Legendary former CM of Himachal Virbhadra Singh passes away
In the death of veteran Congress leader and six time former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, the people of Himachal Pradesh have lost the most popular leader in the state politics after DR YS Pramar . Bringing to end an era in Himachal politics, Virbhadra passed away in the wee hours
Cabinet decides to convene Himachal Assembly session from August 2nd to 13
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to recommend to Governor of the state to convene monsoon session of the Himachal Assembly from August 2nd to 13. The decision was taken in a meeting held at Shimla on Wednesday chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. It also decided to increase the limit
Mahender Singh Thakur withdraws remark against teachers
After stiff opposition from government teacher unions and pressure within the ruling BJP in the state Jal Shakti Minister in Himachal Pradesh government Mahender Singh Thakur has withdrawn his remark made against government school teachers. In a statement made on Tuesday the minister said, “I have high regards for the
CM appreciates role of Doctors
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur appreciated the role of doctors in mitigating the pain and suffering of the society. In his virtual address on the National Doctors’ Day on Thursday from Thunag in Mandi district the CM said , “ Doctors not only help the patients in minimizing pain and
Manhandling by Police officers is a bad reflection
The incident of manhandling between SP Kullu Guarav Singh and CM’s security staff at Kullu on Wednesday in the presence of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur during visit of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is a poor reflection on Himachal Police. The incident occurred when the Union
Interstate buses to start from July 1
Himachal Pradesh state Cabinet has decided to start inter-state bus service including Volvo buses with fifty percent occupancy and discontinue e-pass for entry in the state from July 1. The meeting chaired by CM Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday also decided to change shop opening time from 9 am to
Shimla girl becomes Flying Officer in the IAF
A Shimla girl, Prerna Gupta has brought laurels for Shimla and people of Himachal Pradesh by becoming a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force. Prerna was recently commissioned a Flying Officer in the passing out parade ceremony presided over by Air Chief Marshal RS Bhadoria at Air Force Training
Buses to start running in the state from Monday
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to enhance timing of opening of shops in the state from 9 am to 5 pm except on Saturday and Sunday and run government offices with fifty percent staff strength from June 14. The decision was taken in a State Cabinet meeting held on Friday
HP Cabinet extends restriction till June 14- Cancels 10+2 exams
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to continue existing restriction in the state till June 14 to check speared of COVID-19. The meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur held at Shimla on Saturday has also decided to cancel 10+2 examination to be conducted by HP Board of School Examination.
CM directs health authorities to remain prepared for Third Wave of COVID
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has directed the medical fraternity and administration in districts to plan in advance for combating the likely third wave of COVID-19 in the state. Interacting with DCs, SPs, Principals and Medical Superintendents of Medical Colleges and CMO’s Thakur said, “The health experts have warned of