Two burnt alive in a car accident
Two persons travelling in a car were burnt alive and one other injured, after the car in which they were travelling caught fire on Wednesday night at about 11.30 PM near Damela on Padhar – Joginder Nagar via Nauhli road of Mandi district. A police source said, “The burnt bodies
HP Cabinet decides to bring HPPSC under HP Prevention of Malpractices Act
Himachal Cabinet has decided to bring Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPSPC) under the ambit of Himachal Pradesh Prevention of Malpractices at University, Board or other Specified Examination Act -1984 to check any irregularity and ensure fair selection of candidates on merit in a transparent manner. The meeting chaired by
Twenty Five percent increase in GST collection
Himachal Pradesh has registered a growth of 25 percent in the state during the month of February. Commissioner, Excise and Taxation Yunus Khan said, “The Goods and Service Tax (GST) collection has registered an increase of 25 percent in the month of February with collection of Rs 337 crore.”
HIPA extends date for submitting applications for departmental exams
The Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) has extended the date for sending application of departmental examinations from eligible officers/ officials of the various categories like IAS/HAS and Gazette officers of the state government from March 3rd to March 7, 2023. Secretary, HP Board of Departmental Examinations said, “The last
Asian Development Bank agrees to give Rs 1311 .20 crore – CM
The Asian Development Bank has agreed in principle to sanction Rs 1311 .20 crore to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the state for funding phase 1 of the proposed development programme. Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government has been laying special emphasis for making Himachal as the
Chief Minister gives Rs 50 lakh to his old school , honours teachers and class mates
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced to give Rs 50 lakh for GSSS Chhota Shimla for improving infrastructure. Presiding over the annual function of the school on Tuesday at Shimla, he said, “Education is top priority of the present government and we are taking definite decisions to improve
CM meets Union Forest Minister to expedite forest clearances
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has advocated early forest clearance for speedy development in the state. In a meeting with Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi on Monday the CM said, “Since many development projects are delayed for a long time for
CBI arrests Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
The Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia hs been arrested by a team of the CBI on Sunday in New Delhi after his interrogation for nearly 8 hours in his alleged involvement in irregularities in Excise Policy of the Delhi government Sisodia, was called for interrogation in the morning and was
HP would fully switch over to e-vehicles by 2025 – CM
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The state government is successfully implementing the electric vehicle policy to reduce the carbon emission caused by exhaust fumes of the diesel and petrol vehicles to preserve flora and fauna in the Himalayan region.” Addressing 85th Plenary session of the Congress at Raipur on Sunday
HP government gets Rs 225 crore for Bulk Drug Park
Himachal Pradesh government has received first installment of Rs 225 crore from the Central government for the development of infrastructure in bulk Drug Park. The amount has been given by the department of pharmaceutical, Union Ministry of Chemical and Fertilize as grant in aid. The bulk drug park was sanctioned