Bard of Lahaul Pens Rohtang Aar Paar

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Shimla: October 30 Low turnout of votes in seven assembly segments in Mabdi district has put BJP and Congress on tenterhooks as over significant 49 percent voters showed no interest in the byooll.

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Himachal Bans PET Bottles in Govt Events

But Will It Really Curb Plastic Waste?

Shimla, April 23: In a fresh push against plastic pollution, the Himachal Pradesh government has banned the use of PET bottles (up to 500 ml) in all official indoor meetings and events from June 1, 2025.

The ban will also apply to HPTDC-run and private hotels, which must now switch to alternatives like glass bottles and steel water dispensers.

Director of Environment D.C. Rana said the move was aimed at tackling the widespread littering of small plastic bottles.

But critics argue that while the intention is good, enforcement has always been the missing link.

Past bans have existed on paper, but plastic continues to choke hillsides, drains, and rivers.

In another directive, all public and private transport vehicles—including taxis—must install ‘car bins’ by April 29, 2025.

Without them, registration or passing will not be allowed.

Littering biodegradable waste will attract a fine of Rs. 1,500, while not installing bins will cost vehicle owners Rs. 10,000.

The state has also empowered officials to compound offences and launch awareness campaigns.

Yet, with no clarity on how monitoring or accountability will work, many fear this may be just another well-meaning notification that fails to deliver real change.

PET bottles might go, but will the plastic menace actually end?

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Terror in Pahalgam: Why Terrorists Target Tourists by Names? Operation TIKKA On in Jammu and Kashmir

Terror in Pahalgam: Why Did Terrorists Target Tourists? India Rattled, Army Hits Back with Operation TIKKA...

Shimla/Srinagar– Kashmir is once again bleeding. In a shocking daylight terror attack on Monday, gunmen opened fire at tourists near the Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam – a lush green glade known for serenity and natural beauty.

Images and screams of innocent people that have emerged from the terror site haunt and knock out soul.

At least 26 tourists from different parts of India including a local horseman were killed, mostly Hindu male tourists. Survivors say the attackers asked for names and religion before pulling the trigger.

“They asked for my name, asked me to recite a religious verse. I couldn’t. They shot me.”

That’s what one survivor from Kanpur told reporters from his hospital bed. His wife said the terrorists told her they were “sending a message to the Indian government.”

Government Response: Flights, Road Openings, and Operation TIKKA

As fear gripped the Valley, thousands of tourists began rushing out of Kashmir.

The J&K government requested the DGCA for additional flights, while one-way traffic was allowed on the Srinagar-Jammu highway to ease the panic exit.

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, expressing pain over the exodus, said, “It’s heartbreaking to see our guests leave, but we understand. The road is fragile and movement must be regulated to avoid chaos.”

In Delhi, Prime Minister Modi cut short his Saudi Arabia visit, rushed back, and chaired a high-level National Security Council meet. Home Minister Amit Shah visited the attack site and declared, “Bharat won’t bend to terror. The culprits will not be spared.”

The Indian Army has launched “Operation TIKKA”, targeting the terrorists believed to have fled into nearby forests. Already, two Pakistani terrorists were killed in Baramulla, and AK-47s, grenades, and IEDs recovered.

Who Is Behind This Attack?

Top intelligence sources suspect Lashkar-e-Taiba, and reportedly Hafiz Saeed, the man behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, is the mastermind.

There is now a growing call to bring him to justice, the way America eliminated Osama bin Laden after 9/11.

But many voices, including security experts, warn: “We shouldn’t blindly copy the US playbook. India must act with its own Buddhi – wisdom, strategy, and precision.”

Why Were Tourists Not Protected?

With tourism booming and Article 370 revoked, why were sensitive spots like Pahalgam not fortified?

This isn't the first time terrorists have tried to derail peace by targeting pilgrims or civilians. The Amarnath Yatra attack, the Pulwama suicide bombing, and now this.

Why was there no police patrolling? No drone surveillance? These are the questions people across the country – and on social media – are asking.

Outrage Across India, Condemnation From World

There is massive outrage in Jammu, across India, and in global capitals. Protests erupted in Himachal and other states.

The US Vice President, currently in New Delhi, has been briefed. Several world leaders have condemned the attack, including France, Italy, and Russia.

Meanwhile, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti condemned the killings, but critics say words are not enough.

On X (formerly Twitter), journalist Aditya Raj Kaul posted:

“Mastermind is Hafiz Saeed. Pak Army in Rawalpindi needs to be held accountable. Kashmir can’t be sacrificed at the altar of appeasement anymore.”

What Next?

Security has been beefed up in all tourist spots across Kashmir. Combing operations continue, but the fear remains:

Can peace really return if terror keeps knocking at the gates?

Have terrorist masterminds achieved their targets?

The Modi government, Entire Opposition at the Centre and the Abdullah-led government in Jammu and Kashmir need to present a united response to the terrorists and their masterminds.

#PahalgamAttack #KashmirBleeds #OperationTIKKA #JusticeForVictims #IndiaFightsBack

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Two Terrorists Neutralized in Baramulla

BREAKING: Infiltration Bid Foiled in Baramulla Under Operation TIKKA; Two Terrorists Neutralised, Outrage Erupts Across J&K and Nation

Srinagar/Baramulla – In a sharp and swift response under Operation TIKKA, the Indian Army on high alert foiled yet another infiltration attempt along the Line of Control in the Baramulla sector.

Two terrorists were gunned down by security forces during the intense exchange, halting a fresh bid to create terror in the region revealed spokesperson of the Indian Army.

The encounter broke out late last night near one of the known infiltration routes, where terrorists from Pakistan-occupied launch pads were trying to sneak into Indian territory.

Troops deployed on the ground acted with surgical precision, eliminating both infiltrators before they could make any impact.

The operation is still underway, with combing and search operations continuing in the forested terrain.Update: OP TIKKA, Baramulla

Heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists, two terrorists have been eliminated, infiltration bid foiled by the security forces in the ongoing Operation.

Large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores have been recovered from the terrorists, said Army spokesperson.

Operation is in progress.

#Kashmir

@adgpi

@NorthernComd_IA

The Pahalgam terror horror has sparked widespread outrage across Jammu & Kashmir and the rest of the country.

Citizens, veterans, and political leaders are expressing anger at the repeated attempts from across the border to disrupt peace in the region targeting

Many are calling for a stronger diplomatic and strategic response to Pakistan’s unrelenting proxy war tactics.

#IndianArmy

@DefenceMinIndia

@SpokespersonMoD

@HQ_IDS_India

@NorthernComd_IA

Stay tuned for more updates.

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Shakti Tops Civil Services, Himachal's Vaibhav Singh Makes it to IAS

New Delhi, 22 April 2025 — The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) dropped its much‑awaited Civil Services Examination 2025 finale today, and a woman’s on top of the pile yet again.

(Source: UPSC merit list released 22 Apr 2025)

Girl power continues: Shakti Dubey’s AIR‑1 keeps the women‑on‑top streak alive, making it four female toppers in the last five years.

Himachal’s own success story: Shimla Public School (Khalini) alumnus Vaibhav Singh—originally from Bilaspur—cracked the exam and bags an IAS berth, giving the hill state another reason to cheer.

Numbers game: 1,009 candidates made the final cut for IAS, IPS, IFS and Group A/B services this year.

“Toppers may change every year, but grit doesn’t. UPSC just rewarded it—big time.”

So, hats off to Shakti for leading the charge, a fist‑bump to the entire Top‑5, and a special pahadi high‑five to Bilaspur’s very own Vaibhav Singh. The real climb—bureaucratic Everest—starts now.

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