Shimla, Jan 9: The Himachal Pradesh cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Thursday, took several important decisions, including the setting up of a Special Task Force (STF) to dismantle drug trafficking, levying 12 per cent stamp duty on transfer and lease transactions and increase in the BPL Beneficiary list. The cabinet also paid tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and observed two minutes of silence in his memory.
Shimla, January 8: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the Labour and Employment Department to focus on the digitization of data and the adoption of modern technology to streamline the department's operations, a release said on Wednesday.
Shimla, January 8: The concerted efforts of the Himachal Pradesh government towards road safety and traffic management have seen a remarkable reduction in road accidents and fatalities in the state during the year 2024.
Shimla, January 7: After recent snowfall in the region, tourists from all over the country are flocking to the beautiful Kufri Hills to enjoy the winter wonderland. The snowfall, which began last night, has blanketed the surrounding areas in a pristine layer of white, attracting both nature lovers and adventure seekers.
Shimla, Jan 7: A handloom enterprise by women residents of Mandi district in Himachal Pradesh has become a beacon of hope for many fellow villagers. The initiative has become a talking point in the region with many taking inspiration from it.
Shimla, Jan 7: Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF) in Himachal Pradesh's Nauni has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hindustan Insecticides Ltd.
Shimla, January 6: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stressed the significance of the tourism sector as the state's economic backbone while reviewing Tourism Department projects, emphasizing the government's priority on completing ongoing initiatives to enhance visitor experiences.
Shimla, Jan 5: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday said a two megawatt (MW) solar power plant has been installed to ensure and improve the power supply in the remote region of Kaza in Lahaul-Spiti district.
New Delhi, January 6: After representing Men in Blue just four times, allrounder Rishi Dhawan announced his retirement from Indian limited-overs cricket on Sunday.
Shimla, January 4: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu made several announcements for the Jubbal Kotkhai region on Saturday.
Shimla, January 3: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attended the Winter Carnival at the Ridge in Shimla late on Thursday evening.
Shimla, January 2: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has voluntarily given up the subsidy on all five electricity meters registered in his name. He submitted the required form to Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Chairman Sanjay Gupta and urged well-off individuals to follow suit.
Shimla, January 2: Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off the first group of 22 "children of the state" on Thursday, marking the start of a 13-day educational and recreational tour under the Sukh Aashray Yojana.