State government celebrates its three years tenure
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has appreciated efforts of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur for impressive achievements of Himachal Pradesh government during the three years rule in the state. Addressing a state level function held at Peterhoff Hotel Shimla to celebrate completion of three years of the state government on Sunday
Summer closing schools to remain closed till February 12 – State Cabinet
The Himachal Pradesh state Cabinet has decided to keep all summer closing schools in the State closed till February 21, 2021 in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Cabinet took this decision in a meeting held on Wednesday presided over by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. The state government has
IIT Mandi took several research initiatives during pandemic- Director
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi took several initiatives and made breakthrough in research and innovations during the COVID -19 pandemic. Telling about these initiatives the Director of IIT Mandi Prof. Ajit K Chaturvedi said, “The year 2020 threw several challenges before all of us due to COVID pandemic
Panchyat Elections in three phases on 17,19 and 21st January – Model code of conduct effected in Himachal
The Himachal Pradesh State Election Commission has decided to hold election to Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the state in three phases on January 17, 19 and 21st, 2021. With issuing of the notification for PRI elections model code of conduct has been effected in the state. Issuing notification for
Chief Minister invites the PM for the Golden jubilee statehood day function
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has invited Prime Minister Narender Modi to attend the Golden Jubilee function of Himachal Pradesh statehood day through virtual mode. Thakur called upon the PM in New Delhi on Friday and requested him to be part of the function being observed on January 25, 2021
Municipal Council and nagar panchayat election in HP to be held on January 10
Himachal Pradesh State Election Commissioner PK Mitra has announced election schedule to hold elections for Municipal Councils (MCs) and Nagar Panchayats of the state which would be held on January 10, 2020. All elections would be held simultaneously except the newly created nagar panchayats of Amb, Chirgaoan, Kandaghat, Nerwa, Nirmand
State cabinet decides to continue night curfew in 4 districts
The State Cabinet in its meeting held on Monday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has decided to continue with existing Covid-19 SOPs and night curfew in the four districts of the State till January 5, 2021 in view of the pandemic. It also gave its approval
Making MSP (minimum support price) legal for farm produce – A contentious issue
While the tough stand of protesting farmer’s demanding repeal of Three Farm Laws enacted by the Central government is proving a big hurdle in resolving the issue; their demand making the MSP (minimum support price) for farm produce legal is also a contentious issue. Despite the government’s commitment to continue
CM lays foundation stones and inaugurates developmental projects of Rs. 197 crore in Seraj Assembly Constituency
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth about Rs. 197 crore in the Seraj Assembly constituency represented by him through video conferencing from Shimla on Wednesday. Thakur laid foundation stones of a double storey building of Type –II quarters of HPSEB Ltd to be
Five COVID+ and two other patients die in Nerchwok Medical College
Five COVID -19 positive patients admitted in Shri Lal Bahadur Shashtri Medical College (SLBSMC) Hospital designated as COVID hospital of the state, have died during the past twenty four hours. Senior Medical Superintendent of the hospital Dr Jiva Nand Chauhan said, “Pyar Chand (54) resident of village Tardola under Sandhol