People from all walks of life join Sadbhavana Yatra for communal peace and harmony in Shimla
People from all walks of life joined in large numbers in Sadbhavana Yatra taken out for maintaining peace and communal harmony on Friday in Shimla town, in the wake of communal tension created by certain organizations over controversy on construction of a mosque in Sanjauli area of Shimla. The Yatra
State government backtracks from the announcement made by Vikrmaditya Singh on vendors
Backtracking from the announcement made by PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh to make display of names by street vendors in Shimla mandatory, the Himachal Pradesh government said no such decision has been taken. A spokesperson of the state government on Thursday clarified, “The government had not taken any
Ajay Sharma takes over as Director ( Personnel) in SJVNL
Ajay Kumar Sharma has assumed the charge of Director (Personnel) of Satluz Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) on Thursday. The Public Enterprises Selection Board had recommended his name for the post of Director (Personnel) and his appointment has been made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet of the Central
Rahul Gandhi asks BJP to expel Kangana Ranaut from the party, Ranaut withdraws remarks on Three Farm Laws
The Congress on Wednesday stepped up its attack on the BJP over its MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks calling for bringing back the Three Farm Laws. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi must clarify whether he is opposed to the remarks? The
Rajiv Shakdher takes oath as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Rajiv Shakdher was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in a ceremony at Raj Bhawan Shimla on Wednesday. The oath of office was administered by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in the presence of several dignitaries. Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena conducted the proceedings of
Congress leaders castigate Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut for her controversial remarks against Sonia Gandhi
Himachal Pradesh Congress leaders have come down heavily on Mandi BJP MP Kangana Ranaut for her remarks against former Congress President Sonia Gandhi. While several Congress leaders have termed Kangana Ranaut as ” semi –literate and mentally bankrupt” , Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh has threatened to sue
HP Gramin Bank staff holds a day long dharna against bank management at Mandi
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank Karamchari Sangathan (HPGBKS) and Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank Officers’ Organization (HPGBOO) held a day long dharna in front of HP Gramin Bank Head Office at Mandi on Monday to highlight their demands and protest anti –employees’ policies of the Bank Management. The leaders of bank employees
Sonam Wangchuk on long march to Delhi, asserts conservation of ecology and culture of the Himalayan region
Sonam Wangchuk, a renowned environmentalist, an innovator and educationist from Ladakh has refuted the claim of the Central government for transforming the life and carrying out large scale development in the region after creation of Ladakh as a Union Territory after abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Wangchuk,
HP Cabinet allots Jangi – Thopan and two other Hydro Power Projects to HP Power Corporation
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to allot 780 MW Jangi –Thopan Hydro Power Project to HP Power Corporation. The allotment of the project earlier given to SJVN Limited was canceled last year for delay in implementing the project by the state government. The Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister
CM reiterates to fight for rights of Himachal Pradesh
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “ Himachal Pradesh government will make every effort to fight for legitimate rights of Himachal Pradesh and we will not compromise on this issue.” Addressing the audience while presiding over a function organized by the Himachal Pradesh High Court Bar Association in Shimla on