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Shimla: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s re...
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KEYLONG: Perched atop unstable debris slopes in the fragile Western Himalayas, Lindur village in Lahaul-Spiti has emerged as a tragic yet powerful symbol of the climate crisis.
The 2023 monsoon turned disastrous for this quiet hamlet, triggering severe land subsidence and rendering dozens of families homeless overnight.
But amidst the fear and fractures, came a swift and coordinated administrative response. Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhadana confirmed that emergency aid was released immediately:
Rs 1 lakh each for families whose homes were partially damaged (12 families)
Rs 4.3 lakh as the first installment for one family whose house was fully destroyed
Compensation for 5 damaged cowsheds (Rs 50,000 each)
Crop loss aid for 8 farmers totaling Rs 89,000
Realising the seriousness of the situation, experts from NHPC, IIT Mandi, and the Geological Survey of India (GSI) were roped in.
Their assessment confirmed villagers’ worst fears—Lindur is built on unstable talus and debris, making it highly vulnerable to further sinking.
Based on expert advice, emergency shelters were set up in nearby Gorma village, using public buildings like the school, panchayat hall, and Mahila Mandal Bhawan.
These camps were quickly equipped with food, water, sanitation, and medical support.
For long-term rehabilitation, a new site—Norjam Got in Muhal Kothi—was identified, but local objections have led the Sub-Divisional Magistrate to explore alternative safe zones.
Meanwhile, the Public Works Department has started plugging surface cracks with waterproof materials and formed a monitoring committee for regular oversight.
In a major mitigation push, the administration has sent a Rs 23.7 crore DPR to the State Disaster Mitigation Fund (SDMF) for channelization of the Jhalama Nala and riverbank protection. Further:
Sprinklers and pipelines worth Rs 10.11 lakh have been distributed to 14 families to reduce seepage
Rs 20 lakh approved for irrigation infrastructure repairs
Rs 5 lakh granted to Mahila Mandal Lindur for temporary relief work
Recognizing the geohazard potential, orders have been issued for continuous glacial water monitoring. The Indian Meteorological Department has also been approached to install a dedicated rainfall gauge in Lindur for early warnings.
A broader scientific study proposal has been sent through HIMCOSTE and the revenue department, involving geological, hydro-geological, geophysical, and remote sensing assessments by national-level expert institutions.
The message from Lindur is clear: development must respect nature’s limits.
While the government’s relief and rehabilitation efforts show seriousness, experts and activists stress the need for a larger conversation about infrastructure, sustainability, and Himalayan fragility.
As Lindur rebuilds—physically and emotionally—it also raises a call for climate-aware governance and community-led resilience across the mountains.
The question remains: Will Lindur be a warning or a lesson learned?
Three Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorists Gunned Down in Shopian Encounter
Shopian, May 13 — Security forces shot dead three terrorists belonging to the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit in a fierce gunfight in the Shukroo Keller forests of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, earlier today.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team of the Army, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir Police launched a cordon and search operation in the area.
The terrorists opened fire, triggering a heavy exchange that ended with all three being neutralized.
One of the slain terrorists has been identified as Shahid Kuttay, a top LeT commander active in South Kashmir. The identity of the other two is being verified, police sources said.
A large cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-47 rifles and other warlike stores, was recovered from the encounter site. Security forces suspect the group was planning a major strike in the region.
Officials hailed the successful operation as a big blow to Lashkar-e-Taiba’s network in the Valley. The area is being combed for any remaining threats.
CBSE Class 10 & 12 Results 2025 Out: Girls Outshine Boys Again
New Delhi: The CBSE has officially declared the Class 10 and 12 board results today, May 13, 2025. Students can check their scores on cbse.gov.in, cbseresults.nic.in, and also via DigiLocker and UMANG apps.
Himachal Girls Leave Boys Behind – Shine Bright in Class 10 & 12
Once again, Himachali girls have stolen the show in the CBSE results for Class 10 and 12. While the boys tried hard, it’s the girls who’ve taken the lead with flying colours – proving that consistent effort and focus are paying off in classrooms across the hill state.
Class 12 – Himachal’s Report Card
In Class 12, Himachal Pradesh showed a solid performance.
Total schools: 232
Students appeared: 11,385
Passed: 10,561
Pass percentage: 92.76%
The real highlight? Girls outshone boys yet again.
Girls: 95.3% pass rate
Boys: 90.77% pass rate
Himachal’s results also stood strong when compared to neighbouring states:
Punjab: 92.47%
Haryana: 91.04%
Uttarakhand: 86.15%
Class 10 – Another Win for Girls
Carrying the momentum forward, Class 10 students also delivered an impressive performance.
Students appeared: 17,177
Passed: 16,706
Overall pass rate: 97.26%
Here too, girls led the way:
Girls: 98.09%
Boys: 96.58%
The exams were conducted in 320 schools across 119 centres, showing that the education system is reaching even remote areas with impact.
Message from the Hills
From snow-covered villages to bustling towns, students from Himachal are proving their mettle. Parents are beaming with pride, teachers are thrilled, and girls are setting the bar higher each year.
Class 10 Snapshot India
This year, the overall pass rate touched 93.66%, a minor bump up from last year.
Girls came out on top with a 95% pass rate, while boys stood at 92.63%.
Nearly 2 lakh students scored over 90%, and more than 45,000 crossed 95%.
Trivandrum region once again topped the charts.
Class 12 Performance
Class 12 students recorded an overall pass percentage of 88.39%, slightly better than last year.
Girls continued their winning streak with a 91.64% pass rate, while boys logged 85.70%.
In a landmark achievement, 100% of transgender students passed, up from 50% in 2024.
Vijayawada, Chennai, and Thiruvananthapuram were the top three performing zones.
Compartment Stats
Around 2.7 lakh students, including 1.41 lakh from Class 10, have been placed in the compartment category. They can appear for supplementary exams.
Students need their roll number, school number, admit card ID, and date of birth to access results. CBSE will soon release re-evaluation and verification schedules.
#CBSEResults2025 #GirlsTopAgain #10th12thResults #BoardExamBuzz
“Terror Talks First”: PM Modi Draws Red Lines on Pakistan, POK & Peace Process
New Delhi/Shimla: In a hard-hitting national address on Monday evening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi made it crystal clear that India is open to talks with Pakistan—but only if the conversation begins with terrorism and ends with accountability and PoK
."If Pakistan wants to survive, it must dismantle its terror infrastructure, or it will CEASE TO EXIST" , said PM Modi
Laying down his government's uncompromising stance, the PM stated, “Water and blood cannot flow together.”
With this, he sent a strong message that business-as-usual is off the table as long as Pakistan continues to sponsor cross-border terrorism.
The PM reiterated that if and when dialogue resumes, terrorism will top the agenda, followed by Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and only then can trade or any broader peace discussions follow.
"We are ready to talk—but let it be about terror first, PoK second, and only then can other issues come to the table.Today, every terrorist knows the consequences of wiping Sindoor from the foreheads of our sisters and daughters: PM
Terrorists dared to wipe the Sindoor from the foreheads of our sisters; that's why India destroyed the very headquarters of terror, PM said
This is not an era of war, but it is not an era of terrorism either, said PM
You can’t expect us to shake hands with one hand while the other wields a weapon,” said Modi.
His statement comes just days after a fragile ceasefire understanding was announced, and both countries agreed to scale down military posturing.
But the PM's address left no room for ambiguity—peace won't come wrapped in photo-ops or symbolic meetings.
Political observers believe the PM’s words are a direct warning to Pakistan's new leadership and a signal to the international community that India seeks peace, but not at the cost of national security or territorial integrity.
The speech has also sparked support across party lines, with defence experts and former diplomats backing the “talks on terror first” framework as a necessary reset in the peace process.
India is willing to talk—but not tolerate. Terror and trade won’t share the same table. And when the talks begin, PoK is not off the radar, PM asserted.
BREAKING: India Strikes Deep, Hits Back Hard—PM to Address Nation at 8 PM
New Delhi – Indian Air Force (IAF) has confirmed here today that it has destroyed an air defence system in Karachi, while the Indian Army dropped a bombshell showing a map marking hits near Islamabad, Pakistan’s capital.
What’s more? All those much-hyped Turkish drones that Pakistan deployed—downed like flies.
Air Marshal AK Bhati didn’t hold back, saying with a smile, "You must’ve seen what we did to those overhyped Turkish drones."
Quoting Tulsidas' Ramcharitmanas, he added for dramatic flair:
"Binay na maanat jaladhi jad, gaye teen din beet,
Bole Ram sakop tab, bhay bin hoy na preet."
Translation? “When persuasion fails, power must speak.”
In a sharp exchange with a reporter who asked if India had hit Pakistan’s nuclear facility in Kirana Hills, Air Marshal Bhati smirked and replied: "Thanks for the intel, we didn’t know there was a nuclear facility there. We haven’t hit Kirana Hills." Mic drop moment!
Meanwhile, reports by CNN-News18 suggest that Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was forced into hiding in a bunker for over two hours after India’s decisive strike on Nur Khan Air Base in Rawalpindi—just 10 km from Islamabad.
Sources say PAF Mirage jets were shot down mid-air, and the Indian Army has released footage that’s set to make waves globally.
Now, all eyes are on Prime Minister Modi, who will address the nation at 8 PM tonight. Speculations are —what next? Retaliation? Ceasefire? Or a bold diplomatic message?
Stay tuned. The game has changed.
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