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Hindustan Times
15-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Gujrat tourist dies in paragliding mishap in Dharamshala
A 25-year-old tourist died in a paragliding accident while taking-off from a non-notified site at Bangotu which is above Indrunag paragliding site near Dharamshala on Sunday evening, said officials on Monday. Earlier this year, a 19-year-old female tourist also died in a paragliding accident on January 19 while taking-off at the Indrunag paragliding site in Dharamshala. (File) The deceased has been identified as Satish from Ahmedabad in Gujarat, they added. He was on a tandem flight and fell during take-off along with his pilot who also sustained injuries. Their paraglider crashed on the site. This is the second such incident in Dharamshala this year in which a tourist was killed in a paragliding mishap. The incident occurred around 4 pm on Sunday. Police officials said that the tourist was on a trip with his cousin in Dharamshala. The injured tourist was first taken to Zonal Hospital in Dharamshala from where he was referred to Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda in Kangra, where he succumbed to his injuries. Kangra district tourism development officer Vinay Dhiman said, 'The preliminary inquiry suggests that the tandem flight's take-off was done from a site which is not notified, which is a complete violation of HP Aero-Sports Rules 2022, and the order of the high court wherein it has been mentioned that no site can be operated without a marshal. Neither this site is notified, nor was there any marshal present there. We have asked the sub-divisional regulatory authority, Dharamshala, to take cognisance of the incident. We have issued show-cause notices to both pilot and the operator and appropriate action will be taken as per the law after their response is received.' Meanwhile, police officials also said that they are investigating the incident. Earlier this year, a 19-year-old female tourist also died in a paragliding accident on January 19 while taking-off at the Indrunag paragliding site in Dharamshala.
India Gazette
27-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Himachal CM to visit Rajendra Prasad Govt Medical College Tanda
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 28 (ANI): In a bid to further strengthen healthcare infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is set to visit Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC), Tanda. As part of the visit, a detailed presentation will be made on the ongoing and proposed improvements in medical services and infrastructure at the institute. The Chief Minister will also engage in an interactive session with the faculty members to gather feedback and suggestions, focusing on enhancing healthcare delivery at this key medical institution, a release said. Under the leadership of CM, Himachal Pradesh has made remarkable strides in modernising and expanding the reach of its healthcare services throughout the state, a state government spokesperson said. The spokesperson said the government has ensured judicious use of resources to transform the Health sector. This was stated by a spokesperson of the state government here on Friday. The government has taken several revolutionary steps that have significantly enhanced the reach and quality of healthcare across Himachal. Several hospitals have been upgraded, new sub-health centers and primary health centres have been opened and upgraded and new block medical offices have been notified, a release said. This visit is part of a broader initiative by the Chief Minister to strengthen the state's health system through direct dialogue with medical professionals. Recently, he held similar interactions with faculty members of Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla, and the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialities (AIMSS), Chamiana. These discussions revolved around the challenges facing the health sector in the coming years and explored practical, forward-looking solutions. The state government's commitment to improving health services and ensuring all necessary support to medical colleges based on their requirements. This proactive approach underscores the government's resolve to provide accessible, quality healthcare across the state, the spokesperson said. The spokesperson said that the Chief Minister has made it clear that machines and equipment which are in use for over 20 years would be replaced within one year. Robotic surgery would be started in AIMSS Chamiana. The government was establishing 69 Adarsh Swasthya Sansthans in each of the 68 assembly constituencies, with two in Lahaul and Spiti. These institutions are already functional in most of the constituencies with provision of six specialists in each Adarsh Sansthan. These institutions would offer 134 diagnostic tests, and modern infrastructure, including ultrasound and digital X-ray services. The state government has made a provision of Rs 1,730 crore for financial year 2025-26 in order to procure modern medical equipment for medical colleges, civil and regional hospitals, and community health centres. Dialysis facilities are being provided in 20 Adarsh Swasthya Sansthaan and would be set up in remaining 49 institutions with an estimated cost of 41.62 crore. Blood storage units would also be set up in 11 institutions. The state government was also equipping IGMC Shimla, AIIMS Chamiyana, Hamirpur and Nerchowk medical colleges with advanced diagnostic services, including MRI machines. A PET scan facility would soon be started in the IGMC Shimla. These efforts are steering Himachal Pradesh towards becoming a model state in healthcare. (ANI)
