Fresh proposal for extending runway at Greenfield Airport
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, “The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has submitted a revised master plan for requirement of land to fix runway orientation of the proposed Greenfield Airport at Nagchala ( Balh) in Mandi district as per OLS chart prepared by the consultant.” Presiding over the review
Schools to open from November 10
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to open schools for the students of third to seventh class from November 10 and for the students of class first and second from November 15. This decision was taken in the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur held at Shimla on
State government reduces VAT on petrol and diesel
After reduction of excise duty on petrol and diesel by the Central government, Himachal Pradesh government has also reduced Value Added Tax (VAT) on these products to bring the prices down and give relief to common man. The Central government had reduced the excise duty on petrol by Rs 5
Congress surprises by winning all by-elections in Himachal
In a major jolt to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and ruling party BJP in the state, Congress candidate Pratibha Singh defeated BJP candidate Brig. Khushal Thakur (retd.) by 8766 votes in by-election for Mandi parliament seat, results for which were declared on Tuesday after counting of votes. Pratibha Singh
CM’s tag and inflation weigh heavy on the mind of voters in Mandi
With all set for polling to Mandi parliament by-election on October 30, the election has became a prestige issue for Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur and Congress candidate Pratibha Singh. Though BJP has fielded Brigadier Khushal Thakur (retd.) as the BJP candidate but stakes are quite high for Chief Minister
Message claiming inclusion of Himachal in map of “Khalistan” sent to journalists
A recorded message sent from an international number on mobiles of a few journalists from from so called Separatists’ Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) organization addressing the people and CM Thakur of Himachal Pradesh has claimed inclusion of Himachal in the new map of so called “Khalistan.” A recorded voice message
Tribal women bring change through natural farming
While farmers in many parts of Himachal Pradesh are continuing with traditional pattern of agriculture the tribal women from remote parts of Kinnaur district have become role model for others by adopting natural farming and increasing their income from farm produce manifold. Charna Devi, 49, a woman farmer from Chagaon
Farmers’ organizations demand implementation of Land Compensation Act – 2013
Several farmers’ organizations and four lane affected families held a rally in Mandi on Friday to demand implementation of Land Acquisition Compensation Act 2013 in Himachal Pradesh. The organizations from different parts of the state gathered at Seri Manch Mandi under the banner of Bhoomigrahan Prabhavit Manch and marched to
Five, of 11 trekkers gone missing, found dead
Five trekkers, out of a trekking team of 11 gone missing in Chitkul area of Kinnaur district of Himachal, have been found dead by a rescue chopper of the Army on Thursday. One injured person and a cook of the team have been located while four members are still missing.
Sukh Ram family losing bargaining power for its opportunistic politics?
The politically significant Sukh Ram family, which has been influencing Himachal politics for long, is perhaps losing its bargaining power now due to its opportunistic politics. Sukh Ram, once a stalwart of Congress politics is not active now due to his advancing age but has groomed his son Anil Sharma