Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 26 The Centre free trade agreement (FTA) with New Zealand has triggered a political row in Himachal Pradesh, after reports that import duty on apples could be reduced from 50 percent to 25 percent. Congress national spokesperson and Theog MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore said the move would […]
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The North News Shimla, December 25 Doctors in Himachal Pradesh have warned of a state-wide strike after alleging repeated incidents of violence, intimidation and security lapses at the Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla.The Himachal Medical Officers’ Association (HMOA) said its executive body met on Thursday unanimously supported the demands raised by the Resident […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 24 A senior resident doctor at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, has been terminated from service following an official inquiry into a scuffle with a patient, according to an order issued by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Himachal Pradesh.The order said […]
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The North News Shimla, December 24 Music, colour and tradition filled the streets of Shimla on Wednesday as the city launched its nine-day Winter Carnival, one of Himachal Pradesh’s flagship cultural events. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the celebrations by flagging off cultural troupes dressed in traditional attire and accompanied by local instruments. A […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 23 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed officials to complete an inquiry into the recent incident at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) by December 24 and ensure swift action based on the findings.Chairing a meeting with senior officials from the Health Department, IGMC Shimla […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North NewsShimla, December 23 A doctor at Shimla’s Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) has been suspended pending further orders following allegations that he assaulted a patient inside the hospital, officials said. The action was taken after the Health Department received a report from an internal committee constituted by the hospital administration […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 22 A viral video showing an alleged scuffle between a doctor and a patient at a government hospital has triggered widespread outrage in Himachal Pradesh, prompting swift action from the health department. The incident took place at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) in Shimla, where […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 22 The BJP has accused the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh of prioritising favours for associates over public welfare, alleging misuse of the state’s AYUSH department to organise a cricket tournament. Senior BJP leader and legislator Sudhir Sharma said the state was grappling with unemployment, financial stress, […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, December 20 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Himachal Pradesh will mark a three-day series of events later this month, recalling the contribution of former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee to the state’s development, the party’s state president Rajiv Bindal today. Addressing reporters in Shimla, Dr Bindal said […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North NewsShimla, December 19 The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has decided to remove 500 ageing buses from its fleet within the next two months and expedite long-pending payments to employees and pensioners, following a meeting of its Board of Directors. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh […]
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