Amritpal Granted 4-Day Parole, Set to Take Oath on July 5

Amritpal Granted 4-Day Parole, Set to Take Oath on July 5

Thursday, 04 July 2024 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

  /   Pro-Khalistan self-styled Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh is set to take oath as a Lok Sabha MP from Khadoor Sahib on Friday, July 5 — marking a significant moment in Indian political history. Currently detained under the stringent National Security Act (NSA) in Assam’s Dibrugarh jail, Amritpal’s journey to the Lok...

HP Govt cancels PWD employees’ leave amid monsoon, Orders daily reports

Monday, 01 July 2024 | PNS | Shimla

In light of the ongoing monsoon season, Himachal Pradesh’s Public Works Department (PWD) has cancelled the leaves or holidays of all its employees. The decision comes as a precautionary measure to ensure swift action and response to any weather-related disruptions. The state’s Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh, upon his return...

HP varsity to receive Rs 100-cr grant from Centre

Monday, 01 July 2024 | PNS | Shimla

Himachal Pradesh University is set to receive a substantial grant of Rs 100 crore from the Central Government under the Prime Minister’s Higher Education Scheme (PM-USHA). The funding is aimed at enhancing the University's infrastructure, focusing on modernization, maintenance, and new constructions. The first installment of this grant is expected...

HP achieves 100% saturation of mandatory e-services with record improvement under NeSDA framework

Monday, 01 July 2024 | PNS | Shimla

In a remarkable achievement, the Himachal Pradesh Government has reached 100 percent saturation of 56 mandatory e-services under the National e-Governance Service Delivery Assessment (NeSDA). The milestone, achieved through the collaborative efforts of the Department of Digital Technologies and various State Government departments, underscored the state’s commitment to enhancing digital governance....

Plant trees to honour mother under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign: Hry CM appeals to People

Monday, 01 July 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Sunday appealed to every citizen of the State to plant trees to honour mother under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign on the Prime Minister’s call. Saini emphasized the importance of not only planting the tree but also taking care of it until...

THE AMRITPAL EFFECT | Amritpal’s electoral success sparks aspirations among other NSA detainees

Monday, 01 July 2024 | Monika Malik | Chandigarh

National Security Act (NSA) detainee and pro-Khalistan Sikh preacher Amritpal Singh’s resounding victory in the recent Lok Sabha elections has ignited a new trend among individuals facing legal charges, particularly his peers behind bars, who now aspire to transition from accused lawbreakers to potential lawmakers.   Amritpal, renowned for leading ‘Waris Punjab...

Farmers’ protest shuts down Punjab's costliest toll plaza; seals cabins

Monday, 01 July 2024 | PNS | Ludhiana/Chandigarh

In a dramatic escalation of their nearly two-week-long protest, farmers’ activists effectively shut down operations at the Ladhowal toll plaza on Sunday. Led by the Bharatiya Kisan Mazdoor Union, the protest garnered support from taxi unions and other farmer organizations, demanding a reduction in toll rates.   “We have sealed all cabin...

Haryana to get waste-to-charcoal plant soon

Monday, 01 July 2024 | PNS | Gurugram/Chandigarh

  Haryana is soon to get a waste-to-charcoal plant, also known as the green coal plant. A MoU for this plant will be signed between NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVNL) and the Haryana Government soon. After setting up the plant in Gurugram-Manesar and Faridabad, this initiative will be expanded to...

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