Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated the week long International Mandi Shivaratri Fair at Mandi today by participating in the Pagri Ceremony and Pooja at Shri Raj Madhav Temple in Mandi town. Chief Minister also presided over the Sobha Yatra from...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today inaugurated Virtual Class Room facility at Vallabh Government Degree College Mandi to facilitate the students in getting better education. Chief Minister also interacted with the teachers and students of Kotli, Dharampur,...

The present state government has initiated various innovative and ambitious schemes to double the income of farming community by 2022 as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and rearing of milch animals could play important role in it.This was stated...

Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Rajiv Saizal here today presided over a meeting with heads of various departments for the construction of a combined office building in the Gram Panchayat Jabli of District Solan.Dr. Rajiv Saizal directed all the...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has taken up the issue of increasing the annual normative allocation to the state with NABARD from existing Rs. 700 crore to at least Rs. 1000 crore for the financial year 2019-20.Chief Minister was presiding over a meeting held...

BJP President Dr. Rajeev Bindal was welcomed by hundreds of workers in the civil reception ceremony held in Pachad, BJP State Organization general secretary Pawan Rana, general secretary Chandramohan Thakur, District president Vinay Gupta, Chairman Baldev...

“The first unit of 111 MW Sawra Kuddu Hydro Electric Project will start generating power by April, 2020. Process of filling Head Race Tunnel of project  will start shortly. The water shall be made available at Main Inlet Valve of Power House of project...

Education Minister Suresh Bhardwaj while addressing young citizens in the 10th Bhartiya Chatra Sansad at New Delhi today said that education opens doors of vast knowledge and the process of education enables learning of skills and honing inherent talents. Highlighting...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that during his two days tour of Jawalamukhi and Dehra assembly constituencies of Kangra district he has performed foundation stones and dedications of developmental projects worth about Rs. 182 crore, out of which foundation...

Census data is bedrock for decade social analysis and provides valuable benchmark information for planning and formulation of various programmes and policies. This was stated by Chief Secretary Anil Khachi while addressing the one day State Level Conference/training...

For providing the cashless treatment coverage, the State Government has implemented Himachal Health Care Scheme (HIMCARE). Himachal Pradesh has accomplished this ambitious plan of implementing a digitalized health care programme successfully. The success...

A new Education Block would be opened at Khundian in Kangra district to facilitate the people and students of the area.This was stated by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing a massive public meeting at Khundian in Jwalamukhi Assembly Constituency...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur released the official calendar of Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam (HPKVN), here today. Technical Education Minister Bikram Singh, State Coordinator of HPKVN, Naveen Sharma, General Manager Sunny Sharma and Sector Specialist...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth about Rs. 121 crore in a single day in Jwalamukhi Assembly Constituency of Kangra district today.While addressing a massive public meeting at Kathog in Jwalamukhi...

While presiding over the Prize Distribution function of Poster-Slogan Competition ‘Road Safety Campaign  2019’ organised by the popular daily of the State, Himachal Dastak at Jawala Ji in Kangra district today, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that...

The State Cabinet in its meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur gave its approval to Excise Policy for the year 2020-21  which envisages collection of Rs. 1840 crore revenue during the year 2020-21 which is Rs....

Ajit Bhardwaj, Joint Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Shimla called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhavan today and informed him about Smart City Projects and other activities related to the Corporation.He informed that construction of Tutikandi...

The State Planning Board has approved Rs. 7900 crore annual plan for year 2020-21, which is Rs.800 crore more than 2019-20 with about 11 percent increase.This was stated  by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while presiding over the meeting of State Planning...

The Delhi World Public school was a 'Proof of Concept' for the success of the endeavour of the State Government as MoU regarding setting up of this school was signed a year  ago and within a year this Rs. 250 crore world class school has come up at...

Jan Manch was an unique programme launched by the State Government for redressal of public grievances nearer to their home. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram  Thakur while presiding over the Jan Manch organised at Saroa in Seraj Vidhan Sabha...

Governor  Bandaru Dattatraya said that Surajkund International Crafts Mela was a platform of cultural exchange where our rich cultural heritage could be highlighted. Exchange of ideas among artisans from India, abroad and different colours of art gives us a different...

State Government is laying special emphasis on development of Industry sector. Micro and small enterprises are availing benefits of Chief Minister Startup Scheme. The Scheme  aims to turn the educated youth from job seekers to job creator and to give...

With a view to expanding the base of cooperative sector institutions of Punjab, the State Government has offered to supply the sugar produced in its cooperative mills to the Himachal Pradesh Government.The offer was made today by the Cooperation Minister,...

Dr. Sushil Kapta, Director Census Operation and Citizen Himachal Pradesh called on Governor Bandaru Dattatraya at Raj Bhawan Shimla, today.He gave detailed information about preparations related to census-2021 in Himachal Pradesh and said that it would be...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya flagged-off Mountain Goat 8th Winter Expedition Spiti 2020 from Shimla, today for promoting rural and winter tourism in the state.The Governor said Himachal Pradesh has immense potential for religious tourism as well as adventure and...

The 15th Finance Commission has recommended devolution of Rs. 19, 309 crore for year 2020-21 to Himachal Pradesh. The report of the Finance Commission has been submitted to the government of India.Industries Minister Bikram Singh said that out of this Rs....

Punjab Government has offered to supply the sugar produced in the cooperative mills of Punjab to the Himachal Pradesh. The offer was made by the Cooperation Minister, Punjab, S. Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa during his meeting with the Chief Minister of Himachal...

A delegation of Himachal Pradesh Silai Adhayapika Sangh led by General Secretary, Bhartiya Janta Majdoor Trade Union district Mandi Vir Singh Bhardwaj called on Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur at his official residence Oak Over, here today.The delegation...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that  during the  first phase of his winter sojourn to Kangra district he had dedicated and laid foundation stones of developmental projects worth Rs. 165 crore in three assembly segments of Kangra district. ...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya stressed on setting up 'Umbrella Body' in the state for education, skill, technical knowledge and innovation so that better results could be achieved in close coordination of all line departments. While presiding over a high-level...

Deputy Director I&PR  Ajay Parashar presents his recently published poetry book “Kastoori” to Chief Minister Shri Jai Ram Thakur at Nurpur in Kangra district on 14 February 2020Senior litterateur and deputy director, Information and Public Relations,...

Addressing a massive public meeting at Takkipur in Kangra district today after inaugurating Government Degree College Takkipur completed at a cost of Rs. 6.50 crore, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that the state government was committed to provide quality education...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya on the occasion of first pioneering conference on Next-Gen Paradigms in Healthcare –ICONICA 2020 at Punjab University Chandigarh on 13 February 2020 .Governor Bandaru Dattatraya gave a clarion call to young scientists and doctors to...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched the Himachal Bulletin, daily video capsule of the state government at Dharamshala in District Kangra on Wednesday evening based on developmental activities and welfare schemes. It has been produced by the Information...

Bir-Billing would be developed from tourism point of view as a major adventure sports destination under ADB funding and 'Nai Rahein Nai Manzilein'. Jal Shakti Division would be opened at Baijnath to facilitate the people of the area. This was stated by Chief Minister...

The Jan Manch programme was organised in eight districts of state today in which 1218 demands and complaints were received. Jan Manch in Mandi district would be organised on 16 February and in Kangra district on 19 February.Prior to todays Jan Manch, ...

Himachal Pradesh government has launched live stock development project namely Genetic Improvement of Gaddi Sheep to be completed with an outlay of Rs. 595 crore. The live stock development project is a five years long centrally sponsored project for genetically...

Principal Secretary Excise and Taxation Sanjay Kundu inaugurated the training programme on "Services" under Goods and Service Tax at Excise and Taxation headquarters today. The training is being organised for Additional Commissioners, Joint Commissioners, Deputy...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya today released diary-cum-directory of Himachal Pradesh University at Raj Bhawan, today.While appreciating the initiative of the University, the Governor said that the university community, professors, officers, staff and students would...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur was presented a cheque of Rs. 3,71,18,647 as contribution towards the state exchequer by Principal Secretary Excise and Taxation Sanjay Kundu, on behalf of the State Excise and Taxation department as share of Technical Service...

Criminal investigation is a multifaceted challenge and proper investigation was essential for successful prosecution. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while releasing the ‘Manual on Criminal Investigation’ and launching Mobile App ‘Crime Free...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya decorated 58 Police, Correctional Service, Home Guards and Civil Defence and Fire Service personnel with medals at the 'Investiture Ceremony' held at Raj Bhawan, today in the presence of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.While commending...

The State Government was committed towards overall and balanced development of the State, to ensure that Himachal Pradesh emerges as the front runner state in the matter of development.This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today launched Chhenna Kheer produce by State Co-Operative Milk Producers Federation (Milkfed) at Oak Over today. He also launched half kilogram packet of cow milk on the occasion.Vice Chairman Milkfed Nihal Chand Sharma and Managing...

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur today launched Calendar, Diary, 2020 and News Letter of Himachal Pradesh University at Oak Over today.While appreciating the efforts of the university administration in bringing out these publications, Chief Minister said that...

“The focus of the State Government is to empowering farmers organisations and SHGs at cluster, district and apex levels, implement crop diversification plans (CDPs), post-harvest, value addition etc so that the farm income of the farmers of the State could...

The Prosecution department is organising a five days workshop on women's safety. The inaugural session of the workshop was presided over today by Chairperson Women Commission Dr. Dazy Thakur. Physical abuse, compensation to the victim, protection of witnesses,...

Health and Family Welfare Minister Vipin Singh Parmar today said that immediately after receiving e-mail alert from government of India, necessary advisory has been issued to all the Chief Medical Officers of the State to take preventive and control measures...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya, who is also the Chairman of the State Red Cross Society, today flagged-off seven vehicles carrying relief material for disaster-affected families. These vehicles have been sent to the District Red Cross branches through State Red...

The State Government was committed for balanced and all around development of the State and from the very first day State Government was working in this direction without any politics of vengeance and vendetta. This was stated by the Chief Minister Jai Ram...

The replica of Bhimakali temple has become main attraction in the 34th International Surajkund Crafts Mela, in which Himachal is theme state. A large number of people are visiting to see the permanent structure of the Bhimakali temple, which has been built...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya appreciated the initiative of the state government to launch 'Mukhyamantri Sewa Sankalp Helpline-1100' which is a good step towards public welfare. He said that within a short period, this helpline has proved to be successful in redressal...

To promote self-employment, the state government of Himachal Pradesh has taken a step in this direction with the launch of Mukhyamantri Swavalamban Yojna. The objective of Mukhyamantri Swavalamban Yojna is to enhance the entrepreneur skills of educated...

Surajkund Mela reflects the cultural heritage of entire country, where artisans and artists get an opportunity to promote traditional handicraft and skilled crafts. This was stated by wife of Chief Minister Dr. Sadhna Thakur while interacting with the media today.Dr....

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya emphasized on making e-governance pilot project implemented by Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) more effective by increasing value addition. He asked not to compromise with quality as the project would be implemented...

Health Minister Vipin Singh Parmar inaugurated the cultural evening of Theme State Himachal during the 34th International Surajkund Crafts Mela on Tuesday. MLAs Mulkh Raj  Premi and Arun Mehra were also present on the occasion.The cultural diversity of...

The cultural evening of Theme State Himachal in 34th International Surajkund Mela would be organised on 4th February,2020.During the cultural evening, the glorious cultural  heritage of the state would be presented through special dance drama. As many...

Mahender Singh Thakur Jal Shakti Vibhag, Horticulture and Sainik Welfare Minister, Himachal Pradesh has welcomed the Union Budget 2020-21 presented by Nirmala  Sitharaman, Union Finance Minister on 1st February, 2020 and called it a visionary budget addressing...

Himachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (HPSCPCR) in association with National Commission for Protection of Child Rights organised one day state level orientation and awareness programme on Pariksha Parv-2 at Himachal Pradesh Institute...

Governor Bandaru Dattatraya released the video song 'Naukre Faujo Re' on YouTube directed by Rohit Sharma in Raj Bhavan, today. Dr. Mohinder Rathore has given the voice to this song which was produced by Dinesh Sharma.The Governor congratulated the entire team...