The Commission will be headed by Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary (Retd.), former Judge of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh as Chairperson. Advocate Vishal Panwar and IFS (Retd.) Rajesh Sharma will be its Members, while the Director, Land Records, Himachal Pradesh will serve as the Member Secretary.

On this occasion, Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda and other dignitaries planted native Himalayan saplings under the Green ICMR Campus Initiative. Shri Nadda inaugurated a scientific exhibition for school students, launched the Centre’s website and institutional video, and released a commemorative postal special cover, marking key milestones in the establishment of the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong.

The foundation stone laying ceremony will feature a traditional Bhumi Pujan, ceremonial groundbreaking and unveiling of the foundation stone, followed by the plantation of native Himalayan saplings under the Green ICMR Campus Initiative. The programme will also include the inauguration of a scientific exhibition, the launch of the Centre’s institutional video and website, presentation of the building layout, and the release of a commemorative postal special cover by the Union Health Minister.

The President said that for the common people, bearing the cost of medical treatment for a serious illness imposes a heavy financial burden. To alleviate this hardship faced by vulnerable sections of society, the Government of India provides health insurance cover of up to ₹5 lakh per family per year under the ‘Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’.

While a rise in social-media followers cannot by itself be treated as a direct measure of electoral support, it does indicate an expanding digital audience for the MLA and his political communication.

Kangra’s fairs and festivals therefore represent much more than annual celebrations. They are living expressions of the district’s faith, folk traditions, community spirit, sports culture and artistic heritage. At a time when modern lifestyles are rapidly changing rural society, preserving these traditions can help ensure that younger generations remain connected with their cultural roots.

Her sustained efforts have helped transform tobacco control in Kangra from a programme-driven activity into a **coordinated, field-oriented and community-supported public health movement**. Her approach combines policy implementation with grassroots engagement, enforcement with counselling, and institutional action with community participation, offering a model that can be replicated in other regions.

Dr. Bharti said effective use of digital platforms would make the TB elimination programme more transparent, efficient and results-oriented. He directed teams to complete pending tasks within stipulated timelines, expand X-ray and NAAT testing, ensure coverage of high-risk villages and strengthen patient-centred services.

More than three decades after his tenure as Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi continues to be remembered for his vision of an India prepared to meet the challenges of the modern world.

According to Hindu tradition, the shrine is associated with Goddess Sati. It is believed that after Lord Vishnu divided the body of Sati, different parts of her body fell at various places across the Indian subcontinent. According to local religious belief, Sati’s foot fell at Chintpurni, making the place an important centre of Shakti worship.The Goddess is also revered as Chhinnamastika Devi, a powerful manifestation of the Divine Mother.