Shimla News: Four Dharas Were Burnt in Idgah Colony of Ruldubhatta Ward In a shocking incident, four dharas (traditional wooden houses) were burnt down in the Idgah Colony of Ruldubhatta Ward in Shimla. The fire broke out on Tuesday evening and engulfed the entire area, leaving many families homeless. According to eyewitnesses, the fire started at around 7 pm and spread rapidly due to strong winds. Residents of the colony reported that they saw flames leaping from one dharas to another, making it difficult for them to escape. The fire brigade was called in to control the blaze, but not before significant damage had been done. The exact cause of the fire is still unknown, but an investigation has been launched by local authorities. The Idgah Colony is a densely populated area with many traditional houses made of wood and thatch. The residents are mostly daily wage workers and laborers who rely on their homes for shelter and livelihood. The destruction caused by the fire has left many families struggling to make ends meet, and there are concerns about how they will cope in the coming days. The Ruldubhatta Ward administration has promised to provide aid and assistance to the affected families, but it remains to be seen whether this will be enough to help them recover from this disaster. In the meantime, the residents of Idgah Colony are counting their losses and trying to come to terms with the devastating impact of the fire.#Shimla #Idgah_Colony #Ruldubhatta_Ward #Dharas
Shimla News: Give Early Promotion and 13% DA to HPU Teachers The Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) teachers have been demanding better facilities, including early promotion and a decent hike in their Dearness Allowance (DA). Now, the university has decided to grant them an early promotion and a 13% increase in their DA. According to sources, the decision was taken at a meeting of the HPU Syndicate, which is the highest governing body of the university. The syndicate took this decision after considering the long-standing demands of the teachers' association. The teachers have been seeking early promotion for quite some time now. They had been granted a one-time promotion in 2019, but they were promised that it would be regularized soon. However, even after seven years, there has been no progress on this front. The decision to grant an early promotion is expected to bring relief to the teachers who have been waiting for a long time. The teachers' association had threatened to go on strike if their demands were not met, and the university seems to have taken heed of their warning. Apart from the early promotion, the teachers will also get a 13% hike in their DA. This is likely to be a significant relief for them as they had been seeking a decent hike in their DA for quite some time now. The teachers' association has welcomed the decision and thanked the syndicate for granting their demands. The association has also appealed to the university administration to ensure that the benefits are implemented soon. The development is expected to bring cheer to the HPU teachers who have been demanding better facilities and a decent hike in their DA.#Himachal_Pradesh_University #HPU_Syndicate #Teachers_Association
Fake Account Created on Facebook in the Name of DC Shimla A fake account has been created on Facebook in the name of Deputy Commissioner, Shimla. The account was discovered during a routine check by the authorities and an investigation is underway to identify the person responsible for creating it. According to sources, the fake account was created with the intention of spreading misinformation and causing harm to the reputation of the Deputy Commissioner. However, officials have assured that no personal or official data has been compromised as a result of this incident. The District Administration has taken immediate action to report the fake account and has also blocked it. A thorough investigation is being conducted to identify the person responsible for creating this fake account and appropriate action will be taken against them under relevant laws. This incident highlights the need for caution and awareness in the digital age, where fake accounts can be created with ease and can cause harm to individuals and institutions. The authorities have urged citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity on social media platforms. The Deputy Commissioner has also appealed to the people of Shimla to maintain trust in the administration and not to fall prey to misinformation spread through social media.#Facebook #DC_Shimla #Shimla
'Kab tak chalega blackmail?': Congress slams Centre over US waiver allowing India to buy Russian oil amid Iran war #Congress_slams #slams_Centre #Iran_war #Kab_tak #allowing_India
T20 World Cup 2026: Bethell set for ‘hell of a career’, says England captain BrookThat his maiden T20 international century came in the cauldron-like atmosphere provided by 35,000 raucous fans in Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium in a World Cup semifinal made it all the more impressive. That his maiden T20 international century came in the cauldron-like atmosphere provided by 35,000 raucous fans in Mumbai’s Wankhede stadium in a World Cup semifinal made it all the more impressive. #World_Cup #Cup_semifinal #England_captain #Bethell_set #Wankhede_stadium #international_century #raucous_fans #cauldron-like_atmosphere #atmosphere_provided #semifinal_made
Almost nobody is talking about altseason anymore. That may be bullish #altseason_anymore #anymore #talking #altseason #bullish
Will Iran play in FIFA World Cup 2026 and what happens to its training facility in USA?Iran is scheduled to play its World Cup group stage matches on U.S. soil with Tucson’s Kino Sports Complex selected as its base camp training site. Iran is scheduled to play its World Cup group stage matches on U.S. soil with Tucson’s Kino Sports Complex selected as its base camp training site. #World_Cup #FIFA_World #group_stage #Cup_group #Sports_Complex #Kino_Sports #Complex_selected #stage_matches #training_site #base_camp
Microsoft says Anthropic's products can stay on its platforms after lawyers 'studied' the Pentagon supply chain risk designation Microsoft says Anthropic's AI tools can remain on its platforms after lawyers reviewed the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation. #supply_chain #Pentagon #Pentagon_supply #chain_risk #risk_designation #Anthropic_products #designation_Microsoft
AUS-W vs IND-W LIVE Score: Australia wins toss, opts to bowl against India; One-off Test updates, streaming infoAUS-W vs IND-W: Follow the scorecard and highlights from the one-off Test between India Women and Australia Women, which is being played in Perth. AUS-W vs IND-W: Follow the scorecard and highlights from the one-off Test between India Women and Australia Women, which is being played in Perth. #Women #LIVE_Score #wins_toss #India_Women #Australia_Women #IND-W_LIVE #One-off_Test #Test_updates #Australia_wins #streaming_infoAUS-W
Zelenskyy said the US asked Ukraine for support in fighting off Iran's Shahed drones, so he's sending experts their way Zelenskyy said Ukraine will provide the US with specialists and resources to protect against the drones in its fight in the Middle East. #Ukraine #Middle_East #Zelenskyy #Iran_Shahed #asked_Ukraine #Shahed_drones #sending_experts
Astros utilityman muscles up with pair of homers for Korea in WBC Shay Whittington, the Houston Astros' versatile utilityman, made a splash on the international stage this week as he launched two home runs to help lead Team Korea to a thrilling victory in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). The 31-year-old Whittington's impressive display at the plate came against Japan, one of the tournament favorites, and marked a highlight in what has been an up-and-down journey for Korea thus far. Whittington's first homer came in the top of the third inning, a towering shot to left field that gave Korea its initial lead. Just five innings later, he went deep again, this time with a solo blast off Japan's ace reliever. The latter shot proved to be the decisive blow, as it staked Korea to a 3-2 advantage and ultimately helped secure the win. The WBC has been a mixed bag for Whittington, who is in his first season back from a stint on the injured list. While he has struggled at times with his timing and plate discipline, moments like this one have reminded everyone of his power potential. Prior to joining the Astros, Whittington had spent time with several organizations, including stints in the minor leagues and brief cups of coffee with big league teams. Korea's triumph over Japan was its second consecutive win in the tournament and kept its hopes alive for a deep run. The team will look to continue this momentum as it faces off against Italy next. Whittington's performance, meanwhile, has undoubtedly boosted his confidence and could lead to increased opportunities at the plate going forward.#Italy #Japan #World_Baseball_Classic #Shay_Whittington #Houston_Astros #Team_Korea
