The Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) has released the admit cards for the Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test (HPCET) 2024. Scheduled for May 10th, HPCET is the gateway to various undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, pharmacy, computer applications, business administration, and computer applications in participating institutes across the state.
Unseasonable snowfall has blanketed the picturesque hill stations of Kullu and Manali in Himachal Pradesh, India, prompting concerns about climate change. While some revel in the beauty of the snowfall, others express worry as it is an unusual occurrence for this time of year. The snowfall, brought by a western disturbance, has led to road closures and traffic disruptions, but is expected to subside from April 30th. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert and predicts further hailstorms in the coming days, keeping temperatures low. The snowfall has been observed in higher altitudes including Shimla, Chamba, Sirmaur, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, and Kinnaur, with Koksar and Hansa experiencing significant accumulation. The western disturbance has also brought rain, hailstorms, and thunderstorms to the region.
The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) is expected to announce the results of the Class 12 Board Exams 2024 soon. As per media reports, the results are likely to be released by April 30th, 2024. However, the official date and time for the announcement are yet to be confirmed by the board. Candidates are advised to check the official website of HPBOSE (hpbose.org) regularly for updates.
The Congress party is expected to finalize its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly by-elections in Himachal Pradesh during a meeting of its Central Election Committee on Thursday. The meeting, which will be attended by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, and state unit president Pratibha Singh, will decide on the candidates for the two remaining Lok Sabha seats in Kangra and Hamirpur, as well as six assembly constituencies where by-elections are scheduled. The Congress is likely to face competition from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has already announced its candidates for all four Lok Sabha seats and six assembly constituencies.
The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has opened the Leh-Manali highway, restoring road connectivity between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. The highway remained closed for five months due to heavy snowfall during winter. The snow clearance operation was executed by 111 RCC/753 BRTF under Project Himank in Ladakh and 70 RCC/38 BRTF under Project Deepak in Himachal Pradesh. The teams worked in challenging conditions, battling snow storms and treacherous weather conditions to clear the national highway and negotiate four important passes. The highway was declared open for traffic on Tuesday after a golden handshake ceremony at Sarchu on the inter-project boundary.
