Shimla, April 20 In a push towards digital governance, the Himachal Pradesh Jal Shakti Vibhag has implemented the e-Office platform across 101 offices in the state, aiming to streamline administrative processes and improve efficiency, according to an official statement issued on Sunday. Deputy Chief Minister and Jal Shakti Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said the department has […]
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Shimla, April 20 The Himachal Pradesh government has deferred a portion of salaries of its officers and employees for six months starting May 2026 as part of measures to manage the state’s financial resources, according to a Finance Department notification issued on Sunday. Under the order, 30 percent of the salaries of the senior-most officials, […]
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Dharamshala, April 18 District Kangra police have intensified efforts to curb notorious drug traffickers, with nine habitual offenders already placed behind bars in the first three months of the year and preparations underway to take strict action against ten more under the PIT NDPS provisions. Officials said the police have stepped up operations against the […]
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Kullu, April 18 The District Congress Committee in Kullu on Saturday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of acting arbitrarily regarding women’s reservation and seeking undue credit for the proposed legislation. At a press conference in Dhalpur, District Congress Committee President Sesar Ram Azad stated that the women’s reservation bill introduced by the Center was […]
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Hamirpur, April 18 Hamirpur Police have arrested two persons for their alleged involvement in a counterfeit currency racket after a 74-year-old shopkeeper was cheated in a currency exchange scam, officials said on Saturday. According to police, the incident took place on April 9, when the shopkeeper, a resident of Loharda Bypass Road, was duped by […]
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Shimla, April 18 Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Friday criticized the BJP over the women’s reservation bill, alleging it was an attempt to gain political advantage through delimitation rather than genuinely empower women. He also ordered an independent inquiry into the Chester Hill matter, warning of strict action if irregularities […]
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Kullu, April 18 A landslide near Ghatigarh on the Manikaran–Barshaini road in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district damaged a vehicle and disrupted traffic on Saturday, though no casualties were reported. According to officials, an Alto car was hit by falling debris and rocks after a sudden landslide occurred in the morning hours. The vehicle’s occupants managed […]
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Dharamshala, April 18 The upcoming ice skating and roller skating rink is being developed in the Sakoh area of Dharamshala, with the project designed to include modern recreational and public amenities. The facility, which will feature indoor and outdoor skating rinks, a restaurant, a parking area, and a park, is part of the broader tourism […]
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Shimla, April 18 The Himachal Pradesh Congress on Friday appointed 71 block presidents as part of its preparations for the coming panchayat and urban local body elections in the state. The appointments were approved by the state Congress chief, Vinay Kumar, and took effect immediately, according to an official statement. The notification regarding the appointments […]
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Hamirpur, April 16 Insects were found inside a packet of chips in Himachal Pradesh’s Nadaun subdivision on Thursday, raising serious food safety concerns and prompting authorities to order an inquiry into the incident. According to officials, the matter came to light in the Gauna area when a family opened a packet of chips purchased from […]
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