Himachal Pradesh Government has again demanded the Government of India to make Himachal Pradesh as full- fledged Member in Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects by amending the Punjab Re-organization Act, 1966 so that pending cases could be resolved at...

Industries Minister Bikram Singh attended the 37th Meeting of Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council held at Goa, today.Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presided over the meeting in which Industries Minister while expressing his views said that geographical...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that various announcements for the economic growth and the decision to implement important economic reforms made by Union Finance Minister during GST Council meeting held at Goa today was historic.The Chief Minister in his...

Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs reviewed the performance of the banks, here, today in a meeting with the top management of Public Sector Banks.Today, FM reviewed at length the implementation of series of measures, following...

Industries Minister Bikram Singh today visited the Industrial Area of Goa and interacted with the officials of Sanofi, a French Multinational Pharmaceutical Company and IFB. He is in Goa to represent Himachal Pradesh in the 37th Meeting of Goods and Service Tax...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the Jan Jagran Sabha on Abrogation of Article 370 from Jammu & Kashmir, here today said that that Article 370 and Article 35A were obstacle in the development of Jammu and Kashmir and its abrogation would...

While presiding over the a two day long conference on “Positive Engagement of Inmates in Prisons” organized by Prison & Correctional Services here today, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur urged the members of the civil society to extend all cooperation and...

Unity in diversity was the uniqueness of our nation which was a plural society and repository of multiplicity of cultures. Sarsanghchalak (Chief) of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Mohan Bhagwat said this while addressing the gathering after he inaugurated...

Transport Minister Govind Singh Thakur today inaugurated the state-level office campus cleanliness drive at the Interstate Bus Station Tutikandi (ISBT) Shimla. The program was organized under 'cleanliness week' celebrated on the occasion of 69th birthday of Prime...

Urban Development, Housing & TCP Minister-cum-Chairperson, Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA) Sarveen Chaudhary said that HIMUDA will auction its 166 commercial units worth Rs. 60 crore in Parwanoo and Baddi etc. during coming...

A presentation was made by President of Group Public Affairs and Member of  Mahendra  Group Executive Board Manoj Chugh before the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today regarding various projects being implemented by the Group in the State.Shri...

A presentation on education skill was made by Director, Bulls Eye institute Hardesh Madan before Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today.The Chief Minister said that education should be such which not only provide employment but also enhance the overall...

The State Government has adopted a holistic approach for attracting investment so as to make Himachal Pradesh an investment hub of the country, stated Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over the Mini Conclave of Global Investor's Meet, organised...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the cleanliness campaign from Deen Dayal Upadhaya Hospital, Shimla today on the occasion of the 69th birthday of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also distributed sweets amongst the indoor patients.Speaking on the occasion,...

The State Cabinet meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur approved the draft of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2019 aimed at holistic development of tourism in the State with special focus on ecotourism, agro organic...

The Authority in this meeting has approved 16 proposals for setting up new industrial enterprises and expansion of existing units involving a total proposed investment of approx. Rs. 171.77 crore and employment potential of about 599 persons, which goes...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has underscored the need to adopting technological advancements in executing developmental works so as to maintain balance between the nature and development along-with ensuring quality. He said though development is our requirement,...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today launched Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline 1100 for the speedy and time bound redressal of public grievances by effective use of latest technologies.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said that the main focus of...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated de-addiction Centre at Maharishi Markandeshwar Medical College, Kumarhatti Solan through video conferencing from Shimla.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister said that drug abuse particularly amongst the younger...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has underscored the need to adopting technological advancements in executing developmental works so as to maintain balance between the nature and development along-with ensuring quality. He said though development is our requirement,...

A delegation of Councillors of Municipal Corporation Shimla led by its Mayor Kusum Sadret called on the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at Oak Over here today and thanked him providing Town Hall building, The Ridge Shimla for the Corporation after its renovation.They...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) under the Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme on pilot basis in Shimla (Urban) and Kumarsain Tehsil of Shimla district in first instance for online...

The state government is committed to make Himachal Pradesh an industrial hub of the country, for which several incentives have been provided to the potential entrepreneurs. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while participating in the “Pioneers...

As many as 92 MoUs were signed by the state government to attract investment worth Rs. 2112 crore during the mini conclave of proposed global investor's meet held today at Manali in Kullu district. Out of these, 63 MoUs are for tourism sector only with...

Bandaru Dattatraya sworn in as the 27th Governor of Himachal Pradesh in a simple but impressive ceremony held at Raj Bhawan today.Justice Dharam Chand Chaudhary, Judge of HP High Court administered the oath of office and secrecy to him. Chief Minister Jai Ram...

A media delegation from Assam on "Good Will Mission" called on the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at his official residence 'Oak Over', today. The delegation is on a week-long visit to Himachal Pradesh.While welcoming the delegation, the Chief Minister...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur urged the people of the state to continue their whole hearted support to the government so that the pace of development goes uninterrupted. He was addressing the “Labharthi Sammalen” (Beneficiaries Conference) at famous Zorawar...

The state government would fill up all the vacant posts of Physiotherapists in district level hospitals on priority basis and one additional post of Physiotherapist would also be created in all the district hospitals of the state except Kinnaur and Lahaul...

The officials and officers of the state government should work with missionary zeal and commitment so that the policies and programmes of the government reach to the targeted sections of the society. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while...

Around 1534 demands and complaints were received during the Jan Manch organised on Sunday in eleven districts of the state barring Kinnaur district as per the reports received at the state headquarter. Out of these 664 cases were settled on the spot and rest...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today laid foundation stone of existing ground floor and construction of first floor in district open air jail at Dharamshala in Kangra district.The additional accommodation would be completed by spending an amount of about Rs....

While presiding over the felicitation and award function under "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign and POSHAN Abhiyan organized by the Directorate of Women and Child Development, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment here today Chief Minister Jai Ram...

Transport, Forest and Youth Services and Sports Minister Govind Singh Thakur said that 4th Elite Men's National Boxing Championship would be organised at Shimla from 4th October to 10th October, 2019. He said that Olympic, Asian Games and world class boxers would...

The State Government hosted the State Dinner in honour of outgoing Governor Kalraj Mishra here on Friday evening, who has been appointed as Governor of Rajasthan.Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presented memento, shawl Himachal cap to Kalraj Mishra as token...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur presided over the state level meeting held here today to review the arrangements for organizing weeklong International Kullu Dussehra commencing from 8th October to 14 October, 2019. The Chief Minister said that the Kullu Dussehra...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the State has suffered losses of about Rs. 1200 crore during the current monsoon season as per the initial assessment. He was interacting with the members of the Inter-Ministerial Central Team (IMCT), which is on four-day...

The meeting of the cabinet sub-committee constituted to exclude various areas of the state from the ambit of town and country planning department was held here today under the chairmanship of Irrigation and Public Health Minister Mahender Singh Thakur. The...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched three government to citizen services (G2C) in Municipal Corporation, Shimla viz. online garbage charges collection application, online building planning application and rent and lease application through State Information...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today released Pahari songs video CD ‘Folk Pahadan 2019’ sung by folk singer Kamla Meghata of Shimla district.While appreciating the efforts of the artist, Chief Minister said that such type of efforts go a long way in promoting...

As many as 72 Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth Rs. 8071 crore have been signed with various prospective entrepreneurs under tourism sector by the state government against the target of Rs. 10,000 crore which have also been uploaded on ‘Himpragati’...

While speaking during the state level Teachers Day functions organised here today, Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj said that the present state government has appointed 6500 teachers during last one and a half year and the process in on to appoint 1500 more...

Governor Kalraj Mishra today conferred State Awards upon 12 teachers and honoured one National Award winner teacher for the year 2019 in the presence of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur during the state level Teacher's Day function held here today.The Governor said...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today released book titled ‘Loyalty of the Lock and other short stories’ written by noted writer, former bureaucrat and Director (Independent) HPSEBL and Beas Valley Project K.R. Bharti, here today.Speaking on the occasion, Chief...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was presented a book ‘HDFC Bank 2.0 from Dawn to Digital’ by State Head Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir, Government and Institutional Business, HDFC Bank Gyan Prakash here today.The book throws light on the activities...

A delegation of Theog and Kotkhai areas of Shimla district led by the President of Mata Kamaksha Temple Committee, Kalahar Ratiram Verma called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, here today.The delegation invited the Chief Minister for the closing ceremony...

Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj said that the state government was making all out efforts to open the first Sanskrit University in the state. He said that a committee would be constituted under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary, Education to identify...

Two  Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) worth Rs. 1000 crore were signed between the state government and two companies for setting up of Solar Power Plants in the State in the presence of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today.One MoU worth Rs. 600 crore...

The state government is committed to further develop Bir-Billing as adventure sports and Pong Dam as water sports destinations so at to make these places as world tourist destinations. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs. 42.32 crore during one day tour to Pachhad assembly constituency of Sirmaur district.While addressing a largely attended public meeting at Sarahan,...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur released the album of Pahari folk songs   (Naati) –Shan-e-Himachal of folk singer Rahul Sharma here today.This album is based on the life of the Chief Minister which peeps into his life and struggle since childhood to...

The State Cabinet in its meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur decided to open government polytechnic institute at Dalash in Ani area of Kullu district. As many as 97 posts of different categories will be created...

Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur here today presented a cheque of Rs. 1660.72 crore to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur received from Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management Authority (CAMPA).The Chief Minister said that this fund was lying pending with...

Forest Minister Govind Singh Thakur today disclosed that the government of India has released Rs. 1660 crore pending funds under CAMPA to the state which would be spent on various forestry activities in the state.He has thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that former Union Finance Minister and BJP stalwart Arun Jaitley was a suave lawmaker, a visionary politician, a seasoned Parliamentarian, a capable administrator and above all a good human being with a golden heart.He was...

Speaker, HP Vidhan Sabha Dr. Rajeev Bindal participated in the executive committee meeting of CPA (Common Wealth Parliamentary Association) at New Delhi, today.Speaking in the meeting, Dr. Bindal informed about the efforts made by Himachal Pradesh State in introducing...

Speaker, HP Vidhan Sabha Dr. Rajeev Bindal met Speaker, Lok Sabha Om Birla at New Delhi today. He discussed about establishing National e-Vidhan Academy at Tapovan premises of HP Vidhan Sabha in Dharamshala and also gave presentation on e-Vidhan in his chamber...

Urban Development and Housing Minister Sarveen Chaudhary gave a courtesy call to Governor Acharya Kalraj Mishra at Raj Bhawan on Tuesday.The Governor held detailed discussion with the Minister regarding Shimla and Dharamshala smart city projects. He also discussed...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was presented a cheque of prize money Rs. 2.50 lakh towards Chief Minister Relief Fund here today by Principal Secretary, Revenue Onkar Chand Sharma won jointly by State Disaster Management Authority and District Disaster Management...

Responding to India Inc’s calls for measures to curb “tax terrorism”, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that tax authorities do not have to overreach as the tax targets set in the Budget are well within achievable limits.Sitharaman said that she...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said that tax authorities do not have to overreach or harass as the tax targets set in the Budget are well within achievable limits.The minister’s assertions came at a meeting here in which she announced a slew of...