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United News of India
2 hours ago
- Business
- United News of India
Shipki-La pass on Indo-China border opens for tourists
Shipki-La/Kinnaur, June 10 (UNI) In a historic development, the Shipki-La Pass on the Indo-China border in Kinnaur district was opened to tourists, with Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi addressing a public meeting at the frontier and calling it a milestone moment for the region and the nation. Negi, known for his vocal criticism of the central government, urged the Centre to take concrete steps to resolve the long-standing border dispute with China. 'This issue cannot be left hanging forever. The Government of India must engage in dialogue and resolve the matter. Trade and the Mansarovar Yatra can be used as tools of diplomacy,' he said. 'We can send a message of friendship to China from here.' Calling it a proud moment, he said, 'For the first time since independence, people of the country will get a chance to see the beautiful valleys of Shipki-La. This day will be remembered in the history of Kinnaur.' Negi also recalled how, in earlier times, locals from Kinnaur braved extreme conditions to trade with Tibet and supported the Indian Army even when there were no roads. 'Till 1968, there was no road connectivity. Our elders helped the army by carrying ration and water on foot. Even Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and Chief Minister Dr. YS Parmar had to reach this border on horseback and foot.' He appealed to the Army and ITBP not to be overly strict with tourists and demanded that the HRTC bus service, currently running up to Namgya, be extended to Shipki-La. He also sought the construction of a parking facility at the border and installation of an ATM of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank for locals and visitors. Negi added that Shipki-La offers the shortest and most convenient route for the Mansarovar Yatra and should be considered as a new corridor for this pilgrimage, similar to those in Pithoragarh and Arunachal Pradesh. With the heatwave sweeping across northern India, hill stations like Kinnaur are witnessing a sharp increase in tourist arrivals. The state government is actively promoting border tourism and high-altitude destinations like Shipki-La to boost local economy and national integration, he added. UNI ML RN
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
2 accused in BJP functionary murder case held after encounter
Dehradun: Two men, Azhar Tyagi and Aayush Sharma, who were allegedly involved in the murder of former BJP mandal president Rohit Negi, were arrested after a police encounter near the Muzaffarnagar-Mangalaur border on Thursday night. Police said the two fired upon them and shots were fired back in retaliation. The two got injured in their legs and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Tyagi is the main accused in the murder of Negi who was shot on Monday night in Dehradun's Premnagar area in the night hours of June 3. SSP Dehradun Ajai Singh said, "Negi was killed near Pipal Chowk by two motorcycle-borne men from a point blank range. When we spoke with the friends of Negi and worked on the case, we came to know about the two names." The police team launched a massive hunt for the accused and conducted raids in different locations of Muzaffarnagar, Haridwar, Dehradun and Ghaziabad. "On a tip-off, we conducted checks on the Manglaur-Muzaffarnagar border and spotted two suspicious persons on a motorcycle. When we tried to stop them, they opened fire and tried to escape," the SSP said. He added that "in retaliation we opened fire and Azhar was hit by bullets in his limbs. Soon after, the other man was hit by a bullet in both his legs. We will try to take their remand to question them in the matter and to find out whether there was any deeper conspiracy in the case." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Business Standard
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Business Standard
Puran Singh Negi joins Tezar EV as Business Head-Chief Operating Officer(COO) to Lead its Business
PNN New Delhi [India], June 6: In a strategic leadership move, Tezar EV has appointed Puran Singh Negi as EV Business Head. With over 23+ years of automotive experience both Internal Combustion Engine and Electric Vehicle(EV). Negi brings deep industry insight across electric and traditional ICE vehicle Industry. From Left to Right: * Ashwini Surpur: Managing Director * Vijay Kumara Surpur: Founder & Ceo * Puran Singh Negi: Ev Business Head & Chief Operating Officer In his new role, Negi will lead Tezar EV Business complete operations and strategy, supporting Tezar EV to scale-up across India and overseas. His previous leadership at Jindal Mobilitric, Okaya EV and Ampere By Greaves Cotton was instrumental in advancing electric mobility innovations and establishing EV Green Field Projects and his experience spans across top OEMs like Suzuki, Ampere by Greaves Cotton, Okaya and Jindal in 2W segment. Vijay Kumar Surpur - Founder & CEO of Tezar EV, called the appointment strategic move as the company prepares to scale and establish its EV Business and strengthen its national and global presence. Puran Singh Negi said, I on behalf of Tezar EV promise to all stakeholders holders to change the E2W Landscape by Innovation and One Team Culture where execution speed will recreated the rules of Growth and Scale. Here's to Building Eco System, where "Human to Human" Values are respected to have inclusive growth together for all stakeholders holders! He emphasizing a commitment to product excellence and operational strength to deliver best EV product experience for End- Consumers. As Tezar EV gearing-up to scale its operations, Negi's leadership is expected to play pivot role in shaping the next generation of green mobility here in India for the Globe. About Tezar EV Founded in 2020, Tezar EV as a part of commitment to the Make in India Vision, successfully designed, engineered and developed Electric 2W product entirely In-House. Core Components are In-House including Battery Pack, Battery Management System, Vehicle Control Unit, Mid Drive Motor, Charging Gun Connector and Digital Display, reflecting company strong hold on vertical interaction and R & D capabilities. Tezar EV Moat is Safety, which is achieved with in-house developed Vehicle Control Unit(VCU) and Battery Management System which not only ensures proper thermal management, but also enables high-end fault detection accuracy with advanced algorithms and vehicle architecture. Tezar has launched recently its first Two Product with 2 Variants each as N1, N1 Pro, T1 And T1 Pro. Key USPs of Product are in-house developed Chain Drive PMSM Motor which delivers peak power of 6 KW with Battery capacity of 3.5 KW and 2.5 KW options with 150 KM of IDC range in a single charge. Mono suspension at rear to ensure comfort on bumpy roads and Bigger Floor board to give enough leg room for all riders with 21 LTR of Boot-space. The company already commissioned Manufacturing Facility in Karnataka with Annual Capacity of 60,000 vehicles with Corporate Head office at Bengaluru, Karnataka. Visit Us Today! Manufacturing Facility Sri Vijay E-Vehicles Private Limited 2-16-431/2/1, Mudgal Main Road Lingsugur, Karnataka - 584122 Corporate Office & Experience Centre Tezar Electric Vehicle Private Limited 1st Floor, Mahaveer Arcade, NH-4 1754, Tumkur Rd, Opposite Dasarahalli Metro Station Vidya Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka - 560058 Call Us: +91 8880262626 Website: Experience the future of electric vehicles--schedule a visit or reach out today!
Indian Express
03-06-2025
- Indian Express
Shipki La to be opened for tourists, adventure enthusiasts from June 10: Himachal minister
Shimla, June 2 The strategically important Shipki La Pass on the India-China border in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district would be opened to tourists and adventure enthusiasts from June 10, Himachal Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Monday. 'The move will boost tourism in the remote tribal belt and reaffirm India's presence in the sensitive border region,' he said. Shipki La, a high-altitude mountain pass located at an elevation of over 4,000 metres, has so far remained largely inaccessible to civilians due to its sensitive location and harsh winter conditions. The Sutlej river, known as Langqen Zangbo in Tibet, enters India through this pass. The area also hosts a dozen substantial buildings used by Indian security agencies and is of immense strategic value. Negi said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu would formally inaugurate the Shipki La Pass on June 10, marking a major step towards controlled civilian access to the border. 'Only Indian nationals will be allowed to visit the pass after showing their Aadhaar cards,' the minister said, adding that adequate security protocols and identity verification measures will be in place. Negi further said, 'Although locals have had access to this pass for a long time. It is a strategically important location, where we are at the height, and the Chinese, on the other side, are on the low elevation. Locals go there for marginal trades. Earlier, locals used to bring sheep from the opposite side in the trade, but since the outbreak of Covid-19 in 2019, customs authorities banned the trade.' A government statement said the decision to allow limited tourism to Shipki La follows a high-level meeting held recently between defence personnel and the chief minister. Authorities see this as a step towards integrating border regions with mainstream tourism circuits while maintaining national security. During winters, Shipki La remains cut off due to heavy snowfall. However, with improved road access and better coordination between civil and military agencies, the government is confident of safely facilitating travel during the accessible summer window. The opening of Shipki La is expected to attract trekkers, photographers and history enthusiasts, offering them a rare glimpse into the majestic landscapes and geo-political importance of the Indo-Tibetan border.
Hindustan Times
03-06-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Himachal: SP Gandhi files plea in high court against transfer of probe to CBI
Even as the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started probe into the death of Vimal Negi, chief engineer-cum-manager of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL, superintendent of police (SP) Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi on Monday moved the high court challenging the orders of the single bench to transfer the investigation to the central probe Gandhi has filed the plea in his personal capacity, but such a petition can only be filed after a no-objection certificate from the state government. Earlier, chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had said his government would not challenge the decision to hand over the probe to CBI. He, however, had expressed his disagreement with HC observations. The matter is likely to be taken up on Wednesday. Gandhi's counsel, Jagdish Thakur, confirmed that the plea was moved before the division bench on Monday. 'We have challenged the May 23 order of justice Ajay Mohan Goel, by which a CBI probe was ordered on the plea of Kiran Negi, the wife of the deceased. We have moved an application seeking the court's permission to appeal against the order,' said Thakur while talking to HT. 'The investigation may be handed over to the SIT constituted by high court instead of CBI or any other central agency which is under control of Union government in order to avoid any conflict of interest,' read the petition. Negi went missing on March 10, and his body was recovered from Bhakra Dam in Bilaspur on March the petition, Gandhi said 'as the affidavit filed by the director general of police was with ulterior motive, the scathing observations qua the investigation based upon the said document may be set aside.'The HC while allowing petition seeking CBI investigation on May 23, had observed, 'If the DGP of the state himself has a concern about the fairness of the investigation, then even if this investigation is being carried out by the SIT in right earnest, it shall never instil confidence whatever may be the report... This court is of the considered view that in this case, there is an exceptional situation, which requires that the matter be investigated by the CBI.' In his petition, Gandhi's pointed out: 'The DGP exposed all evidence in most irresponsible manner. Such blatant manner amounts to infringement of the rights of many who may have to face trial, he conducted a parallel investigation.' Communist Party of India (CPI, Marxist) had expressed concern over the politicisation of Negi's death and had urged the state government to initiate a judicial inquiry rather than handing over the case to the CBI has already registered a fresh FIR on charges of abetment to suicide and common intention in the death of Negi. 'The FIR was registered in New Delhi on the basis of the case filed by Shimla police on March 19, and CBI DSP Brijendra Prasad Singh will be the investigation officer,' the agency cops manipulated central agencies tofalsely implicate me in eatery blast case: SP Gandhi SP Gandhi on Monday alleged that senior officials in the police headquarters manipulated central agencies to falsely implicate him in a 2023 eatery blast case by claiming that RDX samples were found from the spot. Alleging a 'conspiracy' by the office of the director general of police (DGP), Gandhi alleged that efforts were made to project 'a simple' gas leak blast at an eatery in Shimla as a terror act. Two persons were killed while over 10 sustained injuries in the blast that took place in an eatery in Middle Bazaar near Mall Road in the heart of Shimla city on the evening of July 18, 2023. This is the second time Gandhi has made allegations against top officials in the state. The SP had levelled serious allegations against former DGPs Sanjay Kundu and Atul Verma, as well as chief secretary Prabodh Saxena, in a press conference on May 24.
