PM to address people of the state on September 6
Prime Minister Narender Modi would address people and front-line workers of the state on September 6 on completing hundred percent vaccination against COVID-19. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur disclosed this on Tuesday while addressing DCs, SPs Heads of Medical Institutions, district health officials and other officials through video conferencing from
CM invites Indian Diaspora to explore investment opportunities in Himachal
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has invited Indian Diaspora to visit Himachal Pradesh known as Dev Bhoomi and invited investors to explore immense investment opportunities here. Interacting with the Diaspora virtually in an Indo- US seminar organized by India – US Business and Arts Council in association with the Consul
FARMERS’ PROTEST – Holding State to Ransom
Ajay Bhardwaj Politics over the three agriculture bills has touched the streets. It is no more a quiet protest at the Singhu or the Tikri border. The way protestors have been hounding BJP leaders in Punjab and Haryana is a clear indication of political and subversive elements have started
Residents hold protest against building new hydro power projects in the tribal areas of HP
The people of tribal districts of Himachal Pradesh have started showing their anger over construction of hydro projects in the tribal areas of Kinnaur, Lahaul – Spiti and Pangi. Kinnaur and Lahual – Spiti districts have witnessed massive landslides in which many lives were lost during current monsoon rains. In
State Cabinet gives approval to recruite 4000 school teachers
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to fill up four thousand posts of teachers including 820 posts of drawing teachers and 870 posts of physical education teachers; out of these 2460 posts would be filled up in the Elementary Education Department and 1360 posts in Higher Education Department. This decision was
India using diplomatic channels to bring back Indians stuck up in Afghanistan – Anurag Thakur
Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the Indian government is making every effort to bring back Indians stuck in Afghanistan. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Saturday during his Jan Ashirwad Yatra the minister said, “We are using diplomatic channels to bring the Indians back from Afghanistan.”
Schools in the state closed till August 28
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to extend closure of all schools till August 28, except the residential schools. However, teaching and non teaching staff would continue to attend the schools. The order to this effect has been issued by Chief Secretary Ram Subhag Singh taking note of the current
CM directs DC’s to focus on contact tracing to check spread of COVID-19
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) in the state to focus on contact tracing, especially in the rural areas in view of spurt in COVID-19 cases. Interacting with the DCs and SPs on Thursday through video conferencing Thakur said, “The state government may impose fresh
IIT Researchers develop device forewarning drivers to prevent road accidents
The researchers at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed a smart road monitoring system to prevent road accidents on blind curves, especially on hilly roads. Since the number of vehicles on roads have increased manifold and drivers ply their vehicles at high speed, many drivers fail to negotiate
CM unfurls National Flag on the Independence Day at Mandi – Announces 6 percent DA
The 75th Independence Day, which is also being celebrated as Amrit Mahotsav, witnessed great enthusiasm, fervor and gaiety through-out the State on Indian Independence Day on Sunday. The state level function was held at historic Seri Manch Mandi where Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur unfurled the National Flag and presided over