City page for January 29

WEATHER

Forecast (January 29): Rain and thundershowers at a few places in the lower hills and rain/snow at many places in the middle and higher hills.

Temperatures:

Shimla: 5.5, 1.9 Degrees Celsius Sunrise: 7:16 am, sunset: 5:53 pm

Dharamsala: 9.2, 4.2 Degrees Celsius

Manali: 3.0, minus 0.8 Degrees Celsius

READERS’ SAY

Toilet near water supply scheme

The Irrigation and Public Health (IPH) Department has constructed a toilet just 5 feet away from the water supply scheme at Gagwal village in Indora. Locals are being supplied potable water from this tank. The department should construct the toilet elsewhere, but it seems least bothered. The toilet is used by the IPH employees. There can be an outbreak of water-borne diseases. The authorities should solve the problem.- Vivek Thakur, Indora

Heaps of garbage dot nullah

Heaps of garbage can be seen near a nullah in Thenera Mohalla, ward number 10, Mandi. Waste gets stuck in the nullah and it stinks. The garbage needs to be disposed of properly. The MC should take steps to maintain hygiene as the health of residents is at risk. – Bitu, Mandi

EDUCATION NOTES

Voters’ Day celebrated

Voters’ Day was celebrated at Government Senior Secondary School, Chanavag in Dhami subdivision of Shimla district. Various events like poster making, debate and rallies were held. A colourful cultural programme was also presented. Ruchika and Hemlata spoke about the importance of the day. Teachers and staff of the school also participated in the event.

Hike in fee resented

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) campus unit of the ABVP has resented 10 per cent hike in fee by the International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL). Activists submitted a memorandum to the Registrar. Secretary of the ABVP campus unit Manish Verma said the ICDEOL was catering to thousands of students seeking higher education and the 10 per cent increase was not justified and be withdrawn immediately. ABVP campus president Vishal Verma said the hike would deprive poor students of education. In case the university did not roll back the hike, the ABVP would not hesitate from launching an agitation, he warned.

Republic Day celebrated

DAV Public School, Rehan, celebrated Republic Day with zeal. Students took part in a march past, delivered speeches, presented dance items and staged a play. Principal Dr Rashmi Jamwal hoisted the National Flag. She exhorted children to play an active role in nation building.

Baal Mela in Una

Baal Mela was organised at Government Primary School in Una, showcasing infrastructure, various modern teaching techniques and resources being used by the Education Department at the primary level. Inaugurating the fair, former BJP state president Satpal Singh Satti expressed the need to spread awareness about the facilities and level of teaching in government schools.

WHAT’S ON

One of the three HPTDC Lifts at Shimla will be closed for periodic repairs from 12 pm to 4 pm on January 29

Two-minute silence to be observed throughout the state in memory of martyrs on January 30 at 11 am

Mini Pension Adalat, Office of Defence Pension Disbursing Officer, Shimla January 31, 10 am

Jan Manch, Panchayat Ghar, Jhakri, Rampur, District Shimla, February 2, 10 am

Himachal Pradesh Master Badminton Championship, Sports Complex, Kumarhatti, Solan, February 2-4

HELPLINES

Police Helpline numbers

Report Corruption (whatsapp) – 8988700100

Report Cyber crime – 0177 -2621714 (191)

Gudiya helpline (women safety)- 1515

Hoshiar Singh helpline (Forest crime) – 1090

Health Helpline numbers:

Medical emergency: 108

Drug de-addiction and counselling and general health enquiry: 104

Free drop back ambulance service for expectant mothers : 102

FLIGHTS

Bhuntar Airport (Kullu): Air India (six days barring Sunday)

Delhi-Kullu, 07:50 am

Kullu-Delhi, 11:30 am

Kullu-Chandigarh, 09:30 am

Chandigarh-Kullu, 10:30 am

Jubbarhatti Airpot (Shimla): Air India (six days barring Sunday)

Delhi (6.15 am) – Shimla (7.30 am)

Shimla (8.45 am) – Delhi (9 am)

Gaggal airport (Dharamshala) All seven days a week

Air India: Dharamsala- Chandigarh, 8.30 am

Air India: Chandigrah – Dharamshala, 9:55 am

Air India: Dharmashala-Delhi, 8.30 am

Spicejet: Dharamshala-Delhi, 7.55 am

Air India: Dharamshala-Delhi, 1.03 pm

ENDS