Popular Punjabi singer Jasbir Jassi has stood up for his home state and strongly condemned Bollywood actress and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut for making negative remarks about Punjab and its people. Jassi has warned Kangana that if she does not stop, he will reveal some shocking details about her past. This comes after Kangana compared Punjab and Himachal Pradesh and made controversial comments about drug and alcohol culture in the state. Kangana has yet to respond to Jassi's remarks.
The 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season is set to kick off, with 38 teams competing in four Elite Groups and a six-team Plate group. Defending champions Mumbai will take on Baroda in their first match, while Madhya Pradesh will face Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh will play against Bengal. Fans can catch the action live on JioCinema as these three matches will be streamed starting from Friday.
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission has announced 1088 vacancies for Constable posts in the state police department. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website and check the eligibility criteria and selection process. The detailed advertisement for the recruitment drive is available for download on the website. Don't miss this opportunity to join the police force and stay updated with the latest government job updates.
Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh met with Congress general secretary KC Venugopal to discuss party and organizational activities amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the mandatory display of identity cards by street vendors in the state. The minister emphasized that it is their duty to protect the interests of Himachal and stated that the all-party committee formed on the issue will discuss and brainstorm a solution. The state government clarified that no decision has been made to make it mandatory for street vendors to display their identity cards, stating that the cabinet will take a final decision after considering the committee's report and feedback from the people.
Amidst controversy over the Himachal Pradesh government's directive for food establishments to display their names, Cabinet Minister Anirudh Singh has spoken in support of the rule, stating that the state is capable of making its own laws. The decision comes after a similar move in Uttar Pradesh, sparking questions about the Congress party's stance on Hindutva in the state. Singh clarified that the goal of the new regulation is to create organised food vending zones, ensuring safety and hygiene for all.
At least 36 people are missing and property has been damaged in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district after a cloudburst in Rampur. Rescue operations are currently underway, and a 'orange' alert has been issued for heavy rain and thunderstorms. The situation is worsened by flash floods and a dam burst, causing concern for the safety of those living near rivers and water channels in Kullu district. Union Minister and BJP chief J.P. Nadda has offered support and assistance, as the weather office warns of possible landslides and floods in other districts as well.
The All-India Federation of Tax Practitioners has requested the Central Board of Direct Taxes to extend the deadline for filing Income Tax returns by a month to August 31 for the assessment year 2024-25. This request comes as floods in multiple states and landslides in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have severely impacted the process of filing returns. The memorandum also highlights persistent issues with the Income Tax portal and software, making the process of paying self-assessment tax and downloading forms time-consuming and challenging.
On the occasion of 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas, former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal shared an emotional memory from his visit to the battlezone with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 1999. As they distributed essential supplies to wounded soldiers in the hospital, they encountered a soldier who had lost both hands and legs in a mine blast. The soldier's response, stating that the pain had gone since the Indian forces won back Tiger Hill, moved both leaders and showcased the victorious spirit of the Indian soldiers. This experience remains a profound memory for Dhumal, encapsulating PM Modi's mission of hope, solidarity, and tribute to the Indian armed forces.
During a heated session in the Lok Sabha, SP supremo Akhilesh Yadav and BJP MP Anurag Thakur clashed over the treatment of Agniveers in the Armed Forces. Yadav claimed that the Agnipath scheme has been a "disaster" for the youth and state governments are being pressured to enroll them through quotas. Thakur countered by citing the history and legacy of his home state Himachal Pradesh in serving the Armed Forces.
The Indian company Rail Vikas Nigam Ltd (RVNL) has secured a Rs 739.07 crore project for the development of distribution infrastructure in the Central Zone of Himachal Pradesh. As a result, RVNL's shares saw a drastic increase of 9.76%. The company's market cap also reached Rs 1.26 lakh crore on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). This news comes ahead of RVNL's scheduled board meeting to announce their financial results for the second quarter of 2024.