Jhulasan In Gujarat Erupts in Joy As NASA Astronaut.Sunni Williams Land on Earth

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Houston/Ahmedabad, March 19:

NASA astronaut Sunita "Suni" Williams safely touched down on Earth after a historic 286-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), sparking celebrations in her ancestral village of Jhulasan, Gujarat.

Williams, along with Barry "Butch" Wilmore and fellow crew members, landed off the Florida coast in a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule around 6:30 PM IST on March 18, 2025.

Originally slated for an eight-day mission in Boeing’s Starliner, the duo ended up spending over nine months in space due to technical snags.

The astronauts were airlifted to NASA’s Johnson Space Center, Houston, for routine medical checks and debriefing. Williams is expected to meet her family once the health protocols are completed.

Back home, Jhulasan village erupted in joy with villagers performing aarti and special prayers at the temple. Her family in Ahmedabad performed a yagna, praying for her safe return. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called her "India’s daughter" and tweeted, “Earth missed you, Suni. Proud moment for every Indian.”

NASA officials lauded Williams and her team’s resilience, calling them “exceptional professionals who turned challenges into opportunities.”

Her space journey now totals 608 days — making her one of NASA’s most experienced astronauts.

Williams is likely to connect with her family virtually soon and plans a personal reunion once NASA’s medical protocols allow.

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The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed high drama on Wednesday as BJP MLAs led by Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur staged a walkout, accusing the state government of shielding the guilty in the mysterious death of Vimal Negi, Chief Engineer of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), whose body was recovered from Bhakra Dam near Swarghat on Tuesday.

Thakur tore into the Congress government, alleging a cover-up. “When I asked the Chief Minister to speak on the matter, he signaled to the Speaker not to allow the debate. What is the government hiding?” questioned Jai Ram, demanding a CBI probe in line with the demand of protesting employees and Vimal Negi’s family.

Thakur slammed Revenue Minister Jagat Negi, who retorted that CBI is under the Centre’s control. “This is an unfortunate statement. The government is refusing to order a probe even when serious allegations have surfaced. Is the government scared of the truth coming out?” he asked.

The BJP accused the state government of shielding the guilty. “The FIR clearly names Des Raj, but the MD’s designation is also mentioned. Still, the government is busy protecting the accused, ignoring what Vimal Negi’s wife Kiran Negi is saying,” Jai Ram added.

The BJP team met Kiran Negi at the protest site outside HPPCL headquarters and backed the family’s demand to suspend top officials. “HPPCL has become a hub of controversies in the past two years. There is massive corruption and political shielding. The Chief Minister must break his silence,” Thakur said.

With tempers running high, the BJP walked out of the House in protest, warning the government of a bigger agitation if a fair probe is not ordered.

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HPPCL Director Des Raj Suspended in Vimal Negi’s Mysterious Death Case

Himachal Power Corp rocked by mysterious death of Chief Engineer Vimal Negi; Director Electrical Desraj suspended, FIR under BNS abetment to suicide, BJP demands CBI probe

Shimla: The mysterious death of Chief Engineer and General Manager of HP Power Corporation, Vimal Negi, whose body was fished out from Bhakra Dam near Swarghat, has shaken Himachal Pradesh, triggering political uproar and serious allegations of a cover-up at the top.

The Sukhu government, under massive pressure from protesting family members, employees, and relatives, late last night suspended Director Electrical Desraj and ordered a high-level probe headed by Additional Chief Secretary Omkar Chandra Sharma, who will submit his report within 15 days.

Acting on the complaint filed by Vimal Negi’s wife, Kiran Negi, the police have registered an FIR under Section 108(3)(5) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023—the new law replacing IPC for abetment of suicide.

Shockingly, the FIR has named Desraj but not HPCL Managing Director Harikesh Meena, raising serious suspicion of shielding Meena, an IAS officer. Sources claim the Chief Secretary himself is protecting Meena, leading to unrest among employees and protests intensifying.

Kiran Negi, backed by family and employees, has alleged continuous mental harassment by Meena and Desraj that forced her husband to take the extreme step. Under BNS Section 108(3)(5), abetment of suicide is a non-bailable and cognizable offence, punishable by up to 10 years in jail and fine. Legal experts say Meena’s exclusion from the FIR looks deliberate, especially when the family’s complaint clearly names him.

Sensing the political storm, BJP’s Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, along with several MLAs, rushed to Shimla, met Kiran Negi, and joined the protesters.

Jai Ram accused the Sukhu government of protecting senior officers and demanded an immediate CBI probe and suspension of Meena and Director (Finance and Personnel) Shivam Pratap Singh.

It was only after Desraj’s suspension that the family agreed to lift the protest and took Vimal Negi’s body to his native Katgaon village in Kinnaur for the last rites.

The government also removed Meena and Shivam Pratap Singh from HPCL, transferring them to other departments while handing over the MD’s charge to Rakesh Prajapati. However, the move has failed to douse the political fire, with the BJP alleging that Meena is being quietly protected.

CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has personally spoken to the family, assuring them of justice and strict action. But the big question remains—will Meena face arrest or walk away shielded by the system?

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Legal position:

Section 108(3)(5) BNS 2023 (Abetment of Suicide): Non-bailable and cognizable offence.

Punishment: Up to 10 years imprisonment and fine.

Exclusion of Meena from FIR despite being named by the family raises serious legal and ethical questions. Bail for Desraj will depend on Sessions Court’s view of the evidence.

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BJP Leaders Join Protest Seek Meena’s Suspension and CBI Probe into Death of Vimal Negi

BJP Leaders Join Protest, Demand CBI Probe and Suspension of HPPCL MD, Director in Vimal Negi Death Case

Shimla | March 19 — The mysterious death of HPPCL Chief Engineer Vimal Negi snowballed into a major political storm today as Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur along with senior BJP leaders Vipin Parmar, Randhir Sharma, Balbir Verma, Suresh Bhardwaj, Sarpal Satti, and Inder Dutt Lakhanpal reached the protest site, demanding an immediate CBI probe and suspension of HPPCL MD Meena and Director Des Raj.

Standing by Kisan to Negi, the grieving wife of the deceased officer, and scores of HPPCL employees sitting on dharna, the BJP leaders tore into the government, alleging "pressure, harassment, and corruption" within HPPCL that pushed Vimal Negi to death.

“This is not just a suicide... it smells of a planned murder. We demand an immediate CBI probe and suspension of these officers who were harassing Vimal Negi. Truth must come out, and guilty must be punished,” Jai Ram Thakur thundered at the protest site.

Following the massive uproar, the Himachal government ordered a high-level probe to be headed by Additional Chief Secretary Onkar Chand Sharma. Till then, Rakesh Prajapati has been made interim MD replacing Meena, and Surender Kumar will hold the post of Director in place of Des Raj.

SP Sanjeev Gandhi and DC Shimla Anupam Kashyap reached the spot and tried to pacify the protestors, informing them that an FIR has been lodged, and the police will probe the case "fairly and firmly".

However, protestors — including Vimal Negi’s family, friends, and HPPCL staff — remained adamant. “If Meena, Des Raj, and even the Director Personnel & Finance are not suspended, there’s no point in this inquiry. They will influence the probe. We want CBI to take over,” shouted one of Negi’s colleagues.

The death of Vimal Negi has ripped open alleged fault lines within HPPCL, with employees claiming the top brass ran the corporation like a private fiefdom, pushing honest officers to the brink.

Now, with the Opposition throwing its weight behind the protest, the ball is in the government’s court — Will it act or try to hush up the case like many others?

**#JusticeForVimalNegi #CBIForVimalNegi #HPPCLScam #HPPCLProtest #CorruptionInPowerSector #HimachalNews #ShimlaUpdates #JusticeDelayed

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Onkar Sharma to Head Government Inquiry into the Mysterious Death of Vimal Negi, But Protestors Demand Suspension of Meena And DesRaj

High-Level Probe Ordered into Mysterious Death of HPPCL Chief Engineer Vimal Negi, Protestors Demand Suspension of Top Brass

Shimla | March 19 — The Himachal Pradesh Government today ordered a high-level probe into the mysterious death of Chief Engineer Vimal Negi of HPPCL, following massive protests by his family, friends, and employees of the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL).

They shouted slogans, corrupt bureaucracy, HPPCL mudabad, Meena Murdabad...

The government has appointed Additional Chief Secretary Onkar Chand Sharma to head the probe. Until the inquiry is complete, Rajesh Prajapati will take over as the new MD, replacing Hirkishan Meena, while Surender Kumar replaces Director Des Raj — both facing serious allegations by the protestors.

Vimal Negi’s wife Kiren Negi, family, friends, and HPPCL staff squatted outside the HPPCL Headquarters since morning, raising slogans and demanding immediate suspension of MD Meena and Director Des Raj.

They demand CBI Probe and suspension of Meena and DesRaj.

The protestors alleged that both the officers had been mentally harassing Negi, forcing him into depression and ultimately leading to his death under mysterious circumstances.

Protestors also demanded that the third Director (Personnel and Finance) be removed or sidelined for the sake of a fair inquiry, alleging he could influence the probe outcome.

SP Sanjeev Gandhi and DC Shimla Anupam Kashyap rushed to the spot, assuring protestors that the government had taken action. Gandhi confirmed that an FIR has been lodged, and the police will probe the case fairly.

“No one is above law. We will ensure justice is done,” Gandhi assured the family, but the protestors remained angry and insisted that until the trio is suspended, justice is a distant dream.

The incident has sent shockwaves across the state’s power sector, with demands growing for an impartial investigation into “what pushed a senior officer like Vimal Negi to death?”

The government now stares at a tough test — will the probe nail the guilty or become another cover-up?

#JusticeForVimalNegi #HPPCLScam #HPPCLProtest #CorruptionInPowerSector #HimachalNews #ShimlaUpdates #JusticeDelayedJusticeDenied #HPPCLTruth #StopHarassment #AccountabilityNow

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