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Punjab Government’s nod to Ropeway project
Shimla – Punjab Government has given its consent to revive the long pending ropeway project between Sri Anandpur Sahib and Sri Naina Devi ji on the persuasion of the Himachal government. Disclosing this, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that he had written a letter to his Punjab counterpart requesting him to take personal interest in
CM talks to first voter of country
Shimla – Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur called on first voter of the country Shyam Saran Negi telephonically to enquire about his well being. Chief Minister urged him to ask Deputy Commissioner, Kinnaur in case of any emergency or assistance and the government would provide every possible help to him. Jai Ram Thakur said that
Budget Session Begins With Congress’s Walkout
Shimla – Himachal Pradesh Assembly session began with opposition Congress staging a walkout over the state government’s reported move to amend local land laws. The opposition walked out after their plea for an adjournment motion to discuss proposed amendment in section 118 of HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act was denied. Section 118 bars all non-agriculturists, including
Minimum temp drop in Himachal
Shimla – Minimum temperatures dropped across Himachal Pradesh by two to three degree as higher reaches and tribal belt experienced fresh snowfall while mid and lower hills had scattered rains. Maximum temperatures stayed close to normal. Weather is likely to remain dry in lower hills over next six days and rains and snow in mid and
Budget Session from March 6
Shimla – The month-long Budget session of the Himachal Assembly would commence on March 6. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will present his first state budget on March 9. The session would have 17 sittings, including two private member’s day and culminate on April 5. There would be a nine day’s recess from March 17 to March 25.
Notification for Rajya Sabha election issued
Shimla – The Election Commission of India has issued notification for the election of a Member to the Council of States by the elected members of H.P. Legislative Assembly. According to the notification, the last date for filing nominations will be 12 March, 2018 and the nomination papers would be scrutinised on 13 March while the
Festivals Promote Cultural Values: CM
Palampur – Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the Holi Festival of Palampur had carved out its distinct place with its traditional splendour. He said that fairs and festivals strengthen social fabric and brotherhood. Holi spreads fraternity and love when all differences are sunk on this day. He said these festivities help in promoting
Himachal To Launch No Honking Campaign
Shimla – The State Government would soon launch a ‘No Honking Campaign’ in the state to spread awareness regarding health hazard due to unnecessary honking. This was decided in a meeting held here today, which was chaired by Additional Chief Secretary Manisha Nanda. She said that it has been felt that unnecessary honking was not
Notification for RS seat on March 5
Shimla – Chief Electoral Officer of Election Department Pushpendra Rajput said here today that Election Commission of India has announced biennial election 2018 for Rajya Sabha. One seat in Rajya Sabha has fallen vacant in H.P. following completion of term of Rajya Sabha MP Jagat Prakash Nadda on April 2, 2018. The vacancy will be
