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Cabinet Nod to Excise Policy
Shimla – The Cabinet gave its approval to Excise Policy 2018-19. The policy aims to balance the aspirations of citizens, consumers, manufactures, suppliers, bottlers, wholesalers, retailers and the Government. A major emphasis has been given to streamline the supply of liquor from manufacturers to the wholesalers and to the retailers. The policy shall help the
Two killed in Car Accident
Two persons were killed and one injured when a car they were travelling in fell into a gorge. The mishap occurred near Sangrah rest house in Sirmour district last night.
Guv, CM felicitate people on Holi
Shimla – Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur have felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of Holi festival. Acharya Devvrat said that Holi, the festival of colours had its own significance and identity. He said that the festival would further strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and would go a
100 days target of IPH reviewed
Shimla – Secretary, Irrigation and Public Health department Devesh Kumar reviewed the progress of 100 days targets of the department through video conference with all Chief Engineers and Superintending Engineers, here. Officers gave an assurance that these targets would be achieved within stipulated time period.
Guv, CM condole demise of Jayendra Saraswathi
Shimla – Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur have deeply condoled the passing away of Jagadguru Shankarachrya Sri Jayendra Saraswathi. He was 83 and 69th Shankaracharya, the head of Kanchi Kamakoti Peetham. Paying his tribute, Governor said that Jagadguru Shankracharya was a great personality and proponent of Vedic traditions. Expressing his deep anguish
CM Inaugurates Sujanpur Holi Festival
Sujanpur – The National Level Sujanpur Holi festival was marked by a colorful beginning after Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur performed the age old rituals and paid obeisance in the famous Murli Manohar temple and led the ‘Shobha Yatra’ today. Chief Minister said that the historical Sujanpur Holi festival was initiative of the erstwhile king
HPPSC’s IT Initiatives Receive Global Acclaim
Shimla – A feather has been added to the cap of Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC). The IT project being implemented as part of e-governance in HPPSC has been recognized and conferred with an award of Distinction at the global level. This was disclosed by a spokesman of HP Public Service Commission here today.
Three e-Governance Awards for HP
Shimla – A spokesman of the state government said here that Himachal Pradesh has received National E-governance Award 2017-18 for three projects i.e. Paperless HP Legislative Assembly (E-vidhan), Rohtang Pass Permit Issuance and E-HRMS-Manav Sampda. A team headed by Secretary Administrative Reforms Dr. Purnima Chauhan attended the conference at Hyderabad.
‘Mega Projects To Transform Himachal’s Economy’
Shimla – The state government has prepared two mega projects capable of transforming the economy and benefitting the entire population of the hill state. One of the projects is dedicated to double the farmer’s income through water conservation and another regarding promotion of sub-tropical horticulture in lower hills of the State, which would be posed
