Balh Bachao Sangharsh Samiti urges the CM to shift Airport project to Jahu
The Balh Bachao Sangharsh Samiti has demanded shifting of Greenfield Airport project from Balh valley of Mandi district to some other satiable place. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Saturday President Joginder Walia, working President Prem Lal and secretary Nand Lal of the samiti said, “A Social Impact Assessment Report (SIAR)
As many as 289 buildings to be demolished by March 19 for constructing four lane highway – DC Mandi
Mandi Deputy Commissioner Arindam Chaudhary informed the National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI), the district administration has identified 289 buildings which would be demolished before March 19 for constructing four lane projects. Interacting with the officers of revenue, electricity, Jalshakti departments and the NHAI officials through a video conference, he
State gets approval for Shimla -Mataur and Pathankot- Mandi four- lane highways – CM
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said strengthening road connectivity in the state is the priority of the state government and the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) should expedite work on four –lane projects. Presiding over a review meeting at Shimla on Thursday the CM said, “The state would cooperate
Governor seeks report on outbreak of jaundice in Nauni university
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has sought a report from Vice Chancellor of Dr YS Pramar Horticulture and Forestry University Nauni, on outbreak of jaundice at the university hostels. Taking cognizance of the rise in jaundice cases the Governor has directed the VC to submit the report immediately, during
Five killed and four injured as Innova driver crush nine migrant labourers near Dharampur (Solan)
Nine migrant labourers were crushed by an Innova driver near Dharampur in Solan district on Tuesday morning killing five of them on the spot and seriously injuring four others. The incident occurred at about 10 am in the morning on Solan –Parwanoo national highway, when a driver of a taxi
HP Cabinet gives nod to Excise Policy for 2023-24
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has given nod to new Excise and Taxation Policy of the state for 2023-24. The Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu gave approval to auction-cum-tender of retail excise vends for 2023-24 to enhance revenue, reduce liquor price and curb smuggling from the neighboring
CM announces to construct a new bus stand at Sujanpur
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the construction of a new bus stand at Sujanpur and said, “Himachal would become the country’s most prosperous state in the next ten years “. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the cultural evening of Sujanpur holi festival on Sunday evening, the CM greeted people
The four day Holi festival begins at Sujanpur
The four-day festival of Holi at Sujanpur began on Sunday with enthusiasm and cultural tradition, which was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. The CM paid obeisance at Murli Manohar temple and also participated in a shobha yatra (religious procession) along with a large number of prominent citizens wearing
CM exhorts youths to popularize culture and traditions of Himachal
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu exhorted youths of the state to preserve the culture and folk traditions by displaying these at national level and abroad. Addressing a gathering in a function organized by Himachal Students Union in Punjab University auditorium at Chandigarh on Sunday he said, “ Himachal is known for
State government to partner with Indian Business School to develop bio- energy
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is set to partner with Indian Business School (ISB) to develop the bio-energy sector in the state. Holding a meeting with Executive Director of the ISB Prof. Ashwani Chatterji at Shimla on Saturday, he said, “The state government is starting a