#Himachal Congress

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हिमाचल कांग्रेस की प्रदेश तक की सभी कार्यकारिणी होगी भंग, प्रतिभा सिंह ने हाई कमान से मांगी मंजूरी

Himachal News: हिमाचल प्रदेश कांग्रेस की ब्लॉक से लेकर प्रदेश तक की कार्यकारिणी को भंग करने की तैयारी है। प्रदेशाध्यक्ष प्रतिभा सिंह ने हाईकमान को पत्र लिखकर पुरानी कार्यकारिणी को भंग कर नए सिरे से गठन की मंजूरी मांगी है। संगठन में निष्क्रिय पदाधिकारियों की जगह नई नियुक्तियां करने का हाईकमान से अधिकार मांगा है। करीब ढाई साल पहले अध्यक्ष बनीं प्रतिभा सिंह ने अभी तक संगठन में बड़े स्तर पर बदलाव…

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Yashwant Singh Parmar: The Architect of Modern Himachal Pradesh

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Decode Politics: Why PM Modi is Talking About ‘Bandarbant’ in Himachal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently sparked a political firestorm with his claims at rallies in Nahan and Mandi, accusing the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government of mismanaging flood relief funds. Modi’s assertion that the Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu government distributed National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) money indiscriminately has led to heated exchanges between the BJP and Congress leaders.

PM Modi’s Allegations

At the rallies, PM Modi alleged, “The Centre sent hundreds of crores of rupees to the state government after last year’s disaster, but those funds were distributed indiscriminately. Mark my words, this government’s collapse is imminent. I promise you that I will account for every single paisa from them and put it in the hands of Mandi’s people.”

What Funds Was Modi Referring To?

The funds in question are part of the NDRF and SDRF, with Himachal Pradesh receiving a total of Rs 1,148 crore in relief (Rs 360.80 crore from SDRF and Rs 787.25 crore from NDRF) over 2023 and 2024. These funds are critical for immediate disaster response, with the SDRF being the primary resource for state governments and the NDRF supplementing it when disasters are particularly severe.

The Alleged ‘Bandarbant’ (Indiscriminate Distribution)

Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition, Jairam Thakur, claims that the Himachal government distributed relief funds selectively, favoring Congress supporters and not following proper procedures. He argues that cash distributions were made manually by local leaders, which is against the rules that mandate bank transfers for amounts exceeding Rs 25,000. Additionally, Thakur alleges that the state government raised compensation amounts arbitrarily, such as increasing the amount for a completely damaged house from Rs 1.30 lakh to Rs 7 lakh without proper procedures.

Himachal Pradesh Government’s Response

The state government has denied these allegations. A senior official from the Department of Revenue and Disaster Management stated that NDRF and SDRF funds are spent strictly according to Ministry of Home Affairs guidelines. Naresh Chauhan, the principal adviser (media) to CM Sukhu, dismissed Modi’s claims as baseless, accusing local BJP leaders of spreading misinformation rather than helping secure more funds from the Centre. He also refuted the claim that relief money was distributed in cash.

Congress’s Accusations Against the Centre

In response, Chief Minister Sukhu and Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi have accused the Centre of neglecting Himachal Pradesh’s needs. After the severe floods in July-August 2023 that killed 441 people and damaged over 14,000 houses, the state government requested Rs 9,900 crore in disaster relief from the Centre, which has not been fully met. Despite launching its own relief fund and appealing for donations, the state received only Rs 360 crore under the SDRF from the Centre in December 2023.

Conclusion

The ongoing political tussle between the BJP and Congress over disaster relief funds in Himachal Pradesh highlights deeper issues of fund allocation, disaster management, and political accountability. As the state rebuilds from last year’s devastating floods, these accusations and counter-accusations are likely to shape the political landscape leading up to future elections.

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There is good news for the people of Himachal Pradesh. Due to the employment problem, the government is planning to provide 20,000 government jobs in Himachal by the end of this year. The opposition party is continuously cornering the ruling Congress government. The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party said that during the elections, Congress had promised to provide 500,000 jobs, but ever since Congress came to power, people have been deprived of jobs, leave alone jobs. Sukh government minister Harsh Vardhan Chauhan also responded to the allegations and hit back at BJP.

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Air's End-of-Year Youtube Video Rec-List Round-Up

In light of recent events and also because I wanted to, I have put together a rec list of various (mostly longform) videos that I've enjoyed this year. Not all of these videos were released this year, however-- I just happened to see them for the first time in 2023. For readability and quality of life purposes, I have put this list under a readmore and divided the videos up by category, then creator, which means that some youtube channels might appear in multiple categories

I reserve the right to edit this later as I remember more videos, but I feel comfortable publishing it as is, considering it has almost 100 videos on it at this point

Cooking

Get Curried Chili Garlic Rosemary Chicken Recipe | How to Make Chili Garlic Rosemary Chicken at Home | Prateek Anardana Chicken Recipe | Delicious Himachal Style Anardana Chicken Recipe at Home | Chef Prateek Old Delhi Style Tangdi Kebab | How to Make Indian Starter Tangdi Kebab Recipe | Chef Prateek Dhawan

How to Cook That The $10 Million dollar lie (Betty Crocker) Debunking the Pink Sauce Controversy | How To Cook That Ann Reardon Top 7 Best Easy Lemon Recipes 🍋 | How To Cook That Ann Reardon Toxic Foods promoted on TikTok! | How To Cook That Ann Reardon Why is Pyrex exploding? | How To Cook That Ann Reardon

Library of Congress' Youtube Channel El Camino del Mole a New Orleans El Camino del Pan a Baltimore

Immaculate Bites LEMON BUNDT CAKE FIRECRACKER SHRIMP

Simply Mamá Cooks 3 EASY Beef Pot Roast Recipes perfect for the cold weather EASY Chicken Tamales Recipe | How To Make Tamales Easy NO-KNEAD Soft Dinner Rolls + FLUFFY From Scratch Milk Rolls Recipe Zuppa Toscana Recipe EASY | Olive Garden Potato Sausage Soup Recipe

Fraud, Grifts, and Scams

FoldingIdeas Contrepreneurs: The Mikkelsen Twins The Future is a Dead Mall - Decentraland and the Metaverse In Search Of A Flat Earth This is Financial Advice

Maggie Mae Fish Is the "Off-Grid" Lifestyle a Lie??

Münecat I Debunked Every "Body Language Expert" on Youtube The Problem with Tony Robbins (Deep-Dive - Pt.1) The Problem with Tony Robbins (Deep-Dive - Pt. 2)

Super Eyepatch Wolf The Bizarre World of Fake Martial Arts The Bizarre World of Fake Psychics, Faith Healers, and Mediums Influencer Courses are Garbage: The Dark Side of Content Creation Tom Nicholas Griftonomics: Why Scams are Everywhere Now

We're In Hell A History of Spam on the Internet Hustling America: I Can't Believe This Show Is Real The Problem with Voluntourism WE Charity & the Nonprofit Industrial Complex

Gaming

Hbomberguy Halcyon Dreams: The Legacy of Dragon's Lair

Jacob Geller Games that Aren't Games How Can We Bear to Throw Anything Away?

Li Speaks An Exploration of the Avata Star Sue-niverse It's Time For You To Play Flash Games Again The Strange Case of Kissing and Flirting Games Untangling the Lore of Devilish Hairdresser

Mandaloregaming The Mystery of the Druids: A Bizarre Adventure Game

People Make Games The Games Industry Must Not Stay Silent on Palestine Investigation: Who’s Telling the Truth about Disco Elysium? Working at Valve: 'A Fearless Adventure' or 'Lord of the Flies'?

PowerPak Dead Space 3 Is Worse Than I Thought King's Quest - The First Adventure Game King's Quest 2 - A Bridge Too Far... MyHouse.WAD - Inside Doom's Most Terrifying Mod Squirrel Stapler is Absolutely Nuts Tunic is Deceptively Brilliant

Super Bunnyhop Perusing Pentiment's Boisterous Bibliography

History

BobbyBroccoli The image you can't submit to journals anymore

Cambrian Chronicles Wikipedia's King who Doesn't Exist

Defunctland Journey to EPCOT Center: A Symphonic History

Elliot Sang How Tea Became European McMindfulness: When Capitalism Goes Buddhist

Intelexual Media Creating The Conservative New Right In The 1970s A Buffet of Black Food History

Kaz Rowe A Deep Dive into the Deadly World of Victorian Patent Medicine Why Have So Many People Seen Ghost Ships? Why the Myth of the Library of Alexandria Is Wrong

Kendra Gaylord 500 years of dollhouses and what it meant to teach girls Alice Austen, the 1880s photographer: her house, her photos, her love life What happened to cheap food? Diners, Automats, and affordable eating

Nerdsync Bonkers origins of superhero memes The Scandalous REAL Origin of Superman's Lois Lane Superman's Uncomfortable History with Nuclear Weapons

Premodernist Advice for time traveling to medieval Europe

Stepback History How The Vietnam War Birthed a Generation of White Terrorists OK Fine I’ll Talk About Ancient Apocalypse

Tantacrul Notation Must Die: The Battle For How We Read Music

Film and Television

Be Kind Rewind How Breakfast at Tiffany's Turned into a Totally Different Movie | Adapting a Classic Casting the Women of Valley of the Dolls | PT 1 The Making of Valley of the Dolls | PT 2 How the "Old Ladies N' Hijinks" Subgenre Became a Thing How a "Sacrilegious" Film Changed Hollywood Forever... So I watched BLONDE... Why Tallulah Bankhead Never Became a Movie Star

Big Joel The Song That Broke West Side Story

Cherrybepsi Can We Kill the Final Girl Trope Already?

Hazel weird & kinda scary tokusatsu girls

Jane Mulcahy The Lunacy of Teen Wolf (Part 1) What is the 'psycho biddy' genre?

Maggie Mae Fish BLACK CHRISTMAS Before & After "Me Too" The War on "Woke" Hollywood: A History of Blacklists and Strikes Why is Clint Eastwood

Princess Weekes Black Trauma vs. Black Horror Why Are There So Many Confederate Vampires? Why Don't Worry Darling Doesn't Work ...

Shanspeare EUPHORIA: Sam Levinson’s Unfulfilled Fantasy The Girlboss-ification of the Horror Genre TikTok Femininity Coaching and Aestheticizing Racism

Science and Technology

BobbyBroccoli The $21,000,000,000 hole in Texas The man who faked human cloning How to catch a criminal cloner

Eastman Museum's Youtube Channel Photographic Processes Series

Technology Connections What's the deal with the popcorn button?

Practical Engineering How Flood Tunnels Work What's the Difference Between Paint and Coatings? Why Is Desalination So Difficult? Why Railroads Don't Need Expansion Joints

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Indian Election Results (Part 3)

Part 3 is here and I reallyyy hope it's the last one.

Independent candidates lead in Jammu & Kashmir with 3 individual seats, BJP in tow with 2. Congress remained on zero. Independent candidate wins the only seat in Ladakh.

BJP shocks in Himachal Pradesh by winning all 4 seats. Modi factor shines here because despite being in power in the Vidhaan Sabha, Congress remains on the zero mark. Personally, I believe that the credit to Kangana Ranaut's Mandi win is due to Modi Ji's campaign, because Kangana's speech during the campaigns are lack charisma.

Congress isn't able to bring it's phoenix rise in Uttarakhand, remaining on zero while BJP wins all 5 seats.

10 seats of Haryana are equally divided b/w BJP and Congress with both 5 seats each. Congress also wins the 1 seat of Chandigarh.

The 50-50 division is also seen in Goa, where both parties win 1 seat each.

INDIA sweeps Punjab with Congress winning 7 seats, AAP 3 and Akaali Dal 1. BJP loses 2 seats, falling on zero. Even if Congress leads here and it's been year since the incident, I'll forever be bitter that they let go of Amrinder Singh. He practically revived Congress in Punjab, highly experienced.

In Sikkim, Regional Party {Sikkim Krantikari Morcha} wins the 1 seat.

BJP leads with 9 seats in Assam, Congress getting 3 and Regional Party {Asom Gana Parishad} getting 1.

To no one's surprise, Congress with the 2 seats of Manipur. BJP remains on zero, rightfully so. No one is more right in voting against BJP than the Manipur public.

Both BJP and Congress remain on zero as Independent candidate wins 1 seat in Mizoram.

Congress wins the only seat of Nagaland.

BJP wins 2 seats of Tripura and 2 seats of Arunachal Pradesh, Congress remains on zero.

Independent candidate and Congress win 1 seat each in Meghalaya, BJP on the zero mark.

Congress wins the 1 seat of Lakshdweep, 1 seat of Pondicherry while BJP wins 1 seat of Andaman & Nicobar.

That's it I guess! I think I covered all the states in these 3 parts, but do tell if I forgot some.

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Former CM Shettar quits BJP

Former Dy CM Savadi quits BJP

Former Dy CM Eshwarappa retires

Sitting MP Sanganna quits BJP

With more than 40 BJP rebels in the fray - the arrogance of Delhi BJP leaders is ensuring that the BJP will sink below 40 seats in Karnataka.

A cartel of a few BJP leaders who are close to Delhi leadership are trying to finish all competition including Yediyurappa & Somanna in this election.

Massive anti-incumbency already plagues this 40% Commission Govt and now with rebels and senior leaders quitting BJP (much worse situation than Himachal Pradesh), Karnataka will finally be BJP Mukt and PayCM will lose.

Congress campaign on the contrary is running smoothly with the 4 guarantees of YuvaNidhi, Anna Bhagya, Gruhalakshmi and 200 units free striking a chord among the masses and smooth ticket distribution.

Like @RahulGandhi said, Congress is heading towards a massive majority of 150 seats.

Congress 150, BJP May be less than 25 🔥🔥

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by Subhash Chandra Agrawal After shocking incident of adulterated ghee found used in holy prasad of laddoos in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam during earlier regime, it has become necessary to take preventive steps to ensure that such adulterated desi ghee may not be used by confectioners and eateries which should be directed to place bigger-sized photos of pack-labels of desi ghee used by them depicting clearly brand-name and other information of the manufacturer of desi ghee on their sign-boards.  This information should be mandatorily shared by them with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It is quite common that harmful oils and animal-facts are widely being used at road-side dhabas, and in some eateries in name of butter. Central and state governments should take necessary steps whereby such spurious ‘butter’ may not be possible to be used. Taking cognisance of alleged incidents of spitting and mixing urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath rightly directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be displayed at all food centres making it compulsory for chefs and waiters to wear masks and gloves, besides making installation of CCTV cameras compulsory in hotels and restaurants. Even minister Vikramaditya Singh in Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government desired to follow the same pattern. With so many Rohangias and Bangladeshis present in India, such steps should be mandatorily taken by all states keeping aside pseudo-secular politics. Celebrating World Vegetarian Day on 1st October Central government should propagate vegetarianism on lines of Yoga internationally by ensuring only vegetarian food to be served in all government-parties. Even foreign dignitaries will find it a welcome change to taste renowned Indian vegetarian food at a time when Indian housewives are supposed to be best cooks amongst ladies world-wide. Sale of meat is already prohibited in accordance with sentiments of majority Hindus in holy cities like Ayodhya and Mathura. Vegetarianism is spreading fast worldwide with celebration of World Vegetarian Day on every 1st October. Government of India should approach United Nations to celebrate 1st October as Vegetarian Day on lines of Yoga Day. Central and state governments should order that hotels, restaurants and eateries may have separate kitchens and kitchen-wares to cook non-vegetarian food, prominently displaying about adoption of such practice inside and outside their premises. Such display will rather increase their business because of increase of vegetarian clientele preferring separate kitchens and kitchenware for cooking vegetarian food. Branded packed food-items should replace freshly cooked food in schools and trains News reports frequently appear about insects, frogs, lizards, rats etc. apart from sub-standard raw-material like rice and pulses with lot of foreign ingredients reportedly used to cook mid-day meal in schools. There have been many incidents of kids falling ill after taking fresh cooked meal in schools. Only packaged food preferably baked food should be served in schools to ensure hygiene. It will also take care of peculiar food-habits of some children like avoiding onion and garlic. Thirty Parliamentarians once appealed to government for packaged biscuits procured from reputed companies recommended by Mumbai-based Biscuits Manufacturers Welfare Association (BMWA) to replace cooked food in Mid-Day meal-scheme. Government can save money by inspiring big manufacturers of packaged food to sponsor the programme by getting publicity of their trade-name in return. Even corporates can be asked to fund Mid-Day meal scheme with packaged food supplied under Corporate-Social-Responsibility, mandatory for big companies. Extend scope of IRCTC widely to prepare packaged food for schools and trains Units of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) should be set up in every district of the country which may also produce baked items.

Packaged food-products prepared by IRCTC can be provided as mid-day meal in schools and for train-passengers where also there are frequent complaints in freshly cooked meal. IRCTC products then can be sold in open market also for developing a healthy competition with private companies to sell quality products at economical prices. Initial funding required for such mega-project of IRCTC can be generated through long-term tax-free bonds. It will also provide large scale employment even in rural areas preventing migration to cities in search of employment. Adulterated Honey Supreme Court on 19.04.2021 had sought comments of central and state governments on reports of adulterated honey being marketed in India even in popular brands of renowned companies where some special type of sugar imported from Chine mixed with honey bypasses tests as required by Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). Research done by Centre for Science and Environment says that only three out of 70 samples of honey being marketed in India could pass internationally accepted NMR spectroscopy test. If the report is correct, then it is playing with lives of Indian people because diabetic people consume honey because honey is otherwise considered safe for diabetic people. FSSAI should adopt internationally accepted NMR spectroscopy test for giving sale-permission for honey. Co-operative giant Amul ranking 15th in top 100 most valuable food brands in the world – needs to be encouraged further in larger public-interest of India It is a matter of pride for cooperative sector in India when Amul ranked 15th in top 100 most valuable food-brands in the world according to the Brand Finance Food and Drink 2021 report with private-sector Britannia being the only other Indian company to find 54th place. Such units in public or co-operative sector should be encouraged by providing government-facilities including subsidized land to set up more units in a manner that other Indian companies both in private and public sector may be motivated to be likewise ranked internationally. Successful bid of Amul to get Delhi Milk scheme (DMS) on lease should be accepted, may be after some increase in lease-amount through table-negotiation to effectively utilize national resources and to eliminate heavy recurring loss of DMS to the public exchequer. Managements of public sector IRCTC and Mother Dairy should be pulled for not finding place in top 100 most valuable food-brands in the world despite heavy public-money invested in these public-sector companies. Dual pricing of water-bottles and food-items must not be allowed Famous branded companies marketing in packaged water-bottles and cold drinks have dual pricing for same product, one normal price for open-market sale, and the other higher one to be sold in flights, theatres and five-starred hotels etc. This anti-consumer practice must be stopped.  Best is to set up water-bottling plants of Rail-Neer marketed by IRCTC in different parts of the country. Wastage of food: Serving food in marriage-related functions be banned At a time when a large number of people in India are deprived of food in present era of heavy prices of vegetables and other food-items, it is indeed a matter of great regret that large quantity of food is wasted in marriage-related functions. Even in buffet-system, people often take food-items much more than consumed throwing large quantity of food-items as waste. There should be a ban on serving food in marriage-parties.  Only soft drinks and beverages should be allowed. It will also make marriage-functions affordable by common people.   Writer is Guinness World Record Holder for writing most letters and RTI Consultant

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by Subhash Chandra Agrawal After shocking incident of adulterated ghee found used in holy prasad of laddoos in Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam during earlier regime, it has become necessary to take preventive steps to ensure that such adulterated desi ghee may not be used by confectioners and eateries which should be directed to place bigger-sized photos of pack-labels of desi ghee used by them depicting clearly brand-name and other information of the manufacturer of desi ghee on their sign-boards.  This information should be mandatorily shared by them with Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It is quite common that harmful oils and animal-facts are widely being used at road-side dhabas, and in some eateries in name of butter. Central and state governments should take necessary steps whereby such spurious ‘butter’ may not be possible to be used. Taking cognisance of alleged incidents of spitting and mixing urine in eatables in Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath rightly directed that the name and address of operators, proprietors and managers should be displayed at all food centres making it compulsory for chefs and waiters to wear masks and gloves, besides making installation of CCTV cameras compulsory in hotels and restaurants. Even minister Vikramaditya Singh in Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government desired to follow the same pattern. With so many Rohangias and Bangladeshis present in India, such steps should be mandatorily taken by all states keeping aside pseudo-secular politics. Celebrating World Vegetarian Day on 1st October Central government should propagate vegetarianism on lines of Yoga internationally by ensuring only vegetarian food to be served in all government-parties. Even foreign dignitaries will find it a welcome change to taste renowned Indian vegetarian food at a time when Indian housewives are supposed to be best cooks amongst ladies world-wide. Sale of meat is already prohibited in accordance with sentiments of majority Hindus in holy cities like Ayodhya and Mathura. Vegetarianism is spreading fast worldwide with celebration of World Vegetarian Day on every 1st October. Government of India should approach United Nations to celebrate 1st October as Vegetarian Day on lines of Yoga Day. Central and state governments should order that hotels, restaurants and eateries may have separate kitchens and kitchen-wares to cook non-vegetarian food, prominently displaying about adoption of such practice inside and outside their premises. Such display will rather increase their business because of increase of vegetarian clientele preferring separate kitchens and kitchenware for cooking vegetarian food. Branded packed food-items should replace freshly cooked food in schools and trains News reports frequently appear about insects, frogs, lizards, rats etc. apart from sub-standard raw-material like rice and pulses with lot of foreign ingredients reportedly used to cook mid-day meal in schools. There have been many incidents of kids falling ill after taking fresh cooked meal in schools. Only packaged food preferably baked food should be served in schools to ensure hygiene. It will also take care of peculiar food-habits of some children like avoiding onion and garlic. Thirty Parliamentarians once appealed to government for packaged biscuits procured from reputed companies recommended by Mumbai-based Biscuits Manufacturers Welfare Association (BMWA) to replace cooked food in Mid-Day meal-scheme. Government can save money by inspiring big manufacturers of packaged food to sponsor the programme by getting publicity of their trade-name in return. Even corporates can be asked to fund Mid-Day meal scheme with packaged food supplied under Corporate-Social-Responsibility, mandatory for big companies. Extend scope of IRCTC widely to prepare packaged food for schools and trains Units of Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) should be set up in every district of the country which may also produce baked items.

Packaged food-products prepared by IRCTC can be provided as mid-day meal in schools and for train-passengers where also there are frequent complaints in freshly cooked meal. IRCTC products then can be sold in open market also for developing a healthy competition with private companies to sell quality products at economical prices. Initial funding required for such mega-project of IRCTC can be generated through long-term tax-free bonds. It will also provide large scale employment even in rural areas preventing migration to cities in search of employment. Adulterated Honey Supreme Court on 19.04.2021 had sought comments of central and state governments on reports of adulterated honey being marketed in India even in popular brands of renowned companies where some special type of sugar imported from Chine mixed with honey bypasses tests as required by Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI). Research done by Centre for Science and Environment says that only three out of 70 samples of honey being marketed in India could pass internationally accepted NMR spectroscopy test. If the report is correct, then it is playing with lives of Indian people because diabetic people consume honey because honey is otherwise considered safe for diabetic people. FSSAI should adopt internationally accepted NMR spectroscopy test for giving sale-permission for honey. Co-operative giant Amul ranking 15th in top 100 most valuable food brands in the world – needs to be encouraged further in larger public-interest of India It is a matter of pride for cooperative sector in India when Amul ranked 15th in top 100 most valuable food-brands in the world according to the Brand Finance Food and Drink 2021 report with private-sector Britannia being the only other Indian company to find 54th place. Such units in public or co-operative sector should be encouraged by providing government-facilities including subsidized land to set up more units in a manner that other Indian companies both in private and public sector may be motivated to be likewise ranked internationally. Successful bid of Amul to get Delhi Milk scheme (DMS) on lease should be accepted, may be after some increase in lease-amount through table-negotiation to effectively utilize national resources and to eliminate heavy recurring loss of DMS to the public exchequer. Managements of public sector IRCTC and Mother Dairy should be pulled for not finding place in top 100 most valuable food-brands in the world despite heavy public-money invested in these public-sector companies. Dual pricing of water-bottles and food-items must not be allowed Famous branded companies marketing in packaged water-bottles and cold drinks have dual pricing for same product, one normal price for open-market sale, and the other higher one to be sold in flights, theatres and five-starred hotels etc. This anti-consumer practice must be stopped.  Best is to set up water-bottling plants of Rail-Neer marketed by IRCTC in different parts of the country. Wastage of food: Serving food in marriage-related functions be banned At a time when a large number of people in India are deprived of food in present era of heavy prices of vegetables and other food-items, it is indeed a matter of great regret that large quantity of food is wasted in marriage-related functions. Even in buffet-system, people often take food-items much more than consumed throwing large quantity of food-items as waste. There should be a ban on serving food in marriage-parties.  Only soft drinks and beverages should be allowed. It will also make marriage-functions affordable by common people.   Writer is Guinness World Record Holder for writing most letters and RTI Consultant

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Kharge dissolves PCC in Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge Wednesday dissolved the entire Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) unit in Himachal Pradesh along with the district and block units with immediate effect. The move is seen as part of the Congress’ plan to restructure the Himachal unit of the party. There has been no change in the PCC ever since the Congress formed its government in the hill…

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हिमाचल कांग्रेस में कलह का कारण बन रही सॉफ्ट हिंदू छवि, जानें क्या है विक्रमादित्य सिंह के बयान से जुड़ा मामला

#News हिमाचल कांग्रेस में कलह का कारण बन रही सॉफ्ट हिंदू छवि, जानें क्या है विक्रमादित्य सिंह के बयान से जुड़ा मामला

Hiamchal News: उत्तर प्रदेश, मध्य प्रदेश, राजस्थान और छत्तीसगढ़ जैसे राज्यों में आम लोगों के हित में जिस तरह के फैसले भाजपा सरकार ले रही है, कांग्रेस शासित हिमाचल प्रदेश भी अब उसी राह पर चल पड़ा है। एक तरफ शिमला की संजौली मस्जि�� को लेकर विवाद हिमाचल में कांग्रेस के एक नेता ने शुरू किया और एक के बाद एक ऐसे कई मामले राज्य के कई हिस्सों में हंगामे का कारण बन गए। दूसरी तरफ केंद्र सरकार ने वक्फ बोर्ड…

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PM Narendra Modi Attacks Congress Over False Promises

PM Narendra Modi today launched a strong offensive against the Congress New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched a strong offensive against the Congress over its failure to fulfil promises after winning elections. He gave the examples of Congress-ruled Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana where he said developmental and fiscal indicators have gone from “bad to worse”. “The…

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CONgress gov of Himachal Pradesh is the literal example of a shitty government! As of October 2024, CONgress gov will charge Rs 25 per toilet seat. They have already charging Rs 100 for water connection, Sewage bill of 30% on top of your water bill and an Rs 25 per toilet seat in the house!

What they haven't clarified is, if its an Indian style toilet, which has no seat, will the tax still apply?

Will someone come and check each and every building to see how many 'toilet seats' you have?

This tax will be applied to every toilet in every house, shop, office, hotel, hospital and even schools!

During the election, RaGa mentioned that he wants to do an X-Ray of what everyone has and owns in the country - he didn't clarify it will start with the toilet in your home!

If this is where they are willing to start, just imagine how far they will go! There is nothing to say CONgress wont tax you for every single item in your home!

Instead of a swach and viksit Bharat, is this how the I.N.D.I.A. alliance wants to bring India to the 21st Century!

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Rothney Castle Tourist Spot in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh

Rothney Castle, situated on Jakhoo Hill in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, is a historic gem that attracts visitors with its fascinating past and scenic beauty. Once the residence of A.O. Hume, a key figure in the Indian National Congress and a pioneer in ornithology, the castle offers a glimpse into an important chapter of Indian history. As you explore this historic site, you'll be treated to the serene environment of Jakhoo Hill, with its lush greenery and colorful wildflowers. For those looking for offbeat places near Rothney Castle, this spot provides a peaceful retreat combined with historical charm.

Places to visit near Rothney Castle include the Jakhoo Temple, which is famous for its large statue of Lord Hanuman and stunning views of Shimla. This temple is a popular spiritual site that also offers a great vantage point to enjoy the surrounding landscape. The trek to the temple through the forested paths adds to the adventure, making it a favorite among both pilgrims and nature enthusiasts.

Another nearby attraction is the Shimla Ridge, a spacious open area offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the city below. It’s a lively place where visitors can relax, take a leisurely walk, or enjoy a cup of tea while soaking in the picturesque scenery. The Ridge is a central point in Shimla, perfect for those looking to explore the city's vibrant atmosphere and historical landmarks.

[gazetteweekly]

Today in Politics: PM Modi's Post-Budget Address, Kejriwal Rally, and Assembly Drama

PM Modi to Address CII Post-Budget Conference

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to speak at the “Journey Towards Viksit Bharat: A Post Union Budget 2024–25 Conference” organized by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in Delhi on Tuesday. The conference will showcase the government’s vision for growth and the role of industry in achieving it. Over 1,000 participants from various sectors, including industry, government, and diplomacy, will attend in person, with many more joining virtually from across the country and abroad.

Opposition Rally for Kejriwal’s Release

Meanwhile, at Jantar Mantar, the opposition-led INDIA bloc is holding a rally organized by the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to protest the continued detention of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Despite his declining health, Kejriwal remains incarcerated in the now-defunct liquor policy case. The rally, featuring Congress, SP, RJD, TMC, DMK, CPI, CPI(M-L), NCP (SP), and Shiv Sena (UBT), aims to demonstrate opposition unity. AAP has accused the BJP of attempting to harm Kejriwal, citing medical reports of his deteriorating health.

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, who is attending the rally, will miss the farewell event for outgoing Governor Banwarilal Purohit. Purohit, who has had a contentious relationship with Mann, will be replaced by Gulab Chand Kataria.

Rajasthan Assembly Turmoil

In BJP-ruled Rajasthan, opposition parties, led by Congress and the Bharat Adivasi Party (BAP), have caused disruptions in the Assembly over allegations of crimes against Dalits. The Assembly faced three adjournments on Monday, with Speaker Vasudev Devnani promising to address these concerns during Zero Hour. Key issues raised included the murder of a Dalit teacher and various alleged atrocities against Dalits.

Jharkhand Assembly Chaos

In Jharkhand, where a JMM-led alliance is in power, the Assembly experienced chaos as BJP MLAs raised concerns over alleged Bangladeshi infiltration and atrocities against tribals. The disruptions led to multiple adjournments, with further confrontations expected as the Assembly reconvenes. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s strategy to focus on these issues ahead of upcoming state polls continues to drive the BJP’s stance.

Assam’s Welfare Review

In Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is reviewing the progress of ongoing welfare projects with ministers, senior officials, and district commissioners in Guwahati. Sarma has emphasized the need for DCs to focus on their districts’ strengths and expedite construction of government buildings and development projects. The newly created sub-districts will begin operations on October 2, with foundation stones for their permanent offices to be laid.

Himachal Congress Leadership Changes

In Himachal Pradesh, Congress MP Pratibha Singh is in Delhi to meet with party president Mallikarjun Kharge. Singh, who also serves as the state Congress president, will present a detailed report on recent Lok Sabha and Assembly byelections and discuss potential changes to the party’s state organizational structure.

[cavenewstimes]

Bypoll results in 7 states: INDIA wins 6 seats, leads in 4; NDA bags 1, ahead in 1

In a major boost for the opposition, the INDIA bloc seats clinched 10 seats, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) emerged victorious in two constituencies as votes were counted for the bypolls in 13 assembly seats across seven states on Saturday. Congress has won two assembly seats each in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand in the bypolls. (HT PHOTO / Hindustan Times)(Hindustan Times) Among the…