himachal pradesh

Shimla, March 27 Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Friday that there is a need for an education system that not only prepares individuals for employment but also fosters balance, sensitivity, and sustainable progress.Gupta was addressing an event where he released the brochure...

Shimla, March 27 In view of the state's financial situation, the Himachal Pradesh government is considering reintroducing lottery within the state to create new sources of revenue generation, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh said during the Budget session of the Assembly on Friday.In a written...

Una (HP), March 27 A journalist died after a speeding motorcycle hit him while he was walking home, police here said on Friday.According to police, the victim was identified as Vinod Kumar, from the Bangana area in Himachal Pradesh's Una.The incident occurred on Thursday night when he was...

Shimla, March 27 Irregularities, including bills for male ovarian surgeries and the use of expired lenses, have surfaced in an internal audit of the Himcare scheme, prompting a vigilance investigation, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu told the Assembly on Friday.The chief...

New Delhi, March 27 – The BJP on Friday strongly criticized the opposition for its "misleading campaign" on fuel prices while welcoming the Centre's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying the move will provide much-needed relief to ordinary people.The government has reduced...

New Delhi, March 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday wishes to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday, wishing him a long and healthy life.Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister conveyed his greetings, highlighting his...

New Delhi, March 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, wishing him a long and healthy life.Sukhu, who leads the Congress government in the state, turned 62 on Thursday."Best wishes to Chief Minister of...

Shimla, March 26 The weather in Himachal Pradesh has been mainly dry over the past 24 hours, since Wednesday evening, with the exceptions of 1 cm of snowfall in Gondla and 1.2 mm of rain in Kukumseri, the Shimla MeT office said on Thursday.The meteorological office has issued a yellow warning...

Shimla, March 26 The 62nd birthday of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervor at his official residence, Oak Over, on Thursday.During the celebrations, he reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to make progressive and impactful...

Shimla, March 26 Two people were killed after a car collided with a private bus near the Pandoh Dam in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, police said.Two people were also injured in the accident, which occurred on the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway, they said.The car, which...

Shimla, March 26: Himachal Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur launched a scathing attack on the Congress government in the state on Thursday, stating that the party, which came to power in 2022 based on ambitious election promises and "10 guarantees,"...

Shimla, March 26 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued notices to the Election Commission of India, the central and state governments, the returning officer, and MP Anurag Sharma on a public interest litigation challenging Sharma's election as a Rajya Sabha member from the state.Taking up...

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim until tomorrow. The weather agency has predicted thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds over Delhi, Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh, Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh, and Jammu and Kashmir for...

Shimla, March 25 Despite the central government discontinuing the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) for Himachal Pradesh, the state government has allocated adequate provisions in the budget, emphasizing the education sector, Dehra MLA Kamlesh Thakur said on Wednesday.The Himachal government has...

Hamirpur (HP), March 25 The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) of the Indian Air Force performed aerial maneuvers and formations during a display over the Sainik School Sujanpur Tira ground here on Wednesday morning, officials said.A total of nine aircraft participated in the nearly...

Shimla, March 25 A total of 2,411 new industrial units have been established in Himachal Pradesh in the past three years, while 88 industrial units have shut down during the period, Industries Minister Harshvardhan Chauhan said on Wednesday.He said that continuous efforts are being made to...

Hamirpur (HP), March 25 Union Home Minister Amit Shah has written to all states to reserve 20 per cent of jobs for Agniveers after they complete their four-year term in 2027, an official said on Wednesday.The letter is addressed to the chief ministers, said Sainik Welfare Department director...

Shimla, March 25 The government will consider issuing entry passes to residents of Himachal Pradesh's border areas, especially those who cross state boundaries daily for work or other reasons, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday.The passes are expected to offer concessions...

Shimla, March 25 As many as 27,000 social security pensions are awaiting approval in Himachal Pradesh, Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dhani Ram Shandil said in a written reply in the assembly on Wednesday.He was responding to a question raised by BJP MLAs Vinod Kumar and Jeet Ram...

March 25, New Delhi – The India Meteorological Department on Wednesday forecast unsettled weather conditions across several parts of the country over the coming days.The Met Department said that scattered to fairly widespread rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds...