HPSC chairman and members take oath
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
IPS officer Rameshwar Thakur appointed HPSC Chairman
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
Four lane affected people to hold protests on September 5
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
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ICMR task force takes up study on snakebites in India
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
CM announces to enhance uniform allowance of police officers
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
HP Cabinet gives approval to open Degree Colleges at Kaza and Jeori
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
Issue of giving tribal status to Hatti community would be resolved soon – JP Nadda
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
Incessant rain claims 13 lives in Mandi district, five others still missing
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
Cancellation of scheduled oath taking ceremony of HPSC chairperson and members creates controversy
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.