HPTDC, NDMC Strikes Tourism Deal

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HPTDC, NDMC Strike Tourism Deal: NDMC Staff to Get Holiday Home Access in Shimla & Manali

Shimla/New Delhi: In a bid to give a boost to Himachal tourism, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) and New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) have inked a key understanding to offer NDMC employees holiday home facilities in popular HPTDC hotels in Shimla and Manali.

NDMC staff can now avail these benefits at Hotel Kunzum in Manali and Hotel Willy’s Park in Shimla, during two prime travel seasons — from April 1 to June 30 and October 1 to December 31 — for an initial two-year period, with a provision for a year-long extension.

The decision was taken at a meeting held at Palika Kendra, New Delhi, on May 21, 2025. The meeting was chaired by Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Managing Director, HPTDC, and attended by NDMC Director (Welfare) Ms. Anjum Siddiqui, along with senior officials from both NDMC and HPTDC.

The collaboration is expected to not only benefit NDMC staff but also further strengthen tourism ties between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh.

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If you're in Himachal Pradesh, don’t forget your umbrella this week! The state is in for a mixed bag of weather over the next seven days, with light rain and thunderstorms expected in many parts—especially the middle and higher hills—due to a fresh western disturbance and other active weather systems.

According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the next few days could bring light to moderate rain, along with thunder and lightning, in several districts including Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra, and parts of Lahaul-Spiti. The western disturbance, now active over North Pakistan and adjoining Jammu & Kashmir, is expected to interact with local weather systems, pulling in moisture from the plains.

As per the seven-day forecast (June 1–7), light rainfall activity will be scattered across the region, especially in the afternoons and evenings.

The department has also issued yellow alerts for thunderstorms and lightning on a few days.

While the plains like Una and Bilaspur will continue to reel under temperatures nearing 39°C, the middle hills are likely to get some respite. Places like Shimla, Manali, and Dalhousie could see a slight dip in both daytime and nighttime temperatures.

On Saturday, Keylong was the coldest at 5.2°C, while Una recorded the hottest at 38.8°C. Shimla saw a minimum of 13.4°C and a maximum of 26.1°C.

The Met office advises farmers and tourists to stay updated and exercise caution, especially during afternoon thunderstorms. Lightning activity and gusty winds could also affect outdoor plans.

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IMD Predicts Rain Activity for the Coming Week

Himachal to See Light Rain, Thunderstorms Over Next 7 Days; Temp Dip Likely in Mid Hills

Shimla, June 1:

If you're in Himachal Pradesh, don’t forget your umbrella this week! The state is in for a mixed bag of weather over the next seven days, with light rain and thunderstorms expected in many parts—especially the middle and higher hills—due to a fresh western disturbance and other active weather systems.

According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the next few days could bring light to moderate rain, along with thunder and lightning, in several districts including Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, Kangra, and parts of Lahaul-Spiti.

The western disturbance, now active over North Pakistan and adjoining Jammu & Kashmir, is expected to interact with local weather systems, pulling in moisture from the plains.

As per the seven-day forecast (June 1–7), light rainfall activity will be scattered across the region, especially in the afternoons and evenings.

The department has also issued yellow alerts for thunderstorms and lightning on a few days.

While the plains like Una and Bilaspur will continue to reel under temperatures nearing 39°C, the middle hills are likely to get some respite.

Places like Shimla, Manali, and Dalhousie could see a slight dip in both daytime and nighttime temperatures.

On Saturday, Keylong was the coldest at 5.2°C, while Una recorded the hottest at 38.8°C. Shimla saw a minimum of 13.4°C and a maximum of 26.1°C.

The Met office advises farmers and tourists to stay updated and exercise caution, especially during afternoon thunderstorms. Lightning activity and gusty winds could also affect outdoor plans.

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Grand Fest and Carnival Mark 154th Founders Day of Auckland House School in Shimla

Auckland House School Marks 154 Glorious Years with Grand Fest & Carnival

Shimla, 31 May 2025 – Auckland House School, Shimla turned 154 this year and celebrated the milestone with much pomp and show during its two-day Founders’ Day and Annual Carnival held on May 30 and 31.

The celebrations kicked off with a solemn prayer meet led by Director-Principal Smaraki Samantaroy. Former Bishop Samantaroy and Boys’ School Principal Rubin T. John were among the dignitaries.

A vibrant cultural show featuring dances, music, a powerful English play and a spirited school band performance marked the day.

The highlight was a fun-filled tug of war between alumni and Class XII girls – with the old girls pulling off a win, literally!

The next day, the school campus was buzzing with excitement as the Annual Carnival brought in food, games, mehndi, tattoos, art, and jam sessions.

St. Edward’s School Principal Fr. Anil Sequeira graced the occasion as chief guest and lauded the school’s creative energy and community spirit.

With students, alumni, and even kids from other schools joining the celebrations, the two-day affair turned into a colourful tribute to tradition, talent, and togetherness.

#154YearsStrong #AucklandCarnival #LegacyMeetsJoy #ShimlaSchools

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HP Cabinet Approves 700 home Guard posts, Refund Scheme to Tackle Waste, RERA Shifted to Dharamshala

Shimla, May 31:

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, in its meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday, took several key decisions including the creation of 700 posts of Home Guard Volunteers and the introduction of a "Deposit Refund Scheme 2025" to curb non-biodegradable waste.

In a significant green move, the Cabinet approved the launch of the Deposit Refund Scheme on a pilot basis. Under the scheme, consumers will pay a refundable deposit on packaged products — such as glass bottles, plastic containers, aluminium cans, liquid packs, and multilayered flexible packaging — which will be reimbursed upon return of the empty packaging.

The government aims to make producers and consumers jointly responsible for reducing waste.

The Cabinet also gave a green signal to fill 700 posts of Home Guard Volunteers under the Home Guards and Civil Defence Department, enhancing community security and disaster readiness.

In an administrative reform, the Cabinet approved regularisation of 203 Panchayat Secretaries (Zila Parishad cadre) who have completed two years of contract service as of March 31, 2025.

Medical education reforms were also on the table. The government amended the PG/SS policy by scrapping the mandatory one-year field posting prior to eligibility for senior residency at IGMC Shimla and RPGMC Tanda.

This step aligns the state’s policy with that of AIIMS, Chamiyana, and is expected to streamline the selection process for resident doctors.

Further, the Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) office will be shifted from Shimla to Dharamsala for better regional balance in administration.

The Cabinet gave in-principle approval to restart the de-novo reservation roster for members and chairpersons of Panchayati Raj Institutions, a move similar to what was done in 2010.

In forest governance, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Development Corporation has been allowed to collect minor minerals and carry out dredging in forest areas’ rivers and ponds.

The move aims to manage natural resources more efficiently while ensuring environmental sustainability.

For better grassroots education administration, a new Elementary Education Block will be created at Baddi by bifurcating the Ramshahar block in Solan district.

Necessary posts will also be created and filled to ensure smooth functioning.

The Cabinet also approved reorganisation of development blocks Sulah, Bhawarna and Lambagaon in Kangra district and Bharanj in Hamirpur, aimed at improving governance and accessibility in these regions.

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Plastic Rules Keylong and the Manali-Keylong-Leh Highway

Trash Trail to Lahaul: From Atal Tunnel to Keylong, Plastic Rules the Road

Shimla/Keylong—

As thousands of tourists pour into Lahaul through the Atal Tunnel, they leave behind more than just Instagram stories — they’re dumping garbage across the ecologically fragile slopes of this high land Himalayan valley.

From Koksar and Sissu to Keylong, Jispa, and Darcha, it’s a plastic trail of shame.

“Irrigation canals are choked, water can’t reach the fields.

Garbage floats in with the glacier melt, clogs everything, and ends up in the Bhaga River,” says Nawang Upasak, former panchayat head and tribal advisory committee member from Lower Keylong.

At Keylong, the district headquarters, heaps of garbage lie rotting near the police lines. Locals say the situation is out of control.

“There’s no dustbin, no wire fencing to stop the trash from flowing downhill. We need basic waste control — is that too much to ask?”

Where’s the green fee going?

The district charges tourists a “green fee” — but locals and homestay owners ask, green where?

“We pay taxes, tourists pay fees — but the garbage is still lying everywhere. Where’s the system?”

Plastic is seen floating in the irrigation water, entering the rivers, and flowing down with the Bhaga into the Chandra-Bhaga (Chenab).

The mess from the north portal of the Atal Tunnel, Koksar, Sissu and tourist hot spots like Shashan and Jispa, Darsha, Bara La Cha is all ending up in our rivers.

Locals say the solid waste is supposed to be shifted to Manali for treatment — but is anyone actually checking?

High court rules, but who cares?

The Himachal High Court has laid down rules for panchayats and municipal councils. Even MLAs are supposed to monitor plastic waste handling.

But on the ground, it’s open season for dumping. “No one’s watching.

Not the panchayat, not the MLA, not even the district officials. The rivers are taking the hit,” says a local hotelier.

DC’s all-women team faces Himalayan test

Lahaul’s Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhandana leads an all-women administration team — and this is their biggest challenge yet: can they clean up this mess before the season peak?

With every passing day, the trash trail gets longer, and the image of this pristine valley gets uglier.

> Welcome to Lahaul — where tourists bring cameras, and leave behind chaos.

#TrashTrailHimalayas #EcoDisasterInLahaul #WhereIsGreenFeeGoing #CleanUpOurMountains

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