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Following last year's floods, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu expressed satisfaction with the resurgence of tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh, particularly during the ongoing Shimla Winter Carnival. He emphasized the positive trend of visitors returning to the state after the disaster. Sukhu acknowledged the government's dedicated efforts, expressing happiness about the commencement of the Shimla Winter Carnival, which will run until January 4, with the Manali Winter Carnival starting the following day. Sukhu extended gratitude to all tourists for choosing Himachal Pradesh as their destination, highlighting the state's revival in tourism post-disaster. He shared his appreciation for the full occupancy of…

The Department of Telecommunications' Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) has broadened the Simplified Certification Scheme (SCS) to encompass 37 additional products, effective January 1, 2024. This initiative aims to expedite certification processes, reducing the certification timeframe from eight to two weeks. The expanded product categories include media gateways, IP security equipment, optical fiber, and more. The total products covered under SCS have risen from twelve to forty-nine, facilitating a more extensive certification scope. Starting January 1, only an administrative fee will be charged for Essential Requirement-based applications, simplifying the cost structure and promoting transparency. The TEC has also waived the evaluation…

Probe Initiated into Death of Deputy Superintendent of Police Found Near Jalandhar Canal On Tuesday, authorities reported the discovery of the deceased body of Dalbir Singh, a deputy superintendent of police in Jalandhar, Punjab. The body was found near Basti Bawa Khel Canal on the night of December 31 and January 1, displaying an external injury mark on the head. A comprehensive investigation is in progress, with authorities examining nearby CCTV footage to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the death. Additional details are anticipated as the inquiry advances.

`India successfully convened a consensus at the G20, resulting in the unanimous adoption of the New Delhi Declaration,` emphasized External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He highlighted India's pivotal role in bringing diverse nations to the table, despite global divisions on the Ukraine issue and concerns of the Global South. Jaishankar acknowledged the skepticism surrounding the issuance of a joint statement, given the prevailing polarizations. He remarked on the North-South and East-West divides, emphasizing that every country initially pulled in different directions. However, he noted that ultimately, all nations participated due to their existing relationships with India, crediting them for their…

Renowned jazz pianist Les McCann, celebrated for his iconic protest song 'Compared to What,' passed away at the age of 88 on Friday in a Los Angeles hospital, as confirmed by his manager. Although he had been hospitalized for pneumonia last week, the specific cause of his death was not disclosed, according to Variety. McCann, born in 1935 in Lexington, Kentucky, hailed from a musical background. Despite receiving only a few weeks of piano instruction as a child, he played tuba and drums in his school's marching band. During his time in the United States Navy, he entered a singing…

The PSEB Engineers' Association (PSEBEA) expresses its approval for the State Government's decision to acquire the GVK Thermal Plant in Goindwal Sahib, a move that has received clearance from the national law tribunal. The next steps in the sale process will involve approval from the competition commission and PSERC in the foreseeable future. Ajaypal Singh Atwal, the General Secretary, commended the Punjab government for this groundbreaking move, marking the first instance in the country where a private thermal plant has been taken over by the state sector. Atwal praised the government for acknowledging and heeding the professional and technically sound…

Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann declared the acquisition of the GVK Thermal plant by the Punjab government, deeming it a historic day for the state in the New Year of 2024. He highlighted it as a significant accomplishment for the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL), citing the plant's 540-megawatt capacity. The acquisition was completed at a cost of Rs 1080 crore, equivalent to Rs 2 crore per megawatt, for this seven-year-old operational thermal plant. Mann emphasized that this move would lead to a reduction in power costs to approximately Rs 4.50 per unit, resulting in savings ranging from 300 to…

Sukhbir Singh Badal, the President of Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD), has scheduled significant organizational gatherings on January 3 at the party office in Chandigarh. The Core Committee is set to convene at noon, with a subsequent joint meeting involving District Presidents, Presidents of all party wings, and all constituency in-charges. The discussions will revolve around the present political landscape, formulate future strategies, and allocate responsibilities for upcoming party events.

Haryana Government has implemented immediate transfers and postings for 18 IAS officers. D Suresh has assumed the role of Principal Secretary, Human Resource Department, filling a newly established position. Vijay Singh Dahiya, previously awaiting posting orders, is now the Commissioner of Karnal Division, Karnal, relieving Saket Kumar of the role. Amit Kumar Agrawal, who held various positions including Additional Principal Secretary to the Chief Minister, has been reassigned to the Chief Minister's Good Governance Associates Programme and Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Ltd. Ashima Brar, the former Director General of Secondary Education, takes on the role of Additional Principal Secretary to…

The Maharashtra Police have arrested a man in Maharashtra's Navgarh district on charges of raping his 14-year-old minor daughter.  The police  registered a case and arrested the father of the accused. According to the Navgarh police, the accused had been threatening and raping his daughter for the past few days.   When the victim was alone at home, the accused took advantage of her. When the victim girl protested against him, he  beat her severely. andquot;She told her elder sister about the incident, after which she took the victim to the nearest police station and registered a case,andquot; said the police. …