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Doctors meet Nadda, seek better service conditions
Chandigarh: The All-India Federation of Government Doctors Association sought improvement in working conditions, good infrastructure in hospital, increase in budgetary allocation for health and incentives for rural service.
46 dead as landslide swallows road
Mandi: Forty-six bodies had been recovered till rescue operations were suspended for the night on Sunday after two Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses were struck by a massive landslide triggered by incessant rain on the Mandi-Pathankot National Highway-154 around 12.20 am.
Why didn’t India send indigenous tanks in Intl Military Drill?
Indian Army disappointed when two Russian-made T-90 tanks deployed for the war games were knocked out of the International Military Drill held at Russia. The tanks were disqualified due to a technical snag.
DRDO fair for high-altitude farmers kicks off in Leh
Leh: To disseminate technical know-how of various agro-animal technologies developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) among the local farmers residing in the high-altitude cold desert trans-Himalayan region, a “Ladakhi Kisan Jawan Vigyan Mela” is being organised by the Defence Institute of High-Altitude Research (DIHAR) in Leh.
Kashmir’s para cricket captain to play for India
Srinagar: Captain of the Jammu and Kashmir para cricket team Amir Hussain Lone has been picked to represent India at the international level, making him the second cricket player from Kashmir to bag the honour. Lone, who is also the president of the Jammu and Kashmir Para Cricket Association, confirmed the news.
CM ‘hand in glove’ with BJP: NC
Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) today accused Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti of being “hand in glove” with the BJP and other affiliates of the RSS to strike down Article 35A and threatened to “mount united and strong opposition” to defend the state’s special status.
23 dead as two buses swept away by landslide in Mandi; more casualties feared
Dharamshala: At least 23 persons travelling in two buses were feared dead after the buses were swept away by a massive landslide near Jogindernagar in Mandi district last night. But the tragedy could be far greater, as more vehicles and people were believed to have been at the spot when an enitre hillside collapsed.
Road, education, water priority: Virbhadra
Shimla:The state government has given priority to the road facility in all villages to ensure speedy and all-round development. Similarly, drinking water facility along with good health and education services are being ensured, said Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh.
Schools, colleges told to hold functions on I-Day
Shimla: The state government has directed principals of all colleges and high and higher secondary schools to organise additional activities on Independence Day to create festive and patriotic mood in the state. The students would attend the schools for 2-3 hours for celebrations.
Two hurt in landslide on Manali highway
Mandi: Two persons, going by car from to Mandi from Kullu, were injured in a massive landslide on the Chandigarh-Manali highway at Dwada near Hanogi temple this evening.