Tag: Himachal Pradesh

43,000 liters of illicit liquor seized in Nurpur district of Himachal Pradesh

State Excise and Taxation Commissioner Yunus, in a statement issued here on Friday, said that 13,000 liters of Lahan (illicit liquor) and 30,000 liters of Lahan was seized destroyed by the Nurpur Excise team.

June 2, 2023

Vidhan Sabha ‘Baal Satra’ to be held on June 12 in HP: Speaker

Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Friday said that the historic “Baal Satra” will be organized on June 12 to sensitize the children about political literacy, other burning issues, and citizens’ rights. In this session organized by Digital Baal Mela on the occasion of “World Child Labor Day,” children from across the...

June 2, 2023

NHRC notice to Centre on spurious drug-manufacturing hub in Himachal Pradesh

Solan, Himachal Pradesh (HP) has become a manufacturing hub for spurious vitamins, syrups, and drugs passed off as food supplements.

June 2, 2023

Bus with over 40 passengers falls into gorge in Himachal Pradesh

The accident left several passengers including driver and conductor of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus injured, police said.

June 1, 2023

CM bats for handing over Shanan Project to HP with Power Minister

Sukhu said that due to the construction of projects by BBMB, many townships were compelled to face rehabilitation and numbers of oustees were not yet compensated even after fifty years.

May 29, 2023

HP’s Pong Dam to emerge as a hub of adventure activities: CM

The state government is exploring possibilities to create adequate infrastructure around the lake and start water sports and other allied activities so that it can attract visitors throughout the year: CM

May 29, 2023

Himachal will promote one district, one product: CM

The state government successfully hosted the G20 Summit on 19 and 20 April at Dharamshala, showcasing the state's products, which were highly appreciated by the foreign delegates.

May 27, 2023

HP BJP seeks restoration of NPA to doctors

The BJP strongly condemns the closure of NPA and demands the government to restore it at the earliest, said the party's chief spokesperson.

May 26, 2023

Big haul of illegal liquor seized in Himachal Pradesh

The teams under Police district Nurpur, conducted joint raids in Ulehariyan Khanpur, Basantpur, Gagwal, Barota and Thakurdwara, seized and destroyed 30,000 liters of raw liquor (Lahan).

May 26, 2023

Himachal Pradesh: 2,399 surplus teachers in elementary schools

In its appraisal, the PAB has pointed out that Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) has shown a decrease of two per cent at the primary and 9 per cent at the senior secondary level.

May 26, 2023

West Bengal prohibits confinement of mother pigs

The decision has been taken following an appeal by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), India to prohibit the manufacture

May 26, 2023

Additional 30,000 acre under natural farming Himachal’s target

State Agriculture Secretary Rakesh Kanwar asked the officials to engage with farmers to work on area expansion under natural farming ahead of Kharif season.

May 24, 2023

Himachal Pradesh: 2,399 surplus teachers in elementary schools

In its appraisal, the PAB has pointed out that Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) has shown a decrease of two per cent at the primary and 9 per cent at the senior secondary level.

May 23, 2023

HP to cultivate cannabis for industrial, non-narcotic use: Minister

The Minister said that cannabis cultivation not only ensures livelihood but can also be used for industrial and medicinal purposes on a large scale.

May 20, 2023

HP to formulate new Green Hydrogen Policy: CM

The primary objective of the policy is to attract investments in large-scale renewable energy projects, ensuring a consistent and sustainable supply of green electricity for electrolysis, said Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu.

May 20, 2023

Himachal CM assures schemes to strengthen rural economy

The state government will buy 10 liters of cow’s milk at the rate of Rs 80 per litre and buffalo milk at Rs 100 per litre per day from the cattle rearers as promised by Congress during the assembly elections.

May 17, 2023

Light Motor Vehicle licencee can drive transport vehicle: Himachal Pradesh High Court

Justice Vivek Singh Thakur, passed this order on an appeal filed by Oriental Insurance Company, assailing the order passed by the Commissioner (SDM)

May 12, 2023