The persons deployed in essential services as categorized by the Election Commission of India for the upcoming Lok Sabha and bye-elections in the State will be eligible to vote through Postal Ballot as absentee voters on essential services provided that...

On the auspicious occasion of Durga Ashtami, 'Falahar Grahan' program was organized by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhawan today. He has extended greetings to the people of the State on the occasion of Durga Ashtami. Governor prayed for happiness...

The 77th Himachal Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour in the State on Monday. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla unfurled the Tricolour and took the salute of an impressive march past at the State-level Himachal Day function held on the historic Ridge, Shimla....

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla offered floral tributes to Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the Father of the Indian Constitution, on his birth anniversary at Ambedkar Chowk, Chaura Maidan here today. In his message the Governor said that besides being the architect of...

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla said that various institutions and individuals are working diligently to take the Nation and the State forward on the path of progress. Their significant contributions to society serve as an inspiration for others, setting a commendable...

The Himalayan Expeditions (THE) is organizing ‘Silk Route Ultra Trail 2024’ from Narkanda to Sarahan from 12th to 14th April, 2024 in which trail runners of national and international repute were participating. It is worth mentioning here that SVEEP activity...

Jaspreet Pal, a 44 years cyclist hailing from Upper Samkhetar, Mandi of district Mandi has been declared as the State Election Icon to encourage youth to exercise their right to franchise and make the voters aware of the value of their votes in Maha Utsav of...

As per latest amendments in the law, the Election Commission of India has further elaborated new guidelines for enrollment of first voters. Stating here this today Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Maneesh Garg, said that  the qualifying  dates for...

Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Maneesh Garg chaired a meeting of Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral participation here today focusing on collaboration done by Election Commission of India (ECI) with partner departments and corporations. While addressing...

Sameer Rastogi, IFS officer and PCCF of Himachal Pradesh Forest Department, took charge as Chief Project Director at JICA Forestry Project. On Saturday he reached JICA head office Shimla and interacted with the officers and staff in the project. Earlier, JICA...

Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla will be chief guest in the state level function of Himachal Day on April 15, 2024 to be held at the historic Ridge. This was disclosed by Deputy Commissioner Shimla Anupam Kashyap while presiding over a meeting...

Chief Secretary, Prabodh Saxena assured peaceful,  fair and inducement free elections, both the Lok Sabha and the bye-polls to be held for the six ACs simultaneously while interacting with  the Chief Election  Commissioner, (CEC) Rajiv Kumar...

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla released a travel guide version of the book titled “DALHOUSIE... through my eyes” written by Dr. Kiran Chadha at Raj Bhavan, today. While appreciating the efforts of the writer, the Governor said that Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh,...

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla released a book titled  “India's G20 Presidency” written by Prof. Pramod Sharma at Raj Bhavan, today. On the occasion, the Governor appreciated the efforts of the writer and said that this book is relevant and outlines the picture...

The Secretary Digital Technology and Governance Dr. Abhishek Jain presided over the Capacity Building Workshop on Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) platform organized by the Department of Digital Technologies and Governance here today.Vice-President...

A meeting of all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) cum District Election Officers (DEOs) on poll preparedness was held here today virtually. Chief Electoral Office (CEO) Maneesh Garg Chaired the meeting.Sh. Garg directed the DEO’s for accelerating the updation...

District Election Officer cum Deputy Commissioner Shimla Anupam Kashyap directed all the nodal officers appointed for various activities in view of the Lok Sabha elections-2024 to complete the final action plan related to their work at the ground level within...

A meeting with representatives of recognized political parties was held here today under the chairmanship of District Election Officer cum Deputy Commissioner Shimla Anupam Kashyap regarding the selection of counting centers in district Shimla for the...