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Negligence in HP Health Dept Lets 45 Docs Walk Away from Bond, Court Slams Officials
Shimla, May 29:
In a major embarrassment for the Himachal Pradesh Health Department, the High Court has pulled up officials for their "sheer negligence and callous attitude," which allowed 45 postgraduate doctors to walk away from their mandatory service bonds—costing the state dearly.
HP High Court has literally caught the health Ministery and its officials Napping showing how least bothered are they.
These doctors had pursued their PG courses at state expense and had signed a bond promising to serve the state for two years post-degree.
But thanks to bureaucratic delay, the Directorate of Health Services (DHS) and other concerned authorities failed to issue their field posting orders within the stipulated one-month period after the declaration of results.
As per Clause 6.8.2 of the PG/Super Speciality Policy dated February 27, 2019, if the government fails to issue posting orders within a month, the bond condition becomes null and void for "direct candidates."
Taking advantage of this loophole—caused by administrative apathy—the 45 doctors have been legally permitted to exit the bond.
The Court didn’t mince words and directed the Minister-in-Charge of the Health Department to take appropriate legal action against the erring officials responsible for the delay.
The Court emphasized that such negligence cannot be allowed to repeat, especially when it leads to such significant losses to the state exchequer and shortage of specialist doctors in government hospitals.
It needs to be mentionef here: Who are these health officials,one is health secretary M Sudha who also figured in the discussion in the last Vidhan sabha as well.
The episode has not only raised questions over the efficiency of the Health Department but also sparked concerns over how carelessness can derail critical public health services in a state that often grapples with a shortage of trained medical professionals.
This is not the old India that kept quiet. This is the new India — one that walks into global halls and says:
"We believe in Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam — the world is one family. But for terrorism, the door is shut."
Now firmly seated among the world’s top five economies, India no longer borrows its worldview from Western think tanks.
It isn’t just a junior ally of the US, a nostalgia-bound friend of Russia, or a rival in China’s shadow.
India is a standalone power, a civilisational Sanatan state in resurgent mode — and it’s building coalitions, not camps.
A United Indian Message — Loud and Global
Be it Jakarta or Johannesburg, Guyana or Panama — India’s message on terrorism is loud, bipartisan, and globally broadcast.
The recent globe-spanning diplomacy of the All-Party Parliamentary Delegations shows a rare domestic consensus.
From Ravi Shankar Prasad in Europe, Sanjay Jha in Indonesia, to Shashi Tharoor in Latin America and Assuddin Owaisi in Bahrain — the theme was consistent:
“Terrorism in all its forms and shades is unacceptable. India does not differentiate — and nor should the world.”
Even Asaduddin Owaisi, often critical of the establishment, struck a firm tone in the Gulf:
“Terrorism has no religion. Indian Muslims have suffered it too. Dialogue and justice, not violence, is the answer.”
That’s India’s soft power meets steel.
Not the West’s Proxy, Not China’s Foe — Just India on Its Own Terms
This assertive foreign policy stance isn’t just about fighting terrorism. It’s also about reclaiming India’s narrative space.
India no longer reacts to global events with borrowed language.
It sets its tone — one that’s civilisational, democratic, yet pragmatic.
While Western media still views India through the lens of alignment — as a US ally in the Indo-Pacific or a China balancer — India is crafting a third path:
Partner to all, pawn to none
Engaging in defence with France, tech with the US, energy with Russia, and infrastructure with the Gulf
But above all, speaking on its own behalf
What Experts and Foreign Media Say
Le Monde (France): “India’s anti-terror message is no longer couched — it’s clear and assertive.”
The Washington Post: “India’s diplomacy now reflects strategic clarity — no more fence-sitting.”
C. Raja Mohan, Geostrategist:
> “India doesn’t see itself as a swing state. It sees itself as a pole — a power in its own right.”
Owaisi in Bahrain, UAE — Taking the Narrative to the Faith Front
In Bahrain and UAE, Owaisi's presence showed India’s pluralism in action:
“We don’t let faith shield terror. And we don’t let faith communities be blamed for it.”
His meetings with UAE diplomats and Bahraini leaders helped underline India’s inclusive stance and rebut false binaries.
#PhalgamAttack to #OperationSindoor — India Remembers and Responds
The delegations didn’t just talk policy.
They reminded the world of the cost India pays:
Phalgam. Pulwama. Uri. Mumbai.
Each attack, each wound — has only hardened India’s resolve.
Himbumail.com Says:
India isn’t just telling the world something new.
It’s becoming something new.
A nation that doesn’t shout — but won’t stay silent.
A country that offers friendship — but not at the cost of its people’s blood.
A civilisational democracy with a long memory, global ties, and a red line on terror.
#ZeroToleranceForTerrorism
#IndiaOnItsTerms
BJP Pushes for CBI Probe in Vimal Negi Death Case, Meets Governor at Raj Bhawan
Shimla, May 28, 2025 — The political heat intensified on Wednesday as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) submitted a strong memorandum to Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, demanding a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the suspicious death of Vimal Negi, General Manager at Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL).
Led by Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur and State BJP President Dr. Rajiv Bindal, the delegation met the Governor at Raj Bhawan, raising serious questions over the role of top HPPCL officials and alleging foul play.
The Himachal BJP fired a sharp salvo at the Congress-led state government, accusing it of deep-rooted corruption, protecting the guilty, and targeting honest officers.
Thakur alleged CM Sukhu committed contempt of court by publicly opposing a High Court order on May 26. “His frustration and arrogance are now out in the open,” he said.
The BJP claimed the government was stalling CBI investigations, tampering with key evidence like a missing pen drive, ignoring corruption in the Pakhuwala solar project, and shielding accused individuals with anticipatory bail windows.
Honest officers, said Thakur, are being punished—departments snatched, reports buried. BJP also raised concerns over Shimla SP’s explosive press conference against senior officers, suspecting CM’s backing.
BJP Demands:
Secure all evidence in the Vimal Negi case
Punish officers tampering with records
CBI probe into Shimla SP’s charges
Expand CBI/ED probe into Power Corporation scam
Dismiss Shimla SP to restore discipline
BJP said the Sukhu govt has lost its moral right to stay in The party accused senior officers, including MD Harikesh Meena and Director (Electrical) Desh Raj, of mentally harassing Negi, which allegedly pushed him towards an unnatural death.
Negi had gone missing on March 10, and his body was recovered from Gobind Sagar Lake in Bilaspur on March 18.
The BJP also urged the Governor to initiate an independent audit of HPPCL’s functioning over the past two years, highlighting alleged irregularities and financial mismanagement in high-value projects like the ₹220 crore Pekhubela Solar Project.
The court also referred to a fact-finding report and a letter from the DGP, both pointing toward systematic pressure on Negi by senior officials.
The BJP said it will keep raising the issue until full justice is delivered.
#JusticeForVimalNegi #CBIForNegiCase #HPPCLProbe #BJPvsGovt
Victory for Devotees: Wildlife Dept Withdraws User Charges for Choorhdhar, But Who Will Clean the Trash?
Shimla/Nauhradhar/Sarahan, May 27:
In a major win for pilgrims and locals, the Wildlife Department has officially withdrawn its controversial user charges for visitors trekking to the Choorhdhar Wildlife Sanctuary — home to the revered Choorheshwar Temple, believed to be the abode of Dev Shirgul.
The department had issued a notification on April 2 mandating user charges for all visitors.
But after strong opposition from locals, religious bodies, and Himbumail's relentless reporting, a fresh notification was issued today, stating that no entry fee or user charges will be levied on pilgrims.
People from across Himachal and even Jaunsar-Bawar in Uttarakhand undertake this sacred journey every year.
The Choorhdhar peak, often dubbed the “Kailash of the Shivaliks,” holds deep spiritual and cultural significance.
The Wildlife Department admitted receiving numerous representations from nambardaris, religious committees, and the Choorhdhar Seva Samiti demanding the rollback. The government finally bowed to public pressure.
But here’s the bigger question – what about the garbage?
Every pilgrimage season, tons of trash — plastic wrappers, bottles, and waste — are left behind on the trekking routes from Kala Bagh to Shivling Top (Sarahan side) and from Nauhradhar to Choorhdhar. The situation is alarming.
Now that the charges are off the table, the Wildlife Department must urgently coordinate with the Seva Samiti and Temple Committee to implement a sustainable trash management plan. Public awareness is crucial. Pilgrims must be encouraged to carry their waste back and respect the sanctity of the mountain.
As one Seva Samiti member told Himbumail, “Bhakti without responsibility is not devotion — it’s destruction.”
Choorhdhar may be free again, but its cleanliness comes at a cost. The onus is now on both the administration and the devotees to keep the abode of Dev Shirgul unpolluted.
#ChoorhdharYatra #DevShirgul #WildlifeDept #UserChargeWithdrawn #HimbumailImpact #SacredMountains #PlasticFreePilgrimage #SaveChoorhdhar #DevBhoomiCleanup #PilgrimResponsibility
International Cyber Fraud Racket Busted: Two Arrested from Chennai by Udham Singh Nagar Police, Uttarakhand.
DEHRADUN: IN a major breakthrough, the Udham Singh Nagar Police have busted an international cyber fraud racket and arrested two cyber scammers from Chennai.
The accused had been operating under the guise of a CHC (Community Health Center) to carry out illegal transactions of nearly ₹50 lakh, all acquired through online fraud.
During the investigation, it was revealed that the gang had duped a foreign national of a staggering ₹1.39 crore.
As per the available reports, the two accused arrested by Udham Singh Nagar Police from Chennai have been identified as S. Mani and P. Prem Kumar.
Both were allegedly involved in laundering cyber fraud money by posing as representatives of a CHC (Community Health Center).
The arrests mark a significant step in cracking down on transnational cyber crimes and money laundering operations facilitated through digital platforms.
Further investigation is underway to trace the entire network and recover the defrauded money.
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