Himachal CM congratulates Neeraj Chopra
Shimla: Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has congratulated Neeraj Chopra for winning the gold medal in the javelin throw event at Tokyo Olympics-2020. The Chief Minister said that Chopra has made the entire country proud by his historic performance in the Olympics. He said that India has got second gold after 13 years in the individual event of Olympics, which is a matter of pride for the whole country. This was a historic day for the country as it was India's first medal in Olympic athletics. Thakur said that this achievement of Neeraj Chopra would inspire the youth of the country to move ahead in the field of sports.
98-year-old woman found murdered in Chandigarh
Chandigarh: A 98-year-old woman was found murdered at her house, Sector 8 in Chandigarh on late Friday night. The victim who has been identified as Joginder Kaur was allegedly murdered by unidentified persons by slitting her throat. She was staying alone at her house. Meanwhile, soon after police were informed, along with a forensic team and dog squad, Chandigarh SSP Kuldeep Singh Chahal and other police officers reached the spot and investigated the site. Talking to ‘The Pioneer’, DSP Chandigarh Police Headquarters Ram Gopal said that a case of murder has been registered at the Sector 3 Police Station and an investigation initiated into it. Police are working on different angles to solve this case. During interrogation, the maid apparently said that she had gone for a walk in the park in the evening as usual. When she came back, she saw Joginder Kaur lying in a pool of blood. Deceased’s husband has already died. The deceased's son lives in the UK and daughter in Australia.
Haryana records 18 new Covid cases, one fatality
Chandigarh: Haryana on Saturday reported one Covid-related fatality taking the cumulative toll to 9,648, while 18 new cases pushed the total case count to 7,70,060. According to the health department's daily bulletin, the fatality was reported from Sirsa district. Of the new cases, nine cases were reported from Gurugram, five from Faridabad and two from Rohtak and one each from Kaithal and Karnal districts. There are 685 active cases in the state.
HP AIDS Control Society to organise campaign
Shimla: A meeting of the State Level Committee was organised by HP State AIDS Control Society to chalk out the plan for successful implementation of New India@75 Campaign to be organised on completion of 75 years of Independence of India. HP State AIDS Control Society (HPSACS) will organize a mass awareness drive against HIV and tuberculosis to mark this special occasion, from 12 to 20 August. Blood donation campaigns would also be organised in various parts of the state along with various competitions at schools and colleges during this period. Presiding over the meeting, Project Director HPSACS, Dr. Archana Soni said that the country will commemorate the diamond jubilee of independence next year and the central government desires to build the concept of New India@75, with efficient, transparent and accountable governance. She said that the awareness campaigns would be launched in a phased manner at schools and colleges. She urged all line departments to work in coordination for the success of the event.
Monsoon session of Haryana house from Aug 20
Chandigarh: The Monsoon session of Haryana Vidhan Sabha will begin from August 20 from 2 pm onwards. A notification in this regard has been issued from Haryana Vidhan Sabha Secretariat on Friday, said the Government official spokesperson.