Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed to implement ‘One State-One Portal’ digi-system which will bring together all the Urban Local Bodies Services online and stressed on the importance of providing all the services online to minimize the footfall in the offices. CM Sukhu was presiding over the […]
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SC Collegium recommends 3 names as judges for HC of Himachal
The Collegium of the Supreme Court on Friday recommended advocates Ranjan Sharma and Bipin Chander Negi for appointment as judges of High Court of Himachal Pradesh. Judicial Officer Rakesh Kainthla has also been recommended as a judge of the HC of Himachal, according to an order issued by the SC […]
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BJP demands NIA investigation; Himachal CM urges to refrain from giving communal colour in Chamba murder
The political temperature rose in Himachal Pradesh after the murder of a 21-year-old man in Chamba in the state last week. While, Bharatiya Janata Party has alleged the involvement of the main accused in “anti-national activities”, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has urged the politicians to refrain from giving any political […]
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Fire at Burj Cottage government residence at Himachal’s Shimla, no casualties reported
A fire broke out at the Burj Cottage government residence near the Advance Study in Shimla on Monday morning, officials said. The property is currently lying vacant and district officials said the blaze was triggered due to a short circuit. No casualties have been reported so far. The District Emergency Operation Centre (DEOC) said, […]
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G20 Meeting in Dharamshala, Kangra a matter of pride: Former Himachal CM Jairam Thakur
Senior BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Thursday said that it is a matter of pride that the G-20 meeting is going to be held in Dharamshala, and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh. This meeting is scheduled to be held in April. India is presiding over the […]
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Centre to move 3 bills in Rajya Sabha to modify ST list in Tamil Nadu, Himachal, Karnataka
The Central government is set to move three bills in the Rajya Sabha later on Thursday to modify the list of Scheduled Tribes in relation to the states of Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka. Tribal Minister Arjun Munda is scheduled to move these three bills this afternoon. All these […]
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Congress Himachal MLAs to meet today to decide chief minister
After registering a win in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly election, Congress MLAs will meet on Friday in Shimla to decide on the chief minister. Himachal Congress Legislature Party meeting will be held at 3 pm at State Congress Headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan today. Rajeev Shukla, in-charge of the Himachal Pradesh Congress, […]
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Confident that people will repeat BJP govt, says Himachal CM after casting vote
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur cast his vote at Bagshyiad in Mandi’s Seraj on Saturday as the voting to elect the new government is underway in the Assembly polls. He asserted that Bharatiya Janata Party will return to power in the state. “I’m confident that people want to repeat […]
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“Create a new record of voting”, PM Modi appeals to Himachal voters
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to the voters in Himachal Pradesh to participate in the election process in the state and create a new record of voting. Taking to Twitter, PM Modi said, “Today is the polling day for all the assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh. I request […]
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Nearly 30,000 security personnel deployed to ensure free, fair polls in Himachal
About 30,000 security personnel including 67 companies of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and over 11,500 state police personnel will be deployed for peaceful conduct of polling in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday. Polling for 68 Assembly segments would be held in a single phase. About 50,000 government employees are on […]
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EC to announce election schedule for Gujarat, Himachal today
The Election Commission (EC) is likely to announce the schedule of assembly polls in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh on Friday, said sources. According to sources, EC will hold a press briefing this afternoon where it is expected to announce the dates for Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections. The press […]
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Himachal CM takes stock of arrangements for Chief Secretaries’ conclave
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Tuesday took stock of the arrangements for the All-India Chief Secretaries Conference, scheduled to be organized on the 16th and 17th of this month at Dharamshala, which is likely to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Chief Minister inspected the arrangements and […]
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Jairam Thakur says ‘BJP on lines of Uttarakhand will retain power in Himachal’
Attacking Congress ahead of state Assembly polls, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Friday said the grand old party has vanished and its farewell song is buzzing across the country. Addressing a public meeting at Jalog, Thakur said Congress is on the verge of extinction. He said, “Everything has […]
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Himachal BJP municipal councillors to go door-to-door to invite people for PM Modi’s rally
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in Shimla on May 31, BJP Himachal Pradesh President Suresh Kumar Kashyap on Thursday held a meeting with the party’s councillors of Shimla Municipal Corporation here. Kashyap said, “It’s an honour for us that the world’s most popular leader PM Narendra Modi is visiting Shimla on May […]
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‘Khalistan’ flags incident: Himachal seals borders, police on high alert
After ‘Khalistan’ flags were found tied on the Himachal Pradesh Assembly main gate and walls, the state police on Sunday issued orders to seal the interstate borders. Police registered an FIR under sections 153-A and 153-B of IPC, section 3 of HP Open Places (Prevention of Disfigurement) Act, 1985, and […]