New Delhi (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura on their Statehood Day.

In a series of posts on X, Shah conveyed his wishes to the three northeastern states, highlighting their cultural richness and contributions to the nation.

"Statehood Day greetings to our sisters and brothers of Manipur. Blessed with a vibrant culture and talented people, Manipur has always been our pride. May the state reach new heights in the times to come," he said.

Extending greetings to Meghalaya, the Home Minister said, "Warm wishes to the people of Meghalaya on Statehood Day. A rich biodiversity hotspot and a confluence of cultures and rituals, Meghalaya adds immense strength to India's spirit. May the state achieve new milestones in progress."

Shah also greeted the people of Tripura.

"Greetings to our sisters and brothers of Tripura on Statehood Day. Touching new heights in development, Tripura has today established itself as a proud contributor to India's growth. May Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha continue to steer the state ahead, fulfilling the aspirations of the people under the leadership of Modi," he said.

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Chandigarh (PTI): The Haryana government transferred 15 IAS officers with immediate effect on Wednesday.

Among those who have been transferred are Vineet Garg, Chairman, Haryana State Pollution Control Board. He has been posted as the additional chief secretary to the government's printing and stationery department, relieving Raja Shekhar Vundru of the charge, a government order said.

Ajay Kumar, Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, has been transferred and posted as the deputy principal secretary-II to the chief minister against a newly-created post.

Pankaj Agarwal, Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Water Resources Department, has been posted as the principal secretary in the architecture department, relieving Apporva Kumar Singh of the charge.

Saket Kumar, Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister, Commissioner and Secretary, Development and Panchayats Department, has been transferred and posted as the commissioner and secretary in the archives department, relieving Shekhar Vidyarthi of the charge.

Mani Ram Sharma, Registrar, Cooperative Societies, has been posted as the secretary in the health department, relieving Rippudaman Singh Dhillon of the charge.