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Himachal Government to Recognize World Winter Games Medalists: Chief Minister

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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced that the state government will recognize the achievements of medal winners at the World Winter Games.

During a heartfelt send-off on Monday for the Special Athletes and Coaches representing Himachal Pradesh in the Special Olympics World Winter Games, scheduled to take place in Turin, Italy, from March 7 to March 16, he expressed his pride in the state’s representation.

The Chief Minister highlighted that out of the 49-member Indian delegation, 24 athletes and coaches hail from Himachal Pradesh, which is a source of great pride for the state.

“These athletes will be participating in a range of events including Skiing, Snowboarding, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Floorball,” he stated, expressing optimism for their performance and the potential to bring glory to both the nation and the state.

Sukhu mentioned that the current state government is dedicated to providing comprehensive support to aspiring athletes in order to help them excel in national and international competitions.

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He confirmed that the state government would honor the medalists from this event and noted the significant increase in prize money for international competitions to encourage youth participation in sports and steer them away from drug abuse.

The prize money for gold medalists at the Olympics, Winter Olympics, and Paralympics has been raised from Rs 3 crore to Rs 5 crore. For silver medalists, the amount increased from Rs 2 crore to Rs 3 crore, and for bronze medalists, from Rs 1 crore to Rs 2 crore.

Prize money for gold medalists in the Asian Games and Asian Para Games has risen from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 4 crore, with silver medalists receiving increased sums from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 2.5 crore and bronze medalists from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore.

Additionally, prize money for Commonwealth Games gold medalists has been boosted from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 3 crore, with silver medalists seeing increases from Rs 30 lakh to Rs 2 crore and bronze medalists from Rs 20 lakh to Rs 1 crore.

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Three Burned Alive as Car Falls from Bridge in Gujarat’s Rajkot

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Gujarat: A tragic accident claimed the lives of three people in Gujarat’s Rajkot district on Monday.A car fell from a bridge and caught fire, killing all occupants on the spot.

The incident occurred on the Gondal–Atkot highway.The car was travelling from Chhota Udepur towards Gondal.

According to reports, the vehicle hit the bridge’s safety barrier.After the collision, the car fell nearly eight feet into a small stream below the bridge.

Soon after the fall, the car caught fire.The occupants were trapped inside the vehicle and were unable to escape.All three were burned alive and died at the scene.

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Police and fire personnel rushed to the spot after receiving information.The fire was later brought under control.The bodies were recovered and sent for post-mortem examination.

The exact cause of the accident is under investigation. Further details are awaited.

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Girl Records Reels Inside Jail, Video Sparks Debate

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Bhopal: A young woman has come under public attention after recording reels inside a jail while meeting her boyfriend.

The incident happened at Raipur Central Jail in Chhattisgarh, which is known for high security. Mobile phones are strictly not allowed inside the jail. Despite this rule, the woman carried her phone into the visitor room.

She recorded videos while talking to her boyfriend during the meeting. In the video, she speaks emotionally about visiting him on his birthday. She says she feels sad because she cannot stay with him on his special day.

After the meeting, she uploaded the video on her social media account. The video quickly went viral on different platforms. The inmate seen in the video is identified as Tarakeshwar.

He is currently lodged in Raipur Central Jail. He is an accused in a case under the NDPS Act. The incident has raised serious questions about jail security.

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People on social media are criticising jail staff and officials. Many users are asking how a mobile phone was allowed inside the jail.

They are also questioning the checking process at the jail entrance. So far, jail authorities have not given any official reaction.

 

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MBBS Student Alleges She Was Drugged, Raped by Friend in Delhi Hotel

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New Delhi: An 18-year-old MBBS student has accused a 20-year-old male friend of drugging and sexually assaulting her at a hotel in Delhi’s Adarsh Nagar area. The alleged incident took place on September 9, police officials said.

According to the complaint, the accused, who is also a medical student, invited the woman to “Hotel Apple” on the pretext of spending time together. Once there, he allegedly gave her a drink laced with drugs and then raped her.

The survivor told police that the accused recorded obscene videos and took pictures during the assault. He later threatened to make the content viral if she reported the incident.

The woman, a native of Jind in Haryana, is currently staying at the hostel of Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Rohini, Delhi.

Based on her complaint, police have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code. A search is underway to locate and arrest the accused, officials added.

In a separate case earlier this month, a school manager in Uttar Pradesh was arrested for allegedly raping a Class 8 student. In February, a tuition teacher in Delhi’s CR Park area was accused of repeatedly raping a 15-year-old student over three years and threatening her with blackmail.

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