The Himachal Unit of BJP held a protest demonstration at chaura maidan Shimla, attended by party activists on Monday to highlight failures of the Congress government in the state. Addressing the gathering former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, “The real face of Congress, which came to power by misleading the public by making false…

Ashrey Sharma, Congress candidate from Mandi parliamentary constituency during the last election, has blamed lack of long term vision by political leaders of the state for the present state of affairs in Himachal Pradesh. Sharma, grandson of former Union Communication Minister Sukh Ram, talking to media persons at Mandi on Monday said, “Though several stalwarts…

The Composite Regional Center (CRC) Sunder Nagar organized a two days camp on rehabilitation education at its center. In-charge of the CRC Dr Shatrughan Singh said, “Assistant Professor of Psychiatry department of PGIMER Chandigarh Dr Krishan Kumar Soni was chief guest in the camp which was attended by 77 participants from different parts of the…

The three days, 9th International Film Festival of Shimla was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday at Gaiety Theatre. Filmmakers from 20 countries and 22 States of India are participating in the festival, including the United States, Belgium, Iran, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Turkey, Nepal, Egypt, Bangladesh, Italy, Poland, Argentina, Sweden, Afghanistan, Australia,…

Himachal Pradesh government is seriously contemplating to legalize cultivation of cannabis and take away the ban on its illegal farming in the state. The cultivation of cannabis and possession of it’s by -product charas is a serious crime at present and cases registered under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Act (NDPS) Act to check its smuggling…

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri blamed, “Financial mismanagement by previous BJP government, huge debt, reduction in plan size of the state , little help from the NDA government, reckless opening of large scale institutions before last Assembly election in the state for political gains , reckless expenditure on investors meet and exorbitant spending on Amrit…

Power Finance Corporation (PFC) has agreed to give loans of Rs 1, 18826 crore to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) to finance solar, thermal and hydro & pumped storage power projects. Chairman –cum- Managing Director of the SJVN Nand Lal Sharma said, “The PFC and the SJVN have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) under…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has warned the Hydro Power Projects authorities, including public sector undertakings, to comply with the new power policy of the state government or face cancellation of their agreements with the state government. Replying to a question on vacillation of certain power companies in regard to new power policy of the…

Popular poet and thinker Padamshri Prof. Ashok Chakradhar said Hindi language faces no threat to it in future and would grow further. Addressing audience at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandy auditorium on Monday in a Kava Sandhya  hosted by Hindi Cell of the institute as a part of Rajbhasha Pakhwara, Prof. Chakradhara said…

Several environmental and social organizations have demanded filing of criminal cases against National Highway Authority and managements of Hydro Power companies responsible for their alleged negligence for aggravating effects of recent monsoon fury in the state. Talking to media persons at  Mandi on Sunday,  Guman Singh, Sandeep Minhas, Joginder Walia, BR Kaundal, Narendra Saini  under…

The authorities of Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri Medical College Nerchowk have suspended six (2022 batch) students found involved in two incidents of ragging in the college for three months. Principal of the College Dr DK Verma said, “Two incidents of alleged ragging were reported in the institute on September 15, 2023; the meeting of anti-ragging…

The Hamirpur police have booked five members of a family under Bhoranj police station for allegedly chopping hair of a lady and blackening her facea few days back. SP Hamirpur Akritii Sharma said, “This incident had come to her knowledge through social media wherein family members of lady were seen chopping her hair and parading…

The state spokesman of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Prem Kaushal has demanded an apology from BJP leaders for opening educational institutions without infrastructure and adequate staff for political considerations. In a press conference at Mandi on Friday he said, “The previous BJP government in the state opened so many institutions without proper infrastructure and staff…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has given approval to establish Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog to conduct examinations for the recruitment of various Group-C posts in the state government, PSUs, Boards, Corporations and Local Bodies, replacing HP Staff Selection Commission Hamirpur. The meeting held at Shimla on Thursday and presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu…

The  Distributors Federation of India ( LPG operating throughout the country has strongly opposed the decision of management of Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to charge exorbitant interests on payments due from them under new credit policy. In a joint letter sent to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas the Distributors Federation has  urged…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has developed an advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) based signal processing technique for accurate prediction of structural health of bridges and other structures in collaboration with  French scholar Dr Laurent Mevel working with the Inria Research Center in Rennes University  (France )  .” The researchers say, “The research is…

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi has urged the Central government to declare massive damages during recent monsoon fury in Himachal as National Disaster and help the state government generously for giving relief to affected people, besides carrying out restoration work. The Congress leader said this after visiting calamity hit areas of Kullu and Mandi districts…

Himachal Pradesh State Committee of CPM has demanded resignation of the Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi Prof. Lakshmidhar Behera for linking meat eating habits of people of the state with natural disasters. In a letter written to the IIT Director, copies of which have been sent to Union Human Resource Minister and HP…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has congratulated people of Himachal Pradesh, for two industrial towns of the state i.e.  Parwanoo and Kala Amb winning prestigious Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 national award. The CM said, “Winning award was possible due to responsible and environmentally conscious tourism, the active cooperation of local communities and the coordinated, sustained…

The Director of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi Professor Lakshmidhar Behera has invited the ire of rational thinkers, scientists and environmentalists for his remarks “blaming meat eating habit of people of Himachal for landslides in the state”, demanding his removal from the post. The IIT Director has made controversial remarks while addressing students of…

Himachal Pradesh government is taking steps to control all construction activity in rural areas as large scale construction activity is going on in the periphery of tourist places and upcoming commercial centers, besides other places.  The state government would soon empower panchayats to regulate construction activity in the rural areas for which the Department of…

The Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi authorities have suspended ten B.Tech students for six months and taken disciplinary action against all 72 students found involved in ragging of junior students of the institute. An official of the institute in a press statement said, “A few days back an incident of ragging of junior students by…

Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla Tikender Singh Panwar has demanded action in his complaint against National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) and GR Infra Construction Company for allegedly committing serious lapses in construction of Parwanoo – Solan National Highway, leading to massive landslides during the recent monsoon rains. Panwar, a prominent CPM leader, had filed…

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced to set up Rajya Chayan Aayog replacing the Staff Selection Commission (Hamirpur) within next two months to ensure fairness in the selection criteria of candidates.  Speaking at Nadaun on Monday the CM said, “The state government is committed for bringing transparency in the recruitment process by…

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi would visit Himachal Pradesh before September 10 to meet rain affected people of the state. A congress source said, “The exact programme of Priyanka Gandhi is being finalized, she has proposed to visit the state in the first week of September to meet the rain affected people to interact with them…

Three trucks laden with goods were burnt completely and one person was injured   on Mandi- Kullu national highway at nine mile near Pandoh on Saturday evening. A police source said, “As per preliminary information the incident happened at 7 pm when the diesel tank of a truck carrying goods caught fire resulting in massive fire;…

Himachal Pradesh Government has put a complete ban on cutting of hills except for rebuilding roads and buildings damaged during the recent monsoon in the state.  A spokesman of the state government said,” The state government has put a complete ban on cutting of hills for all construction activity including by private persons in the…

Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has strongly condemned the decision of HP government to curtail the extent of Sardar Patel University (SPU) Mandi . In a press statement the former CM said, “This is a very unfortunate decision and fraught with ill will; the state government cannot open a new university but is allegedly…

The Himachal Pradesh Government has prepared a disaster risk reduction and preparedness programme involving a French Government agency the Agency Francaise de Developpement (AFD). This programme would start from April 2024 and the state government would be spending Rs 890 crore on the project for five years to equip the state in disaster preparedness and…

Former Head and one of the founding members of Master of Business Administration and Commerce department of Himachal Pradesh Professor MK Sharma passed away at his residence in Noida on Tuesday morning. He was not keeping well for some time and died of age related problems. Professor Sharma remained dean and Director of School of…

The monsoon session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly would be convened from September 18 to 25. Giving this information while interacting with media persons at Shimla on Monday Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said , “The monsoon session of the HP Assembly would be held from September 18 to 25 having seven sittings,  devastating effects of…

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to integrate police and forest department’s check posts to stop timber smuggling in the state. The decision was taken in a meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Shimla on Sunday. The CM also emphasized the need of installation of advanced technology, including CCTV surveillance at the…

A team from National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) rescued 51 people stuck in Kholanala panchayat after cloud burst and heavy rain on August 22 and 23rd in Bahli Chowki Subdivision of Mandi district on Friday.  Sub Divisional Magistrate Bahli Chowki had received information a cloud burst near Hanogi temple had cut off links to Shesnu Gouni…

Four multistoried buildings crumbled like houses of cards in Ani bazaar (in Kullu district) on Thursday morning. Fortunately there was no loss of human life as the buildings were declared unsafe by local administration after cracks had appeared in the buildings. The offices of Kangra Central Cooperative Bank and State Bank of India were located…

At least five persons have lost lives in Mandi district during the past twenty four hours due to heavy rain, landslides and flash floods while two persons are missing. Several buildings including school buildings have been damaged; two national highways i.e.  Chandigarh – Manali  and Pathankot – Manali have been blocked due to landslides at…

The State Cabinet expressed grief over massive loss of government and private property and paid tributes to people losing lives during the recent flash floods and landslides in the state. The meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu decided to amend Swaran Jayanti Energy Policy by singing new MOU for Hydro projects for…

Masuam Vigyan Kendra Shimla of The Indian Meteorology Department has predicted a fresh spell of heavy to very heavy rains in many parts of Himachal, beginning tomorrow i. e from August 22 to 25. As per information shared by the center on its official website the possibility of isolated spells of heavy to very heavy…

Professor Sandeep Kalia, Head of Orthopedics Department, Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri Medical College Nerchowk and his teammates have added another feather to their hat by unfurling the National Flag on Independence Day at Mount Yunus in Lahaul and Spiti district at the height of 20100 feet.   A team led by Dr Kalia, which had…

Himachal Pradesh government has declared the entire state as a natural calamity affected area. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “In the wake of colossal damage to life and property during the recent rain fury triggering massive landslides and floods the state government has taken a decision to declare Himachal Pradesh as a natural calamity…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The Himachal Pradesh government is yet to receive the first installment of Rs 315 crore towards interim relief from the Central government.” While interacting with media persons at Sarkaghat after visiting rain affected areas of Sarkaghat on Thursday the CM said, “ Rs 180 crore were released to the…

As many as three hundred twenty seven people have lost their lives in different parts of Himachal Pradesh from June 24 to August 16 as the state faced one of the worst natural calamities during the current monsoon season as per date released by disaster management cell of Revenue department of the state. Thirty eight…

Fifteen passengers travelling in a HRTC bus were injured on Saturday morning when the portion of Dehar – Kangu road caved in. The incident occurred at about 6.30 am near Soar village on Dehar – Kangu road . A Sunder Nagar depot bus had left from  Sunder Nagar  bus stand for Shimla via Dehar when…

Six persons including five police personal lost thier lives in the road accident in Churah Assembly constituency of Chamba district on Friday morning when a Tata Sumo hit by a boulders plunged into Siul river near Tarwai on Bairagrh – Tissa road.   A Tata Sumo was carrying a police petroling  party of eleven including driver…

Protests by a united forum of trade unions and national federations throughout Himachal Pradesh at district levels were held on Wednesday against the alleged anti people policies of the Central and the state government. Hundreds of workers marched through bazaars of Shimla, Mandi, Hamirpur, Kullu, Chamba , Una and other districts raising slogans against the…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said Rs 70 crore would be spent for strengthening Chhaila- Yashwant Nagar road, considered a lifeline of people as an alternative route to Chandigarh via Solan . The CM during his tour of Chopal area to take stock of losses caused during rains on Tuesday said, “ The state government…

Lok Sabha membership of former AII India Congress Committee (AICC) president Rahul Gandhi was restored on Monday by the Lok Sabha secretariat after which Rahul Gandhi MP representing Waynad constituency attended the ongoing session of the parliament.   It is notable the Supreme Court of India had put a stay on conviction of Rahul Gandhi…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has welcomed the Supreme Court of India’s decision of granting stay on conviction of former AICC president and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a defamation case by a court in Gujarat. Rahul Gandhi was convicted for two years by a court in Gujarat in a defamation case filed by…

Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the Attorney General of India expressing serious concern on digging of hills and reports of poor quality of works in construction of roads and tunnels for buliding four lane highways in the state. Acting on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed in the High Court, a…

Several organizations working for protection of  environment and ecology of Himachal Pradesh have demanded a high level inquiry headed by a former judge of HP High Court in the alleged unscientific cutting of hills and illegal dumping of muck in Beas River. Talking to media persons at Mandi today,  Guman Singh representing Himalyan Niti Abhiyan…

( Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and HP CM taking stock of damages during the recent floods ) Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari took stock of the losses occurred during the recent monsoon fury in Kullu and Manali area on Tuesday. Accompanied by HP Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Union Minister…

Ranjan Sharma, Bipin Chander Negi and Rakesh Kainthla were sworn in as the Judges of the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday. Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered the oath of office to the newly appointed judges at Raj Bhawan Shimla. The proceedings of the oath ceremony were conducted by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena. The Union Ministry of…

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI), engaged in construction of four lane projects in Himachal Pradesh, has come under the attack of environmentalists after filing of a police complaint against the NHAI  holding it responsible for losses during flash floods in the state by carrying unscientific cutting of hills and illegal dumping in rivers….

Union Surface Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari would visit Kullu –Manali on August 4, to take stock of losses to Chandigarh –Manali National Highway and other flood affected areas. Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, who met the Union Minister in New Delhi recently to apprised him about heavy losses in the state during…

Type The Kulu district administration has issued an alert to people living in down stream of Malana stage 1 and stage 2 hydro power projects in view of overflowing of water from reservoir of Malana 2 power project. Deputy Commissioner Kullu said, ” It has been reported by Malana stage 2 Hydro Power Project authorities…

Son of six times former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, Public Works Development (PWD) Minister in Himachal Pradesh government Vikramaditya Singh has warned a bureaucrat of the state government, without naming him, “Not to cross lakashman rekha.” Talking to media persons at Shimla in HP secretariat on Saturday, the minister said “I hold bureaucracy in very high esteem…

Several Leftist organizations today held a protest demonstration at Seri Manch Mandi on Friday  against unabated violence continuing in North Eastern state of Manipur. The members of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI), Janwadi Mahila Samiti(JMS), CITU and All India Lawyers Union raised slogans condemning the violence in Manipur and also submitted a memorandum to…

One hundred twelve tourists including fourteen foreigners, stranded in Parvati valley of Kullu district for the past several days after the recent rains, have been rescued safely by Kullu police with the help of SDRF in Himachal Pradesh. Superintendent of Police Kullu Sakshi Verma said, “As many as one hundred twelve tourists tracking in Parvati…

The owner of Plaza restaurant of Shimla has reportedly died after being injured in a blast in middle bazarr Shimla on Tuesday evening .  According to an information the incident occured at about 7 pm when a massive blast near Ground Zero and Himachali Rasoi eateris created panic in the Middle bazaar area of Shimla. …

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to ensure weight based sale of apples in the state during the ensuing apple season. Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi after a meeting with the representatives of the apple growers, traders, commission agents and government officials at Shimla on Tuesday said, “Since there is a great demand of Himachal apples…

Himachal Pradesh government has extended the services of 1844 employees of different categories, recruited during COVID -19 pandemic in different health institutions of the state for three months till September 30, 2023. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The services of 1844 employees working in different health institutions of the state have been extended till…

As environmentalists and local people have raised finger on a large number of timber logs seen floating along with gushing slush  in Thunag bazaar,  after a cloud  burst in the area during the recent rain fury in the state on July 10,  the working of forest department has come under the scanner of the state…

 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government safely evacuated around 70 thousand tourists stranded in Himachal Pradesh for the past several days and the state government gave priority to bring back tourists to safer places.” He said, “The rescue operations were started in the flood affected areas on a large scale and it…

Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has accused the state government for not doing enough for relief and restoration work for the flood affected people of the state. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Saturday, Thakur said, “Several areas are still waiting for relief work to begin as administration has failed to provide drinking…

The Supreme Court of India Collegium has recommended names of two lawyers and a juridical officer of Himachal Pradesh for appointment as High Court Judges. Names of two lawyers Ranjan Sharma and Bipin Chander Nagi and judicial officer Rakesh Kainthla have been recommended for elevation as judges in Himachal Pradesh High Court. Ranjan Sharma and…

National president of BJP Jagat Prakash Nadda visited rain ravaged areas of Mandi and Kullu district on Friday. Accompanied by Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur and former HP CM Jai Ram Thakur, Nadda visited Panchvaktra temple on the banks of river Beas, Pandoh bazaar in Mandi district and Bhuntar and Manali in Kullu…

Five persons lost their lives and three others were injured in a road accident on Sunder Nagar – Kateru road near Ghidi when a Bolero Jeep no HP 31- 8349 rolled down a gorge in Bhalana Khud on Friday morning. A police source from BSL colony Police Post Sunder Nagar said, “Lala Ram (50), Roop…

Two hundred fifty six tourists stuck up at Chandratal Lake in Lahaul – Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh after incessant rain , were rescued on Thursday by rescue teams under the supervision of  Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi and  Chief Parliamentary Secretary Sanjay Awasthi . Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who is touring the rain…

Thousands of tourists stranded in Kullu- Manali and Lahaul –Spiti district for the past several days due to road blocks at several places, after incessant rains in the state continuing since July 8, were evacuated on Wednesday. However efforts are being made to bring back 293 tourists stuck up at Chandratal Lake in Lahaul –…

Respite from incessant rains and a clear sky on Wednesday came as a big relief to a large number of people affected by flash floods and fury of rains in Himachal Pradesh,  as the state government mobilized all its resources to beef up relief and restoration work. The state government, which has sought the help…

With incessant rain still continuing in Himachal Pradesh for the fourth consecutive day on Monday, all rivers are flowing over danger mark posing constant threat to many important bridges, houses located on the banks and several power projects.   Normal life throughout the state has been adversely affected as electricity, drinking water facility and internet services…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over the phone and inquired about the extent of the damages caused to life and property due to heavy rains and floods in Himachal Pradesh. The CM said, “I informed him the state has been severely affected by floods and heavy rainfall,…

Five persons died on Monday morning when a car in which they were travelling rolled down a hill several hundred meters in deep gorge at Devdhank on Kedas road in Nimand sub division of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh . The victims travelling in a private car no HP- 35 -4332 were on their way…

Though nearly 72 hours have elapsed since the self-proclaimed separatist leader of Sikh for Justice (SFJ), Gurpatwant Singh Pannnu disappeared in the United States, there is yet no credible and official information about his whereabouts. Pannu had disappeared from New York and unconfirmed reports in social media about “ his killing in a car accident”…

Chief Minister, Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended warm greetings to Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, on his birthday at Mcleodganj on Thursday and also felicitated him on the occasion.   The CM said, “People of the Tibetan community and Himachal Pradesh have had a close relationship for the past 75 years and harmonious relationships…

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, virtually laid the foundation stone of a modern police station at Shahpur, from Chandigarh on Wednesday.  The CM was scheduled to inaugurate the police station, being constructed with the cost of Rs five crore but the state government chopper couldn’t take off from Chandigarh due to bad weather….

Adventure by a man to take Shrikhand Yatra in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh, before its official commencement on July 7, proved fatal for him resulting in his death. Rakesh Sharma, son of Thakur Das, a resident of village Gharkoti of Bilaspur district died at Bheem Dwari on way to Shrikhand peak. As there is…

Ex-servicemen in Himachal Pradesh have once again started raising their voice against the Central government for implementation of One Rank One Pension (ORP) scheme. Hundreds of ex-servicemen held a state wide protest and observed a day long fast in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday demanding removal of anomalies created by implementation of ORP. President of Ex-servicemen…

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said, “The ongoing G20 – S20 meet at IIT Mandi would provided a platform for  delegates from the public and private sectors to come together and explore potential knowledge sharing opportunities to address societal development with technological interventions.” Addressing the conclave on Technology for Society at the institute today…

Nine people have lost thier lives in flash floods and 14 persons have been injured after the onset of monsoon in Himachal Pradesh on June 24, besides causing a loss of property of Rs 104 crores” .Principal Secretary Revenue and Disaster Management Onkar Chand Sharma gave this information on Tuesday at Shimla.Meanwhile Indian Meteorological Center…

Thousands of vehicles were stuck on Mandi – Kullu (Manali) national highway as landslides caused by heavy rains during the past two days gave harrowing time to thousands of tourists and other passengers struck since Sunday night. As a large number of tourists had to spend the night in their vehicles, thousands of vehicles were…

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has emphasized on the need to take technology to ground level and asked the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi to become technological partner of the  state and help in developing technologies for several practical problems being faced by the state government . Addressing the conclave on Skill…

A  labourer working with the Public Works Department died on Saturday near Pandoh on Chandigarh – Manali National Highway. A police source said, “Dumanu Ram (47), a resident of village Haton near Mandi, was trying to clear a drain on the highway along with other labourers when a boulder hit him after a landslip at…

Two tourists have lost their lives, after complaining of low oxygen while heading towards Leh from Manali in two separate incidents. SP Lahual –Spiti, Mayank Chaudhary said, “Aditya (32) belonging to Tohana ((Haryana) and Kabala Singh (48) from Jammu and Kashmir, have died due to high altitude sickness resulting into lack of oxygen.” He said,…

One day conclave on Holistic Health as part of G20-G- Science meet being organized at IIT Mandi has emphasized on sustainable and holistic approach to life and human health. Majority of the experts talked about integrating our ancient wisdom with modern research in view of a large number of mental stress issues. Dr. Laxmidhar Bahera,…

All the spillway gates of Larji Dam situated in Mandi district would be opened by the Dam authorities on June 25 and 26th from 6 am to 6 pm for clearing silt deposit.  Senior Executive Engineer of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) Thalot,  Ajay Thakur has alerted , “ People living  between Larji Dam…

The G20 – S20 meet began at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi on Wednesday.  The opening day was devoted to Yoga, also being celebrated International Yoga Day today; live Yoga sessions, penal discussions and technology demonstration to celebrate physical and mental benefits of Yoga were organized in the IIT campus. Chairman of Board of…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to conduct screening tests for those posts through HP Public Service Commission, which couldn’t be conducted by Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission, Hamirpur. The Cabinet meeting held at Shimla on Monday and presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also decided to start land acquisition process for expansion of…

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has accused state BJP leaders for politicizing the murder of a youth in Chamba district. In an informal chat with the media persons expressing his displeasure over the protests by BJP, the CM said, “This is the first case of its kind where all the accused have been…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi will organize the G20-S20 (Science 20) meeting from June 21 to 30 at the IIT campus. A spokesman of the institute said, “The main purpose of the meet is to bring together key stakeholders and experts to engage on various themes like renewable energy, holistic health and skill…

In a gruesome murder, a young man belonging to Bhandal panchayat in Salooni area of Chamba district was cut to several pieces by his killers on June 9. A police source said, “Manohar (25) was hacked to death in a remote area and his killer cut him into several pieces to hide these into a…

National BJP president JP Nadda was accorded a warm welcome by former CM Jai Ram Thakur and other BJP leaders, on reaching Kangni helipad on Tuesday. BJP leaders, who were present to welcome Mr. Nadda, included state BJP president Rajiv Bindal, MLAs Anil Sharma, Rakesh Jamwal, Inder Singh Gandhi, DS Thakur, Vinod Kumar and district…

A team of researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has studied the relationship of elevation with the characteristics of drought in the Indus River Basin and has gathered valuable data  for climate adaptation strategies and water management in this region. The findings of the research have been published in the Journal of Atmospheric…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri have mourned the death of veteran journalist Dwaraka Prasad Uniyal, who passed away at his residence in Vikas Nagar (Dehradun) on Sunday. Mr Uniyal, who was founder editor of popular Hindi weekly Himalayan Times, was a known face of journalism in the state and published…

Two persons died on Sunday in separate road accidents in Una district. A scooter rider died after being hit by a bus while in another accident a worker was crushed by a Hydra Machine. A scooter rider Padam Sharma (75) resident of Basal died after being hit by a Haryana Roadway bus on Chandigarh –…

Former Dean of Delhi University and Executive Member of Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti (BGVS) Dr. Anita Rampal said, “Children are not dropping out from schools in India but they are being pushed out of schools.” Speaking in a seminar organized on New Education Policy (NEP) by BGVS at Mandi on Saturday Dr Rampal warned, “If…

Union Minister for Power RK Singh said a Central government public sector undertaking will adopt Chitkul village and assist the state government in developing it as a vibrant village. Addressing a gathering at Chitkul on Thursday the minister  said, “ The vibrant villages programme is an initiative of the Central Government to strengthen infrastructure facilities in…

Himachal Pradesh government has released an amount of Rs 4.5 crore to Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) for paying liabilities of employees of the corporation.   Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said, “The state government is making every effort to settle liabilities of the corporation employees and an amount of Rs 4.5 crore has been…

Himachal Pradesh State Cabinet has decided to constitute a committee to hold discussion with the power developers on water cess levied by the state government, headed by Secretary Power and having representatives from Jal Shakti, Finance and Law departments.  The meeting presided over by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has also given approval to start primary…

A large number of workers under the banner of Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) held a protest near HP Secretariat Shimla on Monday demanding restoration of benefits given to workers by the State Labour Welfare Board. The workers affiliated to MGNREGA and Construction Workers Unions carrying banners and flags marched to HP Secretariat and…

The reduction of the borrowing limit of the Himachal Pradesh government by Rs 5500 crore by the Central government is going to further impact the economic situation of the state. The cash strapped state government is already reeling under severe economic stress and finding it difficult to meet its routine expenses. The decision being termed…

Himachal Medical Officers Association (HMOA) has withdrawn their ongoing pen down strike with immediate effect after assurance from Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in a meeting at Shimla on Saturday. The CM assured the office bearers of the association the Non practicing Allowance (NPA) for medical officers has not been abolished but has been withdrawn…

Forty four bus passengers were injured in a bus accident near Dhamwadi (Rohru) in Shimla district on Friday morning after a HRTC bus was hit on a hillock by the driver in an effort to save the passenger at Adhuni Khad. An official of HRTC Rohru Vimlesh said, “ The HRTC bus no HP10A- 6851…

The month of May has been recorded as the wettest month in Himachal Pradesh since 2004. As per data released by Indian Metrology Department (IMD) centre Shimla the cumulative rainfall during May 2023 was recorded 116.8 mm, which was 84 percent higher above the normal (compared to the normal average of 63.3 mm). In April,…

Thirty five passengers traveling in a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus were injured on Thursday morning near Karsog in Mandi district..   The HRTC bus no HP03-6211 was on its way from Karsog to Mahdi when the driver lost control over it at about 10.15 am near Deuri Dhar and it rolled down a…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to review the decision of imposing a limit on seeking new loans under externally aided projects. The CM after meeting the finance minister at New Delhi said, “Reconsidering the decision would help the state in carrying development in various sectors and sought…

Justice Mamidanna Satya Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao was sworn in Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday. Justice Rao was administered the oath of office by Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan Shimla. Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena conducted the proceedings and read out the Warrant of Appointment issued by…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Minister for Power R. K. Singh at New Delhi on Monday and urged him to take steps for handing over of Shanan Hydro Power Project to the state government after expiry of its lease to Punjab government. He said, “The project located at Joginder Nagar in Mandi…

The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) launched IPTV service at Mandi on Monday which would provide TV network facility to users of consumers having fiber broadband connections.  Talking to media persons on the occasion Chief General Manager of BSNL Himachal Pradesh JS Sahota said, “This would be an additional facility provided to the consumers without…

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Central government to issue directions to Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) to return the amount of Rs 9,242.60 crore deposited under the New Pension Scheme (NPS) by the State Government. Attending the meeting of the 8th Governing Council of NITI Aayog at New Delhi on Saturday while…

Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has strongly condemned the decision of Himachal Pradesh government to withdraw Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) for Doctors recruited in the state government hospitals and demanded its restoration. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Saturday he said, “The NPA for the doctors serving in the state government hospitals was…

Mandi district administration has decided to close traffic on KIratpur- Manali four lanes from Mandi to Pandoh during night between 12-30 to 3-30 am till June 21st. Deputy Commissioner Mandi Arindam Chaudhary said,” The traffic going towards  Manali and coming to Mandi would be diverted via Katindi- Kataula road at night during this period.”  He…

The Himachal Medical Officer’s Association (HMOA) has  strongly condemned the stopping of Non Practicing Allowance (NPA) by the state government to the doctors in the state. Condemning the decisions of the state government the office bearers of the HMOA said, “The finance department of the state government has already issued a notification to this effect…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) employees to cover them under the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). He said, “The employees of the state have played a very important role in development of the state and the state government would ensure the HPSEBL employees are included in…

Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has demanded an inquiry into allegations leveled against an officer working in Chief Minister’s  Office (CMO),  through an anonymous letter. Thakur in an informal chat with the media persons at Circuit House Mandi on Tuesday said, “A controversy has cropped up after allegations against an officer working with the…

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) carried out a successful trial of five tunnels constructed on Kiratpur – Manali National Four Lane Project between Hanogi and Jhalogi.   Deputy Commissioner Mandi Arindam Chaudhary said, “The trial of five tunnels was carried out jointly by the NHAI and Mandi district administration after a tweet by…

Thirteen passengers travelling in a Pickup Vehicle were injured in a road accident on Sunday near Ponta Sahib in Sirmour district. All the injured were taken to Civil Hospital and five of the seriously injured have been referred for further treatment. The passengers belonging to Vikas Nagar area (Dehradun) were coming back from Renuka when…

Veteran journalist Hem Kant Katayan was cremated at Hanuman Ghat, Mandi on Sunday morning. The funeral pyre was lit by his son Sidharth . People from different walks of life attended his funeral including Mandi based journalists. Mr Katayan had passed away on Saturday night after a massive heart attack. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu…

The Supreme Court of India has permitted felling of khair trees on government forest land in 10 forest divisions of the Forest Department of the state. This could be a big relief to the Himachal Pradesh government making efforts to mobilize additional sources for the state. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government…

Veteran journalist Hem Kant Katayayan passed away on Friday night at Mandi. Mr Katayan had worked for more than four decades as a journalist here. His family source said, ” He felt uneasiness at about 2 am and was taken to Zonal Hospital Mandi, where he collapsed due to massive heart attack.” He had joined…

The Kangra tea has become the second product of the country to get Geographical Indication (GI) registration from the European Union.   The registration with the European Union (EU) as a protected Geographical Indication (GI) has paved the way for the sale of the product in European countries.  Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to fill up 5291 posts of teachers i.e. 1070 posts of TGT (Arts), 776 (Non Medical) and 430 (Medical), 494 Shashtri and 2521 posts of JBT. The Cabinet Meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held on Wednesday at Shimla  has also decided to fill up 28 posts…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is trying to strengthen the rural economy. Addressing a gathering in the concluding function of two day Sipur fair at Mashobra on Tuesday the CM announced, “The state government would buy ten litres cow milk from each farmer at Rs 80 per litre and buffalo milk…

The District Legal Service Authority (DLSA) Mandi has appointed six lawyers practicing in Mandi courts as Legal Aid Defense Councils (LADC) under the modified LADC scheme. The councils have been appointed by the DLSA to defend cases of poor people who can’t afford to engage lawyers for their pending cases in the district court. Abhishek…

Surender Chauhan and Uma Kaushal were unanimously elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively of Shimla Municipal Corporation on Monday. Both were elected without a contest since the Congress has a clear majority with 24 councilors, BJP has nine councilors and CPM one, in the house of 34. The election was held today after the oath…

Himachal Pradesh government is making every effort to make the state industry friendly and several schemes have been launched to provide best facilities under ease of doing business to entrepreneurs coming to the state. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is trying hard to develop the state into a favorite destination for investment and the state…

A lad from remote Basehar village under Nauhli panchayat in Joginder Nagar Sub Davison of Mandi district, Abhay Bhardwaj has brought laurels to the area and Himachal Pradesh by getting selected in the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) Mumbai to pursue a five years Integrated PhD course in the Homi  Bhabha Centre for Science…

Priyanka Gandhi, General Secretary of All India Congress Committee, holidaying at her Chharabra house with her mother Sonia Gandhi , visited Rajiv Bhawan, the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Office at Shimla to celebrate landslide win in Karnataka Assembly Election after declaration of results on Saturday. Speaking on the occasion she said, “The victory in Karnataka…

Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Tarlok Singh Chauhan Mandi inaugurated the Legal Aid Counseling Center set up under National Legal Services Authority at Mandi and Civil Judge Court Padhar on Saturday. Supervising the proceedings of Lok Adalats at Mandi and Padhar, Justice Chuahan said, “A provision has been made to provide…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi kick started the Yuva Sangam programme on Friday at the institute campus in Kamand. Talking to media persons the Director of IIT Mandi Prof. Laxmidhar Behara said, “Yuva Sangam is a cultural and academic exchange programme launched by the Central government under EK Bharat Shreshtha Bharat scheme.” “Under this programme…

Ranbir Thakur Mandi District BJP president has strongly condemned the accusations against the party and senior leaders by former MLA Jawahar Thakur.   Talking to media persons at Mandi on Friday he said , “ Two days back former BJP MLA Jawahar Thakur made unfounded and baseless accusations against the senior party  leaders which is…

An eight years old school girl was crushed to death by a speeding jeep reportedly driven by the son of a Congress leader, on Chandigarh – Manali National Highway near Tarot village under Dhanotu police station of Mandi district. Deputy Superintendent of Police Sunder Nagar Dinesh Kumar said , “ The school girl Akshita crossing…

At least seven school students fell unconscious on Thursday in Sanoli, Vinewal, Puna and Majra areas adjoining Santoshgarh of Una district after a pungent gas started oozing from a chemical plant. Chief Medical Officer Una Dr SK Verma said, “On Thursday morning at about 9 Am a few students fell unconscious after complaining difficulty in…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has exhorted young students to make children aware about the role of the Congress during the Independence movement and sacrifices made by Congress leaders. Inaugurating the first National convention of Jawahar Bal Manch he said, “The organizations like Jawahar Bal Manch can play a pivotal role for the unity of…

Former BJP’s Darang MLA Jawahar Thakur blamed the previous BJP led state government and the party organization for the defeat of the party in the 2022 Assembly election. Holding the state BJP leadership responsible for the BJP’s defeat, Thakur while talking to media persons at Mandi on Wednesday said, “The party dominated by ABVP was…

The students from Himachal Pradesh studying in Manipur, stranded in the violence hit state, reached New Delhi on Monday evening and called upon Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu  at Himachal Bhawan . Thanking the CM for his personal intervention in bringing them back from the troubled state they also appreciated his gesture for bearing the…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has mourned the death of Naik Arvind Kumar and Paratrooper Pramod Negi, two soldiers of the state, who lost their lives fighting militants in Rajouri sector of Jammu & Kashmir on Friday.  Arvind Kumar was a resident of Maroonh village in Kangra district and Pramod Negi belonged to Shillai area…

Two army soldiers belonging to Himachal Pradesh have reportedly been killed in a terrorist attack in Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning. Pramod Negi from Shilai area of Sirmour district and Arvind Kumar of Dhira panchayat in Kangra district have been killed in the attack as per a report. Both the soldiers…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off four vehicles to be used for rescue operations and quick response in the event of any natural calamity or emergency during winters in the tribal district of Lahaul –Spiti. Four Gurkha jeeps donated by the ICICI Foundation under CSR would be quite helpful for quick response to move…

The Congress has once again proved its mettle in Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, by sweeping Municipal Corporation (MC)  Election, results of which were declared on Thursday . Further consolidating the position of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who took oath on December 11, 2022, the Congress candidates won in 24 of 34 MC…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to give Rs 1500 per month as Indira Gandhi Mahila Samman Nidhi to eligible women over 18 years of Spiti valley including nuns and Chhomos . The decision to this effect was taken in the Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvider Singh Sukhu , held at Shimla on…

The ensuing Shimla Municipal Corporation (MC) election to elect 34 councilors, polling for which would be held on Tuesday, have gained importance as both ruling Congress and opposition BJP are trying their best to capture the prestigious  and oldest Municipal Corporation of India.   The Congress party, which snatched power in Himachal Pradesh from the…

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to regularize the services of contractual employees completing two years of their service on March 31st.  As per notification issued by the state government, services of daily wage workers completing four years of service on March 31st 2023 would also be regularized. The employees completing two years service on September 30,…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has emphasized the need of use of technology to bring transparency, productivity and efficiency in the judicial system. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating North Zone –II Regional Conference on  ‘Contemporary Judicial Development and Strengthening Justice through Law and Technology,  at Shimla on Saturday the CM also stressed on use of…

A fire broke out at the Indira Gandhi Medical College  Hospital (IGMC) here on Thursday after two cooking gas cylinders exploded in the cafeteria, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of patients from the New OPD building. The fire has caused a loss of over Rs 60 lakh but hundreds of patients present in the…

Terming the water cess levied on hydro power generation in Himachal Pradesh  by the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government as ‘illegal’ by the Central government,  has come as a bolt from the blue and  dashed the hopes of the state government to mobilize additional funds for the cash strapped state . Himachal Pradesh government, which is under heavy…

Three police officials including Station House officer (SHO) of Nadaun have been suspended by the Superintendent of Police (SP) Hamirpur, after being found in inebriated condition during an inspection by the SP. SP Hamirpur Dr. Akriti Sharma said, “During a sudden inspection of Nadaun Police Station on Tuesday night SHO Nadaun Yog Raj Chandel and…

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government is introducing robotic surgery in Shimla, Tanda, Nerchowk and Hamirpur Medical Colleges, besides latest PET and CT scan facilities would be provided at  Shimla and Tanda.”   Addressing the audience after giving degrees and internship certificates  to first batch students of MBBS in annual convocation…

BJP national president JP Nadda has appointed Rajiv Bindal as president of HP state BJP. The office order to this effect was issued on Sunday by BJP office New Delhi. State BJP president Suresh Kashyap had resigned from the post of state BJP president on Saturday. Bindal, who represented Solan and Nahan Assembly constituencies five…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met his Haryana counterpart Manohar Lal Khattar at Chandigarh on Saturday and held discussion with him on different issues. During the discussion the HP CM said, “The water cess levied by the state government on hydro power generation in the state would not result in any loss to Haryana as…

Himachal Pradesh BJP president Suresh Kashyap has resigned from the post of party president . A BJP spokesman confirmed about tendering his resignation letter to National BJP president JP Nadda and said, “Since Kashyap is also MP from Shimla constituency he was finding it difficult to find time for his constituency along with his organizational…

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu was given a warm send off at Kalyani helipad, Mashobra on Friday, after completion of her four days tour to Shimla. Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu were present on the occasion. HP Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, Health Minister Dr. (Col.)…

The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu presented Gold Medals to 10 meritorious students including seven girls, during the 26th Annual Convocation of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) Shimla. As many as 99 Students were awarded Ph. D. degrees, including 59 females, besides giving Gold Medals to 111 meritorious students.   Addressing the audience on the…

The President of India Droupadi Murmu was given a rousing reception on her arrival at Kalyani Helipad, Mashobra in Shimla on Tuesday .  Himachal Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accorded a warm welcome to the President at Kalyani helipad. The family members of the President are also accompanying her. Speaker, Himachal…

Ace mountaineer Baljeet Kaur, has been brought back safely from Mt. Annapurna (Nepal) and stated to be fine. Baljeet Kaur is an international level mountaineer and hails from Solan district. She has scaled Mt. Everest and other difficult mountains. Unfounded reports of “her losing life” in a mountain expedition were circulated on a few social…

The 76th Himachal Day function was held at Kaza in Spiti sub-division of Lahaul & Spiti district .Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unfurled the National Flag and took salute from marching contingents of Police and Home Guards.Adreesing on the occasion the CM announcedto give 3 percent DA allowance to state government employees, pensioners and announced…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has decided to fill up 530 posts of school lecturers in different subjects through direct recruitment. The cabinet also gave its nod to amend Himachal Pradesh Town and Country Planning Rules -2014 allowing attic floors constructed in the houses, habitable. The Cabinet approved the…

The final Social Impact Assessment (SIA) report submitted by SR Asia Team to Himachal Pradesh government has given a major jolt to the proposed Greenfield Airport in Balh valley of Mandi district since the team has suggested not to build the Airport here and find possibilities of shifting it to Jahu in Hamirpur district, on the…

Himachal Pradesh government has launched Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Yojna to give educational loans to students unable to pursue higher and professional studies due to lack of resources. Under the scheme, starting from the current financial year, the eligible students would be given loans on a nominal interest of one percent belonging to families having income of…

 Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said , “ There is no Godly work than serving humanity as service to mankind gives you such a great feeling and happiness which no other service can give”.   The Governor said this after visiting Divya Manav Jyoti Sewa Samiti at Dehar on Monday. During his maiden tour…

In a major fire incident at Banjar in Kullu district, nine shops and four houses were gutted on Monday morning, causing an estimated loss of Rs 2 crore. According to information the flames were noticed at about 2 am after which fire tenders were requisitioned from Larji to douse the flames. Deputy Commissioner Kullu Ashutosh…

Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has accused the state government for the alleged step motherly treatment with Mandi district. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Monday he said, “The state government and certain Congress leaders are trying to defame Sardar Patel University by leveling unfounded allegations of irregularities in recruitment of faculty members…

 Himachal Pradesh government has taken a new initiative to provide quick treatment and medicines to cattle of farmers of the state through mobile clinics. The state government has launched a project named Sanjeevani through which nearly 4.41 million livestock would be treated at the door steps of the farmers, saving their time and money. A…

The Composite Regional Center (CRC) Sunder Nagar would soon have  on the spot facility to manufacture artificial limbs for persons with disability at its center.   In –charge of the CRC Dr. Shatrughan Singh said, “The center, which is working for skill development and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, would soon have facility to provide…

The budget session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly concluded at Shimla on Thursday. Talking to media persons Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “HP government has passed legislation in the budget session in the larger public interest despite negative approach of the opposition BJP like adoption of orphans by state government to support them and introduction…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is organizing a student exchange programme for students of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh between the ages of 18 and 30 years. Giving this information Dean of Students of the IIT Mandi Dr. Hitesh Shrimali said, “The student exchange programme is a unique opportunity for the students of Himachal…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced to reconstitute Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC) Hamirpur to start recruitment process for filling up nearly three thousand government posts. Making a statement on the floor of Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday the CM said, “On the recommendation of the committee constituted to look into  irregularities in functioning…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will preside over the Himachal Day state level function on April 15 at Kaza in Lahaul -Spiti district. Speaker of HP Assembly  Kuldeep Singh Pathania will attend the district level function at Chamba, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri at Nahan, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr. (Col.) Dhani Ram Shandil at …

Himachal Pradesh state election commission has decided to hold an election for 34 wards of Shimla Municipal Corporation (MC) on May 2nd.   As per the notification issued by the commission on Monday the nomination papers would be accepted on April 13, 17 and 18 between 11 am to 3 pm, the scrutiny of nomination…

Dr Mrityunjay Doddamani of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has been awarded the Prof. Satish Dhawan Young Engineers Award in the Engineering Science category. The award was given to Dr Mrityunjay by Chief Minister of Karnataka Basavaraj Bommai at the Indian Institute of Science Bangalore recently in recognition for young scientist making significant…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has clarified the water cess levied by Himachal Pradesh government would not affect the neighbouring states economically as this would be levied on Hydro power generation only and not on water released from the state.In a joint press conferece after holding discussion with his counterpart Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann at…

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri was admitted in Indira Gandhi Medical college Shimla on Tuesday evening after he was injured near his official residence at Shimla.As per an information Agnihotri was walking near his residence when he fell down and got hurt.Medical Superintendent of the IGMC, Sita Thakur said, ” Mr Agnihotri is…

 The Himachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia Project with HLC Green Energy LLC on Tuesday. The MOU for Rs 4000 crore project was signed in the presence of Industries Minister Harshwardan Chauhan by Director of Industries, Rakesh Prajapati and Managing Director of HLC Green Energy, Sanjay…

The parents of students studying in private schools have once again demanded formation of a regulatory commission by the state government to check the alleged practice of frequent increase in tuition fees, charging annual charges etc, besides recurrent change of schools dresses and books. The parents have been agitating against managements of private schools for…

A labourer  lost his life after being buried under debris near Malori on Friday evening. The labourer Rajesh Kumar (33) belonging to Banog village of Balh tehsil engaged by Satya KMC for widening of Chandigarh –Manali four lane project was working at Malori site near Mandi when the incident occurred. As per information the deceased…

The Congress MLAs in Himachal Pradesh Assembly staged a demonstration in the Assembly premises on Friday to protest disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from the membership of the parliament, after his conviction and imprisonment for two years by a Surat Court in a defamation case. The Congress MLAs, Cabinet Ministers led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh…

The activists of Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) took out a torchlight procession in Mandi town to observe 92nd martyrdom day of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukh Dev and Raj Guru on Thursday . The state president of the DYFI Suresh Sarwal said, “ On March 23rd in 1931 Shaheed Bhagat Singh , Raj Guru and  Sukh…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized on bringing a behavioral change in water usage and its management and there is need to save the Blue for conserving the Green. Speaking at a state level World Water Day function at Shimla on Wednesday he said, “According to a report forty percent of the population would experience…

Himachal Board of Departmental Examinations, Shimla has postponed departmental exams for IAS, HPAS and other categories of Gazetted and no-Gazetted posts scheduled to be held from April 3, have been postponed and now will be conducted from May 16 to 24.    As per a communique issued by the Board the admit cards of the…

A delegation of Balah Bachao Kisan Sangharash Samiti met Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in HP Assembly on Tuesday to appeal to him not to build the Greenfield Airport on fertile land in Balh valley. The delegation led by executive president of the Samiti Prem Dass Chowdhary urged the CM to shift the Airport project…

Himachal Pradesh government will earn Rs 2800 crore by auctioning retail liquor vends in the state during 2023-24 under the new excise policy.  Making a statement in the HP Assembly on Monday Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said , “ The state government would earn Rs 2800 crore  during the year 2023-24 through auctioning of retail…

Four car borne passengers lost their lives on Sunday after their car plunged into Tons river on Himachal –Uttrakhand border near Minus. “Those killed in the accident have been identified as Sandep (34) , Amarjeet (36) both from Chopal, Praveen (28) and Mohit (28) belonging to Nerwa”, said a police source. A real cause of…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has appealed to the people of the state to be part of ‘Earth Hour’ on March 25  by   switching off no-essential lights of their homes and surroundings from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm. He said the earth hour is being celebrated this year under the theme of ‘The Biggest Hour for Earth’…

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented first budget of the Congress government for 2023-24 with total budget outlay of Rs 53, 413 crore; estimated receipts of Rs 37,999 crore and estimated of Rs 42,704 crore with a revenue deficit of  Rs 4704 crore and a fiscal deficit of Rs 42,704 crore. . Out…

A death from COVID -19 has been reported from Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Medical College (SLBSMC) Ner Chowk on Thursday. Dr Joginder Thakur Medical Superintendent of the college said, “A 70 years male patient suffering with co -morbidity was referred from Kullu to the SLBSMC and tested COVID-19 positive. The patient was suffering from arrhythmia,…

The second day of Himachal Assembly’s  Budget session also started with a stormy note as members of the opposition BJP pressed for a discussion on closure of 632 institutions opened by the previous BJP government in the state.   The BJP members brought an adjournment motion under rule 67 demanding discussion on the issue. The…

The Budget session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly began with a stormy note with the opposition BJP MLAs staging a walk out demanding discussion on withholding of MLA development fund (vidhayak nidhi) .   As soon as the session began after paying obituaries, BJP MLA Vipin Pramar raised the point of order by taking up adjournment…

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to give Rs 600 as a uniform allowance for the government school students studying from Class 1 to 8 for providing them school uniforms. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The amount would be transferred to Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to accounts of the mothers of the students benefiting nearly…

The Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has termed Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh “not a Lokpriya CM but a Lockpriya CM (not popular but CM putting lock on institutions’ ‘. Addressing a BJP protest rally organized at  Seri Manch Mandi  on Saturday to oppose de- notification of the institutions opened by previous BJP…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu would meet the general public and various delegations at Himachal Pradesh Secretariat Shimla daily from 6 to 7 PM. A spokesman of the state government said, “The CM would meet general public on Tuesday and Friday between 9 and 11 am at his official residence the Oakover, party workers on…

The Balh Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has demanded shifting of Greenfield Airport project from Balh valley of Mandi district to some other satiable place. Talking   to media persons at Mandi on Saturday President Joginder Walia, working President Prem Lal and secretary Nand Lal  of the samiti said, “A Social Impact Assessment Report (SIAR) undertaken for the Airport project…

Mandi Deputy Commissioner Arindam Chaudhary informed the National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI), the district administration has identified 289 buildings which would be demolished before March 19 for constructing four lane projects. Interacting with the officers of revenue, electricity, Jalshakti departments and the NHAI officials through a video conference, he said, “The district administration had…

 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said strengthening road connectivity in the state is the priority of the state government and the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) should expedite work on four –lane projects. Presiding over a review meeting at Shimla on Thursday the CM said, “The state would cooperate with the NHAI in every…

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has sought a report from Vice Chancellor of Dr YS Pramar Horticulture and Forestry University Nauni, on outbreak of jaundice at the university hostels. Taking cognizance of the rise in jaundice cases the Governor has directed the VC to submit the report immediately, during his meeting with the VC…

Nine migrant labourers were crushed by an Innova driver near Dharampur in Solan district on Tuesday morning killing five of them on the spot and seriously injuring four others. The incident occurred at about 10 am in the morning on Solan –Parwanoo national highway, when a driver of a taxi Innova (HP2A1540) coming from the…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has given nod to new Excise and Taxation Policy of the state for 2023-24. The Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu gave approval to auction-cum-tender of retail excise vends for 2023-24 to enhance revenue, reduce liquor price and curb smuggling from the neighboring states It decided to sell…

 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the construction of a new bus stand at Sujanpur and said, “Himachal would become the country’s most prosperous state in the next ten years “. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the cultural evening of Sujanpur holi festival on Sunday evening, the CM greeted people on the occasion and said,…

The four-day festival of Holi at Sujanpur began on Sunday with enthusiasm and cultural tradition, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The CM paid obeisance at Murli Manohar temple and also participated in a shobha yatra (religious procession) along with a large number of prominent citizens wearing colourful turbans.  The CM inaugurated…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu exhorted youths of the state to preserve the culture and folk traditions by displaying these at national level and abroad. Addressing a gathering in a function organized by Himachal Students Union in  Punjab University auditorium at Chandigarh on Sunday he said, “ Himachal is known for its unique cuisines, culture and…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is set to partner with Indian Business School (ISB) to develop the bio-energy sector in the state. Holding a meeting with Executive Director of the ISB Prof. Ashwani Chatterji at Shimla on Saturday, he said, “The state government is starting a pilot project on bio-energy production…

The Vigilance & Anti Corruption Bureau ( V&CB) Hamirpur has registered third FIR in paper leak case against a suspended employees of the Himachal Pradesh Pradesh State Staff Selection Commission ( HPSSSC) Hamirpur and others for allegedly selling question paper of screening test conducted by the Commission for recruiting drawing teachers . The third FIR…

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to implement an old pension scheme (OPS) in the state for 1.36 state government employees including all employees appointed in future. This decision was taken in a Cabinet meeting held at Shimla on Friday presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and it was decided all employees including those…

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu once again helped two serious patients in getting them airlifted from remote Dodra Kawar area, in the state government helicopter for providing them immediate medical help. Immediately after getting information, the CM directed Shimla district administration to get the patients airlifted and provide them medical treatment. The district administration…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has asked the electric vehicle manufacturers (EVMs) to develop the state specific electric buses keeping in mind hilly terrain, loading capacity, luggage space and  incorporating modern technology to ensure safety of passengers. In a meeting with the representatives of the EVMs on Thursday at Shimla he said, “To achieve the…

Two persons travelling in a car were burnt alive and one other injured, after the car in which they were travelling caught fire on Wednesday night at about 11.30 PM near Damela on Padhar – Joginder Nagar via Nauhli road of Mandi district. A police source said, “The burnt bodies of Bhuvan (38) and Sunil…

Himachal Cabinet has decided to bring Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPSPC) under the ambit of Himachal Pradesh Prevention of Malpractices at University, Board or other Specified Examination   Act -1984 to check any irregularity and ensure fair selection of candidates on merit in a transparent manner. The meeting chaired by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh…

  Himachal Pradesh has registered a growth of 25 percent in the state during the month of February. Commissioner, Excise and Taxation Yunus Khan said, “The Goods and Service Tax (GST) collection has registered an increase of 25 percent in the month of February with collection of Rs 337 crore.” He said,” The GST collection…

The Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) has extended the date for sending application of departmental examinations from eligible officers/ officials of the various categories like IAS/HAS and Gazette officers of the state government from March 3rd   to March 7, 2023. Secretary, HP Board of Departmental Examinations said, “The last date for forwarding applications by…

The Asian Development Bank has agreed in principle to sanction Rs 1311 .20 crore to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the state for funding phase 1 of the proposed development programme.   Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government has been laying special emphasis for making Himachal as the best tourist destination in India…

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced to give Rs 50 lakh for GSSS Chhota Shimla for improving infrastructure. Presiding over the annual function of the school on Tuesday at Shimla, he said, “Education is top priority of the present government and we are taking definite decisions to improve the quality of education and…

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has advocated early forest clearance for speedy development in the state. In a meeting with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi on Monday the CM said, “Since many development projects are delayed for a long time for want of forest clearance but…

The Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia hs been arrested by a team of the CBI on Sunday in New Delhi after his interrogation for nearly 8 hours  in his alleged involvement in irregularities in Excise Policy of the Delhi government Sisodia, was called for interrogation in the morning and was arrested later. The Aam Aadmi…

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government is successfully implementing the electric vehicle policy to reduce the carbon emission caused by exhaust fumes of the diesel and petrol vehicles to preserve flora and fauna in the Himalayan region.” Addressing 85th Plenary session of the Congress at Raipur on Sunday he said, “Being a matter…

Himachal Pradesh government has received first installment of Rs 225 crore from the Central government for the development of infrastructure in bulk Drug Park.  The amount has been given by the department of pharmaceutical, Union Ministry of Chemical and Fertilize as grant in aid.  The bulk drug park was sanctioned by the Modi government during…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while addressing on the second day of 85th plenary session of Indian National Congress at Raipur in Chhattisgarh said, “The state government has restored old pension scheme for 1.36 lakh state government employees of the state in the first Cabinet meeting of the Congress government to fulfill the election promises.” Expressing…

The week long Shivratri festival of Mandi concluded on Saturday. A jaleb (traditional shobha yatra) was taken out on the last day in which contingents of Police, Home Guards and a large number of deities carried on shoulders of devotees and a large number of dignitersi  marched from Madho Rai temple to Paddal ground. The…

Former Chief Minister Jai RamThakur has criticized Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for allegedly using the traditional Shivratri festival for launching an attack on his political rivals.  Talking to media persons here on Saturday he said, ” There always has been a tradition to celebrate the Shivratri festival as a people’s festival as a large number…

Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu called on HP Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhavan on Friday and apprised him about new initiatives being taken by the state police. The DGP said, “The police have made a comprehensive plan to deploy police for the areas bordering with China after visiting the borders…

The scientists at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI) algorithm to improve prediction accuracy of landslides, rock glaciers, floods, avalanches and permafrost. The algorithm has been developed by Dr. Derricks Praise Shukla, Associate Professor School of civil and environmental engineering and Dr. Sharad Kumar Gupta, former research scholar of…

Himachal Pradesh government has disbanded the Himachal Pradesh Staff Service Selection Commission (HPSSSC) Hamirpur with immediate effect. The state government suspended the functioning of the commission some time back when an employee of the HPSSSC was allegedly caught selling a question paper of the scheduled screening test for JOAs selection. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu…

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said,” New initiatives for the restoration of degraded forest lanscpaing in the state would be started.” Presiding over the first meeting of the governing body of Himachal Pradesh State Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management and Planning Authority (HP CAMPA), at HIPA on Tuesday the CM said, ” Instead of raising…

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Singh has asked  emphasized the need to work with devotion and mutual cooperation and accomplish the works in a stipulated time. Addressing the staff in an introductory session with the staff at Raj Bhavan on Monday he said, “Every person should understand his duty and should make themselves accountable for…

Almost two months old ongoing dispute between the Adani cement companies and Tuck operators Unions was resolved on Monday after agreement between them on freight rate was reached on the intervention of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The Adani cement  companies had closed production in its recently purchased cement plants at Barmana and Darlaghat on December…

To strengthen the economy of the state, the state government has prepared a plan to tap tourism potential of the state by developing different sites to attract more tourists. In this regard different activities would be held at different places to attract tourists round the year, besides developing adventure, religious, health and heritage tourism. A…

Mr. Shiv Pratap Shukla was sworn in as the 29th Governor of Himachal Pradesh in a ceremony held at Raj Bhawan Shimla on Saturday.  Acting Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Sabina administered the oath of office and secrecy to Mr. Shukla. Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena read out the warrant of appointment. Chief…

The budget session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly will be held from March 14 to April 6.  The State Cabinet recommended to convene the Assembly session in its meeting held at Shimla on Thursday chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.   Thr Cabinet also approved the guidelines of Rs. 101 crore Mukhya Mantri Sukh-Ashray Yojana….

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu showing a humanitarian geture cancelled his scheduled tour progamme to offer state government chopper to airlift a seriuos patient from tribal area of Pangi sub division. The CM had recieved a message from Prem Lal , brother of the the paitent who was seriously ill and needed immediate medical help.Since…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government fully understands the importance of developing dairy sector to uplift the rural economy of the state and working to purchase milk from the local people and promote cooperatives in this sector.” He said, “The state government intends to improve the monthly income of farmers ranging between…

Mr. Shiv Pratap Shukla has been appointed the new Governor of Himachal Pradesh by President of India Mrs. Dropadi Murmu, replacing present Governor Mr.Rajender Vishvanath Aerlekar who has now been appointed Bihar Governor. Mr Shukla, who is Rajya Sabha Member, hails from Uttar Pradesh and has represented UP Vidhan Sabha four times. Chief Minister Thakur…

The Rampur police have registered a complaint in the death of a six years old child for ‘alleged faulty injection ‘at Khaneri government health center. Deputy Superintendent of Police Rampur Chandershekhar said, “ In a compliant Semal Singh has alleged his six years old son Arvind suffering from sore throat and cough was taken to…

Deputy Chief Minister, Mukesh Agnihotri held a meeting with Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at New Delhi on Friday and urged him to provide budgetary assistance for an effective and sustainable irrigation network in the state to give impetus to farming. He apprised the minister about the need to strengthen the irrigation network…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called upon several Union Ministers during his tour to New Delhi to take up various state government projects with the Central government. The CM met Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy and urged him to include places of the tourists’ interest of the state under next phase of Swadesh Darshan…

Justice Sabina has been appointed Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court. Her name was recommended by Supreme Court Collegiums on Tuesday evening.  Acting Chief Justice of the Himachal High Court, Justice Sabina would be the second woman to head HP High Court as Justice Leela Seth, the first woman Chief Justice of India, also…

Four children were burnt alive when the house they were sleeping in was gutted in fire on Wednesday night at village Bane di Hatti under Amb sub division of Una district. The children of migrant workers i.e. Neelu (14), Golu (7), Shivam (6), and Sonu (17) lost their lives as the house got completely burnt….

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone of Himachal Niketan at New Delhi on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion the CM said, “The five storied Himachal Niketan would be constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 57.72 crore in Dwarka area in the national capital to accommodate students and other people visiting New…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said budgetary provision was made by the state government before announcing Old Pension Scheme and the State Cabinet has given its approval for the scheme after thorough discussion. Talking to media persons at Una on Tuesday the CM said, “The state government is committed to fulfill ten guarantees given by…

Chief Parliamentary Secretary (CPS) Information and Public Relations (IPR) Sanjay Awasthi stressed upon utilization of various media platforms and to reach to  people through new mediums.  Presiding over a meeting of the IPR department at Shimla on Tuesday, he said, “The department has an important role in taking the policies and welfare schemes of the…

Regional Director, South Asia Region of the World Bank for sustainable development John Roome had a meeting with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Shimla on Monday to discuss the measures suggested in the light of target set by the state government to make the state Green by 2025 with the assistance of the World…

The Congress activists held a protest demonstration at district level throughout state in front of Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and State Bank of India (SBI) offices on Monday on the call of All India Congress Committee (AICC), demanding probe in the alleged irregularities committed by Adani Group in its share price manipulation as exposed in…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has clarified there is no plan to shelve HIM CARE and Ayushman Bharat Yojna in the state. Reacting to former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur’s statement made at Una on Sunday, he said, “ There is no plan to stop HIMCARE and Ayushman Bharat Yojna in the state as both…

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has warned to take stern action against drug peddlers in the state. Addressing a public meeting in his Assembly Constituency at Nadaun on Sunday the CM said, “Our government is launching a massive campaign against drugs and drug peddlers as use of drugs is spoiling young generation and it is…

Himachal Pradesh has launched a U-Win portal to increase immunity among children.The portal has been started by the government as a pilot project in Solan and Sirmaur districts, which would have complete information about vaccination of both mother and child.  This portal has been developed on the lines of Co-WIN portal and would record data…

Justice Sanjay Karol has been elevated as Judge of the Supreme Court of India. Justice Karol, at present Chief Justice of Patna High Court hails from Garli village of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. Born on August 23, 1961, Justice Karol started practicing in 1986 after studying Law form Himachal Pradesh University. He also remained…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was accorded a rousing reception on his maiden visit to his home district, after becoming the CM, at Gandhi Chowk Hamirpur on Saturday.   Addressing a public meeting the CM said, “ It is a matter of pride for people of Hamirpur I have been given an opportunity to lead…

he State government will bear the entire cost of treatment of  a  18 years old girl Meenakshi Thakur of Bijahri area suffering from a serious disease. The girl along with her mother met the Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Hamirpur on Saturday, after which the CM directed the district administration to immediate measures to…

The state government has released Rs. 900 crore for the smooth implementation of the SAHARA and HIMCARE schemes. While presiding over MLAs priority meeting with legislators of Chamba, Shimla and Lahaul –Spiti on Friday Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said , “we have not come in power for enjoying power but to change the system…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “Himachal Pradesh would become the first state in the country to switch over to electric vehicles and would be a Green state by 2025. Flagging off an electric vehicle at Shimla on Friday he said, “The transport department has taken a lead in switching over diesel and petrol vehicles…

The state government has decided to withdraw all cases registered against people for violating COVID norms during the pandemic. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said,” When the entire world was going through a difficult period during the lockdown many people struggling to meet both ends meals were forced to move out for arranging food, medicines…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has asked all MLAs to propose development plans of their constituencies keeping in mind good governance and welfare of people. Presiding over MLAs priority meeting at Shimla with MLAs of Kangra district on Thursday the CM said, “The present government is working with a motive to effectively redress public grievances,…

There has been mixed reaction to the Union Budget in the state. While Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and other opposition leaders have termed the Budget as “jugglery of figures” while former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and BJP leaders have termed it as historic and pro –people. The CM said,“ The Union Budget 2023-24…

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to develop an advance warning system in the state. In view of the recent incident of land sinking at Joshimath in Uttarakhand, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed officers to deploy advance warning systems at strategic locations to warn people about the natural disasters and mitigate the situation by…

Health, Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Dhani Ram Shandil said, “The state government is committed to implement nari samman yojna to empower and strengthen women, socially and economically in a phased manner”. After holding a meeting of the sub-committee constituted by the state government for giving Rs 1500 per month to women as promised…

The 74th Republic Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour across the state on Thursday. The state level function was held in Shimla where Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar unfurled the National Flag.  Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri attended the function at Una and Cabinet Ministers at other district headquarters. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was also present…

The 53rd statehood Day of Himachal Pradesh was celebrated with great fervor in the state; Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unfurled the National Flag in a state level function at Hamirpur and took salute from marching contingents of Police, Home Guards, IRB Sakoh , NCC cadets , Scouts and Guides led by DSP Ankit Sharma….

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi on Tuesday; it  was a courtesy call after becoming the Chief Minister.  A government spokesman said, “During the meeting the CM discussed several issues and apprised the Prime Minister about progress of different development projects being implemented in the…

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu at New Delhi on Mandy. This is his first meeting with the President of India after becoming the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh .  

Himachal Pradesh government would open sixty eight model day boarding schools in every Assembly constituency of the state to provide quality education. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presiding over the meeting of the senior officers of the education department on Friday at Shimla said, “As per the promise of the Congress party given during the…

Senior Congress leader Kaul Singh Thakur said the Congress government of the state is committed to carry out uniform development in all ten constituencies of Mandi district. Talking to media persons on Friday at Mandi he said , “ The development during the previous government was only carried in two Assembly segments of Mandi district…

As thousands of truckers from both truck operators unions of Barmana and Darlaghat held a protest march for nearly eleven kilometers from Nauni to Bilaspur on Thursday against abrupt closure of cement plants by management of Adani Cements, now all eyes are set on the meeting convened by Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan with  both the…

  The Bharat Jodo Yatra undertaken by former Congress president Rahul Gandhi entered Himachal Pradesh at Manser in Kangra district on Wednesday, before heading towards its last leg in Kashmir. Rahul Gandhi was given a rousing reception by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, HP Congress Committee president Pratibha Singh, several Cabinet…

Himachal Pradesh Government has issued notification for implementing Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in the state as decided in the State Cabinet Meeting on January 13, 2023. As per the notification issued by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena on Tuesday, “All government employees who are presently being covered under the defined contributory scheme also referred as (NPS)…

BJP national president Jagat Prakash Nadda has been given extension till June 2024. The announcement to this effect was made by Home Minister Amit Shah in a press conference at New Delhi on Tuesday during the national executive meeting of the party. JP Nadda was elected national president of BJP in June 2019 and his…

It’s been a mystery as to why a person listens to sad music during his sadness but researchers of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have tried to explore the mystery by carrying out research on the subject. Music has a powerful ability to affect our emotions and people often turn to music to bolster…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Union Government to enhance the disaster management fund for Himachal Pradesh as the state is prone to various natural disasters due to difficult topographical and climatic conditions. Speaking after inauguration of two Doppler Weather Radars for the state by  Union Minister of State for Earth Sciences Dr Jitender…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced to give an apparel allowance of Rs 10000 per person every year to inmates of old age homes, orphanages’ , destitute women , deaf and dumb children .    Making this announcement during his visit to  an old age home at Basantpur on Saturday the CM said, “…

Himachal Pradesh State Cabinet has decided to implement Old Pension Scheme (OPS) for all state government employees’ presently defined contributory pension scheme covered under New Pension System (NPS). In its first Cabinet Meeting of the Congress government in the state presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu it has also decided to adopt the…

Himachal Pradesh government has allocated portfolios to Cabinet Ministers. As per the notification issued by Chief Secretary Prabhodh Saxena on Wednesday, Chief minister will hold the departments of Home, Finance Personal, GAD and Planning, besides other departments not allocated to other ministers. Deputy Chief Ministers Mukesh Agnihotri would hold the charge Jal Shakti Department, Transport…

 Dr. Garima Agrawal  from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has been awarded Platinum Jubilee Young Scientist Award -2022 by National Academy of Sciences India (NASI). Dr Agarwal , Assistant Professor in school of chemical science of the IIT Mandi  has been awarded in chemical science category in recognition of her contribution in the field ….

Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered oath of office and secrecy to seven Cabinet Ministers, inducted in the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government on Sunday at Raj Bhawan Shimla. The Cabinet Ministers which took oath are Dhani Ram Shandil representing Solan Assembly constituency , Chander Kumar from Jawali constituency , Harshvardhan Chauhan representing Shilai Assembly…

The long-awaited formation of the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet is likely to be delayed for another week. After Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had left for New Delhi amidst Winter Session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly at Dharamshala on Thursday, the media was full of reports about formation of Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s Cabinet on Saturday itself. There…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukh  left for New Delhi amidst the Winter Session of HP Assembly on Thursday evening. According to reports the CM is likely to hold discussion with the Congress High Command for formation of a new Cabinet in Himachal Pradesh. The Cabinet formation has already been delayed for more than twenty five…

Fifth time Congress MLA Kuldeep Pathania, representing Bhatyaty Assembly Constituency of Chamba district, has been unanimously elected Speaker of the 14th Himachal Vidhan Sabha. Kuldeep Pathania had filed nomination papers for the post on Wednesday. As Congress enjoys a clear majority with 40 MLAs in the house of 68, the BJP did not put up its…

The inaugural session of the present Himachal Vidhan Sabha began at Tapovan Dharamshala on Wednesday with a noisy note. As soon as the House assembled after the national anthem the opposition BJP MLAs led by former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur started raising slogans against the state government demanding discussion on notifications issued to close…

An IPS officer SR Rana deputed on duty at Zorawar Singh stadium Dharamshala for Congress Aabhaar rally died after a massive heart attack on Tuesday. Posted as Commandment of IRB Battalion Jangal Beri, Rana had a massive heart attack. He was rushed to Zonal Hospital Dharamshala but could not be saved.   Chief Minister. Sukhvinder Singh…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has promised to provide a transparent and responsive administration accountable to people of the state. Addressing Jan Aabhaar Rally at Zorawar Stadium Dharamshala on Tuesday organized to express gratitude to people of Himachal for giving clear mandate to Congress in the Assembly election, the CM said, “We are not in…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the five-day Manali Winter Carnival on Monday . He paid obeisance in Hidimba Temple and flagged off the Carnival parade. Addressing a public meeting on the occasion the CM announced plans to open an indoor stadium with an ice skating rink at Manali to promote tourism; he also announced…

Himachal Pradesh Government has appointed 1990 batch IAS officer Prabodh Saxsena as new Chief Secretary (CS) of the state after retirement of CS RD Dhiman. Saxsena was working as Additional CS Finance and Personnel. The notification of the appointment was made late night on Saturday. The state government has also appointed former CS Ram Subhag…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government has been given Rs 42 crore under PM Gati-Shakti scheme under  special assistance to states for capital investment- 2022-23 by the Union Finance Ministry.”  He said, “The state government had submitted four projects to the tune of Rs  84 crore for the Central Government Assistance to develop logistic…

Delay in formation of new Cabinet in Himachal Pradesh is giving sleepless nights to aspirant MLAs seeking Cabinet berths in the recently formed Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led Congress government. Though Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri took oath on December 11, three days after declaration of election result on December…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has reiterated, “The State Government is committed to implement Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the state employees and announcement in this regard would be made in the first Cabinet Meeting.” Addressing a delegation of NPS employees on Wednesday he said, “The Congress government stands by ten guarantees given to people…

Himachal Pradesh Government has suspended the functioning of Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPPSC) Hamirpur with immediate effect after arrest of six persons including an employee of the board for allegedly selling JOA test question paper by Vigilance and Anti- Corruption Bureau (VACB) team on December 23. Chief Secretary to HP Government RD Dhiman said,…

Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was elected leader of BJP legislature party in Himachal Pradesh Assembly in the meeting held at Shimla on Sunday. His name was proposed by former Vidhan Sabha speaker Vipin Pramar and a few other MLAs and supported by all other members of the BJP legislature party. Thakur would also…

State Vigilance and Anti-corruption Bureau (SV & ACB) branch Hamirpur has arrested three persons including an employee of the Himachal Pradesh State Service Selection Board (HPSSSB) Hamirpur and her son for allegedly selling a question paper of JOA ( Junior Office Assistant -IT) screening test scheduled to be conducted next Sunday ( December 25) ….

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “HP Government is committed to fulfill ten guarantees made by Congress party during the Assembly election and it would make every effort to work as per expectation and aspiration of people of the state as per Congress pratigya patra -22.” The CM in a statement issued from New Delhi…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has tested COVID -19 positive. A spokesman of Himachal Pradesh government said, “The CM has been tested positive at New Delhi on Monday; he was scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi but after this development his scheduled meeting has been postponed.”  The spokesman said, “He is asymptomatic and has…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, HPCC president Pratibha Singh and several Congress MLAs from Himachal Pradesh participated in Bharat Jodo Yatra at Dausa in Rajasthan on Friday , being undertaken by former president of All India Congress Committee (AICC) Rahul Gandhi.   It was 100th day of the Yatra on Friday started…

The decision of the management of Adani Group to shut down its two cement plants at Gagal (Barmana) and Darlaghat in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday seems a pressure tactics to bring truck operators, employees and dump owners to terms. The Adani Group had purchased cement plant at Barmana from Associate Cement Companies (ACC) and at…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the officers of the State Government to take proactive steps to ensure effective implementation of welfare schemes, besides coming up with innovative ideas to strengthen and streamline the government functioning keeping in view people’s expectations.   Presiding over a meeting of senior officers of the state government at HP…

Though,  former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has maintained BJP’s grip in his home district (Mandi)  by winning nine out of ten Assembly constituencies in the recently concluded Assembly election in Himachal Pradesh, however, this is for the first time in over seven decade’ s long electoral history of the state Mandi district  would be losing political…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh ‘Sukhu’ and Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri officially took over offices in HP Secretariat on Monday. On reaching the secretariat they were greeted by the officers and officials at the gate. Later, the CM held a meeting with Congress MLAs and officers separately. Talking to media persons the CM said, “I am…

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh ‘Sukhu’ has appointed Sunil Sharma ‘Bittoo’ as his political advisor with a Cabinet Minister Rank. This is the first political appointment made by the CM after taking oath on Sunday. Sharma is an old trusted political associate of the CM. Belonging to Hamirpur he has been throughout with the CM in…

Sukhvinder Singh ‘Sukhu’ was sworn in the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh while Mukesh Agnihotri took oath as Deputy Chief Minister of the state. The oath of office and secrecy was administered by HP Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to the CM and Deputy CM in a ceremony organized at the Ridge Shimla on Sunday. Both…

Sukhvinder Singh ‘Sukhu’ would be the next Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, While Mukesh Agnihotri would be Deputy Chief Minister. The decision to elect Sukhvinder Singh as leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) was taken after a meeting held at HP Vidhan Sabha on Saturday evening attended by 40 newly elected Congress MLAs. Chief…

Congress party has staked claim to the next government in Himachal Pradesh. Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, Congress observer for the state accompanied by former CM of Haryana Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress state in-charge Rajiv Shukla handed over the letter staking claim to form the government to HP Governor Rajender Arkleshwar on Friday at…

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur has submitted his resignation to HP Governor Rajender Arlekar on Thursday after declaration of election results. The Governor has requested the CM to continue in the office till formation of new government .

Continuing the tradition of change in state government after every five years for the past 37 years, the voters of Himachal has once again given clear majority to Congress party. The Congress party has secured 40 seats and BJP could manage only 25 seats in the house of 68 in HP state Assembly. Three independent…

As many as sixty four students of The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi were awarded PhDs in the 10th Convocation of the institute on Monday. Seventy students were awarded M.Tech, 188 students were awarded B.Tech degrees, 95 MSc and  10 MA degrees also.    Prof. Stuart R. Hameroff from University of Arizona,(USA)  graced the occasion as the Chief…

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has started investigation in the Himachal Police Recruitment Case nearly six months after the state government’s decision to hand over the investigation to the agency. An officer of the CBI said, “The CBI has started investigation and registered an FIR in the case.” Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur had…

A research team from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has developed a new photovoltaic material which can generate electric power when irradiated with light produced in household lights like LED or CFL.  The findings of the research have been published in the journal Solar Energy in a paper authored jointly by Dr. Ranbir Singh- a…

As per revised voting percentage,  75.6 percent polling was recorded in the Himachal Assembly election on Saturday. Chief Electoral Officer of the state Maneesh Garg said , “ The polling percentage as per revised data has been recorded 75.6 percent (EVM 74.6 percent and one percent through postal ballots); the figure would increase further as…

Campaigning for the 68 members Himachal Pradesh Assembly election came to an end on Thursday evening. The polling would be held on November 12 while counting of votes would be undertaken on December 8. BJP, Congress, CPM, BSP and AAP mobilized all their organizational strength and resources on the last day of the campaign by…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a scathing attack on the opposition Congress during an election rally at Sujanpur on Wednesday. He questioned, “Those who cannot handle opposition properly, how would they handle the government; he said the guarantees being given by Congress in Himachal Pradesh to voters are just election gimmicks since Congress has always…

Himachal BJP has promised to introduce uniform civil code in the state in its election manifesto. BJP manifesto was released on Sunday at Shimla by BJP national president JP Nadda. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, state BJP president Suresh Kashyap, Union Minister Anurag Thakur and several other leaders. Besides, introducing uniform civil code, BJP has…

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) has promised to restore the old pension scheme for state government employees in the state, give one lakh government jobs to unemployed youths, give support price to all varieties of apples and give Rs 1500 per month to every woman in the state in its election manifesto.   The election…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi targeted the previous Congress government for “alleged scams to get kickbacks in defence deals in the country “. Addressing his first election rally at Sunder Nagar in Himachal Pradesh the PM accused, “The Congress leaders took kickbacks in defence deals and put Indian Defence Forces at risk, even delayed purchase of…

The first voter of Independent India Shiam Saran Negi passed away at his native village Kalpa in Kinnaur district early morning on Saturday at the age of one hundred and six years.   Negi , who had been casting his vote in all General and Assembly elections since 1951 had cast his vote for the 34th time…

A tunnel being constructed to convert Chandigarh – Manali road into four lanes, caved in on Tuesday night at about 10 PM near Malori. Nearly fifty workers working in the tunnel immediately rushed out to safety and no one was injured in the incident. Two tunnels are being built a few kilometers away from Mandi…

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi appealed to people of Himachal Pradesh to carry on good traditions of the state like festival of Shivratri, Kull Dusehra and changing state government after every five years. Addressing an election meeting at Paddal Ground on Monday she said, “The tradition to change government after five years is good as…

In a major political development on the last day of nominations for Himachal Pradesh Assembly election,  BJP has refused to give Form A and B for allotment of party ticket to its Kullu nominee Maheshwar Singh and replaced him with a new candidate Narotam Thakur who  filed his nomination papers on Tuesday . Maheshwar Singh, who…

In another jolt to Congress in poll bound Himachal Pradesh  a senior Congress leader Vijay Singh Mankotia and former Congress MLA  Rakesh Kalia have joined BJP. Mankotia joined BJP in the presence of national president of BJP Jagat Prakash  Nadda and Harsh Mahajan at Bilaspur on Tuesday . Mankotia, who had won five Assembly elections from Shahpur Assembly…

As many as 38 candidates filed their nomination papers on the fourth day for the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election on Thursday. Prominent among those who filed their nomination papers are Congress candidates Kaul Singh Thakur (Darang). Leader of opposition Mukesh Agnihotri (Haroli), Bhawani Singh Pathania (Fatehpur),  Inder Dutt Lakhanpal (Badsar) , Ram Kumar (Doon) and  Sunder Singh…

The BJP leadership has tried to contain further discord in the party witnessed after release of names of 62 candidates to contest Himachal Pradesh Assembly election on Wednesday, through its second list released on Thursday. In the second list the BJP has accommodated former ministers Ramesh Dhwala from Dehra and Ravinder Ravi from Jwalamukhi Assembly…

Nine candidates including Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur filed their nomination papers on the third day of filing nominations for Himachal Assembly election on Wednesday in the state. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur filed his nomination papers at Thunag in the afternoon for Seraj Assembly constituency. Before filing his nomination papers the CM addressed a…

The Communist Party of India (Marxist) HP state committee  has finalized names of eleven candidates to contest the ensuing Assembly election in Himachal Pradesh. The CPM Secretary Dr.  Onkar Shad said , “ The CPM has decided to contest eleven seats in the coming Assembly election in Himachal Pradesh “. He said, “ The  candidates…

In the absence of finalization of party candidates by two major political parties in Himachal Pradesh i.e BJP and Congress the filing of nomination on the first day on Monday  was quite sluggish . Not many candidates turned up to file their nomination papers and at many places not even a single nomination was filed…

Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has promised to fulfill ten guarantees being given by the Congress party to people of Himachal Pradesh. Addressing a public rally at Thodo Ground on Friday she said, “The Congress party is committed to fulfill ten guarantees being given in Himachal to people and three of them i.e. filling…

The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for the Assembly Election in Himachal Pradesh . Announcing the schedule in a press conference at New Delhi on Friday Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said, “Assembly Election in Himachal Pradesh would be held in a single phase on November 12 and counting of the votes…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Vande Bharat Express Train from Amb- Andaura to New Delhi and laid foundation stone of Bulk Drug Park at Una on Thursday. He also inaugurated Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) on the occasion. Addressing a public meeting the PM said, “After getting so many important projects of public…

Though switching political parties in Indian politics has become common, the way ‘Sukh Ram Family’ has been defecting frequently, has put them in the spotlight .  Sukh Ram’s son Anil Sharma had announced to remain in BJP a few days back, after vacillation of several months and his son Ashrey Sharma also left Congress and…

A review meeting was held at Chamba on Saturday for the proposed tour of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the district on October 13. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, while presiding over the meeting to take stock of preparedness for the PM’s tour directed the authorities to make  foolproof arrangements for the proposed programme.  The…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has given approval to draft a MOU between the State and the Central governments to make All India Institute of Medical Sconces (AIIMS) as a nodal agency for medical education, research, for providing specialized health facilities, health care, developing training centers,  conferences and international seminars. The meeting presided over by Chief Minister…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS Bilaspur) built with the cost of Rs 1471 crore and Hydro Engineering College on Wednesday in Bilaspur district as he inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects of nearly Rs 3653 crore during his visit.  Addressing a public meeting at Luhnu Ground of Bilaspur…

National president of BJP JP Nadda and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur visited All India institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bilaspur and Luhnu ground on Tuesday to take stock of arrangements before Prime Minister Nareneder Modi’s  visit to Bilaspur on Wednesday. Director of the AIIMS Dr Vir Singh Negi also gave a presentation on the…

Tapan Sen, national general secretary of Center for Indian Trade Unions (CITU) said, “The country is facing a serious situation today due to faulty policies being adopted by the NDA government and BJP led state governments.” Addressing 14th State Conference of CITU on Saturday at Mandi he said, “These policies have led to sharp increase in…

In a major jolt to Congress in Himachal Pradesh, the working president of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) and former Cabinet Minister in Virbhadra Singh government, Harsh Mahajan joined BJP in New Delhi on Wednesday. A three time MLA from Chamba constituency was considered a right-hand man of former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and was…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur flagged off Shimla – Delhi Air Flight from Jubbarhatti Airport on Monday, virtually. The ATR -42-600 aircraft of Alliance Airline took off from Shimla resuming the air service from Jubbarhatti Airport after a gap of almost two years. Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation, General VK Singh also participated…

Seven tourists traveling in a Traveler Tempo have lost their lives and ten others injured after the tempo fell into a deep gorge in Jhalod nullah near Ghiyagi on Banjar – Jalodi -Jot road Sunday night at about 8.30 PM. SP Kullu Gurdev Chand Sharma said, “A group of tourists comprising professionals and students were coming…

Mukhya Mantri Ek Bigha Yojna (MMEBY) launched by Himachal Pradesh government is proving to be of immense help for rural women as the main objective of the scheme is to strengthen their economy by connecting them with livelihood activities. Under the scheme women are linked with self help groups (SHGs) and encouraged to take up…

Prime Minister Narender Modi , who was scheduled to address a Youth Rally at Mandi on Saturday could not land here due to heavy downpour and bad weather . However, the PM addressed the rally virtually from New Delhi.

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated a new Milkfed Plant Chakkar built with the cost of Rs 16.32 crore in Balh area (Mandi) increasing its capacity to over 50,000 litres  . Addressing a public meeting on this occasion the CM said, “HP Milkfed collected about 395 lakh liters of milk from 47,295 farmers of the…

A team of Election Commission of India led by Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC) Rajiv Kumar and Election Commissioner Anup Chandra Pandey held various meetings to review the poll preparedness for the forthcoming Assembly Elections in Himachal Pradesh on Friday at Shimla and met representatives of various political parties. They also held a review…

As the Himachal Pradesh government has failed to regulate private buses in the state, passengers traveling in these buses rue highhandedness of the private bus operators. Though, the Transport department has set norms and issued directions from time to time but these are being violated with impunity,  tell passengers . A daily commuter Ankita who…

Bilaspur district administration has bagged second prize of District Good Governance Index (DGGI) for two times in a row. The prize was given in a ceremony at Vipasha Sadan by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday to DC Bilaspur Pankaj Rai. The prize is given for achievement indicators in different fields set by the…

As Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur attended several programmes in Mandi sadar Assembly constituency at Kotli on Monday, local MLA Anil Sharma tried to cozy up with the CM in his effort to get assurance about his “future” in the BJP and the state government.Sharma , who was forced to quit from Jai Ram Cabinet…

Three –day Khushwant Singh Litfest (KSLF) is being organized this year from October 14 to 16. To celebrate 75 years of Indian Independence the theme for the fest this year would be “The Climate change: Are we Sprightly at 75; a vision to reflect on – Can our ancient land be a catalyst for the…

Tele-physiotherapy facility was launched in CRC center Sunder Nagar on Saturday, which was inaugurated by local MLA Rakesh Jamwal.   The MLA congratulated the special people of the institute and its staff on the occasion of the birthday of PM Narender Modi. He also interacted with the students of the institute and also distributed hearing…

Himachal Pradesh government has decided to  pay arrears accrued from revision of pay scales in cash to its regular employees in the month of September 22. A notification issued by Secretary Finance to HP government said, “Out of total arrears accrued after revision of pay scales an amount of Rs fifty thousands in cash has…

The Forum Against Corruption (FAC) formed to highlight alleged irregularities in recruitments of 250 teachers in Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) Shimla, has demanded the constitution of a Commission of Inquiry  headed by a sitting judge of Himachal Pradesh High Court. Talking to media persons at Shimla on Thursday, former Deputy Mayor of Shimla Tikender Singh…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to make part time panchayat chowkidars completing 12 years of service as daily wage employees in panchayats. The meeting presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur thanked Prime Minister Narender Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for giving tribal status to Hatti community living in Trans-Giri area. It decided…

The Union Cabinet has given its consent to grant tribal status to  Hatti community living in Trans -Giri area in Sirmaur district of the state fulfilling their decades old  demand.  The decision was taken in the Union Cabinet meeting held at New Delhi on Wednesday. Giving information about the decision Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur…

The researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi in collaboration with scholars from University of Cincinnati, USA, have developed an efficient method to study internal structure and functions of an important component of living cells. Explaining the process the researchers said, “A lysosome is an essential component of a living cell and interacts with other cell…

Four trekkers from West Bengal who went missing last Wednesday in the Malana area of Kullu valley have been traced by the rescue teams on Sunday after five days near  Mt. Ali Ratni Tibba (5,458m). SP Kullu Gurdev Chand Sharma said, “  Four professional mountaineers i.e  Abhijit Banik (43), Chinmoy Mondal (43), Dibash Dass (37),…

Four professional trekkers missing in Kullu district since Wednesday have still not been traced as the rescue teams could not reach the mountain peak on Saturday ,where they had gone missing. A seven member team of trekkers  from West Bengal along with a cook had left  to scale  Mt. Ali Ratni Tibba ( 5,458m) near…

Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Mansih Sisodia accused the Central government for unleashing CBI inquiry against him to deter him from improving   education system in Delhi. Addressing a meeting of Aam Admi Party workers accompanied by Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann at Mandi on Friday he said, “The BJP government may soon hound him through ED…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has congratulated the State Police Department for being ranked as the second best in the country after Odisha in tracing kidnapping/abduction victims and missing persons, as per 2021 data of National Crime Records Bureau. He said, “Himachal Pradesh is a peaceful state with very low crime rate as compared to…

Former minister and senior Congress leader Kaul Singh Thakur has accused the state government “for using public money for their publicity.” Talking to media persons at Mandi on Thursday he said, “Jai Ram government is allegedly misusing public money by organizing rallies to promote BJP before the election under the garb of celebrating 75 years…

Prime Minister Narender Modi would address a rally of BJYM workers at Mandi on September 24. Sharing this information with media persons at Shimla on Thursday state BJP president Suresh Kashyap said, “Prime Minister Narender Modi would address a rally of BJYM workers at Paddal Ground of Mandi on September 24.” He said , “…

As former Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal  has reportedly shown his intention to contest next Assembly election from Sujanpur constituency in Hamirpur district, his candidature is still fraught with many political questions . Dhumal led the BJP government  in the state twice from 1998 to 2003 and 2007 to 2012 and was also BJP’s Chief…

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Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to open new government degree colleges at Balhseena in Jhandutta Assembly Constituency (Bilaspur district) and Masrund in Churah Assembly Constituency of Chamba district. The meeting held on Monday at Shimla presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has decided to start mukhya mantri shodh protsahan yojna under which research…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said Home Guards jawans would be given round the year duty without a break. Presiding over a state level function of State Home Guards Welfare Association at Sunder Nagar on Sunday he said, “Nearly 8000 jawans are e assisting police and working on deployed on other emergency duties.” He said,”…

While apple growers of Himachal Pradesh are on warpath against ‘arbitrary’ procurement price reduction of apples by private Controlled Atmosphere (CA) Stores of the state, the state government has decided to intervene to find a solution to grower’s grievances.   Acting tough against management of Adani Agri Fresh Limited, having the largest three stores in…

The State Cabinet meeting held here on Thursday at Shimla under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur thanked Prime Minister Narender Modi for sanctioning Bulk Drug Pharma Park for state as this would prove a milestone in development of the state. The Cabinet has decided to fill up backlog of 98 posts of…

IIT Mandi researchers have developed natural polymers based smart nanoparticles to treat colorectal cancer from renewable resources such as turmeric which can release both   hydrophilic and hydrophobic drugs to reduce dependence on petroleum based polymers. The redox responsive chitosan/stearic acid nanoparticles (CSSA NPs) as drug carriers for both curcumin (hydrophobic; a component from turmeric and doxorubicin (hydrophilic)…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is one of the top technological institutes of India and “it should focus in providing technology innovations in key areas like agriculture, horticulture, ecology & environment of Himalayas and develop technology to forewarn people about disasters happening in different parts of the…

Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to newly appointed Chairman of Himachal Public Service Commission (HPSC) Rameshwar Singh Thakur at Raj Bhawan on Friday. The oath was also administered to three members appointed to the commission i.e. Rakesh Kumar, Rajesh Kumar and Nain Singh. Chief Minister Jai Ram…

Ending a weeklong suspense over appointment of Chairman of Himachal Public Service Commission (HPSC), the state government has appointed IPS Officer Rameshwar Thakur as Chairman. The state government had appointed Dr Rachna Gupta as the Chairperson of HPSC on August 17 along with three new members but kept silent over the issue after the decision had…

Four lane affected people have decided to stage protests on 5th September at different places to highlight indifference of the state government towards their long pending demands including implementation of Land Acquisition and Compensation Act 2013. President of Bhumi Adhigrahan Prabhavit Manch Beli Ram Kaundal and convener Joginder Walia said, “For the last five years four…

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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) task force has started a study on the incidence, mortality, morbidity and socio-economic burden of snakebite in the country. First of its kind in India, the study will look prospectively at the incidence of snakebite covering 13 states, including Himachal Pradesh, in five zones of India and a…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has announced to enhance the uniform allowance of Police Officers from Rs 3675 to Rs 15000 per annum. Addressing the HP Police Service Officers Meet on Monday at Shimla the CM said, “The State Police is one of the most disciplined forces of the country which is a matter of…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has expressed grief over the death of 32 people during the recent heavy rains and sent heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. The meeting presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also gave approval for revision of rates / entitlement/ limit of the house building advance to state government employees by…

President of BJP Jagat Prakash Nadda during his tour of Sirmaur district on Saturday said, “The issue of giving tribal status to people of Hatti area of Sirmaur district would be resolved soon by the Central government and the Hatti community would be benefited by the decision.” While addressing a large gathering at Paonta Sahib,…

At least thirteen persons have lost their lives and five others are still missing in landslides and flash floods caused by incessant rain continuing for the past 24 hours in Mandi district. Eight family members of panchayat pradhan Khem Singh in Kashan village under Gohar sub- division of the district perished under the slush of…

The cancellation of the scheduled oath taking ceremony of the newly appointed Chairperson of Himachal State Public Service Commission (HPSC) along with three members have raised questions.   The state government had notified appointment of Dr Rachna Gupta as Chairperson of HPSC on Wednesday evening along with three members i.e.  Rakseh Sharma, Rajesh Kumar Sharma…

Himachal Pradesh government has appointed Dr Rachna Gupta as Chairperson of Himachal Pradesh State Public Service Commission (HPSC) and appointed three new members.   Governor of the state Rajender Arlekar appointed the new chairperson and three members i.e. Rakesh Sharma (IAS), Rajesh Kumar Sharma and Prof. (Dr) Om Prakash Sharma as members of the Commission. 

In a major jolt to the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh  two Congress MLAs  Pawan Kajal elected from Kangra Assembly constituency and Lakhvinder Rana elected from Nalagarh constituency, joined the BJP in New Delhi on Wednesday.   Both MLAs took BJP membership in presence of BJP national president JP Nadda, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur,…

Justice Sushil Kukreja and Justice Virender Singh were sworn in as Judges of Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday. Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office to the newly appointed judges in a ceremony at Raj Bhawan Shimla. Chief Minister  Jai Ram Thakur and Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court Justice Amjad Ahtesham…

The 76th Independence Day was celebrated throughout the state with great enthusiasm, fervor and gaiety. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over a state level function at Sarahan on Monday . He unfurled the National Flag, took salute from the marching contingents of HP Police, Home Guards, NCC and NSS. The functions were held at Districts…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur honoured family members of freedom fighters in the Har Ghar Tiranga programme organized at Shimla Railway Station on Sunday to commemorate 75 years of Indian Independence.  Shakuntla Devi, wife of freedom fighter Vidyadhar, Suman daughter of Sita Ram Sharma, Mohinder Singh son of Ratti Ram and Chander Mohan grandson of…

The State Cabinet meeting held at Shimla on Saturday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur gave its nod for developing 76 Model Health Wellness Centres- Primary Health Centres in the State by creating and filling up of 152 posts of staff nurses and 76 posts of female health workers on contract basis…

Protesting,  New Pension System Employees’ Sangh (NPSES) has decided to start a chain hunger strike at chaura maidan Shimla to demand restoration of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS), not being satisfied with Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur’s response to their demand. Earlier, hundreds of the NPSES members reached Shimla to highlight their demands on Saturday…

Himachal Pradesh government tabled an amendment bill in Vidhan sabha on Friday to allow non-agriculturists to complete construction / transfer under section 118 of HP Land Reforms and Tenancy Act up to five years. Tabling the bill, Revenue Minister Mahinder Singh Thakur said, “Section 118 of HP Land Tenancy and Land Reforms Act -1972 restrict…

No –confidence motion moved by opposition Congress and lone CPM MLA in Himachal Pradesh Assembly, which was taken up for discussion on Thursday fell  as the opposition MLAs boycotted the Chief Minister’s reply  and staged a walkout . After nearly five hours of discussion on the motion, Speaker Vipin Pramar put the motion for vote…

The no-confidence motion against the BJP government would be taken up for discussion on Thursday. The motion was moved on the first day of the Monsoon Session of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha by 22 MLAs of the opposition Congress and lone CPM MLA Rakesh Singha accusing the state government for “failing on all fronts.”   Vidhan…

“Himachal Pradesh government would acquire private land for Greenfield Airport in Balh valley as per the provisions of the Right to Fair Compensation and Transparency in Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Act -2013”. Private land measuring 2535 -01- 09 Bighas is proposed to be acquired for the project. The reply was given on the first…

Balh Bachao Sangharsh Samiti organized a protest march holding tricolors to oppose the proposed construction of Balh airport on the fertile land of Balh on Tuesday. The activists of the smiti marched from Kansa Chowk ground to the residence of Balh MLA Inder Singh Gandhi at Kummi and handed him over a demand charter. Secretary…

Two Independent Members of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Prakash Rana (Joginder Nagar ) and Hoshiar Singh (Dehra Gopipur), who had joined BJP recently, would continue to maintain the status of Independent MLAs during the monsoon assembly session beginning August 10. The Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Vipin Pramar said, “The two MLAs would continue…

Apple growers from different parts of the state held a massive protest at Shimla on Friday, forcing the state government to hold talks amidst anxious moments with their representatives and concede some of the demand raised by the growers. Thousands of apple growers including sizable women, representing twenty seven organizations under the banner of Sanyukt…

Himachal Pradesh State Cabinet, presided over by chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, has decided to fill up 320 posts of different categories under National Rural Health Mission and fill up four posts of Junior Office Assistant (IT) in horticulture department. The Cabinet has also given approval for reimbursement of 6 percent subsidy on purchase of…

Seven youths from Banud (Mohali) Punjab are feared to have drowned in Govind Sagar Lake on Monday. A police source said, “The incident occurred at about 4 pm when a group of eleven visitors hailing from Banud area of Punjab ventured into the Govind Sagar Lake near Kokla village in Bangana sub division of Una…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched  Pragatisheel Himachal –  Sthapna Ke 75 Varsh ( Developing Himachal- 75 Years of Formation), to commemorate 75 years of formation of Himachal Pradesh at historic Chamba Chaugan during the closing ceremony of Minjar fair on Sunday . Addressing a gathering on the occasion he said, “When India is celebrating 75…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, “The tribal status to Hatti Community of Sirmour would be given soon by the Union Government.” After having discussion with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during Drug Trafficking and National Security Conference at Chandigarh, Thakur said, “The Home Minister has assured the Union Government would soon take a final…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Hans Ran of Sunder Nagar – a beneficiary of Pradhan Mantri Kusum Yojna, at the closing ceremony of Ujjal Bhavishya Power @2047 at Thunag on Saturday through video conferencing. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was also connected with the PM virtually on this occasion in Mandi district. Ujjwal Bharat…

Wing Commander Mohit Rana, hailing from Sandhol in Mandi district lost his life in the air crash of an IAF MIG 21 fighter Jet plane last night near Barmer (Rajasthan).   Rana, along with Flight Lieutenant Aditya Bal hailing from Jammu, had taken the training sortie from Uttarlai air base but the fighter plane crashed at about 9.10 PM near Barmer…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to give a six percent subsidy on purchase of cartons and trays used for packing apples and other fruits, sold by HPMC, with effect from July 15. The meeting presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also gave its nod to implement UGC pay scale revision for college and…

A function to honour noted poet and story writer Prof. Sunder Lohia was organized at Gaiety Theatre Shimla on his ninetieth birthday on Monday. The stories of Prof. Lohia have been published in noted Hindi magazines of India; he has created a niche for himself in Hindi literature as his works  had drawn attention of…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has directed the Cabinet Sub Committee set up to settle land acquisition issues to thoroughly work out financial implications on account of revised compensation factors. The meeting of the Sub Committee held on Sunday at Shimla and presided over by the CM apprised him about various issues related to land…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has been placed at 20th place in National Institute of Ranking Framework (NIRF) – 2022 ranking.  A spokesman of the institute said, “The institute has been ranked at number 20 in the engineering category, at number 39 in the research category and at number 43 in overall category in…

In a surprise move, Himachal Pradesh Government has appointed Additional chief Secretary RD Dhiman (a 1988 batch Himachal Cadre IAS officer) as new Chief Secretary of the state replacing Ram Subhag Singh. Dhiman was serving as ACS (MPP& Power, NCES, Industries and Labour Employment). A notification to this effect has been issued by the Governor…

Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to fill up 500 posts of medical officers- 300 posts through walk-in interviews and 200 through HP Public Service Commission. The meeting held at Shimla on Thursday and presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur also decided to fill up 880 posts of Community Health Officers under NRHM, 19…

An adventurer of Nasik has walked from Leh to Manali to enter the Guinness Book of World Records by walking a distance of 427 kilometers in a record time of 4 days 21hours and 18 minutes (a world record.) Dr Mahender Chanderkant Mahajan (46), a dentist by profession, had commenced his expedition from Leh on…

In a major jolt to ruling BJP before Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh former State BJP president and cabinet minister in Dhumal government Pandit Khimi Ram has joined the Congress party. Khimi Ram joined the party in New Delhi on Tuesday in presence of Rajiv Shukla in- charge of Congress affairs in the state. He…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated the principal market yard, 100 bedded maternity & children hospital building and a model career center in Mandi on Monday. Addressing the occasion he said, “The model career center would provide a platform for individual and group counseling for candidates looking for jobs as the centre would work upon…

Former Congress party MLA from Karsog Mast Ram has reportedly committed suicide in a Sunder Nagar hotel on Monday morning. Mandi SP Shalini Agnihotri said, “Former Karsog MLA Mast Ram was found hanging from a ceiling fan from a hotel room in Sunder Nagar on Monday and a suicide note has also been recovered from…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has urged the Central government to resolve pending issues of Pong Dam oustees’ in accordance with the Supreme Court order. Speaking in the 30th meeting of the North Zonal Council on Saturday the CM said, “Himachal Pradesh has always played an important role in development of the country and people of…

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Himachal Pradesh Police has filed second charge sheet against 61 accused in the police constable paper leak case in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Shimla on Thursday in the FIR filed at Shimla. The Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu said, “Twenty-one touts from different districts of the…

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur interacted with DC’s and SP’s of the districts through a video conference to review preparedness for tackling emergency situations during the monsoon. The Chief Minister directed the officers to make foolproof arrangements for disaster management in view of heavy rains and deploy men and machinery in the areas prone to…