Shops to open for five hours in HP
Himachal Pradesh Government has relaxed timing for opening shops and establishments in the state as they would remain open for five hours from 9 am to 2 pm for five days a week from May 31. This was decided in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at
IIT Mandi researchers identify a key protein paving way for COVID -19 treatment
A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Mandi has revealed a structure of a protein in COVID-19 virus, which can help in developing antiviral medicine for its treatment. At present COVID-19 is being treated by managing symptoms while the body immunity combats the virus as there
Corona Curfew Extended till May 31 in Himachal
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to extend Corona Curfew in the state till May 31 with ongoing restrictions. The State Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur held at Shimla on Monday decided to involve private institutions in the vaccination drive against COVID-19 and asked SDM’s to associate MLAs
High death rate among COVID patients a matter of concern (First case of black fungus reported)
Though the current positivity rate of COVID -19 cases has declined during the past twenty four hours in Himachal Pradesh but the high mortality among the patients is becoming a cause of concern here. As per the data issued by the Health Department total 172722 persons have tested positive in
Himachal tops in vaccination drive
Himachal Pradesh is leading the country in the vaccination drive against COVID -19 and as many as 2122894 doses of the vaccine have been administered in the state, so far. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, “As many as 81996 first dose and 68686 second dose of vaccine have been
Lock-down extended in the state till May 26
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to extend the lockdown in the state till May 26, 6 am to break the chain of virus in view of sharp surge in the cases of COVID-19. The decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting held at Shimla on Saturday presided over by Chief
Should rich temples open coffers during pandemic?
While Sikh community and Gurudwaras in India are being admired for their commendable service by organizing oxygen langars in the national capital Delhi for COVID -19 patients gasping for oxygen an eyebrow is also being raised on Hindu temples for many of these remaining mute spectators despite owning huge wealth
Corona Curfew (Lock down) clamped in the state from May 7 to 16
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to clamp Corona Curfew (Lockdown) in the state from May 7 midnight to May 16 midnight to break the chain of the rising number of COVID-19 cases. The meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday at Shimla decided all