Himachal Government to recruit 700 Home Guards
Shimla: For the first time since 2015, the Himachal Government has initiated the process to recruit 700 Home Guards in the department of Home Guards and Civil Defence. A spokesman of the state government said that in the recent Cabinet meeting, the government has given its nod to fill up these posts. He said that for the last few years, no recruitment of Home Guards has taken place, and the prolonged halt in recruitment has not only led to a significant manpower shortage but also hampered the department's ability to respond effectively to deployment requests. He said that this step of the government will go a long way in providing gainful employment to the youth of the State.
Himachal governor pays tribute to Virbhadra Singh on his fourth death anniversary
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Tuesday paid tribute to the state's longest-serving chief minister, Virbhadra Singh, on his fourth death anniversary. The governor attended a tribute ceremony at the Padam Palace complex in Rampur. He paid homage and remembered him as a towering statesman, visionary leader and devoted public servant. Speaking at the event, Shukla highlighted Singh's firm commitment to preserving the spiritual and cultural identity of Himachal Pradesh. He said, "By enacting legislation against religious conversions, the former CM worked with dedication to protect the sanctity and cultural fabric of this Dev Bhoomi". The ceremony was attended by Singh's family members, other dignitaries and locals.
MC Parking committee proposes a smart AI-based parking project across 89 sites in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: To transform the city’s urban mobility and parking landscape, the Municipal Corporation Parking committee has proposed a smart AI-based parking project across 89 sites in Chandigarh. The Chandigarh Parking Committee convened a key meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of Harpreet Kaur Babla. The Committee proposed the implementation of a Smart AI-Based Parking Project across 89 key locations in Chandigarh. This initiative aims to address increasing parking challenges, ease traffic congestion, and offer a seamless and citizen-centric parking experience through state-of-the-art technology.
MCC conducts major anti-encroachment drive in Industrial Area Phase II
Chandigarh: The Municipal Corporation Chandigarh on Tuesday carried out a major anti-encroachment drive in Industrial Area Phase II. Following the directions of Municipal Corporation Commissioner Amit Kumar, the enforcement teams removed seven large generators that were illegally installed on MC land. This step was taken to reclaim public land and ensure proper usage in accordance with civic guidelines. In addition to the removal of encroachments, the teams also issued 22 challans to violators for various infringements under the Municipal Corporation Act. The drive is part of a larger initiative to maintain order, improve public infrastructure, and prevent unauthorized occupation of government property.