Dadasiba hospital to be upgraded to a 100-bed facility: CM

Dadasiba hospital to be upgraded to a 100-bed facility: CM

Monday, 24 June 2024 | PNS | Kangra

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday inspected the ongoing construction of Civil Hospital Dadasiba in Jaswan Pragpur assembly constituency of Kangra district, and directed the Public Works Department to ensure the quality of the construction.   During the visit, the Chief Minister said that the hospital would initially be...

Punjab Police arrests 254 persons; recovers 2.6-kg heroin, Rs 15.71L drug money in statewide operation

Saturday, 22 June 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab Police, in collaboration with senior officers from the Punjab Police headquarters (PPHQ), embarked on a sweeping state-level operation named ‘Eagle-IV’ to eradicate drug hotspots across all 28 districts of the State. This intensive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was orchestrated under the direction of the state Director General of...

Punjab VB uncovers Rs 1.55-cr scam in rice distribution for poor families

Saturday, 22 June 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Punjab Vigilance Bureau (VB) on Friday said it has uncovered a scam worth Rs 1.55 crore involving the embezzlement of rice meant for distribution to poor families. The VB’s raid led to the confiscation of two trucks carrying 1,138 bags of rice. Three individuals, including the owner of Shiv Shakti...

PSDM partners with Microsoft to empower state’s 10k youth with future-ready skills

Saturday, 22 June 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

In a significant stride towards equipping Punjab’s youth with global competencies, Punjab Skill Development Mission (PSDM) on Friday forged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Microsoft — aimed at imparting essential skills to at least 10,000 youth annually, catering to the evolving demands of the global job market.   The MoU, signed...

Ladowal toll plaza remains free for sixth day amidst farmers’ protests

Saturday, 22 June 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

For the sixth consecutive day, the Ladhowal toll plaza in Punjab, known for its high toll rates, has been operating toll-free due to ongoing farmer protests. The standoff, orchestrated by various farmer unions, has allowed more than 1.75 lakh vehicles to pass through without paying toll taxes, resulting in substantial...

100 more Vyayamshalas to be opened in Hry in next 60 days, says CM Saini

Saturday, 22 June 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

Announcing that 100 additional Vyayamshalas will be established in the state over the next 60 days to facilitate regular yoga practice, the Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Friday said that Vyayamshalas have been opened by identifying 1121 places in the state and regular yoga sessions already taking place...

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Saturday, 22 June 2024 | PNS

Bus overturns in Himachal;  Four killed Shimla: Four people were killed while three others sustained serious injuries when a bus overturned on the Kuddu-Giltari road in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district early Friday. The Himachal Roadways Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus, with seven persons on board, was on its way to Giltari from...

Online training prog held for IAS and HCS officers on three new Criminal Laws in Hry

Friday, 21 June 2024 | PNS | Chandigarh

To familiarize officers with the intricacies of three new criminal laws, which are set to be implemented nationwide from July 1, the Haryana Government on Thursday organised a one -day online training programme for IAS and HCS officers on these laws. The training was conducted by the Haryana Institute of...

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