Shimla: A meeting chaired by State Food Commission Chairman Dr. S. P. Katyal was held today with flour mill owners from Shimla, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, and Mandi districts to review key aspects of wheat procurement and distribution under the Public Distribution System (PDS). The meeting focused on procurement, quality control, processing, packaging, fortification, and distribution of […]
Author: Suraj Maurya
ABVP Holds Protest at Himachal Pradesh University Over Student Issues and Fee Hike
Shimla: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) unit, organized a massive protest demonstration on the university campus on Thursday, raising several issues related to student welfare and infrastructure. A large number of students participated in the protest, expressing strong dissatisfaction with the university administration over what they described as growing neglect […]
BJP Slams Himachal Government Over Apple Crop Loss After Hailstorm and Snowfall
Shimla: BJP leader Keshav Chauhan has strongly criticized the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government over heavy losses suffered by apple growers due to recent hailstorms, snowfall, and storms in Shimla district and upper hill regions. Chauhan stated that adverse weather conditions over the past few days have caused crop damage worth crores of rupees, particularly in […]
MP Gurjeet Singh Aujla Raises Alarm Over Rising Cancer Cases in Amritsar, Blames Pollution and System Failure
Amritsar: Expressing serious concern over the rapidly increasing cancer cases in Amritsar, Member of Parliament Gurjeet Singh Aujla stated that the situation represents not only a health crisis but also a failure of the entire administrative system. He said that the food and water people depend on for survival are gradually turning into poison due […]
Cash Payments to End at Highway Toll Plazas Across India from April 10; FASTag Mandatory
New Delhi: A new rule is set to come into effect at toll plazas across India, marking a major shift toward fully digital highway payments. Cash transactions at national highway toll plazas will soon be discontinued, according to an official notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. As reported by The Times […]
Free Medical Services for Needy Families Expanded at GNM Specialty Hospital, Chabbewal
Amritsar: A special press conference was organized in Amritsar to highlight the humanitarian services being provided at GNM Specialty Hospital, Chabbewal, which is operating with the support of the Sant Baba Nidhan Singh Panj Hatha organization. The hospital is offering free medicines, medical treatment, and essential healthcare facilities to underprivileged and destitute families. During the […]
Union Cabinet Approves Jaipur Metro Phase-2 Project Worth ₹13,037 Crore to Boost Urban Connectivity
New Delhi: The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ambitious Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at strengthening urban mobility and public transport in Rajasthan’s capital city. The approved project includes a 41-kilometre North–South metro corridor stretching from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, featuring 36 stations and an […]
Khalsa University Launches Online Admission Portal
Amritsar: Khalsa University has launched a new digital admission portal aimed at making the student enrollment process completely online, transparent, and convenient. The initiative allows students to apply for more than 200 courses across various disciplines from the comfort of their homes. The announcement was made by Pro-Chancellor of Khalsa University and Honorary Secretary of […]
Police Team Attacked During Grenade Probe in Punjab; Accused Freed by Mob, Two Officers Injured
A police team investigating the hand grenade attack at Bhindi Saidana Police Station was allegedly attacked by associates of the accused, leaving two police personnel injured and enabling the suspect to escape from custody. According to police sources, the incident dates back to March 30, when a hand grenade attack took place at Bhindi Saidana […]
Defense People’s Rights Society Forms Core and Disciplinary Committees
In a recent meeting of the Defense People’s Rights Society, members unanimously decided to establish a Core Committee and a Disciplinary Committee to strengthen organizational functioning and ensure effective dispute resolution. According to the decision taken during the meeting, the Core Committee will include office bearers of the society who are actively performing their assigned […]