Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that self-help groups, cooperative societies and Joint Liabilities Group should work towards branding their products which could help in becoming India self-reliant.On the occasion of International Cooperative Day, the Governor...

On the occasion of National Doctor’s Day, today, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya expressed his gratitude towards the doctors for their invaluable contribution in saving the lives during the pandemic by putting their own life at risk. While honouring the doctors...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, who is the President of HP State Red Cross Society along with Dr. Sadhna Thakur, Chairperson, HP State Red Cross Hospital Welfare Society  distributed PPE kits to barbers through State Red Cross Society at Raj Bhavan, Shimla,...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has announced to give Rs 51,000 each from his voluntary fund to three boxing women players from Kinnaur district, Vinakshi Devi, Sneha and Deepika, who represented India internationally and won medals.Among these Vinakshi Devi, won...

While interacting with the officers of police, education and social justice and empowerment departments on the occasion of International Day against drug abuse & illicit trafficking, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that all line departments dealing with...

International day against drug abuse and illicit trafficking was celebrated in the state police headquarters here today. Governor Bandaru Dattatraya and Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur attended the function.Speaking on the occasion, the Governor stressed the need for...

Member of Himachal Pradesh Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Commission Dr S.P. Katyal called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhawan today. Expressing concern over the irregularities in some of the universities, the Governor said that the future...

Governor Bandaru Dattatreya has stressed to strengthen the sports infrastructure and providing facilities like indoor stadiums to further promote sports activities in the State.He was interacting with the office-bearers of Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association...

Director General of Police Sanjay Kundu called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhawan today and apprised him about the preparations and other arrangements of the state police in the border areas adjoining China border in Kinnaur district of the state.The...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has emphasized the need to set up training centres to expand natural farming in the state and streamline marketing for natural products.The Governor was interacting with the officials of Subhash Palekar Natural Farming Project on the...

While interacting with senior officers of the Horticulture Department at Raj Bhavan, today, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya emphasized the need to further strengthen the cold stores chain in the State so that fruit growers and farmers could get remunerative prices...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has directed the universities of the state not to increase admission and other fees keeping in view Corona pandemic so that the students does not  face financial burden.The Governor today wrote a letter to HP University Shimla,...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has emphasized on moving towards start-up by linking local products with innovation by promoting local module so that employment opportunities could be available.The Governor was interacting with the Vice-Chancellors of six universities...

Chairman, Greenberry RKG Group Rajesh Kumar Gupta called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan today and donated one sanitizer machine and face masks for the state government to fight the COVID-19.Rajesh Gupta apprised the Governor that the Group had previously...

On the occasion of World Day Against Child Labour, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya interacted with higher officials of Social Welfare and Labour & Employment Departments.  He expressed satisfaction that Himachal Pradesh doesn't have problems like child...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya celebrated his 73rd birthday at Raj Bhavan, today.President of India Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted him on phone and wished him a long and healthy life. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur along with his wife Dr...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has appealed the mobile network operators to make consumers more aware of the Corona pandemic prevention measures and guidelines issued by the Governments while discharging their social responsibility. The Governor was interacting...

Chairman and Managing Director of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited  Nand Lal Sharma called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, today.In his courtesy call,  Shri Sharma apprised the Governor about the contribution of SJVN in power generation....

On the occasion of World Environment Day, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya planted sapling in the premises of Baba Balkhu Rail Museum near Old Bus Stand, Shimla today organized by the Municipal Corporation Biodiversity Committee.In his message, the Governor...

While presiding over the meeting with the departments related to the forest conversation on World Environment Day at Raj Bhavan, today, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that this day was important for encouraging awareness and action for the protection of...

On the occasion of World Bicycle Day, Dinesh Malhotra, President, Cycling Association of Himachal Pradesh and former IAS officer called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj  Bhavan, today and briefed him about the activities of the Association to...

In view of the global pandemic COVID-19, NCC cadets are doing vital task of spreading awareness in the state and also helping the administration at the grassroots level, which reinforces in the cadets' sense of discipline, service to nation and duty with...

General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, ARTRAC Lt. General Raj Shukla called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, Shimla, today.It was a courtesy call.GoC-In-C also presented a memento to the Governor as a token of respect....

With the proper utilization of biodiversity based on research and technology, the economy of the state could be strengthened by promoting the herb based products of the Himalayan region. This was stated by Governor Bandaru Dattatraya while interacting with...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya interacted with the Vice Chancellors of various Universities through video conference today and took feedback on academic activities at the  university level.Vice Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Prof. Sikandar...

There are several Non-Government organisations and Self Help Groups (SHG) contributing in fight against COVID-19 with the assistance of the Government by providing useful  services and preparing essential items required to check spread of disease. These...

Director of Himachal Pradesh Postal Service Dinesh Kumar Mistry and Assistant Post Master General Bishan Singh called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhawan today.  They apprised the Governor of the services being provided through postal services during...

On the occasion of International Nurses Day Governor Bandaru Dattatraya honoured nurses at Raj Bhavan today.He said that efforts and dedication put forward by nurses during  the COVID-19 pandemic are impeccable. The nurses have risked their own life...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today released the book 'Saja Nahi, Bachav Hai Quarantine' of Himachal unit of  Bharat Gyan Vigyan Samiti, prepared in view of  Corona pandemic.This book is written and compiled by Dr. Om Prakash Bhuretta. The major source...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya was called on by Director General of Police S. R. Mardi and apprised him about the law and order situation in the context of COVID-19 through police administration.DGP informed that 1484 persons have been registered for violating curfew...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya honoured 21 sanitation workers of Municipal Corporation Shimla by presenting them with a citation at Raj Bhawan, today.  Urban Development Minister Sarveen Chaudhary was also present on the occasion.On the occasion, the Governor...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya interacted with industrial representatives of Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh Development Authority (BBNDA) through video conference, today to enquire about the problems being faced by them in executing industrial activities in the lockdown...

Ajai Srivastava, Chairman, Umang Foundation and a social worker called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, Shimla today. He urged the Governor to give necessary direction to the State Red Cross for organizing more blood donation camps and to distribute...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has appreciated various social organizations for their efforts in the social service sector during Coronavirus epidemic. One such organization, 'The Akshay Patra Foundation', has set an example of humanitarian service by providing...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya honoured Managing Director of Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) Dharmendra Gill at Raj Bhawan, today.This honour was given for developing one its kind web-based application by the SJPNL at the local level to monitor water...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has emphasised on providing smart electricity meters to the consumers so that the process of meter reading could be simplified.In a meeting with Additional Chief Secretary, Power and Forest Ram Subhag Singh at Raj Bhawan today, the...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya called a meeting with Horticulture department, HPMC and APMC at the Raj Bhavan today.He said that all the concerned departments need to make extensive arrangements so that the farm activities were not affected during the lockdown....

Director, Women and Child Development Kritika Kulaihari called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, today and apprised him about various steps taken by the department during the lockdown.The Governor said that Anganwadi workers are playing an important...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has felicitated the people of the State on the occasion of Himachal Day. On the occasion, the Governor unfurled the Tricolour in the Raj Bhavan complex by keeping social distance. Officials of Raj Bhavan were also present on the occasion.The...

Keeping in view the curfew lockdown in the State, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has asked to provide monthly financial assistive and one month's ration to the non-registered  workers in the State.Bandaru Dattatraya during a meeting with the Additional Chief...

Governor, Bandaru Dattatraya offered floral tributes to  Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the Father of the Constitution, on his 129th birth anniversary at Ambedkar Chowk, Chaura  Maidan here today. In his message the Governor said that besides being the...

In a meeting with few senior officers of the State Government at Raj Bhawan today, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that adequate arrangements should be made to ensure remunerative prices to the horticulturists of the state keeping in view the ensuring...

In one to one interaction with the Vice-Chancellors of various universities through whatsapp video call, today, Governor Bandaru Dattatraya lauded the efforts of few universities who had ensured online classes. He also reviewed present situation, took feedback...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya was presented cheques amounting to Rs. 2,51,000 by Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, Judge, Himachal Pradesh High Court and his wife Dr. Mukta Sharma. Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and his family members have donated this amount towards for...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya honoured the doctors, nurses and safai karamchari at Raj Bhavan on World Health Day today while following social distance.On this occasion, the Governor said that ‘World Health Day’ was celebrated every year on 7th of April to spread...

The Governor also contributed Rs.2,44,500 towards H.P. COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund to Chief Minister, on the occasion.The Governor also apprised the President of India Ram Nath Kovind about the status and steps taken by the State Government regarding...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, today and apprised him about the initiatives and steps being taken by the State Government to fight COVID-19 in the state.The Chief Minister said that effective steps have been...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, today held a video-conference with the eight Vice-Chancellors of government and private Universities in the State and discussed online learning modules and use of information technology in dissemination of awareness messages besides...

The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, along with the Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, today held a video-conference with Governors, Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of States and Union Territories to bolster the efforts at...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya has directed all Deputy Commissioners to register and issue identity cards to all unregistered migrant labourers in their respective district. In view of  the Corona epidemic, their food and shelter facilities should be arranged...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya held a meeting with Chief Secretary and senior officers of the state government to review precautionary measures being taken by the state  government regarding COVID-19 epidemic.While appreciating the steps taken by the state...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya participated in the Digital Video Conference held between Rashtrapati Bhavan and Raj Bhawan here today. President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind addressed the Governors and Lt. Governors of States, Administrators of all the States...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today gave directions to the Vice-Chancellors of the Universities on the telephone regarding coronavirus and took a report of caution being taken at  the University level.The Governor directed Prof. Ashok Saryal, Vice-Chancellor,...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, today and apprised the Governor about the various steps taken by the state government  besides guidelines to check coronavirus in the state.The Governor expressed satisfaction...

International athlete Sunil Sharma from district Sirmour district who represented Himachal Pradesh and India in several National and International Athletic events called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, Shimla, today.He urged the Governor to provide government...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya called a meeting with all the officials of Raj Bhavan, today and appealed them to follow the guidelines issued from time to time regarding Covid-19. He said that awareness was the best solution, as this virus could be avoided only...

Prof. Raj Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Panjab University, Chandigarh called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bavan Shimla, today.It was a courtesy call. He also apprised the Governor that Panjab University has been incorporated for the purpose, among others,...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya presided over a meeting of Tribal Development Department at Raj Bhavan, Shimla, today. He discussed about the protection of rights of tribal people and implementation under 5th Schedule of the Constitution.During the meeting, the Governor...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today interacted with Deputy Commissioners of Chamba and Kinnaur districts through video-conferencing to know about the special arrangements  and precautionary measures being under taken for Covid-19 virus.The Governor said that...

Harpreet Sandhu, a practising lawyer and an author presented the set of four books including his latest edition of “Singapore-Indian Legal System”, a comparative study to Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhawan, Shimla, today. While congratulating the author...