Satyapal Malik chargesheeted
The agency has filed its chargesheet after three years of probe before a special court naming Malik and his two aides Virender Rana and Kanwar Singh Rana. The other persons named in the chargesheet included the then Chenab Valley Power Projects Pvt Ltd (CVPPPL) managing director M S Babu.
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Himachal CM launches sapling drive with a target to cover 9,000 hectares in forests
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated the 76th state-level Van-Mahotsav in the Kanlog area of Shimla by planting a deodar sapling. The plantation drive has a budgetary provision of Rs 100 crore with a target to cover 9,000 hectares in forests. The Chief Minister also launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojna across all Assembly constituencies and virtually interacted with ministers and legislators and discussed forest conservation and afforestation measures in detail. Addressing the gathering, the Chief Minister said Van Mahotsav highlighted the importance of forests, often called the Earth's lifeline. 'This year, around 9,000 hectares of forests would be planted with saplings that comprised fruit-bearing ones.' He said the government has been working to protect and enrich rich biodiversity. These efforts would contribute to achieve the target of increasing 30 per cent forest cover by 2030. The Chief Minister said the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojna would not only promote forest development but also enhance public participation and strengthen the rural economy. Under this scheme, mahila mandals, yuvak mandals, self-help groups and joint forest committees would plant and look after saplings on one to five hectares of designated forest land for five years. This year, saplings are being planted across 1,000 to 1,500 hectares at a cost of Rs 20 crore. An additional Rs 1.2 lakh per hectare is being provided for sapling maintenance, said the Chief Minister. He said the government is also focusing on financial discipline for 'vyavastha parivartan' and introducing reforms in the working of the Forest Department. The officers were being encouraged to dedicate more time to fieldwork related to forest expansion and conservation rather than office routines. The Chief Minister said the government is implementing schemes that provide rural communities with self-employment opportunities near their homes, thereby strengthening their livelihoods. He said the initiatives of the government in natural farming are also being recognized and appreciated nationally. He gave cheques for Rs 1,00,000 each to mahila mandals for sapling plantation under the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojna. Also cheques for Rs 50,000 each have also been distributed under JICA project to the beneficiaries for livelihood.
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Shimla, Aug 14 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated a tribal festival at Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti district on Thursday. He also laid foundation stones for five bridges being built in Udaipur sub-division under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Phase 3. Kick-starting the festival from Shimla, Sukhu said this is the first time that the event is being organised on the theme of 'Zero Waste". The chief minister said that the event, which will conclude on August 16, would promote environmental conservation and also showcase the district's unique art and culture. 'The festival symbolises the commitment to preserving the district's heritage. It will also inspire people to celebrate responsibly," he said. The chief minister said that climate change has posed serious challenges to the country, and Lahaul-Spiti was no exception. Unusually heavy rainfall in the district is a major cause of concern, he said. 'The state government is taking all possible measures to provide relief during disasters. We are working with the Central government to ensure environmental protection. A team of scientists, with the Centre's support, is conducting a detailed study on the increasing incidents of cloudbursts," he said. Lahaul-Spiti has emerged as a model district in terms of women's empowerment, he said, adding that traditional products of the area would be promoted under the 'HimIra' brand. Sukhu also laid foundation stones for five bridges being built in Udaipur sub-division with an outlay of Rs 36.41 crore. These projects include a 35-metre steel truss bridge over Chaikhang Nallah at a cost of Rs 9.93 crore; a 49-metre double-lane steel truss bridge over Chenab River at Rs 9.46 crore; a 22-metre RCC T-beam bridge over Kishori Nallah at Rs 17.68 crore; a 76-metre RCC beam bridge over Teling Nallah at Rs 13.35 crore, and a 22-metre RCC beam bridge over Moring Nallah at Rs 1.89 crore. PTI COR RUK RUK view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
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