Former Himachal minister Major Vijay Singh Mankotia passes away
Former Himachal minister and prominent leader from Kangra district, Major Vijay Singh Mankotia (87) passed away at about 11 am, at his ancestral village Tiara on Tuesday morning. A family source said, “Major Mankotia was preparing to leave for a party meeting from his home after having his breakfast when
HP Govt. announces Rs 5.33 crore cash awards for Asian Games medal winners
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced to give cash awards of nearly Rs 5.33 crore for the Asian games medal winners hailing from the state. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu making this announcement on Monday said , “ The cash awards of nearly Rs. 5.33 crore for medal winners from
CM Sukhu announces DA, unveils development projects in Balh (Mandi)
HP Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu made several announcements and inaugurated several development projects during his one day tour of Balh Assembly constituency of Mandi district on Saturday. Addressing a public meeting at Kansa chowk, CM Sukhu announced to release DA installment for the state government employees before Diwali. Criticizing the
Seema Kumari from Chamba district wins bronze medal in 10000 m race at the Asian Games
Seema Kumari, an ace athlete from remote village of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh has brought laurels for the state and the country by winning a bronze medal in 10000 meters women’s race in Asian Games at Aichi -Nagoya, Japan. Seema Kumari won the medal by clocking 32 minutes 50.05
HP Govt. to release full arrears of class III pensioners in October -2026
The Himachal Pradesh government has issued orders to release full pension arrears of class III pensioners, who have retired on January 1, 2016 to January 31, 2022. As per a notification issued by Principal Secretary (Finance), M Sudha Devi , the state government had issued orders to release 30 percent
30 percent arrear of class-III pensioners to be released in October – CM Sukhu
HP Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Class-III pensioners would receive 30 percent of their pension arrears, while Class-I and Class-II pensioners would receive 15 percent of their pension arrears in October this year, which will also be applicable to pensioners who retired between January 1, 2016 and December
State govt. to take back Dhaulasidh project by paying Rs 800 crore to SJVNL
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has stated the state government would take back the Dhaulasidh Hydroelectric Project from Sutlej Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) and would pay back Rs 800 crore spent by the latter on the project construction till now. Addressing a public meeting at Nadaun on
Two women pilgrims die, 11 others rescued after heavy snowfall in Lahaul-Spiti
Two women pilgrims died and 11 fallen sick were rescued after sudden snowfall in Lahaul- Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh during early morning on Thursday, while completing circumambulation of holy Drilbu Ri Kora Mountain. As per information received at Keylong, the district headquarter of the district nearly 300 pilgrims had
SLBSMC Nerchwok oraganizes orientation programme for the new batch
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College (SLBSGMC), Nerchowk, organized a welcome ceremony and orientation programme with the commencement of the new academic session-2026, on Tuesday. Vice Chancellor of Atal Medical and Research University (AMRU), Dr DK Verma was the chief guest of the function. Addressing the audience Dr Verma
Kishau Dam Project: six states sign MoU, HP secures power cost sharing
In a significant move for building long pending Kishau Dam Multipurpose Project, the states of Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, and Rajasthan signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on Tuesday for the implementation of this 422 MW capacity project. The MOU was signed in