PM Narendra Modi praises Jai Ram government for speedy development in the state
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “Today two models and ideologies are working in India; while our government works with a motto of Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas aur Sabka Prayas, there is another model which works with the motive of Khud ka Swarth, Pariwar ka Swarth. In Himachal first model is working
First case of omicron variant of COVID-19 virus traced in Mandi district of HP
A first case of omicron variant of COVID-19 virus has been identified in the state. A government spokesman said, “Seven samples were sent for WGS omicron variant out of which one sample has been tested positive; a 45 female from Mandi district has been detected with the virus.” He said
Security beefed up in Mandi for the PM’s rally
While Mandi town has been decked up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his public rally on Monday the weather has made the organisers a bit worried. The PM is coming to Mandi to participate in Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Golden Jubilee Function of Statehood of Himachal Pradesh.
CM extends tax waiver for public transport till November 30, 2021
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has announced to extend wave off period of passengers tax, SRT and token tax for public transport operators including taxis and school buses, till November 30th. Making this announcement at Mandi on Friday Thakur said , “During the past two years economic activity
NIT Hamirpur organizes programme on importance of Intellectual Property Rights
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur organised Sixth Virtual Awareness Programme on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) jointly with PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in collaboration with Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs and TradeMarks of Government of India. Chairman of MSME Committee of PHD Dr DP
HP Cabinet approves revised pay scales for state government employees from January 1st
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to give revised pay scales to nearly two lakhs employees of the state government from January 1st putting a financial burden of about Rs 4000 crores on the state exchequer. The state government has already given interim relief of about Rs. 5000 crore to the
MSY contributing in making Himachal self reliant
Himachal Pradesh government is laying special emphasis on giving support to local startups through mukhyamantri swalamban yojna (MSY) for starting innovative projects in the state. Through this scheme the state government is providing training to develop skills, facility of handholding and mentorship to young entrepreneurs for establishing manufacturing units, trade
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announces constitution of Swaran Aayog in Himachal
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has announced to constitute a Swaran Aayog to take care of the interests of the upper castes in the state. Making this announcement on the first day of the Winter Session of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha at Dharamshala on Friday ,the CM said, “The people
OPD facility inaugurated at AIIMS Bilaspur, HP vaccinates cent percent adult population against COVID
National president of BJP Jagat Prakash Nadda said, “The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bilaspur would become fully operational within next six months and people of the state and this region would be getting highly specialized medical facilities within the state.” Opening OPD facility at the AIIMS Bilaspur
JCC meeting opens Pandora box
Though HP state government had announced financial benefits of several thousands crores for the state government employees in Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) meeting with Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur last week to woo them before the next Assembly election due in 2022 , the announcements have opened a Pandora box with