Tyre of vehicle in Punjab governor's cavalcade bursts two security personnel injured

Amritsar: Two security personnel sustained minor injuries when a tyre of a vehicle which was part of Punjab Governor Banwarilal Purohit's cavalcade burst in Gharinda village here on Wednesday, police said. The incident occurred during the governor's visit to the border areas here. Two security personnel were travelling in a jeep that was moving with the governor's cavalcade. A tyre of the jeep burst and the two security personnel sustained minor injuries while the driver was trying to bring the vehicle to a halt, a police official said. The two were taken to Guru Nanak Dev Hospital here for a thorough examination. Station House Officer, Gharinda, Karampal Singh said the governor was on a visit to the border areas in the district and held meetings with village defence committees in different border villages. The incident involving one of the security vehicles occurred when the governor's cavalcade was crossing Gharinda village on the way back to Amritsar city, Singh said. Purohit visited several villages along the Indo-Pak border including Rajatal and Mahawa.

3 youths including a serving Agniveer arrested for snatching in Mohali

Mohali: The Mohali Police on Wednesday arrested three youths including a serving Agniveer who were allegedly involved in several snatching incidents in Mohali. One country-made pistol, two live rounds, a car with a fake number, one bike, a scooty and two mobile phones have been recovered from them. The accused identified as Agniveer Ishmeet Singh, alias Ishu, Prabhpreet Singh alias Prabh and Balkaran Singh, all residents of Tahliwala Bandla, Fazilka, were residing in a paying guest accommodation in Balongi.  Talking to reporters, Mohali SSP Sandeep Garg said, “Suspect Ishmeet Singh joined Army as an Agniveer in 2022. He had come on one month leave but did not join Army in West Bengal. He had bought an illegal weapon from Kanpur while coming home on leave. The suspects used to snatch vehicles by threatening passersby with illegal arms and used vehicles with fake number plates.”  On Sunday night, the trio booked a taxi through the Indrive app and snatched the vehicle by spraying pepper spray at driver's face near Chappar Chiri. When the taxi driver resisted, one of them fired a shot before fleeing the spot. A case was registered at Sadar Kurali police station.

Himachal CM launches official website of Billing Paragliding World cup

Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday launched the official website of Paragliding World Cup 2024 being organized at Bir Billing in Kangra district from 2nd November to 9th November this year. The website will contain all information related to the World Cup.  He said that this World Cup would be organized by the Billing Paragliding Association in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh Government and 130 pilots from about 50 countries are expected to compete in one of the most challenging and exhilarating environments for cross-country at the picturesque location of Bir Billing, the world's best paragliding site.  He said that this global event, set against the majestic backdrop of the Dhauladhar Mountain range in Himachal Pradesh, promises an exhilarating experience for both participants and spectators.  The Chief Minister emphasized the government's dedication to boosting adventure tourism in the region. "Himachal Pradesh, with its stunning landscapes and favourable weather conditions, is a natural heaven for paragliding enthusiasts. The present State Government is committed to provide all necessary support to ensure that paragliding events are safe and well-organized" remarked Sukhu.  He said that the Himachal Paragliding Festival would also be organized to showcase India’s cultural arts, adventure sports, wellness, literature, and entertainment during the event. He said that the Government has also announced various initiatives under the same to promote ‘Women in Paragliding’ and to highlight India’s sportsmanship and cultural arts at a world-class opening and closing ceremony for the event.

15 roads closed in Himachal following heavy rainfall; Met issues 'yellow' alert till July 28

Shimla: Fifteen roads were closed for vehicular traffic in Himachal Pradesh following heavy rainfall in the past 24 hours even as the weather office issued a 'yellow' alert of heavy rain at isolated places for the next four days till July 28.  A total of 15 roads -- 12 in Mandi, two in Kinnaur and one in Kangra district -- were closed for vehicular traffic, while 62 transformers were disrupted in the state, according to the state emergency operation centre. The Met also cautioned about damage to plantations and standing crops, vulnerable structures and 'kutcha' houses in the state due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying areas.  Intermittent rain lashed parts of the state, with Baijnath recording 85 mm of rainfall since Tuesday evening, followed by Palampur (25.2 mm), Jogindernagar (18 mm), Dharamshala (10.4 mm), Hamirpur (8mm), Poanta Sahib (7.6 mm), Sainj and Kahu (7.5 mm each), Kasauli (7.4 mm) and Shimla (5.6 mm), according to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla. So far, 49 persons have died in rain related incidents in the state, which has suffered losses of approximately Rs 389 crore in the ongoing monsoon season since June 27, the emergency operation centre said.

Hry CM approves Advanced Security Solutions for High Security Jail in Rohtak

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Wednesday granted administrative approval for the installation of advanced physical security solutions in the under-construction high-security jail at a cost of Rs. 34.74 crore in Rohtak. He also sanctioned the procurement of essential medicines and medical consumables for the prisons in the state worth Rs. 2.84 crore. He also sanctioned the creation of 6 posts in order to operationalize the Gram Nyayalaya at Ballabhgarh, Faridabad. The Government of Haryana has notified Gram Nyayalaya at Ballabhgarh, Faridabad on March 4, 2024 aiming to enhance judicial infrastructure and accessibility in rural areas, said a spokesperson.

Govt taking step to enhance road safety measures in all districts of Hry: CS

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Secretary TVSN Prasad on Wednesday said that the State Government is taking a significant step to enhance road safety across the state by extending the CCTV-based City Surveillance System to all 19 remaining districts. Currently, the system is operational in Gurugram, Faridabad, and Karnal. After presiding over the 7th meeting of the Fund Management Committee established under the Haryana Road Safety Fund Rules, 2018, Prasad said that a total of Rs. 19 crore has been approved for the purchase of equipment (including cameras, servers, and software), as well as for installation and maintenance in the districts. He further said that the state government has allocated funds for road safety initiatives. The Secondary Education Department will receive Rs. 1.06 crore to promote road safety awareness among students through poster-making competitions and teacher training. The Transport Department has been allotted Rs. 30 lakh for the procurement of e-challan machines. The Chief Secretary also said that District Road Safety Committees will be allocated Rs. 11.46 crore to ensure effective implementation of road safety measures. These funds will support various critical safety measures, including the installation of infrastructure such as signboards and cat eyes, comprehensive awareness campaigns in schools and communities, and improvements to emergency response systems.

Hry Right to Service Commission slaps Rs 10,000 fine on then Additional Director, MSME Department

Chandigarh: The Haryana Right to Service Commission has imposed a penalty of Rs. 10,000 on Shashi Kant, the then Additional Director of the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Department in Panchkula. The commission levied this fine due to the delay in issuing a subsidy to the applicant and failing to provide the notified service within the stipulated time frame. A spokesperson, while providing details of the case, stated that the complainant, Vipin Sardana, had lodged a complaint on July 25, 2023, regarding the non-issuance of the 'Testing Equipment Assistance' subsidy with the MSME Department in Panchkula. Subsequently, the department raised flag for submission of additional documents like details of bank account etc. on the application. The applicant completed all necessary documentation by September 25, 2023.

Govt committed to impart quality education to all students for their holistic development: Hry Education Minister

Chandigarh: Haryana Minister of State for School Education Seema Trikha on Wednesday said that the government is committed to impart quality education to all students for their holistic development. Trikha said this while addressing as chief guest at the School Management Committee Training and Conference in Narnaul. She said that due to the outstanding State’s education policy, the trust and confidence of the citizens in government schools have increased. School Management Committees (SMCs) are dedicated to the development and improvement of schools in the state. These committees keep a critical eye on the schools, which helps to monitor the education and facilities being provided in the schools. Schools where the SMCs are active, students' performance is better, she added.