DC Mandi stresses need of providing true facts in the era of misinformation
Deputy Commissioner Mandi Apoorv Devgan stressed the need of providing factual information to people through media. Speaking in a seminar organized to celebrate the national press day on Saturday at Mandi on the topic ‘changing form of press’ he said, “The press is considered one of the four pillars of
Devotees resent increase in entry fee for darshan on priority in Chintpurni temple
The decision of Shri Chintpurni Temple Board to enhance entry fee for groups of devotees seeking darshan on priority and for senior citizens at Chintpurni temple in Una district, has invited public criticism. The temple board has enhanced the entry fee for groups seeking quick darshan substantially as the entry
HP Govt giving relief package to disaster affected families – CM
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a relief package for monsoon disaster affected people of Samej area of Rampur and Baghi area of Anni on Wednesday while speaking in the closing ceremony of Lavi fair at Rampur on Thursday . He said, “The families who lost their homes completely in the flash
Governor and CM express grief over martyrdom of Havaldar Suresh Kumar
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu have expressed grief over martyrdom of Havaldar Suresh Kumar in Leh – Ladakh. Havildar Suresh Kumar of 18 Dogra regiment, a resident of Baggi Tungal Village under Mandi sadar tehsil of Mandi district, was posted in high altitude
HP High Court terms appointment of six CPS by HP Govt unconstitutional
In a major jolt to the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led HP government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has termed the appointment of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS), as unconstitutional and ordered their removal immediately. A division bench of the High Court headed by Justice Vivek Thakur and Justice Bipin Chander
Mortal remains of martyred Army JCO Rakesh Kumar cremated with Army and state honour
The mortal remains of Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar were consigned to flames with military and state honour on Tuesday at his ancestral village Barnog under Chhamyar Panchayat of Nachan Assembly constituency of Mandi district. Naib Subedar RaKesh Kumar was killed in encounter with terrorists on Sunday during a combing
Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India on Monday. Justice Khanna succeeds Justice D Y Chandrachud, who demitted office on Sunday on attaining the age of 65 years. President of India Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Khanna at
Former Deputy Mayor of MC Shimla Tikender Panwar nominated as an expert by Union Ministry of Urban Development
Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation (MC) Tikender Singh Panwar has been nominated as an expert by Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in a group constituted by the Central government for the formation of a Model Municipal Act aimed at strengthening democratic governance and improving urban
CID inquiry for lapse in serving samosa and pastry to CM turns into a controversy
The inquiry by state CID in lapse on the part of certain CID officials in serving snacks (samosa and pastry) to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has embroiled into a major controversy as BJP leaders have ridiculed the inquiry in a minor incident. A top officer of the
HP CM asks SJVNL’s to comply with state govt’s energy policy or leave 3 projects
Himachal chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said if Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) is not willing to comply with the state government’s energy policy the state government is ready to take over three projects i.e. 210 MW Luhri Phase-1, 382 MW Sunni Project and 66 MW Dhaulasidh hydropower projects,