Pallavi North News Shimla, November 23 Himachal Pradesh’s apple production dipped by 13,000 metric tons this year, totaling 418,000 metric tons in 2024, down from 431,000 metric tons in 2023, according to official figures. Officials attribute the decline to multiple factors, including aging orchards, soaring input costs, and climate change. Erratic weather patterns, fungal diseases, […]
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North NewsNew Delhi, November 22 In a significant relief to the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the disqualification of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) appointed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. This decision overrules the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s ruling, which had declared the appointment of these officials as […]
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North News Shimla, November 21 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the closure of 18 loss-making hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), citing the financial strain these properties place on the state’s budget. The court called the hotels “white elephants,” and directed the government to shut them down by November […]
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North News Shimla, November 14 Commenting on the controversy surrounding the attachment of Himachal Bhawan over unpaid dues, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said, “I have yet to read the order. We will examine the High Court order and take a decision.” The Chief Minister clarified that under the Hydro Power […]
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North News Shimla, November 19 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has attached Himachal Bhawan, located in Delhi’s Mandi House, after the Congress-led state government failed to pay electricity dues amounting to nearly ₹150 crore. The court has now authorized the company to auction Himachal Bhawan to recover the amount. Additionally, it directed the Principal Secretary […]
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North News Shimla, November 13 In a major setback to the Congress government in the state, the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday declared the appointment of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) unconstitutional, ordering their immediate removal along with the cessation of all associated benefits and perks. These appointments were made by Chief Minister Sukhvinder […]
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North News Shimla, November 8 Himachal Pradesh’s CID has launched an inquiry into an unusual incident involving refreshments intended for Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu. During the chief minister’s visit to inaugurate a new cyber wing station at CID headquarters in Shimla, security personnel reportedly consumed samosas and cakes meant for Sukhu before they could […]
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North News New Delhi, October 18 The Supreme Court on Friday lifted the stay imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on proceedings against Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim in three sacrilege cases from 2015. The top court issued the order following an appeal from the Punjab government that challenged the High […]
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North News Shimla, October 11 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced four percent dearness allowance (DA) increase for government employees effective from January 1, 2023. The decision, made on the eve of Dussehra, aims to provide financial relief to state workers. In addition to the DA hike, Sukhu said that pending medical […]
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North News New Delhi, October 11The remains of Commandant Rakesh Kumar Rana, the pilot of the Indian Coast Guard’s Advanced Light Helicopter MK-III that crash-landed last month, were recovered 55 km southwest of Porbandar. Rana, from Himachal Pradesh, was leading a medical evacuation mission when the helicopter made an emergency landing on September 2. A […]
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