Himachal Pradesh

Unlikely victims of Ukraine war: Apple, wheat farmers of Himachal

The crisis is directly related to India's deteriorating relationship with China and is exacerbated by the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian war

Himachal Cong chief terms reduction in excise duty on fuel as 'trivial'

State Congress President MP Pratibha Singh further demanded the government to reduce the prices of essential commodities, edible oil, pulses, flour and vegetables

CBI to probe paper leak for Himachal Pradesh constable recruitment test

The Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to hand over to the CBI a case of the leakage of question papers for the recruitment test of constables in the state police force. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, in a hurriedly called press conference at his official residence Oakover here, said the state government has decided to hand over the probe into the case to the CBI. The first reason for entrusting the task to the central investigative agency is to ensure a fair and impartial probe into the case, he said. The case was currently being investigated by a special investigating team of the state police which itself was conducting the written test for the recruitment of constables, he added. The second reason, the chief minister said, is the inter-state aspect of the crime as the SIT which had been probing the case till now has found criminals living in ten different states of the country involved in the paper leakage. The opposition Congress had also demanded the probe into th

Rahul Dravid not to attend BJP event in Himachal, says 'reports incorrect'

India's head coach Rahul Dravid on Tuesday refuted media reports which claimed that he would be participating in the BJP Yuva Morcha's National Working Committee session in Dharamshala.

Social environment in our favour; BJP will repeat govt in Himachal: Patra

Congress is afraid of the power of BJP workers and are totally confused how to tackle the unfavorable situation, he added

Pannun booked under UAPA after Khalistani banners seen outside HP assembly

The state border has been 'sealed' to regulate movements of suspicious elements across it and keeping a strict vigil there, police said.

Khalistan flags hung at HP Assembly entrance gate, CM says 'cowardly act'

Khalistan flags were found tied on the main gate and slogans written on the walls of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, police said on Sunday. The flags were put up on the outer side of the main gate number one of the assembly complex, which have now been removed by the administration. It might have happened in the late night or early morning today. We have removed the Khalistani flags from Vidhan Sabha gate. we are investing and going to register a case, SP Kangra Khushal Sharma said. SDM, Dharamshala, Shilpi Beakta said, "It is an alert call for us." "We received an information this morning at around 7.30am. We have removed the flags and walls have been painted again. We are inquiring about the matter and are going to register a case under relevant sections of Himachal Pradesh Open Places Prevention of Disfigurement Act, 1985. Rest details can be shared after investigation". Local MLA Vishal Nehria said termed the incident disgusting and an act of cowardice carried out

Rajnath lauds BRO for building Atal tunnel, calls it a big achievement

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday lauded the efforts of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) and said that it has shown its engineering prowess to the entire world by building 'Atal Tunnel'.Notably, 'Atal Tunnel' was dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 3, 2020. The 9.02 km long, strategically significant, tunnel, that runs under the 'Rohtang Pass', was constructed on the Manali-Leh Highway under challenging conditions of freezing temperatures in extremely difficult terrain."Roads have been quite crucial in the journey of humanity. I have been told that BRO had constructed 60,000 km of roads, 850 bridges, 19 airstrips, and 4 tunnels so far. BRO showed its engineering prowess to the entire world in building Atal Tunnel," Singh said while addressing the event."This has been one of the biggest achievements not only of BRO but of the entire country. A new record has been set in the field of construction," the Defence Minister added.The Minister ...

A legacy and a burden

Pratibha Singh will inherit her husband's legacy, though its negative aspects might be a little bit moderate

Himachal too will get 'honest govt': Arvind Kejriwal to CM Jairam Thakur

He was replying to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur's "Delhi's model is not acceptable in Himachal" comment

Don't fall in BJP trap: Sisodia to people after Himachal CM announces sops

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal also took on the BJP, accusing it of "copying" his model of governance

NHPC signs MoU with Himachal Pradesh to develop green hydrogen technologies

This project will be executed by NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NREL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NHPC

Eyeing polls, Himachal CM announces 125 units of free power

He said it was for the first time that a Prime Minister has greeted the people on this historic occasion

BJP copying Kejriwal model of governance in Himachal, claims Sisodia

Delhi Chief Minsiter Kejriwal has done just one roadshow in Mandi and it has created so much fear among them (BJP), Sisodia claimed

Don't fall in BJP's trap: Sisodia after HP CM announces free power, water

He said the BJP and its 'friends' are in power in 18 states but they have not thought of providing cheaper electricity in any of these

PM lauds Himachal's progress, stress on further development in years ahead

In an address on the state's 75th foundation day, he lauded its progress, noting that doubts persisted about its future when it was formed due to geographical challenges.

Amit Shah lauds Jairam Thakur's govt for development in Himachal

Extending his greeting on Himachal Day to the people of the state, Home Minister Shah on Friday said Jairam Thakur-led govt not only doing development in the state but is also cherishing the culture.

Senior BJP leader along with two others join AAP in Himachal Pradesh

A senior BJP leader from Himachal Pradesh joined the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) here on Wednesday, saying he was fed up with the policy of the saffron party.

Will ensure stern punishment to accused in Una case: Himachal CM

Una police arrested the accused on April seven after registering a first information report (FIR) under section 302 (murder) on April 5

IIT Mandi develops technique for soil stabilization using bacteria

Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi have developed sustainable techniques for soil stabilization using a harmless bacteria called S. Pasteurii.