Tag: Himachal govt

Himachal govt committed to welfare of farmers: Minister

Presiding over a review meeting of HP SHIVA project and Mehak Yojana, Jagat Singh Negi said in the first phase of the project, about 65 lakh high quality plants of various fruits are proposed to be planted in an area of 4000 hectares.

April 26, 2023

Himachal govt has every right to impose water cess within state: CM

Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was reacting to the Punjab and Haryana governments’ resolutions against the proposed move to impose water cess on hydropower projects by the Himachal Pradesh.

March 23, 2023

On PM rally eve, Himachal govt in dock over media surveillance

The police and security agencies put the working journalist under the scanner by seeking a character certificate for issuance of passes to cover the rally at Bilaspur.

October 4, 2022

Himachal govt has given maximum benefits to the employees: Jai Ram Thakur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur stated this while addressing the function, ‘Ek Shaam Mandi Ke Karamcharion Ke Saath’ organized by the employees of Mandi at Vipasha Sadan in Mandi on Friday.

September 30, 2022

HC notice to Himachal Govt over illegal mining in Solan, Bilaspur districts

The petitioners have alleged blatant, unscrupulous, illegal and unprecedented destruction of flora and fauna, habitat of wildlife and the water sources on account of highly unscientific and unhindered exploitation of minor minerals from Luhan Khad as a result of rampant illegal mining being carried out.

September 22, 2022

Himachal to give Rs. 50K ex-gratia to Covid victim’s families

“The compensation is being granted to legal heirs of the victims and they will require a certificate mentioning that a person has died due Covid infection,” he said, adding the certificate should be verified by the competent authority.

February 26, 2022

HP HC directs CS to file affidavit on action against those responsible for the water crisis

Himachal Pradesh High Court on Monday directed the Chief Secretary to file an affidavit on action taken against those responsible for the water crisis in Shimla. Following water crisis in Shimla the bench headed by acting Chief Justice Sanjay Karol had taken cognizance of water crisis in Shimla. The court observed that at this point...

June 12, 2018

‘Accept that Jai Ram is CM now

Seemingly settling down in his new role  that came to him in a sudden twist of fortunes in December 2017 polls, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur was at his best on Monday, as he subtly took a jibe at people who may still not have reconciled to his elevation to the...

June 12, 2018

Landing site being explored to facilitate helitaxi between Manali and Rohtang

To facilitate helitaxi services between Manali and Rohtang, the state government is looking for landing site for the helitaxi said Chief Secretary Vineet Chawdhry. Vineet Chawdhry on Monday along with the officers of Pawan Han Helicopter Company, Kullu Deputy Commissioner Yunas and other officers of district administration visited Rohtang in order to select various landing...

June 12, 2018

HP fails to implement disability law

The ambitious Disability Law enacted by the Parliament in December, 2016 has not been implemented in Himachal Pradesh as the state government has not framed rules even after the lapse of eight months after deadline. Pointing out this, disability rights activist and Umang Foundation chairman, Ajay Srivastava has written a letter to Chief Minister, Jai...

June 11, 2018

Where’s The Water

The worst ever water crisis in Shimla last fortnight was a manifestation of all that has gone wrong with priorities in developing this historic city, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. While Shimla is promoted as an international tourist destination without any assessment of its carrying capacity, the fragile hill city lacks basic amenities for even...

June 10, 2018

Himachal bans use of thermocol plates

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday announced a ban on use of thermocol plates in the state as they are major cause of pollution, as well plastic water bottles less than one litre capacity at official functions. Making the announcement at the state-level function to mark the World Environment Day at Sundernagar...

June 5, 2018

Water crisis highlights years of neglect of Shimla’s basic issues

As the Queen of Hills, Shimla is limping back towards normalcy after facing severe water crisis that was even compared with that of Cape Town in South Africa, the entire situation points out towards systemic neglect on basic issues over the years. No proper planning to maintain the natural resources of water in the capital...

June 4, 2018

Unexpected guest surprises visitors at SDM office in Himachal

The sub-divisional magistrate’s office in Theog near Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh recently had an unexpected visitor, an adorable black bear cub. Photographs and videos being circulated on WhatsApp show the staffers and visitors at the SDM’s office were pleasantly surprised by the arrival of the bear cub, which looked cheerful among the humans. The...

June 1, 2018

Farmers come to aid of HP govt to resolve water crisis in Shimla

Farmers in water catchment area of major water supply schemes, Giri and Gumma  have agreed to not use water for 15 hours every day from kulhs (small canals) for irrigation purposes. This was revealed by Irrigation and Public Health minister Mahender Singh Thakur who met farmers of these areas on Wednesday and Thursday. “I had...

June 1, 2018

Shimla water crisis result of mismanagement

Though the Himachal Pradesh government is working overtime to resolve the water crisis in Shimla, BJP councillor in Municipal Corporation Kimi Sood put onus for crisis on officials’ mismanagement. “Though there is shortage of water at sources, the onus of irregular water supply in some areas of the Queen of Hills lies with the officials,”...

June 1, 2018

Shimla saying no to tourists amid water crisis

The Queen of the Hills is reeling under its worst ever water crisis but the alarm bells had rung some time ago. Though there is still a tourist inflow, hoteliers are being forced to advice their guests not to visit Shimla till the water situation improves. Local residents are lucky if they get water once...

May 30, 2018