12th state conference of AIDWA begins at Mandi
The 12th state conference of All India Democratic Women’s Association (Akhil Bhartiya Janwadi Mahila Samiti) was inaugurated by national general secretary of the association Marriam Dhawle on Saturday at Mandi. Addressing the conference she said, “The state conference here is being held at a time when women are facing several problems
Women passengers would travel in HRTC buses on fifty percent fare from July 1 – CM
Himachal Pradesh government would give fifty percent concession to women passengers in Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses from Friday. Launching nari ko naman programme at Dharamshala on Thursday Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said , “ The women passengers would get fifty percent concession in fare for travel in
Eyebrows raised over state government’s move to give post retirement benefits to HPSC members
The decision of the Himachal Pradesh government to give post retirement benefits to chairman and members of Himachal Public Service Commission (HPSC) has not gone down well with state government employees demanding restoration of Old Pension System (OPS) and opposition Congress . The state government has recently decided to give monthly
Charge sheet against BJP leaders would be based on facts and evidences – Congress
Convener of the charge-sheet committee constituted by Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Rajesh Dharmani said, “This time the charge- sheet against the BJP led state government would be elaborate based on facts and corroborated by evidence gathered by the Congress leaders.” Talking to media persons at Mandi on Tuesday Dharamani and
CM dedicates Sardar Patel University Mandi to people ; announces to give revised UGC pay scales
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur formally dedicated Sardar Patel University Mandi, the second university of the state, to people on Tuesday and inaugurated two blocks of the university constructed with the cost of Rs 16.18 crore. Addressing a gathering on this occasion the CM said, “As many as 141 government
State government determined to check drugs-CM
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, “A special task force would be constituted to curb drug menace in the state which would have officers form the police, CID and excise departments.” Launching nasha nahin zindagi chune campaign at Shimla on Sunday, Thakur said, “The state government is committed to eradicate drug menace
HP Cabinet approves to engage 3970 para workers in Jal Shakti department
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur gave its approval to engage 3970 para workers ( 1146 Para Pump Operators, 480 Para Fitters and 2344 Multi Purpose Workers) in Jal shakti department on honorarium basis . It gave its consent to fill up 389 posts of
Rs 10000 crores projects sanctioned to state by the Central government – CM
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the projects of over Rs. 10,000 crore have been sanctioned to Himachal Pradesh by the Central government, besides giving a financial assistance of Rs 800 crore . Addressing Tridev Sammelan at Solan on Thursday he said , “ The state government has launched several
Kissan leader Tikait demands transport subsidy
Samyukat Kissan Morcha leader Rakesh Tikait has demanded transport subsidies to farmers for transporting their produce to market. Tikait, while addressing a press conference at Mandi on Thursday said, “When the Central government can give transport subsidy to sugar cane growers for transporting sugar, why can’t the government give transport
Justice Amjad A Sayed sworn in Chief Justice of Himachal High Court
Justice Amjad A Sayed was sworn in Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Thursday in a oath ceremony at Raj Bhawan Shimla. The oath was administered by Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajender Vishwanath Arlekar. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, ministers Mahender Singh Thakur and Suresh Bhardwaj, leader of opposition