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  • CM Dhami took charge after reaching the disaster control room, took information about the damage caused by unseasonal rains

    CM Dhami took charge after reaching the disaster control room, took information about the damage caused by unseasonal rains

    In view of the rains in the state, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reached the Disaster Management Center located at the Secretariat on late Friday and reviewed the situation arising out of the rains. He instructed the officers to be alert. The Chief Minister instructed the Secretary Disaster Management to coordinate with all the District Magistrates as well as provide assistance to the District Magistrates on the basis of their needs. He also instructed to speed up the necessary repair of roads in the districts.
    The Chief Minister said that necessary arrangements will have to be made on time so that the devotees do not face any kind of health-related difficulties during the upcoming Chardham Yatra. In this regard, he himself has held talks with the Union Health Minister. Full cooperation has also been assured by the Union Health Minister. The Chief Minister has given instructions to the Agriculture Department to assess the loss caused to the farmers due to rains in the state. Whatever help is needed by the farmers will be done.

    The Chief Minister has asked the officers to keep an eye on the situation by continuously reviewing the rainfall in Joshimath and other areas. He said that the state needed special preparedness to face disasters. On this occasion, Secretary Disaster Management Dr. Ranjit Sinha, Additional Secretary Disaster Management Savin Bansal, Ms. Ridvim Agarwal and other officers were present.

  • India-China border now stable, situation of ’emergency control’ over: Chinese diplomat

    India-China border now stable, situation of ’emergency control’ over: Chinese diplomat

    Kolkata: The earlier situation of “emergency control” at the India-China border is a matter of the past, and overall it is stable at present, a senior Chinese diplomat said here.

    Interacting with journalists on Friday evening, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in India, Chen Jianjun, said the two Asian giants continue to maintain communication via diplomatic and military channels, promoting the transition of the border situation to “normalised management and control”.

    “The current border situation is overall stable,” he said.

    Indian and Chinese soldiers clashed along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Tawang sector of Arunachal Pradesh on December 9, resulting in minor injuries to a few personnel from both sides. The clash near Yangtse in the sensitive sector took place amid the border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.

    The ties between India and China nosedived significantly following the fierce clash in Galwan Valley in June 2020 that marked the most serious military conflict between the two neighbours in decades.

    “The Chinese side has always viewed and handled China-India relations from a strategic and long-term perspective. Although the relationship faces some difficulties, China’s position has never wavered and we have been committed to pushing it back on the track of healthy and steady development,” Jianjun said.

    He said the two countries could draw strength from their ancient civilisations, and share oriental wisdom with the world, so as to jointly maintain the stability of the international order.

    “In a world intertwined with changes and chaos, China and India could speak out loud for more institutional rights of developing countries. The two countries working together will bear on the future of Asia and beyond,” he added.

    Jianjun said China supports India in fulfilling its role during its presidency of G20 and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

    “China and India’s bilateral trade continues to grow. Cultural, scientific, technological, educational and other people-to-people exchanges and cooperation resume in an orderly manner,” he said.

    The diplomat said China and India share similar positions on many regional and international issues, and have extensive common interests in South-South cooperation, development and poverty reduction, climate change and energy security.

    “We believe that China and India could find a way for the neighbouring countries to live in peace and develop together, so as to realise the ‘Asian Century’,” he added.

  • Mehrauli murder: Delhi court directs authorities to ensure Poonawala’s safety

    Mehrauli murder: Delhi court directs authorities to ensure Poonawala’s safety

    New Delhi: Counsel of Aaftab Amin Poonawala, who is accused of strangling his live-in partner Shraddha Walkar to death, chopping her body into several pieces, storing them in a fridge before disposing of them in a forest over three months, on Friday complained in court that his client was “manhandled” during his production in court.

    As Additional Sessions Judge Manisha Khurana Kakkar heard the arguments on charges against the accused, she also directed the authorities concerned to ensure the safety of Poonawala.

    “Lock-up in charge, Saket Court, as well as jail superintendent, are directed to ensure that the accused is produced safely during court productions,” she said.

  • Surat: A young man who came to inquire about the well-being of a friend admitted in the hospital brought a bundle of liquor instead of fruit or juice.

    Surat: A young man who came to inquire about the well-being of a friend admitted in the hospital brought a bundle of liquor instead of fruit or juice.

    A strange incident has happened in Surat. A friend of his had come to the New Civil Hospital to see a patient who was sick with alcohol consumption, but he brought not coconut water or fruits but the sick friend’s favorite drink. However, he did not know that the friend for whom he had brought the country liquor had died two days ago.

    According to the information received from the New Civil Hospital, in the morning a young man came to meet his friend Sunil Yadav admitted in the hospital located at Kidney Bhawan. When the security guard searched him, a packet of country liquor was found in his pocket. The name of the person caught with liquor is Raju Male (45 years, resident of Azadnagar, Bhatar).

    The security guards and doctors asked him about alcohol and said that his friend Sunil Yadav is admitted here due to illness and is addicted to alcohol. Brought wine for a sick friend. On checking whether a person named Sunil Yadav was actually admitted or not, the records revealed that a patient named Sunil Yadav was admitted on 25th. He died on the 28th. Sunil died due to liver failure due to excessive drinking. Raju had brought country liquor three days back as well. After that today brought liquor for his friend but he did not know that his friend had died. The security guard handed over Raju Male to the Khatodara police.

  • AHMEDABAD: Disaster resilient infrastructure takes center stage on the second day of the G20 DRR Working Group meeting

    AHMEDABAD: Disaster resilient infrastructure takes center stage on the second day of the G20 DRR Working Group meeting

    The second day of the first Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Working Group meeting mainly discussed Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Financing for Disaster Risk Reduction and Disaster Response, Recovery and “Build Better”. Participants explored potential financing models, policy frameworks and principles for resilient infrastructure.

    The day began with a side event on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, co-organized by the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Ms. Mami Mizutori, elaborated on UNDRR’s approach to disaster-resilient infrastructure, including the policy framework and principles for resilient infrastructure, and an understanding of how to address nations’ vulnerabilities and capabilities . Mr. Kieran McNamara from the International Energy Agency also spoke about climate impacts in the hydro-power sector and stressed that if resilience is not adopted in time, hydropower could suffer.

    Ms. Mrinalini Srivastava, G20 Director of the DRR Working Group, highlighted the critical importance of the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction in building resilient and sustainable communities. He emphasized that investing in disaster-resilient infrastructure and adopting a proactive approach to disaster risk reduction can significantly reduce the impact of natural disasters.

    India’s strong commitment to disaster risk reduction efforts was demonstrated by hosting the G20 DRR Working Group meeting. The discussion on disaster resilient infrastructure and financing for DRR highlighted the need for increased investment and innovative financing mechanisms to reduce the impact of disasters on vulnerable communities.

    The working group meeting enabled the G20 countries to share best practices, discuss challenges, identify opportunities and cooperate in achieving the Sendai Framework for DRR goals. The debate on disaster-resistant infrastructure and financing for DRR has highlighted the need for increased investment and innovative financing mechanisms to reduce the impact of disasters on vulnerable communities.

    The G20 DRR Working Group will continue to play an important role in advancing the global disaster risk reduction agenda and promoting the resilience of communities around the world.

  • Women will now be able to register their complaints sitting at home

    Women will now be able to register their complaints sitting at home

    Keeping in view the safety and assistance of women, under the direction of Superintendent of Police, Chamoli, Pramendra Dobal, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Operation Natasha Singh, on March 29, at the Police Office, Gopeshwar, to the officers/employees appointed in the Women’s Helpdesk of all the police stations of the district, for the implementation of the Gaurashakti module. Information was given about increasing further and providing immediate help to the victimized woman, as well as the officers/employees appointed in the women’s helpdesk in each police station were provided with a smartphone sim each, on which the women could call on the given phone number. You will be able to register complaints about crimes that happen to you without coming to the police station.
    Madam ordered the officers/employees appointed in the women’s helpdesk at all the police stations that the said mobile phone will be used for redressal of complaints and complaints related to women on the Gaura Shakti module under the Uttarakhand Police App, as well as complaints related to women. Immediate action will be taken by the concerned officer/employee to help the victim woman.

    List of phone numbers provided to all the police stations of the district for the help of women:-

    1- Police Station Gopeshwar

     9258199246

    2- Kotwali Chamoli

      9258199247

    3- Kotwali Joshimath

      9258199248

    4- Kotwali Karnprayag

      9258199249

    5- Thana Pokhri

      9258199250

    6- Police Station Gairsain

    9258199251

    7- Thana Tharali

     9258199252

    8- Thana Nandanagar

     9258199253

    9- Thana Govindghat

     9258199254
  • Police officer of Pulbhatta police station failed in weapon handling, SSP caught all the flaws in annual inspection

    Police officer of Pulbhatta police station failed in weapon handling, SSP caught all the flaws in annual inspection

    During the annual inspection by the SSP, during the inspection at the police station, all the sub-inspectors, including the station head Pulbhatta, expressed strong displeasure over not handling their weapons properly and failing to connect the opening, on which all the sub-inspectors including police station head Pulbhatta Kamlesh Bhatt were sent to the police station. He was directed to go to the line and undergo arms training for three days.

    In addition to this, the constables and head constables appointed at the police station were directed to go to the police line for five days in two shifts for maintenance and training of their weapons, for not handling their weapons properly and failing to connect them.

    Sub-Inspector Kirti Bhatt was put on the line for not following the standing order given by the Senior Superintendent of Police in the district.

    The Senior Superintendent of Police directed the Station Head to take necessary action in 01 month for the disposal of vehicles and other goods related to the MV Act. Apart from this, the Senior Superintendent of Police took the OR of the sub-inspectors at Pul Bhatta police station and necessary instructions were given for the disposal of the complaints and applications.

    On inspection of Thana Pulbhatta, he was directed to prepare a proposal for the renovation work of Thana Pulbhatta and send it to the police headquarters, in which it was directed to make arrangements for the police station chief’s building, barrick, malkhana, mess etc.

    The Senior Superintendent of Police held talks with the village watchman and general public at Police Station Pulbhatta and after getting information about their problems, the Police Station President Pulbhatta was directed to solve them as soon as possible. During the inspection, a cash reward of ₹ 300 was announced to the salute guard in-charge sub-inspector Deepa Adhikari and ₹ 200 to the guard.

  • Weather will remain bad in the state till April 4, yellow alert issued

    Weather will remain bad in the state till April 4, yellow alert issued

    The bad mood of the weather in Himachal Pradesh is not taking the name of recovery. It is raining continuously in Himachal due to the activation of Western Disturbance. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of bad weather in the state till April 4.
    Orange alert has been issued for today, the effect of which is being seen. Whereas Yellow Alert has been issued on 1st and 4th April. Only on April 2, the weather is likely to remain mild and clear.
    Director of Meteorological Center Shimla, Surendra Pal said that till April 4, a warning of rain and hailstorm has been issued at one or two places in the lower and middle hills of the state. There is a possibility of damage to new plants including standing crops and plants due to hailstorm.
    Himachal is not taking the name of getting cold, the temperature is running less than normal. It is raining in 9 districts of the state including Shimla. Due to which the temperature has also decreased.
    Shimla’s minimum temperature has reached 7.2 degrees. While the maximum temperature was recorded 19.0. The minimum temperature of Keylong was recorded at 2.3 degrees.

  • CM Sukhu said – We will give world class health facilities to Himachal

    CM Sukhu said – We will give world class health facilities to Himachal

    Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone of PET-CT SCAN machine at Indira Gandhi Medical College. For a long time the demand for this machine was being raised in Indira Gandhi Medical College.
    The government has taken the first step towards fulfilling this strong demand. This machine helps in detecting cancer in the patient’s body. Presently this facility is not available in Himachal Pradesh. For this patients have to go to Chandigarh for the test and have to spend 15 to 20 thousand rupees.
    During this, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that the government is moving forward with five flagship programmes. Health is the priority of Himachal Pradesh government after education. He said that there is a need to move forward in the direction of change to improve the health facilities in Himachal Pradesh.
    Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu said that the cabinet has recently decided to set up an emergency department of international standard. He said that a 175-bed emergency department would be set up in the Indira Gandhi Medical College.
    Rs 11 crore to be spent for this has also been approved. He said that in this hospital, there will be facility of one nurse on every bed in the ICU, while there will be one nurse on three beds in the casualty department. Apart from this, a doctor will be available on 10 beds. Who will give only 8 hours duty.
    He said that at present Himachal Pradesh is lagging behind in health facilities by 10 to 15 years. Himachal Pradesh needs to move forward in the field of health. The Chief Minister informed that a Center of Excellence for Cancer Care is being set up in Hamirpur at a cost of Rs 400 crore. World class facilities will be available to the patients of Himachal Pradesh in this hospital.

  • BJP appoints ward in-charges in view of MC elections, instructions of Sukhram Chowdhary

    BJP appoints ward in-charges in view of MC elections, instructions of Sukhram Chowdhary

    Shimla: An important meeting was organized by the BJP regarding the municipal elections. The meeting was presided over by Shimla Municipal Corporation election in-charge Sukhram Chaudhary. In the meeting, State General Secretary and MLA from Bilaspur Trilok Jamwal, MLA Balbir Verma, candidate Sanjay Sood, candidate Ravi Mehta, Shishu Bhai Dharma, co-incharge of Shimla parliamentary constituency, district in-charge Daisy Thakur, district president Vijay Parmar, Roop Sharma, divisional president Rajesh Sharda, Jitendra Bhotka, Dinesh Sharma present.

    Municipal Corporation Shimla election in-charge Sukhram Chaudhary said that many important topics were discussed in detail in today’s meeting and ward in-charges were appointed by the BJP for all 34 wards. Feedback about all the wards was also taken in this meeting.

    A meeting of key workers will also be organized in all the 34 wards within the next two days, there was a lot of enthusiasm among the workers regarding the election of the Municipal Corporation. He said that we have come to see that Shimla city has benefited a lot from the schemes sponsored by the Center and a negative atmosphere has been created among the public since the 3-month tenure of the present Congress government.

    He said that the BJP will seriously contest the Municipal Corporation elections and once again the BJP will win in the Municipal Corporation, the BJP will move ahead with the resolution that the overall development of Shimla city and the overall development of Shimla through various schemes by the Center.

    This is how the appointments of ward in-charges of BJP took place

    Bharadi Rohit Sachdeva, Ruldu Bhatta Shravan Sharma, Kaithu Sunil Dhar, Annadale Yoginder Yogi, Summerhill Bhagesh Sharma, Tutu Vivek Sharma, Majyath Ranjan Bhardwaj, Baluganj Rajesh Ghai, Kachchighati Randeep Kanwar, Tutikandi Jai Chand, Nabha Anil, Fagli Rajeev Pandit, Krishnanagar Raj Pal, Ram Bazar Mukesh Sharda, Lower Bazar Ajay Sarna, Jakhoo Gopal Sood, Benmore Yoginder Pundir, Engine Ghar Sanjay Aggarwal, Sanjauli Chowk Gaurav Sood, Upper Dhalli Manjula Saraik, Lower Dhalli Shalinder Chauhan, Shanti Vihar Rajindra Chauhan, Bhattakufar Anoop Rohal, Sangti Keshav Chauhan, Malyana Yash Pal Chauhan, Panthaghati Rakesh Sharma, Kasumpati Rajesh Saini, Chhota Shimla Arvind Lakhanpal, Vikas Nagar Sushil Kadasholi, Kangnadhar Hari Dutt Verma, Patyog Sohan Lal Sharma, New Shimla Manu Bhardwaj, Khalini Parveen Thakur and Kanlog Digvijay Singh Chauhan.