HP Congress looking towards Central leadership as political activity gear up in the state
As the ruling BJP and Aam Aadmi Party ( AAP), with an eye on the Assembly Election due in December this year in Himachal Pradesh, have started political campaigns, the leaders of opposition Congress seem busy in settling leadership issues. The state unit of the BJP has become quite active
HP government making efforts to strengthen PRIs – Govt spokesman
The Himachal government is making every effort to strengthen Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in the state. During the year 2018-19, Rs. 850.17 crore were sanctioned from the 14th Finance Commission for the development works in PRIs while during 2020-21 the Central government granted Rs 429 crores. District Resource Centres are
CM announces concessions on 75th Himachal Day function
The 75th Himachal Day was celebrated throughout the state on Friday with great enthusiasm. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur unfurled the National Flag in the state level Himachal day function at Chamba and took salute from the marching contingents of Police, Home Guards, NCC and NSS students. SDPO Salooni Mayank Chaudhary
AIIMS Bilaspur near completion – JP Nadda
BJP president JP Nadda said,” Works in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Bilaspur are near completion and now emphases are on appointing doctors and completing the infrastructure to provide better health facilities to people, at the earliest.” Nadda, a Rajya Sabha Member, after holding a review meeting of
IIT Mandi researchers develop method of soil stabilization using bacteria
The IIT Mandi researchers have developed a harmless bacterium named S. Pasteurii which hydrolyses urea to precipitate calcite and can help in improving soil shear strength of fields in hilly areas. This study would help in designing microbial methods which can protect fields from soil erosion in wake of geo-disasters. Since
Daughters perform last rites breaking age old traditions
Breaking an age old patriarchal tradition of performing last rites by only a male member in the Hindu Society, two sisters not only lit the funeral pyre of their mother but are also performing other rituals as per traditions. Shakuntla Saini , a lecture of economics in Government School
State government not to pay income tax of Ministers and MLAs – State Cabinet
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to promulgate an ordinance to omit section 11 – A & 12 of Salaries and Allowances of MLAs and Ministers regarding payment of income tax presently by the state government. After this amendment the income tax on salaries given to ministers and MLAs will be
CM Jai Ram Thakur exhorts party workers on BJP’s Foundation Day in his Assembly Constituency
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, while participating in the BJP Foundation Day Function in his Assembly Constituency, honoured party activists and exhorted them to work with more vigor. Addressing a public meeting at Thunag on the occasion Thakur said , “ It was on this auspicious day that BJP came
Impressive show by Aam Aadmi Party in Mandi
In its first display of strength in Himachal Pradesh, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has put up an impressive show as thousands of the party supporters thronged to a road show ( Tiranga Yatra) organized by Delhi and Punjab CMs Arvind Kejriwal and Bhagwant Mann, respectively, in Mandi on Wednesday.
University at Mandi to start functioning soon – CM
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said,” The decision to start a second university in the state is a historic step and would go a long way in providing quality education to students of 18 colleges of this region.” Addressing students of Vallabh Government College Mandi on its annual prize distribution