State government to give loans for higher studies at nominal interest-CM
Himachal Pradesh government has launched Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Yojna to give educational loans to students unable to pursue higher and professional studies due to lack of resources. Under the scheme, starting from the current financial year, the eligible students would be given loans on a nominal interest of one percent belonging
Governor visits orphan center at Dehar
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said , “ There is no Godly work than serving humanity as service to mankind gives you such a great feeling and happiness which no other service can give”. The Governor said this after visiting Divya Manav Jyoti Sewa Samiti at Dehar on
Nine shops and houses gutted in fire at Banjar
In a major fire incident at Banjar in Kullu district, nine shops and four houses were gutted on Monday morning, causing an estimated loss of Rs 2 crore. According to information the flames were noticed at about 2 am after which fire tenders were requisitioned from Larji to douse the
Former CM Jai Ram Thakur alleges step motherly treatment with Mandi district
Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has accused the state government for the alleged step motherly treatment with Mandi district. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Monday he said, “The state government and certain Congress leaders are trying to defame Sardar Patel University by leveling unfounded allegations of irregularities
State government initiates to launch mobile clinics for veterinary services
Himachal Pradesh government has taken a new initiative to provide quick treatment and medicines to cattle of farmers of the state through mobile clinics. The state government has launched a project named Sanjeevani through which nearly 4.41 million livestock would be treated at the door steps of the farmers, saving
CRC Sunder Nagar plans to provide artificial limbs on the spot to disabled persons
The Composite Regional Center (CRC) Sunder Nagar would soon have on the spot facility to manufacture artificial limbs for persons with disability at its center. In –charge of the CRC Dr. Shatrughan Singh said, “The center, which is working for skill development and rehabilitation of persons with disabilities, would
Budget session of HP Vidhan Sabha concludes
The budget session of Himachal Pradesh Assembly concluded at Shimla on Thursday. Talking to media persons Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “HP government has passed legislation in the budget session in the larger public interest despite negative approach of the opposition BJP like adoption of orphans by state government
IIT Mandi invites applications under student’s exchange programme
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi is organizing a student exchange programme for students of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh between the ages of 18 and 30 years. Giving this information Dean of Students of the IIT Mandi Dr. Hitesh Shrimali said, “The student exchange programme is a unique opportunity
CM announces to reconstitute HP Staff Selection Commission Hamirpur
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced to reconstitute Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSC) Hamirpur to start recruitment process for filling up nearly three thousand government posts. Making a statement on the floor of Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday the CM said, “On the recommendation of the committee constituted
CM to preside over Himachal Day function at Kaza on April 15
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will preside over the Himachal Day state level function on April 15 at Kaza in Lahaul -Spiti district. Speaker of HP Assembly Kuldeep Singh Pathania will attend the district level function at Chamba, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri at Nahan, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr.