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Himachal signs pact with UNESCO to enhance education quality
Shimla, March 26: The Himachal Pradesh government, on Wednesday, signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to enhance the quality of education in the state, government officials said.
HPPCL engineer death: Himachal CM Sukhu thanks Vimal Negi's wife for trusting state Govt
Shimla, March 24: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday addressed the state assembly regarding the demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Vimal Negi, Chief Engineer of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL).
Himachal CM request, HM Amit Shah to release 9,042 crore under PDNA
Shimla, March 24: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while interacting with the media here Monday said that he discussed various important issues of the state with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to New Delhi and requested to expedite the release of Rs.9, 042 crores under Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) for years 2023-24 for which HM ensured prompt action, said a press statement on Monday.
Govt working with vision to make Himachal green energy, self-reliant: CM Sukhu
Shimla, March 23: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually addressed the three-day brainstorming exercise 'Samriddh Himachal 2045' being organised at the Dr Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA).
Himachal CM meets Amit Shah, seeks release of compensation for losses due to floods in 2023
New Delhi, March 22: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here on Saturday.
Himachal: BJP delegation led by Jairam Thakur meets family of deceased HPPCL engineer Vimal Negi
Shimla, March 22: Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, along with the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rajeev Bindal, and a delegation of party legislators and local leaders, visited the ancestral village of Vimal Negi in Kinnaur on Saturday to meet his family.
Himachal CM meets Amit Shah, seeks funds for 2023 calamity
New Delhi, March 22: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah here and sought the release of the compensation for losses incurred in the state during the monsoon of 2023.
Himachal Assembly witnesses heated debate over closure and reopening of institutions
Shimla, March 21: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly's budget session began on a stormy note, with the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP clashing over the issue of educational and administrative institutions in the state.
Himachal govt to seek legal opinion to take over power projects operating without set timelines: CM Sukhu
Shimla, March 20: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that his government was seeking legal opinion to take over power projects operating in the state without set timelines.
Attack on HRTC buses in Punjab, service suspended on 10 routes
Shimla, March 19: State-run Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) on Wednesday suspended bus service on at least 10 routes in Punjab after two of its buses were damaged by miscreants in two days.
Himachal CM Sukhu condoles demise of Additional Advocate General Dilip Sharma
Shimla, March 19: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep grief over the passing away of Additional Advocate General Dilip Sharma.
Olympian boxer Ashish flags training issues for Himachal athletes, seeks CM Sukhu's support
New Delhi, March 19: Olympian boxer Ashish Chaudhary has sought Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's intervention to face off tje challenges faced by state athletes in securing dedicated training time.
In a first, no hike in Himachal Budget size: BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur
Shimla, March 17: Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Monday said state's Budget was full of disappointment and far away from vision. Also for the first time state's history, there was no increase in the Budget size.
Himachal CM Sukhu presents Rs 58,514 cr budget with focus on Rural economy and employment
Shimla, March 17: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday presented a Rs 58,514 crore budget of Himachal Pradesh for the upcoming financial year, emphasizing rural economic development, employment generation, and social welfare.
CM Sukhu presents populist but deficit Himachal budget of Rs 58,514 crore
Shimla, March 17: With a focus on strengthening the agrarian economy, healthcare, job creation and eco-tourism, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday presented a populist but deficit budget of Rs 58,514 crore for the next fiscal in the Legislative Assembly.
Himachal Pradesh CM enquires after well-being of former Congress MLA Bumber Thakur
Shimla, March 15: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday visited Indira Gandhi Medical College & Hospital (IGMC), Shimla to enquire about the well-being of former legislator Bamber Thakur, who sustained gunshot injuries on Friday at Bilaspur.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu celebrates Holi with cabinet colleagues and PCC president Pratibha Singh
Shimla, March 14: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu celebrated the festival of colors, Holi, at his official residence in Shimla.
Himachal CM Sukhu alleges corruption in 'Him-Care' scheme, says State Government reworking on it
Shimla, March 14: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday accused the previous BJP-led government of corruption in the 'Him-Care' scheme, saying that funds were misused through fraudulent billing.
BJP stages walkout in Himachal Assembly over election code violation allegations
Shimla, March 13: The Himachal Pradesh Assembly witnessed a dramatic walkout by the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on the fourth day of the budget session.
Himachal Pradesh: Sujanpur Holi fair begins with cheerful flair, CM Sukhu leads procession
Hamirpur, March 13: The four-day-long National-level Sujanpur Holi Fair of Hamirpur district in Himachal Pradesh commenced with Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu performing the traditional Puja ceremony at the historic Murali-Manohar Temple in Sujanpur Tira.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates 10 development projects worth Rs 43.64 crore
Shimla, March 12: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 10 development projects worth Rs. 43.64 crore at Sujanpur for Sujanpur Assembly constituency of Hamirpur district, according to a statement.
BJP trying to shift blame on us for their failures: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla, March 10: Ahead of the budget session of the Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday morning led a meeting of the Congress Legislative Party (CLP).
Making every possible effort to provide quality education: Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla, March 10: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu highlighted that the state government is enhancing facilities in government institutions and making every possible effort to provide quality education.
Focus on infra, education as Himachal Budget session begins tomorrow
Shimla, March 9: Ahead of the onset of the 16-day Himachal Pradesh Budget session, with the laying of the Budget on March 17, Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Sunday called an all-party meeting to seek cooperation in the proceedings of the House.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu inspects construction of underground utility duct from Chhota Shimla to Willy Park
Shimla, March 9: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has inspected the ongoing construction of the underground utility duct from Chhota Shimla to Willy Park. He directed the officers to ensure adherence to world-class quality standards in the construction of the duct.
Rs 146 crore to be spent on construction work of underground utility ducts, says Himachal CM Sukhu
Shimla, March 8: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that Rs 146.34 crore would be spent on the construction of underground utility ducts from Chhota Shimla to Willy Park and other areas in Shimla City, which would provide a 24x7 power supply to the people even during heavy snowfall and adverse weather in the city.
Himachal Pradesh police intesifies battle against drug network following CM Sukhu's orders
Shimla, March 7: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had directed the Police Department to initiate a massive crackdown to dismantle the drug network in a mission mode for the next six months.
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker holds security meeting ahead of budget session
Shimla, March 7: Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania held a security meeting ahead of the state Budget Session beginning on March 10.
Himachal Govt contemplating introducing B.Ed course after Class 12: CM Sukhu
Shimla, March 7: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the state government is contemplating introducing a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) course immediately after the 12th standard.
UAE Ambassador expresses keenness towards 'Tourist Township' investment initiative in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla, March 6: UAE's Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, visited Himachal Pradesh to strengthen bilateral ties and explore investment and trade opportunities.
CM Sukhu mourns demise of IB Negi, first DGP of Himachal
Shimla, March 5: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the demise of the first Director General of Police of the State IB Negi, who passed away on Wednesday in Shimla.
Himachal invites UAE to invest in tourism, green energy, dairy
Shimla, March 5: Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, Dr Abdulnasser Alshaali, on Wednesday called on Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and discussed potential investment opportunities in the state.
UAE envoy to India meets Himachal CM Sukhu, discuss potential investment opportunities in state
Shimla, March 5: Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of United Arab Emirates in India met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Wednesday and discussed potential investment opportunities in the state, an official statement by the Chief Minister's Office stated.
Mahila and Yuvak Mandals to be compensated for forest conservation: CM Sukhu
Shimla, March 4: While reviewing the various schemes and projects of the Forest Department here today, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed to rope in the Mahila Mandals and Yuvak Mandals, Self Help Groups and Panchayats to enhance and conserve the forest cover in the State.
HP: CM Sukhu releases book Rohtang: Aar Paar serving testament to cultural heritage of people of Himalayas
Shimla, March 4: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu released a book, "Rohtang: Aar Paar," written by a renowned Hindi poet Ajey from Lahaul Spiti, Ajey on Tuesday.
Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul and Spiti covered in white after heavy snowfall
Shimla, March 4: Lahaul and Spiti district got covered in a thick blanket of snow after the region received heavy snowfall on Monday.
Himachal government to honour medal winners of World Winter Games
Shimla, March 3: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday gave a warm send-off to Special Athletes and Coaches of Special Olympics of Himachal Pradesh selected for the Special Olympics World Winter Games being organized in Turin, Italy from 7th to 16th March, 2025.
Himachal Cabinet approves Governor's address, CAG report
Shimla, March 3: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Monday in its meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approved the draft Governor's address to be delivered on the inaugural day of the 8th session of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on March 10.
Himachal supplies rainbow trout ova to Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Arunachal
Shimla, March 2: Himachal Pradesh has emerged as one of the leading exporters of high-quality rainbow trout eyed ova, supplying to other hill states -- Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Good governance key focus for government: Himachal CM
Shimla, March 2: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched CM Dashboard to monitor the progress and performance of 66 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of eight departments developed by the Department of Digital Technologies and Governance on Saturday.