Articles for State Himachal

'Atithi Devo Bhava': Here's What Himachal Police Will Do To Tipsy Guests During New Year
2 weeks, 2 days ago

'Atithi Devo Bhava': Here's What Himachal Police Will Do To Tipsy Guests During New Year

ABP News  

Planning to usher in the New Year by upping the 'chill & thrills' with your favourite drink and feeling the 'buzz' at the first Shimla and Dharamashala Winter Carnivals but are scared of cops and lockups? Well, you can put your worries to rest as Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has asked the state police to treat tourists with …

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Himachal govt signs MoU to boost green energy and e-vehicle infrastructure
4 weeks, 2 days ago

Himachal govt signs MoU to boost green energy and e-vehicle infrastructure

Hindustan Times  

The state government on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding with two companies to boost green energy and e-vehicle infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh. Director of transport department DC Negi signed the MoU on behalf of the state government, with Rahul Soni representing EVI Technology and Avinash Sharma representing Jio-BP, in the presence of chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Shimla …

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SC Relief To Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu As Court Stays Disqualification of MLAs Appointed As Chief Parliamentary Secretaries
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SC Relief To Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu As Court Stays Disqualification of MLAs Appointed As Chief Parliamentary Secretaries

ABP News  

New Delhi, Nov 22 In a relief to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Himachal Pradesh government, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the initiation of disqualification proceedings against six MLAs who were appointed as chief parliamentary secretaries in 2023. A bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar stayed the findings of the Himachal Pradesh High Court that …

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Himachal Pradesh: Protesters demand demolition of ‘illegal’ mosque in Shimla
4 months ago

Himachal Pradesh: Protesters demand demolition of ‘illegal’ mosque in Shimla

Hindustan Times  

A large group of protesters held an agitation outside a mosque in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Thursday, claiming it had been built illegally. Meanwhile, state minister Anirudh Singh also made similar demands, saying there should be a proper verification of people coming from other states to Himachal Pradesh. Dev Bhumi Shatriya Sangathan President Rumit Singh Thakur, who gave a call …

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Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed

Hindustan Times  

Shimla, A total 197 roads, including two national highways, were closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rain during the past week, officials said on Monday. Heavy rain continues to lash Himachal Pradesh, 197 roads closed Several areas in Una were waterlogged and flash floods and landslides were reported in Chamba, Mandi, Kinnaur, Shimla, Sirmaur …

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Himachal rains: Water supply disrupted, 128 roads closed due to landslides, flood – what we know so far
5 months ago

Himachal rains: Water supply disrupted, 128 roads closed due to landslides, flood – what we know so far

India TV News  

Water supply has been disrupted in various areas and nearly 128 roads have been closed as heavy rains caused landslides and flood in Himachal Pradesh. In the meantime, the Met office issued an 'orange' warning for heavy to very rainfall, accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning, at isolated places on Saturday and a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain till August 16. …

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Congress trumps BJP 2-1 in Himachal bypoll battle
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Congress trumps BJP 2-1 in Himachal bypoll battle

Hindustan Times  

{Himachal assembly} Himachal PWD minister Vikamaditya Singh, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Congress’ state unit chief Pratibha Singh celebrating the party’s bypolls win in Shimla. Party candidates Kamlesh Thakur and Hardeep Singh Bawa registered thumping wins in Dehra and Nalagarh respectively, while Bharatiya Janata Party’s Ashish Sharma eked out a win in Hamirpur. I will work for the development of …

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Himachal Landslide: Several roads closed after landslide on Manimahesh route
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Himachal Landslide: Several roads closed after landslide on Manimahesh route

The Hindu  

A landslide obstructed the route to Manimahesh Dal lake in Bharmour area of Chamba district on July 11. Though Manimahesh Yatra starts on August 17 and stays on till September 15, devotees and tourists take the yatra outside these dates as well. Twelve roads including four each in Shimla and Mandi and three in Kangra, are closed for vehicular traffic …

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Himachal dams filled to the brim with onset of monsoon
6 months ago

Himachal dams filled to the brim with onset of monsoon

Hindustan Times  

As Himachal braces for the imminent monsoon, the state’s dam reservoirs are already teeming with water, nearing critical danger levels. Preemptive warnings about potential water releases have been sent out, with the Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam issuing alerts to release water from the Nathpa Dam on the Sutlej River and advising residents to avoid riverbanks. Despite the widespread filling of …

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BJP was sending feelers... I was clear my future is in Congress: Vikramaditya Singh
8 months, 3 weeks ago

BJP was sending feelers... I was clear my future is in Congress: Vikramaditya Singh

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi One of the most talked about electoral fights in these Lok Sabha polls is being fought in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi constituency, where Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut is trying to beat Congress minister Vikramaditya Singh, who has stepped in for his mother Pratibha Singh. Vikramaditya Singh What makes the fight interesting is that, earlier this year, both mother and …

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Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb, discounts for soldiers and journalists
10 months ago

Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb, discounts for soldiers and journalists

Hindustan Times  

The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation's Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Tourism Development Board, RS Bali, launched the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Vande Bharat Bus Service, scheduled for flag-off on Saturday. Himachal Pradesh Tourism launches Vande Bharat bus from Palampur to Amb, announces discounts for soldiers and journalists {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Book Overseas Travel Insurance at Affordable Prices The …

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Himachal CM announces ₹1,500 financial aid for women above 18 years of age
10 months ago

Himachal CM announces ₹1,500 financial aid for women above 18 years of age

The Hindu  

Even as the political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh appears to be settling, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday announced that monthly financial assistance of ₹1,500 will be given to women above 18 years, during the ongoing financial year. Pointing out that the contribution of women towards the progress of the State is incomparable, Mr. Sukhu said that under ‘Indira Gandhi …

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Trouble In Congress 'Paradise': Why the Himachal Rajya Sabha Shocker Was Waiting To Happen
10 months, 1 week ago

Trouble In Congress 'Paradise': Why the Himachal Rajya Sabha Shocker Was Waiting To Happen

News 18  

The last time Harsh Mahajan was seen inside the Congress headquarters in Shimla was in July 2021 — after the death of Virbhadra Singh, the former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh. Fighting the election as a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate, he bagged the lone Rajya Sabha seat in the hill state in what is seen as a big surprise that …

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Dharmani pushes for IISER in Himachal
11 months ago

Dharmani pushes for IISER in Himachal

Hindustan Times  

Himachal technical education, vocational and industrial training minister Rajesh Dharmani met Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi on Tuesday and he urged him to establish an Indian Institute of Science Education and Research in the state. Rajesh Dharmani Advocating for the establishment of IISER, Dharmani said such an endeavour would act as a potent catalyst for propelling India’s …

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Arvind Kejriwal approves ₹10 crore aid for disaster-affected people in HP
1 year, 3 months ago

Arvind Kejriwal approves ₹10 crore aid for disaster-affected people in HP

Live Mint  

In response to the disaster that struck Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season, the Kejriwal government will contribute ₹10 crore to the Himachal Disaster Relief Fund to extend a helping hand. After receiving a letter from Himachal CM Sukhdev Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made this decision. It is worth noting that Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal made this decision …

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Disasters in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand point to flawed development model
1 year, 3 months ago

Disasters in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand point to flawed development model

The Hindu  

Published : Sep 21, 2023 11:00 IST - 13 MINS READ The monsoon of 1999 is etched vividly in my memory. “Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand may be running neck and neck on growth indices, but with both States also suffering fiscal debt of thousands of crores, the stakes are high.” And yet it would be simplistic to conclude that “climate” …

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Himachal CM Sukhu donates savings of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief
1 year, 3 months ago

Himachal CM Sukhu donates savings of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief

The Hindu  

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday donated personal ‘savings’ of ₹51 lakh to disaster relief in his flood hit state. The Chief Minister and his wife Kamlesh Thakur presented a cheque of ₹51 lakh to Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena in Shimla. Even children broke their piggy banks to help those in distress, elders parted with their …

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Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Recovery Of Interest On Delayed Pension Payment From Responsible Public Officers
1 year, 3 months ago

Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Recovery Of Interest On Delayed Pension Payment From Responsible Public Officers

Live Law  

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has emphasised that public authorities must be held accountable for delays in fulfilling their duties, particularly regarding the prompt disbursement of retirement benefits to government employees. Justice Satyen Vaidya noted that these authorities hold public funds in trust and should not be allowed to waste public money through unjustified delays as it can significantly impact …

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Spike in flash floods raises concern of ‘micro’ climate changes in Himachal
1 year, 4 months ago

Spike in flash floods raises concern of ‘micro’ climate changes in Himachal

The Hindu  

The number of flash flood events in Himachal Pradesh has surged dangerously over the past few years, killing hundreds of people, damaging critical infrastructure, and raising concern about the ecologically fragile Himalayan region. This compares with 10 incidents of flash floods in the 2020 monsoon season, 16 in 2021 and 75 last year, as per data from the State’s Disaster …

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Monsoon fury: 400 people died during disaster in Himachal Pradesh, says Govt.
1 year, 4 months ago

Monsoon fury: 400 people died during disaster in Himachal Pradesh, says Govt.

The Hindu  

Revenue Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jagat Singh Negi on September 1 said that since the onset of monsoon on June 24, 400 people have died and over 400 have been injured in the rain-related disaster. Mr. Negi said that a large number of people have also lost their land and we don’t have a pool for land allotment in most …

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Himachal CM calls on PM, seeks financial help for flood-hit state
1 year, 5 months ago

Himachal CM calls on PM, seeks financial help for flood-hit state

Hindustan Times  

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday and apprised him of the losses incurred by the hill state due to heavy rainfall. Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday. According to a statement issued in Shimla, the chief minister …

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Cloudburst in Himachal’s Kullu claims one life, three injured
1 year, 5 months ago

Cloudburst in Himachal’s Kullu claims one life, three injured

The Hindu  

At least one person died and three sustained injuries following a cloudburst at Kyas village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district in the early hours of Monday. In the incident, one person died on the spot, and three others were injured due to a washed away vehicle, according to the State’s Emergency Operation Centre. Heavy rains lashed several parts of the …

State Himachal Pradesh
In Himachal Pradesh, rain every day keeps apples away from pink of health
1 year, 5 months ago

In Himachal Pradesh, rain every day keeps apples away from pink of health

The Hindu  

The ₹6,000-crore apple economy in Himachal Pradesh is expected to take a hit this season following incessant rain that has damaged several key roads in the State’s apple belt. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu recently said, “It is expected there would be about 2 crore apple boxes in the State during the current season which is less compared to last …

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BJP Goes into a Huddle to Bring Back Poll Machinery on Track in Himachal Pradesh After Major Drubbings
1 year, 6 months ago

BJP Goes into a Huddle to Bring Back Poll Machinery on Track in Himachal Pradesh After Major Drubbings

News 18  

After having suffered three major poll reverses in the last one-and-a-half years, a concerned BJP is initiating moves to put its poll machinery in Himachal Pradesh back on track ahead of the Lok Sabha polls due less than a year from now. The BJP has been suffering major setbacks since November 2021 when it lost the Mandi Lok Sabha by-poll …

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