Shimla, March 29 In view of the upcoming elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies in Himachal Pradesh, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the formation of a political affairs committee, disciplinary committee, state office bearers, and an executive...
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New Delhi, March 28 Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday appointed 12 new vice-presidents and 27 new general secretaries in the Himachal Pradesh unit of the party."Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has approved the proposal for the formation of the executive committee...
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New Delhi, March 28 – The Congress announced a new round of appointments to its social media team across various states on Saturday, naming chairpersons, co-chairpersons, and coordinators.In a communication issued by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal, the party stated that the Congress...
New Delhi, March 28 – The Congress party on Saturday approved the formation of the Political Affairs Committee (PAC) of its Himachal Pradesh unit, bringing in senior leaders, ministers, and organizational figures as the party seeks to streamline decision-making in the state.According to an...
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Shimla, March 28 A heated debate occurred between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on Saturday during a discussion on a cut motion related to the health department.Leader of the Opposition Jairam Thakur raised several questions regarding the state...
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Shimla, March 27 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the Vidhan Sabha on Friday that any discrepancies in higher electricity bills received after the installation of smart meters will be rectified.Responding to a supplementary question from Congress MLA Ram Kumar, the chief minister...
Shimla, March 27 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated on Friday that any police personnel found involved in the drug trade will not be spared.Responding to a cut motion moved by Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur during the discussion on demands for grants for police...
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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...
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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 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...
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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,"...
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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...
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Shimla, March 24 Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal said on Tuesday that the budget presented by the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government is "anti-people" as it imposes taxes on them.Addressing a press conference here, Bindal said this is the first time in Himachal Pradesh that a...
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Shimla, March 23 The Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Monday decided to bar individuals involved in the smuggling of Chitta (adulterated heroin) from contesting the upcoming panchayat elections.This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder...
Shimla, March 21 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented a ₹54,928-crore budget for 2026-27, with a focus on the rural economy, and blamed the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant to the state for annual losses exceeding ₹8,000 crore.The grant, a financial...
Shimla, March 21 The BJP staged a protest both inside and outside the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on Saturday against the state government's policies, specifically the recently increased entry tax, and demanded its immediate withdrawal.The protest was held during the Budget Session of the...
Shimla, March 21 Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Vinay Kumar on Saturday described the state budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year as a new step on a new path, and said that despite a financial crisis, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has demonstrated his unwavering commitment to inclusive...
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Shimla, March 21 Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jai Ram Thakur, on Saturday said the budget presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is the most tedious, disappointing, and directionless budget in the state's history.Speaking to the media here, the former...
Shimla, March 21 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented a budget of Rs 54,928 crore for 2026-27, focusing on the rural economy, and blamed the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant to the state for the annual losses of over Rs 8,000 crore.The grant, a...
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Shimla, March 21 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday presented a budget of Rs 54,928 crore for 2026-27, and blamed the discontinuation of a revenue deficit grant to the state for annual losses of over Rs 8,000 crore.The grant – a financial assistance provided by...
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