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Shimla, March 31 Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta has issued a notification on Tuesday establishing a common cadre system for faculty members of all newly established government medical colleges in the state.The faculty members include professors, associate professors, and assistant...

Shimla, March 31 In order to compete with apples from countries like the US and New Zealand, Himachal must improve the quality of its own produce, Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi said on Tuesday.Responding to a discussion in the state assembly on a resolution introduced by Congress MLA...

Shimla, March 31 Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta on Tuesday dismissed the allegations related to the Chester Hill housing project in Solan as baseless, asserting that the truth will prevail once the investigation is completed.Gupta was speaking at a press conference a day after...

Shimla, March 30 The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received light snowfall until Tuesday morning, while intermittent rain affected a few areas in the middle and lower hills.The Shimla meteorological office has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds with...

Chandigarh, March 31 Punjab Congress president Amrinder Singh Raja Warring thanked Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday for reversing the increase in the entry tax on vehicles entering the hill state.Warring spoke with Sukhu over the phone to express his gratitude...

New Delhi/Chandigarh, March 31 – A new western disturbance brought thunderstorms and rain to parts of northern India on Tuesday, while light snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh.In Haryana, Hisar received 7.8 mm of rain, while Rohtak, Charkhi Dadri, Gurugram...

Shimla, March 31 Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta on Tuesday dismissed the allegations related to the Chester Hill housing project in Solan as baseless, asserting that the truth will prevail once the investigation is completed.Gupta was speaking at a press conference a day after...

Shimla, March 31 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu rolled back the increase in the entry tax on five-seater and 6-12 seater passenger vehicles on Tuesday, following protests at the state borders.The CM told the Vidhan Sabha that some confusion is being deliberately spread...

Shimla, March 31 The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to process surplus milk into ghee and sell it at affordable rates to boost the dairy industry in the state and ensure timely payments to milk-selling farmers, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Tuesday.Responding to a...

Shimla, March 31 The Himachal Pradesh government is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) to sell locally produced fresh vegetables, dairy products, meat, and other agricultural products to the central armed police force.The initiative aims...

Dharamshala (HP), March 31 – Uttarakhand Police has arrested a man for allegedly killing his 32-year-old wife in a village in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, police said on Tuesday.According to police sources, the accused, identified as Sunny Kumar, allegedly attacked his wife, Kalti...

Shimla, March 31 The opposition BJP staged a protest outside the legislative assembly here on Tuesday before the proceedings began, demanding the withdrawal of the increased entry tax on vehicles from other states entering Himachal Pradesh.Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur said the toll...

Shimla, March 30 The CPI(M) on Monday demanded an investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) into alleged land mafia activities, including dealings involving shell companies, in Himachal Pradesh.Referring to the Chester Hills case in the Solan district, the Left party leaders alleged...

Shimla, March 30 The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed the budget for 2026-27 and the related Appropriation Bill 2026 on Monday, authorizing the government to spend ₹58,830.30 crore from the consolidated fund.The revenue deficit in the budget presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu...

Shimla, March 30 Hundreds of pensioners staged a protest at Chaura Maidan near the Vidhan Sabha, demanding their long-delayed payments.The protesters were gathered under the banner of the Himachal Pradesh Pensioners Joint Executive Committee.According to the demonstrators, pensioners who...

Shimla, March 30 BJP state president Dr. Rajeev Bindal on Monday expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for providing special assistance of Rs 3,920 crore to Himachal Pradesh under "Pride of Hills: Special Development Assistance for Hill States" (SASCI 2026-27) by the central...

Shimla, March 30 The Himachal Pradesh government closed 774 schools and merged 532 schools with nearby ones between January 31, 2026, until the end of the current fiscal year, Education Minister Rohit Thakur informed the state assembly on Monday.In a written reply to a question by BJP MLA...

Shimla, March 30 The Himachal Pradesh government will undertake dredging operations in all areas where rivers cause damage, particularly during the monsoon season, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday.Responding to a question from MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur raised by MLA...

Shimla, March 30 Light snowfall continued in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, with Keylong receiving 2 cm of snow while intermittent rain lashed a few areas in the middle and lower hills.Snowfall was also reported in the higher reaches of Dharamshala in Kangra district, while...

Shimla, March 30 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Monday that the state government has not imposed any new entry tax, but has only increased the existing one, which will be rationalized soon."The entry tax has been in effect for the last 30 years, and the recent increase is...