Based on Gandhiji's thoughts, philosophy and life, a programme of 'Gandhi Katha' was organized at Raj Bhavan Shimla, today. Dr. Shobhana Radhakrishna, a well known Gandhian gave a detailed presentation on Mahatma Gandhi Ji. Governor Bandaru Dattatraya inaugurated...

Prof. Ashok Saryal, Vice-Chancellor, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan, Shimla, today.Vice-Chancellor apprised the Governor about some of the achievements of the university in the year...

The work on all four lane projects under implementation in the State must be expedited so that commuters do not face any inconvenience and projects were also completed in stipulated time period. This was stated by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today...

NABARD has sanctioned 44 projects including 39 road projects and five bridge projects, amounting to Rs. 161.35 crores in Himachal Pradesh under Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF-XXV) in favour of Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department (HPPWD), yesterday....

Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj released a book 'Mann ki Baat' edited by Dr. Inder Singh Thakur, here today. This book is a compilation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat' since 2014 to June, 2019.Education Minister appreciated...

The State Cabinet in its meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur gave its approval to fill up 819 posts of various categories in Elementary Education Department which include 532 JBT, 35 Language Teachers, 133 Shastries,...

The 10th meeting of State Single Window Clearance and Monitoring Authority (SSWC&MA) was held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.The  Authority in this meeting has approved 13 project proposals for setting up new...

A free health check up camp was organized for Himachalis residing in NCR, employees of Himachal Bhawan and their families in Himachal Bhawan at New Delhi today.  Venkateshwara Hospital and State Resident Commissioner office jointly organised the camp....

While reviewing the meeting of MoUs signed during the ‘Rising Himachal Global Investors' Meet’ here today, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur directed the officers to appoint Nodal Officers for each major project for which MoUs had been signed with the prospective...

Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj held a meeting with Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) to discuss the matter of the water bills issued at enhanced rates to people of Shimla town. He directed the SJPNL to look into the matter and to take necessary actions...

The Memorandum of Understanding for development of Greenfield airport at Nagchala in Mandi district Himachal Pradesh was signed between the Government of HP and Airports Authority of India (AAI) at New Delhi today. Director Tourism and Civil Aviation Yunus...

The preliminary preparations have been started in the state for 16th census of India to be conducted in 2021. A meeting of the state level coordination committee was held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary Anil Kumar Khachi for effective...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, while addressing a largely attended gathering on the occasion of Tattapani Tourism Festival and District Level Makar Sakranti Mela at Tattapani in Karsog area of Mandi district today on the auspicious occasion of Makar Sakranti,...

The Khichdi/ Largest Serving of beans and rice weighing 1995 kilogram net prepared by Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation entered in the Guinness World Records today at Tattapani in Mandi district. The earlier record under this title was 918.8 kg. This...

Principal Secretary, Public Works Department, Jagdish Sharma and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sanjay Kundu called on Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari and apprised him about the progress of various National Highway (NH) projects...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya visited Tattapani, a famous historical and religious place in Mandi district today and took a holy bath on the eve of Makar Sankranti.The Governor said that this place should be further developed from tourism point of view. He said...

Swami Vivekananda was responsible for revival of Hindu spiritualism and established Hinduism as a revered religion on world stage, working tirelessly towards betterment of the society, in servitude of the poor and needy. This was stated by the Chief Minister...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today released the collection of poems - " Meri hi koi aakriti " written by Gurmeet Bedi at Chandigarh. The collection of poems, which became part of the world book fair, has also been translated into German language. The Governor...

The State Government was giving special thrust on development of tribal areas of the State so that they could develop at par with the other areas of the State. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said this while presiding over the 47th meeting of Tribal Advisory...

To make people aware of Citizenship Amendment Act-2019, a program was organized at Arla, Palampur near Dharamshala on Friday. The programme was presided over by Former Chief Minister Shanta Kumar and organized by BJP. Minister of Health and Family Welfare,...

Dr. Jagat Ram, Director, PGI Chandigarh who hails from Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh paid a courtesy call to Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Himachal Bhawan, Chandigarh, today.On the occasion, Dr Jagat Ram apprised the Governor that near about 15 to...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur announced Makar Sakranti festival of Brijeshwari Dham as district level festival. He was the chief guest in Silver Jubilee function of Brahmin Kalyan Parishad in district Kangra, today. He also directed district administration...

The Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) organized an ‘Emergency Communication Mock Exercise-Sanchar Shakti’ at State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC), HP-Secretariat, Shimla, today. The mock exercise was organised in collaboration...

Chief Secretary Anil Kumar Khachi directed Education Department to ensure that good quality meal is provided to every eligible school going children in the State. He said this while presiding over the 19th State Level Steering-cum- Monitoring Committee Meeting...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has directed officers to address the different issues taken up by the public representatives besides considering their valuable suggestions on priority. He said that Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) of various projects should be...

While presiding over the afternoon session of the meeting of MLAs of Chamba, Una, Hamirpur and Lahaul and Spiti districts on the second day to fix the priorities of annual plan for the financial year 2020-21 here today, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has today directed all the Deputy Commissioners and concerned officers to ensure that all essential services are restored in the areas affected due to snowfall in the State, at the earliest. He also directed the officers of all...

The State plan size has been proposed for Rs. 7900 crore for financial year 2020-21, which is Rs. 800 crore more than 2019-20, with about 11 percent increase. This was revealed by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over the meetings of MLAs of...

Himachal Kalyan Sabha organised its annual function at Delhi. Union Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs Anurag Thakur was the chief guest at the event.Anurag Thakur appreciated the efforts of the Himachal Kalyan Sabha for working towards the welfare...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur released Calendar-2020 of Himachal Pradesh State Forest Development Corporation (HPSFDC), here today.Vice Chairman Surat Negi and senior officers of the Corporation were also present on the occasion....

While presiding over the prize distribution function of Mini Marathon organised by the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat Services Sports Control Board here today, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur thanked the employees and officers of the Secretariat for organising...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today visited office of Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline 1100 at MC Parking building near Tutikandi crossing, here today.Chief Minister said that the service was proving a boon to the people of the State for redressal of their...

The 55th Birthday of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm here today. People from all walks of life gathered at Chief Minister’s official residence ‘Oak Over’ and wished healthy and long life to the Chief Minister.Wife...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched Himachal MyGov portal here today which will go a long way in strengthening public participation in governance process. MyGov is an innovative platform to build a partnership between Citizens and Government with the help...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today launched the Awareness campaign (Greeh Sampark Abhiyan) at Totu, a suburb of Shimla town, to educate and sensitise people regarding citizenship (Amendment)  Act, 2019 passed by the union government recently.The Chief...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur disclosed here today that the State has registered increase of Rs. 538.51 crore gross revenue collection during the current year till December, 2019 as compared to revenue collection till December 2018, thereby registering an...

The Jan Manch was organised in ten districts of the state today barring snow bound districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti. As per the reports received at the state headquarters, around 1800 complaints and demands were received during the programmes and most...

A three-day-long motorsports event  Manali Winter Hill Climb–held here for the first time in coordination with national level Manali Winter Carnival from January 2 to 4.The rally was flagged off by chief minister Jai Ram Thakur from Vashisht on January...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur called on Chief Minister of Uttarakhand T.S.Rawat at Dehradun today and discussed various issues of mutual interest of both the States.BJP President Uttarakhand and Member of Parliament Ajay Bhatt, Vice Chairman HP State Civil...

The Citizenship (Amendment)  Act, 2019 passed by the Union Government recently  was only intended to help minority communities facing religious persecution in the three neighbouring countries and would not take away anyone's citizenship and was...

Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh organized three grand sports events under the aegis of AIU (Association of Indian Universities) namely, North Zone Table Tennis Tournament (Men & Women) and All India Inter University Table Tennis Championship (Women)...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today visited Himachal Pradesh Academy for Defense Services at Una and met the trainees.  While addressing the trainees, the Governor said that any target could be achieved with hard work and determination.  He appreciated...

While presiding over the annual prize distribution function of DAV school Ambota in Una district today Governor Bandaru Dattatraya said that character building of students was very essential alongwith providing qualitative education. He said that character...

In order to make India a front-line country the availability and commitment of talented and trained human resource was vital and role of education becomes even more crucial. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over the first...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today urged the farmers to adopt natural farming in the form of a public revolution. He said this during a discussion on 'Prakartik Kheti-Khushal Kisan' scheme at Nalagarh in District Solan.Governor said that it is important to adopt...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated five days long 9th National Winter Carnival-2020 at Manali in Kullu district and flagged off Winter Carnival Parade from Circuit House Manali after performing Puja at famous Hidimba Mata Temple at Manali. Winter...

Ajay Sharma, doing research on fundamental laws of physics since past 38 years i.e. since 1982 when he was of 19 and student of BSc. II. Now after years his work on Newton’s Third Law of Motion is being recognized by national and international scientific...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today laid foundation stones and inaugurated developmental projects worth Rs. 525 crore for Shimla town  which include  foundation stones of Smart Pedestrian Path from IGMC to Sanjauli at Sanjauli being constructed under...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur received greetings on New Year from his counterparts of different States, Union Ministers, senior party leaders, Ministers of various States, his Cabinet colleagues, Members of Legislative Assembly, senior bureaucrats, heads of...

Dr. Shrikant Baldi today joined as first Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)  while retired IAS officer B C Badalia and retired chief architect R. K. Verma joined as its members.Dr. Baldi has a vast experience as...

Himachal Pradesh has bagged first prize in 'Himalayan & North Eastern Region' category in the implementation of the Deen dayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM). Urban Development Minister Sarveen Chaudhary presented this prize...

Principal Resident Commissioner (PRC) and Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sanjay Kundu greeted all the officers and officials on the new year and held a review meeting at Himachal Bhawan, New Delhi, today.He initially apprised about the various works undertaken...

Anil Kumar Khachi assumed the charge of new Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh, here today. He is a Himachal Pradesh Cadre IAS Officer of 1986 Batch.Anil Kumar Khachi was born on 22nd June, 1963.  He is an alumnus in St. Stephen’s College of Delhi University...

Hill stations in Himachal Pradesh may ring in a white New Year as the Meteorological office on Tuesday forecast snow in the state from January 1.However, due to snowfall, traffic may be disrupted in some areas, especially in Chamba, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur here today released Calendar-2020 of Giriraj Government Weekly newspaper depicting the panoramic picture of Chandertal of Lahaul-Spiti district.Chief Minister said that Giriraj Weekly newspaper has its grass root level reach which...

The state government has appointed Anil Kumar Khachi, the 1986 batch IAS officer as the new Chief Secretary of Himachal Pradesh. A notification has been issued in this regard.Anil Khachi was earlier holding the charge of Additional Chief Secretary Finance,...

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Foundation today presented a cheque of rupees one crore to towards the Chief Minister's Relief Fund.The cheque was presented to Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur by CMD-cum-Managing Director of SJVN Foundation Nand Lal Sharma.The Chief Minister...

Senior Editor of Information and Public Relations department, Vinod Bhardwaj retired from government service today.He served the department for more than 30 years on various posts. He joined the department as Assistant Public Relations Officers on 1 January,...

Health Minister Vipin Singh Parmar today said that the registration under Himcare scheme would be restarted from 1 January, 2020 to facilitate those families which failed to make their cards under the scheme in the first phase. He said that the registration...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at New Delhi on Monday.The Chief Minister requested the Speaker for setting up e-Vidhan Academy at Tapovan in Dharamshala. He said that Himachal Vidhan Sabha is functioning completely on e-Vidhan...