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Himachal has developed as a leading state of the country: Anurag Thakur
Dharamsala: The double engine government of the state and the center has set a new record of development on the strength of its commitment and has established Himachal as the leading state of the country. This remark was expressed by the…
Anand Sharma resigns from Cong Committee head for HP polls
Shimla: In a big setback to Congress ahead of the state assembly polls due later this year, veteran party leader Anand Sharma on Sunday quit as Chairman of the Steering Committee of Congress for the Himachal Pradesh elections.
However, he…
Cong to stage dharna against SJVN on Aug 24
Hamirpur (HP): Congress party has decided to hold a dharna cum demonstration against the state-owned SJVN for ignoring the rights of the local people and giving jobs to outsiders in the Dhaulasidh power project on August 24.
Abhishek Rana,…
Jai Ram Thakur: 3.34 lakh families benefited under Grihini Suvidha Yojna
Dharamshala: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that 3.34 lakh families have benefited under Grihini Suvidha Yojna so far and a sum of Rs. 131 crores spent to facilitate the women of the state. Himachal Pradesh has become…
Himachal CM announces arrears of pay revision to employees and pensioners
Shimla: The seventy-sixth Independence Day was celebrated in all parts of the state with great enthusiasm and traditional gaiety.
Main function was held at Sarahan village of Sirmaur district where the Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur was…
HP Governor urges people to adopt Swadeshi
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar said that every person has become a witness of 'Amrit Kaal'.
"We have to decide in which direction we have to go in the coming 25 years and what our contribution would be to the…
Himachal Assembly: Discussion on No-Confidence Motion on Thursday
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Vipin Singh Parmar accepted the Opposition Congress party's No-Confidence Motion against the government of Jai Ram Thakur which was moved in the House by 22 members of party and one of CPI(M),…
BJP leader Praveen Sharma cremated with full state honors at Amb in Una
Una (HP): Mortal remains of senior BJP leader, Praveen Sharma were consigned to flames at a crematorium near Amb Kaswa of the Una district Thursday evening. Parth Sharma, the son of the deceased lit the pyre in the presence of hundreds of…
Centre working for the poor: Avinash Rai Khanna
Dharamshala: Himachal Pradesh BJP in-charge Avinash Rai Khanna said that all the schemes that the Centre has made in the country were made to benefit the person standing in the last row.
He said: "Prime Minister Narendra Modi called upon…
Gov. will provide better facilities to Mahila Mandals: Trilok Kapoor
Palampur: Wool Federation President Trilok Kapoor on Wednesday said that the state government is providing top priority to the welfare and upliftment of women in the state. He said that better facilities will be provided to Mahila Mandals.…
Govind Sagar tragedy: 7 youth from Mohali drown in the dam
Hamirpur/Una (HP): Bodies of all the seven young persons who drowned in the Govind Sagar dam were fished out by the divers on Monday evening.
Hailing from Mohali area of Punjab these seven youngsters drowned in Govind Sagar dam near Baba…
Masks made essential in HP education institutions, govt & private offices
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh government Friday issued notification wearing masks mandatory in Educational Institutions, Government and Private Offices, indoor and outdoor gathering with immediate effect.
A notification issued by the Secretary…
SC elevates Sushil Kukreja and Virender Singh as judge of Himachal HC
Shimla: The Supreme Court Collegium on Monday approved the elevation of Judicial Officers Sushil Kukreja and Virender Singh as Judges in the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Copy of SC collegium's decision was released to the media by the…
Himachal Police nabs owner of Printing Press; Q-paper leak case
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Police on Thursday arrested the printing press owner Shailendra Vikram Singh from Ghaziabad of Uttar Pradesh in the constable recruitment question paper leak case.
The owner of Printing Press was wanted by the…
Speaker Parmar: Sullah has been developed as model area
Palampur: Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, Vipin Singh Parmar on Wednesday said that new dimensions of development have been established during the tenure of the present government and the Sullah area has developed as a model area with…
Himachal: Panchvati parks for senior citizens to bond, unwind, says Kanwar
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Govt has set up Panchavati Parks, an exclusive space for connecting senior citizens to nature, providing access to physical activity opportunities, and serving as a safe space for making social connections at no…
Shimla Nagrik Sabha holds demonstration against water privatization
Shimla: A demonstration was held outside the Deputy Commissioner's office Shimla by the Shimla Nagarik Sabha to against the privatization of drinking water and drinking water system in Shimla city.
The protest was attended by former Mayor…
RD Dhiman appointed new Chief Secretary of HP
Shimla: RD Dhiman, a 1988 batch IAS officer of Himachal Pradesh, was on Thursday appointed as the new Chief Secretary, replacing incumbent CS Ramsubh Singh, who is posted as Principal Advisor (Administrative Reforms) here.
A notification…
‘Auditorium in Jodhamal Sarai to be built at the cost of Rs 50 lakh’
Dharàmshala: An auditorium will be constructed at Jodhamal Sarai located in Municipal Corporation Dharamshala Ward No.7 at the cost of Rs 50 lakh in which free arrangements will be provided for the marriage of daughters of poor people.…
EC seeks voters’ suggestions on rationalization of stations in Kangra
Dharamshala: The Election Commission of India on Monday said that the citizens of district Kangra can submit their objection or advice regarding the rationalization of polling stations by July 13.
District Election Officer (Deputy…
