day suspension triggered by a military standoff between the two neighbours. The shutdown had disrupted holiday plans of thousands of tourists headed for the Himalayas during the peak summer season. Following the Pahalgam attack, there was uncertainty, and after the escalation of the conflict last week, bookings were hit, said Rajeev Menon, co-founder of Chennai-based travel agency Craft-a-Break Holidays. Uncertainty gripped the industry after the abrupt closure of multiple airports, and the resulting insecurity saw many clients postpone or cancel their travel plans, he added. Menon and other tour operators told TNIE that the suspension came at the worst possible time, as May marks the beginning of the high season for travel to Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and other north Indian tourist spots. This is usually the busiest period of the year, said one operator, who declined to be named. Flights and hotels had been booked months in advance. Now, we are dealing with a wave of refund requests and panicked customer calls, he added. On Monday, domestic flights from Chennai to northern cities resumed. Low-cost carrier IndiGo reinstated services 6E 0971 and 6E 6005 to Chandigarh, while Air India Express reactivated flight IX1621 to Hindon. The services were suspended as part of a broader airspace closure initiated on May 7. The disruption also reverberated across logistic networks, with cargo operations affected in multiple states. Industry analysts said the episode highlights the vulnerability of civil aviation infrastructure to geopolitical shocks. Travel industry insiders hope there is revival of bookings, but some uncertainty lingers. Customers are cautious, Menon added. They ask pertinent questions, but we cant always answer about safety, refunds, and whether its wise to travel at all. Despite that, optimism is returning. With the flight operations normalising, the industry is now looking to salvage what remains of the lucrative summer season.
Indo-Pakistan tensions drive tourists to Northeast, tour operators report
Guwahati: Following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, and Indias military response under Operation Sindoor, domestic travellers are rapidly changing their vacation plans, tour operators said. According to a report by The Shillong Times, many tourists have cancelled trips to northern states, including Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Rajasthan, [] The post Indo-Pakistan tensions drive tourists to Northeast, tour operators report appeared first on NorthEast Now .
