Ex-soldier kills 5 of his family in Naraingarh, Ambala over property dispute

Ambala/Chandigarh:  In a shocking incident, an ex-serviceman allegedly killed five members of his family by slitting their throats with a sharp-edged weapon at Rataur village in Naraingarh of Ambala district on Sunday night due to a property dispute. The accused has been identified as Bhushan, who has been taken into custody along with his two brothers-in-law, said Ambala Police on Monday.  Police said that those killed were identified as Bhushan’s mother, Sarupi, brother Harish and his wife Sonia, their daughter Yashika and a five-month-old baby. The accused, Bhushan, also attacked his father, Om Prakash, and another daughter of his brother. The injured father has been admitted to the Civil Hospital in Naraingarh. The daughter of the victim has been referred to GMCH-32 in Chandigarh with critical injuries. After the crime, the accused tried to cremate the bodies at night. Police reached the spot and recovered the half-burnt bodies. The retired soldier fled the spot but was rounded up by the police later. On receiving the information, SP Surendra Singh Bhauria reached the spot at 3 am and started investigating the case. The bodies have been shifted to the Civil Hospital, Ambala Cantonment, for post-mortem. According to Om Prakash, the crime was over a dispute over two acres of land.
 
Over 600 staff nurses 43 OT assistants to be deployed at Shimla's IGMC

Shimla: Over 600 staff nurses and 43 Operation Theatre Assistants will be deployed at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) to ensure proper medical care for the patients, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday. Currently, there are about 530 staff nurses employed at IGMC and over 500 posts are vacant.  Last year, when a new multi-storey building housing OPD was inaugurated at the medical college, CM Sukhu had said that soon there will be a provision of one nurse attending to six beds and one doctor attending to 10 beds.  Additionally, 30 posts of Medical Officers (MOs) will be filled to strengthen the department of emergency medicines at the IGMC, Sukhu said while presiding over a meeting of the health department.  Sukhu highlighted the augmentation of infrastructure and filling of vacant posts for doctors, paramedical staff and technicians to ensure specialised medical care within the state. The Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties here will offer super-specialty services, and the state government will provide better working conditions for doctors and supporting staff, he said. A study will be conducted to identify prevalent ailments and high-footfall OPDs, the CM said, adding that this will enable the government to increase doctor strength and facilities proportionally. He also assured that funds are available to incorporate modern technologies and equipment and allocated Rs 25 crore for IGMC's modernisation.

91% of Parivar Pehchan Patra complaints resolved in Samadhan Shivirs: Hry CS

Chandigarh:  Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad on Monday said that about 91 percent of the grievances regarding the Parivar Pehchan Patra received in the Samadhan Shivirs organized at the district and subdivision levels have been resolved. Presiding over a review meeting of the Samadhan Shivirs with the Divisional Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police, and Sub Divisional Officers virtually, Prasad said that over 30,831 grievances related to the Parivar Pehchan Patra were received, of which 28,138 have been resolved so far. He said that the public response to these Shivirs has been overwhelmingly positive. People have appreciated the government's initiative to address their grievances promptly in the Samadhan Shivirs, where officers from all departments are present to resolve issues on the spot as much as possible. The coordination among field officers has not only enhanced the government's image but also significantly increased public trust and satisfaction. The collaborative efforts in the field have demonstrated the administration's commitment to responsive governance, ensuring that citizens' concerns are addressed efficiently and effectively. This initiative has set a benchmark for proactive problem-solving and has reinforced the government’s dedication to serving the public, he added.

Hry Speaker to hear JJP’s petition demanding disqualification of two JJP MLAs under anti-defection law

Chandigarh:  Haryana Vidhan Sabha Speaker Gian Chand Gupta on Monday decided to hear the petition filed by Jannayak Janata Party (JJP), demanding disqualification of two JJP MLAs under the anti-defection law.  JJP’s office secretary Randhir Singh had earlier submitted a petition regarding the same. In a 15-page petition containing evidence in the form of videos and newspaper clippings, the JJP said that the Narwana MLA, Ram Niwas, and Barwala MLA, Jogi Ram Sihag, should be disqualified as MLAs of Haryana Vidhan Sabha on the grounds of indulging in anti-party activities. The JJP was a coalition partner of the BJP-led government till mid-March. The Vidhan Sabha official spokesperson said that after seeking opinion from the Advocate General of Haryana, Speaker has decided to hear the JJP’s petition. The Speaker has also issued instructions to both the accused MLAs and the leader of the JJP Legislative Party to present their case before him. They will have to present their case within 4 weeks, the spokesperson added.

14 roads closed across Himachal due to heavy rain;  Alert issued till July 26

Shimla: A total of 14 roads are closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh due to rains, and the local Met office has issued a yellow alert till July 26. So far, 44 people have died in rain-related incidents, and the state has suffered losses of about Rs 333 crore in the ongoing monsoon season since June 27 till date, as per the state emergency operation centre.  A maximum of 11 roads are closed in Mandi district, two in Kinnaur and one in Kangra and 31 transformers have been disrupted, the centre said.  The National Highway-5 reopened for traffic early Monday after remaining blocked for four hours due to a landslide at Nigulsari in Kinnaur district, officials said. Low to moderate flash flood risk is likely in isolated parts of Kangra, Mandi and Chamba districts in the next 24 hours, the MeT said. It also cautioned of damage to plantation and standing crops, vulnerable structures and kutcha houses due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying areas. The local Met Office has issued a yellow alert of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning till July 26.