St. Edward's School's Eco Club and NCC organized a successful tree plantation drive in Shimla's Kanlog and Shivpuri areas. The event, involving students from various institutions, aimed to restore the ecosystem, increase green cover, and instill environmental responsibility in young participants.
Himachal Pradesh
Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, Himachal Pradesh's founding father, is remembered annually, but his birthplace, Chanaalag, remains underdeveloped despite his contributions. While the state honors Parmar, Chanaalag lacks infrastructure, memorials, or tourism development, reflecting unfulfilled promises.
In just the past year, this volunteer-led movement has impacted 73 underserved schools through both digital and in-person education
National Bone and Joint Day
Children in Rajol, Kangra, face life-threatening journeys to school due to the lack of a local high school. They must cross flooded rivulets and forest paths to reach distant schools, a danger exacerbated by the new monsoon school schedule. Residents are urging government action to build a high school and improve safety.
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Workshops promoted sustainable agriculture in Giora and Suliali. Farmers learned about natural farming, judicious fertilizer use (blending NANO urea, DAP, and SAGRIKA), the Prime Minister Crop Insurance Scheme (Rs 48/kanal premium), seed treatment, soil testing, Nutri-cereal cultivation, and fall armyworm control.
Rajeev Sood received a Rotary Club award for revitalizing Kangra tea. He transformed it into a global brand, advocating for increased cultivation through land leasing to boost production, create jobs, and revive the valley's tea legacy. His company, Himalayan Enterprises, offers innovative, preservative-free teas.
The Sanjauli Unit celebrated Scarf Day to promote scouting. Scouts wore scarves publicly. Rovers and Rangers showcased talents. Rover Kunal presented a PPT on unit activities. The principal encouraged scouting, and the event concluded with the national anthem.
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri mourned the death of Madan Lal Kaundal, Hamirpur District Congress Seva Dal chief organizer. They praised his dedication and social contributions, offering condolences to his family and praying for peace.
Rs 53 crore approved for computerizing 1,789 PACS. Phase 1 completed for 870, Phase 2 underway for 919. Rs 22.18 crore spent. 30 master trainers appointed for audits. 1,153 PACS to become CSCs offering digital services; PACS linked to national database for transparency.
Rajeev Bindal thanked PM Modi for the 20th installment of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi. Over 7.38 lakh farmers in Himachal received Rs 147 crore. Nationwide, Rs 3.89 lakh crore has been transferred to farmers. The scheme helps farmers financially, especially those in Himachal due to challenging conditions.
The Directorate mandates teachers use local dialects with students for 30 minutes on bag-free days to preserve regional languages and culture. This aligns with NEP 2020, aiming to improve communication, combat dialect decline, and keep children connected to their heritage.
The Himachal Pradesh High Court addressed traffic congestion near Timber Trail caused by entry tax collection. It suggested exploring a common facility at Sanwara, 15 km away, where the NHAI has a toll plaza with more lanes. The court aims to ease congestion, especially for exempted Himachal-registered vehicles. The case is listed for August 29.
Governor Shukla visited disaster-affected areas in Mandi district, meeting affected families and providing relief. He acknowledged extensive damage, approved compensation, and emphasized the need for future preventive measures and environmental protection. He assured further assistance would be provided, while Leader of the Opposition highlighted the challenges of rehabilitation.
Himachal Pradesh leads in Aadhaar enrollment for children under five, with 56% coverage. The state aims for 100% saturation and launched face authentication in the public distribution system. Biometric update pendency has decreased.
The apple market crashed shortly after the season began. Poor fruit quality, fungal diseases, delayed collection centers, and higher production in lower elevations contributed. Growers struggle to recover costs, with small farmers most affected. Disagreements exist regarding the severity of quality issues and market exploitation.
Governor Shukla expressed reluctance for a new car, but his current vehicle is unusable in New Delhi due to new regulations. He criticized the government for not highlighting this issue when approving the new car purchase for his use.
Flashfloods in Lahaul and Spiti damaged roads, bridges, farms, and water systems. Many villages face transportation and farming issues. The MLA and district administration are assessing losses, providing relief, and working to restore essential services. Residents are advised to remain alert.
HPSEBL reported a record profit of Rs 315 crore in FY24-25, reversing accumulated losses of Rs 3,742 crore. Reforms, financial discipline, and improved revenue contributed to the turnaround. Employee benefits increased significantly, and the Chief Minister praised the achievement and pledged further reforms.
#HimachalCalling:It takes at least 4,000 to 5,000 apple boxes to fill one chamber of a CA store
Himachal Pradesh faces heavy rainfall for several days. Orange alerts are issued for Bilaspur, Una, and Hamirpur today, and those plus Sirmaur and Kangra tomorrow. Light to moderate rain with isolated heavy spells will persist until August 9th. Temperatures will decrease slightly.
The matter listed for August 29 after respondents seek time to file their reply
The mishap occurred when Dinesh Kumar, a resident of Mandi district, was clearing debris from National Highway-5 after a landslide
The incident occurred at Bohni village
Orange alert issued for Una, Bilaspur, Kangra and Sirmaur districts for August 5
A majority of these roads, 156, are in the disaster-affected Mandi district, while 68 are in Kullu district, according to the State Emergency Operation Centre
Several parking projects are also lying in limbo
Mandi received highest rain in July
Directed to give all benefits, including scholarship, to petitioner
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