HPSEB Employees Oppose Privatization, Demand Reinstatement of Staff and Old Pension Scheme
Shimla, December 31, 2024 The Joint Front of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) Employees and Engineers staged a protest during the lunch break today across the state, opposing the privatization of the Chandigarh electricity department. In Shimla, hundreds of employees and engineers gathered outside the Board Headquarters at Kumar
SJVN Signs MoU with Bihar Government for 1000 MW Hathidah Durgawati PSP
Shimla, December 31, 2024 SJVN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bihar in Patna to develop the 1000 MW Hathidah Durgawati Pumped Storage Project (PSP) and other PSPs in Bihar. The agreement aims to boost renewable energy infrastructure and employment opportunities in the state. The
Veteran journalist Kishori Lal Sud passes away
Mandi, December 30: Veteran journalist Kishori Lal Sud passed away on Monday evening at his residence in Mandi. The nonagenarian had been confined to his home for some time due to age-related health issues and died at about 7 PM. Sud had a distinguished career as a correspondent for The
Farmers Demand Land Regularization and Policy Amendments at Shimla Convention
Shimla, December 30: The Himachal Pradesh unit of the All India Kisan Sabha and Himachal Pradesh Apple Growers Association has voiced strong opposition to the eviction of farmers from their land, demanding immediate regularization of agricultural land occupied by farmers and orchardists. The demands were raised during a convention held
Tourist killed, driver injured as boulder hit a taxi on Chandigarh-Manali Highway
A tragic incident occurred near Char Mile on the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway on Sunday, where a tourist lost her life, and another person sustained serious injuries after their taxi was struck by a rolling boulder. According to police sources, the taxi, bearing registration number HR45 E 4591, was returning to
Justice GS Sandhawalia Sworn in Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia took the oath as the new Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan on Sunday. Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered the oath of office to Justice Sandhawalia. Born on November 1, 1965, Justice Sandhawalia completed his
Snowfall strands 5000 tourists in Solang Nala, all rescued safely
Heavy snowfall in several parts of Himachal Pradesh disrupted normal life, severely affecting water and electricity supplies. The Lahaul Valley and Manali region were particularly impacted, with vehicular traffic coming to a standstill. Nearly 1,000 tourist vehicles were stranded, leaving approximately 5,000 tourists trapped on Friday evening. Rescue operations were
Nation bids emotional farewell to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was given an emotional send-off as thousands, including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Chief Ministers, senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, foreign dignitaries and a large number of Congress supporters paid him floral tributes before his funeral. President Dropadi Murmu, PM Narendra
Tributes paid to veteran journalist Hemkant Katyan, three achievers honoured
A function was organized at Mandi on Wednesday to observe the death anniversary of veteran journalist Hemkant Katyan where three persons from different fields were honored by Additional Chief Secretary of the State Government Onkar Sharma, Chief Guest of the function. Veteran journalist Ramesh Bunta from Jogindernagar was honoured with
Nation pays homage to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, last journey on Saturday
Condolence messages from across the world and political lines have been pouring in following the death of the renowned economist, statesman and two-time Prime Minister of India. Dr Manmohan Singh. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 14th Prime Minister of India, passed away on Thursday at the All India Institute of Medical