HP Guv and CM greet people on Janamashtami
Shimla: Himachal Governor Kalraj Mishra and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur have greeted the people of the state on the occasion of Janamashtami. Kalraj Mishra said that Janamashtami is a sacred occasion for Hindus celebrated with great fervour throughout the country. He said, the teachings and philosophy of Lord Krishna were more relevant in the present context and we all should follow them to lead a successful life. Extending greetings and good wishes to the people of the State on this occasion, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, the philosophy of Lord Krishna enshrined in Bhagwad Geeta had attracted the attention of entire world which was the beautiful revelation of life wisdom and this philosophy had been guiding the humanity. He said that the Geeta was virtually the quintessence of Hindu scriptures and religious philosophy.
Army truck falls into Himachal gorge
Shimla: One soldier was killed while three more sustained injuries on Friday when a military truck fell into a 100-foot-deep gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district, police said. The soldiers belonging the Indian Army's 18 Mahar Regiment were headed for Jhakri in Theog subdivision from Haryana's Ambala when their truck fell into the gorge between Galu and Lambidhar, Superintendent of Police Omapati Jamwal said. The injured soldiers were rushed to the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, where one of them, identified as Rajesh, was declared brought dead, Senior Medical Superintendent Dr Janak Raj said. Three others, Surjan Tutt, BK Rai and Nagappa B, were undergoing treatment, he added.
SUV falls into in Chamba Pit
Shimla: Two pilgrims died and seven others were injured when the Scorpio car in which they were travelling fell into a gorge in the Chamba district. The pilgrims were travelling to Manimahesh temple in Chamba district from Punjab's Pathankot when the car fell into the deep gorge at Chahla village, said Monica Bhutunguru, superintendent of police, Chamba. The car's driver Kamal Singh (33), a resident of Pathankot, died on the spot while Baldev Singh (35), who hailed from Gurdaspur succumbed to his injuries at the district hospital in Chamba. The injured - Raj Kumar, Kulbir Singh, Surjit Pal, Kali Das, Raman Kumar, Amit Kumar and Jonu Kumar - were being treated at the Chamba district hospital. The injured hailed from Punjab's Pathankot and Jammu-Kashmir's Kathua area.
3 days capacity building programme begins
Chandigarh: A three-day capacity building program on road accident investigation and data collection for police officers of Chandigarh Police was inaugurated at Recruitment Training Centre, Police Line Sector 26 here. The program will continue till August 24. During the program, participants are apprized about crash scene management and personnel safety, crash scene examination and photography, introduction to automotive safety system among other issues.
Oorja Ladies Club celebrates Teej
Patiala: Teej was celebrated with enthusiasm by Oorja Ladies Club of Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) here. A ddressing the members of the club, Baljit Kaur President of Oorja Ladies Club, said, Celebration of Teej festival is a symbol of unity, harmony, equality, spirit of affection and above all, mutual cooperation. She said that PSPCL is also playing a vibrant role in the protection of environment and Punjabi culture too. Manju Goyal, Vice President of the club appreciated the efforts of the club members specially for organizing Teej celebrations in an impressive manner. She said that PSPCL has also played a vital role in promoting Punjabi Culture and produced a number of good artists.