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CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh, December 26, 2024: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya on Thursday urged students to promote innovation and pursue new research. He emphasized that students should not get discouraged by failures during research but instead continue their efforts until success is achieved.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya on Wednesday emphasized that information technology is the most effective means of ensuring transparency, implementing good governance, and curbing corruption.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, on the occasion of Veer Bal Diwas, called upon the people to draw inspiration from the sacrifices made by the Sahibzadas, the sons of Guru Gobind Singh.

AMRITSAR: Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) is planning on war footing to relocate its existing charitable Bhota Hospital located in the Himachal Pradesh to the region of Jammu & Kashmir.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor  Bandaru Dattatraya has expressed profound sorrow and grief over the demise of former Haryana Chief Minister  Om Prakash Chautala. In his condolence message, Dattatraya described  Chautala as a seasoned politician and a visionary leader who dedicated his life to the service of the people of Haryana.

KAITHAL: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, while addressing the thanksgiving rally organized in Pundri assembly constituency in this district today, said that if the Congress leaders continue to resort to speaking lies, then there will be no one left to take their name in 2029. Congress party will be completely wiped out.

DHARAMSALA: The main Opposition BJP in Himachal Pradesh on Thursday demanded registration of a first information report (FIR) against those who killed a wildlife-protected bird species and served it at a dinner hosted for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

KAITHAL: The court of District Judge Ritu YK Bahal has convicted two people in a case of attempt to murder and sentenced them to seven years' imprisonment and a fine of Rs 36,000 each. In case of non-payment of fine, they will have to undergo additional punishment of six months. In this regard, Sanjay resident of village Buchi in this district had filed a case in Pundri police station.

SOLAN: The district tourism development officer, Padma Choddon, Solan has written a letter to the Director HP Tourism and Civil Aviation dated December 12, 2024 for inclusion of Tethys Fossil Museum and Fossil tree in the Tourist Map of Himachal Pradesh. It is also stated that in the museum details of events of natural evolution from the origin of Universe 13.8 billion years ago depicting various sites of historical and geological significance and showcasing fossils of Tethyan Himalayas.

KAITHAL: DC Preeti said that in the 1971 war, many brave soldiers displayed indomitable courage and led India to victory. Their sacrifices can never be forgotten. Thanks to their supreme sacrifice, we are breathing in open air today. The stories of their sacrifice inspire every Indian. Especially the youth should learn from the courage and patriotism of the soldiers.

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday landed in fresh trouble as a video surfaced showing him allegedly being served a red jungle fowl, a bird protected under the Wildlife Protection Act, along with his Cabinet colleague and party leaders, at a dinner hosted by villagers.

KAITHAL: The administration led by ADC Deepak Babu Lal Karva has taken a serious view about the quality of food items and asked the concerned shopkeepers to follow provisions of food safety Act. while action is being taken against those who do not Maintain the food safety standards, shopkeepers have been made aware of getting a license. In pursuance to directives six establishments in the city have got their licenses made under the Food Safety Act.

SHIMLA: In a first in many decades, the Himachal Pradesh capital and its nearby tourist resorts on Sunday evening experienced the season’s first snowfall in early December, with the hospitality industry eyeing a surge of tourists.

DHARAMSALA: In a press conference on Sunday, Agriculture Minister Prof. Chandra Kumar announced significant strides in promoting natural farming in Himachal Pradesh. As part of the government’s guarantee, the state has become a pioneer in offering the highest minimum support price (MSP) in the country for wheat and maize. Natural farming wheat is being purchased at ₹40 per kg, and maize at ₹30 per kg, benefiting 1,506 farmer families, with over 4,000 quintals of maize already procured.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Governor Shri Bandaru Dattatraya, on the occasion of the Armed Forces Flag Day today, paid his humble tribute to the indomitable courage and sacrifices of the men and women of the armed forces who have dedicated their lives to safeguarding the sovereignty and honour of our beloved nation.

DHARAMSALA: Shalini Agnihotri S P informed that Kangra Police achieved a significant breakthrough in their war against drugs with the arrest of Brijesh Kumar, alias Mamu, one of the most notorious drug dealers in the region. Mamu, already implicated in eight cases under the NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Act, was apprehended with 11.96 grams of heroin.

DHARAMSALA: Kangra Parliamentary constituency MP Dr. Rajiv Bhardwaj voiced his concerns over the lack of broad-gauge railway connectivity in Kangra district while speaking on the Railway Amendment Bill in Parliament on Wednesday. Expressing his disappointment, Dr. Bhardwaj highlighted the pressing need to extend rail infrastructure in the region, emphasizing its cultural and tourist significance.

KAITHAL: As per the instructions of SP Rajesh Kalia, strict monitoring is being done on the violators of traffic rules in district Kaithal. Under the leadership of Traffic SHO SI Rajkumar, separate teams of traffic police were challanning those violating traffic rules .

KAITHAL: On Tuesday, 6 culprits were sentenced to life imprisonment and fine by the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Nandita Kaushik in the case of murder of a youth. In case of non-payment of fine, the culprits will have to face additional imprisonment.

KAITHAL: 90 year old Prof. Suraj Narayan Mangala passed away on Monday and in deference to his wish his dead body was sent to PGI Chandigarh for research .Just a few days ago he had taken a pledge to donate his body.

GURUGRAM: Haryana Industry and Commerce Minister Rao Narbir Singh said on Sunday that Gurugram district will witness major development in the next six months.

DHARAMSALA: Ravinder Rana and official of the Dharamsala unit of the Himachal Pradesh pensioners association, today honoured Goutam Vayathit, a well known name in the research work of pahari and Hindi languages at Shahpur in Kangra district.

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced to rename Government College Seema in Rohru in Shimla district after the six-time Chief Minister late Virbhadra Singh.

KAITHAL: Haryana's Transport, Energy and Labor Minister Anil Vij conducted a surprise inspection of the Kaithal bus stand on Friday evening and directed the officers and employees to provide facilities for scheduling passengers at the bus stand. He also instructed the officers to ensure the quality of food items in the shops being run at the bus stand, including drinking water to the passengers, cleanliness and maintenance of toilets. He directed to suspend institute manager Sunil Kumar for lack of cleanliness in the toilet and bus driver Monu for getting the bus started by pushing passengers.

KAITHAL: Under the drug-free Kaithal campaign, underway on the orders of SP Rajesh Kalia, the district police is making the general public aware about not taking drugs, on the other hand, the police is continuously tightening its grip on drug smugglers. Under this campaign, a drug smuggler was arrested from Baupur by the Anti Narcotic Cell along with 59 grams of opium.

KAITHAL: The court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Dr. Nandita Kaushik has sentenced four men to life imprisonment and a fine of Rs 45,000 each in the case of murder of a youth. In case of non-payment of fine, they will have to face additional imprisonment of 5-5 months.

DHARAMSALA: Trekking activities above 3,000 meters in the Dhauladhar range of Kangra district have been completely prohibited until further notice. Deputy Commissioner (DC) Hemraj Bairwa issued the directive today, emphasizing strict compliance to ensure safety during the autumn season.

CHANDIGARH: The Haryana Governing Committee, led by Chief Secretary Vivek Joshi, has approved the draft of a detailed project report (DPR) for the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development (HCAPSD).

DHARAMSALA: In a significant development, the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune, has installed a cutting-edge Disdrometer at Dharamsala’s Gaggal Airport, marking a first for the Himalayan region. The installation was completed on Saturday, as informed by Airport Director Mr. Dhirendra Singh.

DHARAMSALA: The Dharkandi area of Shahpur is set to become a trout hub, with a dedicated investment of ₹3.03 crore, announced Deputy Chief Whip Kewal Pathania. Addressing a public gathering during his visit to inspect development works, including the beautification of the Machhiyal pond, Pathania emphasized the importance of preserving the area's religious and cultural heritage.

KAITHAL: During the special campaign launched under the guidance of SP Rajesh Kalia to arrest the criminals involved in various criminal incidents police arrested one criminal who was a member of a gang who threatened to kill a man who had been earlier lured to invest in cheaper gold.

KAITHAL: Aman Sandhu, resident of Radha Krishna Colony, here has secured 59th rank in the UPSC exam. Aman Sandhu, originally a resident of village Qutubpur, currently works in Group B job in the Home Ministry of the Government of India.

KAITHAL: Three accused were arrested by CIA-1 police in the case of kidnapping of a youth resident of Kalayat and demanding ransom. Police spokesperson said that as per the complaint of Kalayat resident Rohit, someone called his brother Sumit and called him to Sajuma Road Kalayat on the evening of 17th November.

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Transport Minister Anil Vij on Wednesday said he has ordered that reflectors must be installed on all vehicles and no vehicle without reflectors should be allowed as they “are the ones involved in or cause accidents”.

KAITHAL: The court of Sessions Judge Ritu YK Bahal has convicted two accused in the case of snatching a chain from a woman and sentenced them to 5 years and 2 years respectively. Besides, the court has also fined both of them Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000. In case of non-payment of fine, the main accused will have to undergo two months' imprisonment and the co-accused will have to undergo one month's imprisonment.