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Himachal Cabinet Revamps Panchayat Reservation System, Scraps 15 Delayed Hydropower Projects

Shimla, March 7: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved significant amendments to the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, introducing a revised reservation roster for local bodies ahead of the upcoming panchayat elections scheduled for May. The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Shimla. Under the new […]

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‘Follow Due Process’: Congress Reacts to Delhi–Shimla Police Faceoff Over IYC Arrests

The Congress on Thursday weighed in on the dramatic confrontation between Delhi Police and Himachal Pradesh Police over the arrest of three Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members, saying that law enforcement agencies must strictly adhere to established legal procedures during inter-state operations. The clash between the two police forces unfolded after a Delhi Police team […]

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India Introduces Indigenous Td Vaccine as JP Nadda Flags Off Rollout from CRI Kasauli

New Delhi, February 21, 2026: In a significant advancement for India’s immunization drive, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda inaugurated the country’s indigenously produced Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute in Himachal Pradesh. The launch formally integrates the Td vaccine into India’s Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), marking a crucial step […]

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National Workshop on Science Communication Concludes at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur

Palampur– A two-day national workshop titled “Communicate to Connect: Science for All” was successfully held at the CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology (CSIR-IHBT), Palampur, from 14 to 15 October 2025. The event was organized jointly by the CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR), New Delhi, and CSIR-IHBT, Palampur. It brought together eminent […]

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Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviews Mobile Connectivity in Flood-Affected States

New Delhi – Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya Scindia, chaired a high-level review meeting  to assess and accelerate the restoration of mobile connectivity in flood-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Jammu & Kashmir. The meeting was attended by Secretary (Telecom) Dr. Neeraj Mittal along with senior officials from […]

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Himachal Pradesh Monsoon Toll Rises to 263, Shimla-Mandi Highway Severely Damaged

Shimla, 18 August 2025: The monsoon havoc in Himachal Pradesh has intensified, with the death toll rising to 263 as torrential rains continue to batter the hill state. According to the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), two fresh fatalities were reported yesterday in separate road accidents in Chamba and Kangra districts. Nearly 397 roads, including […]

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Amit Shah-Led Panel Approves ₹2006 Cr Aid for Himachal Disaster Recovery

NEW DELHI, 18 JUNE: A High-Level Committee, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah has approved Rs. 2006.40 crore Central assistance to Himachal Pradesh, for Recovery & Reconstruction plan in the aftermath of flood, landslides, cloudburst incident of 2023. The Committee, comprising of Finance Minister, Agriculture Minister and Vice […]

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IMD Issues Alert for Heavy Rain, Snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir

J&K : The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall and snowfall in Jammu and Kashmir today, signaling a significant weather shift in the region. Additionally, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and parts of Punjab are also expected to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The hilly regions are likely to witness intense precipitation, which may […]

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Himachal CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Meets Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi

New Delhi 20,March,2025: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi today to discuss key financial matters related to the state. The meeting focused on strengthening economic policies, enhancing financial aid, and accelerating ongoing development projects in Himachal Pradesh. Key Agendas Discussed During the discussion, CM […]

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Dy CM Telangana calls on CM

JAN30, 2025: Deputy Chief Minister Telangana Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at New Delhi today . He submitted a letter expressing the interest in SELI HEP ( 400 MW) and MIYAR HEP ( 120 MW) power projects. The Government of Telangana requested the Himachal Pradesh Government for a draft […]

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