Members of the Nihang organisation Tarna Dal on Wednesday began collecting what they termed a “Khalsa Tax” from vehicles entering Punjab from Himachal Pradesh, protesting against the entry tax imposed by the neighbouring hill state.
Congratulating party workers, elected representatives and party leadership, Tandon said the people of Himachal Pradesh have once again demonstrated their faith in the BJP’s vision of transparent governance, accountability and inclusive development.
The plains are burning. The hills are full. And somewhere on a mountain road outside Shimla, a family sits in a car that hasn't moved in forty minutes, wondering if the cool air was worth it.
Calling the fight against drugs a top priority, CM Sukhu directed all departments to put in place the necessary mechanisms to ensure drug screening prior to appointments.
Daily wage workers in Uttarakhand will now receive higher wages than their counterparts in neighbouring states such as Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar.
The ongoing monsoon season in Himachal Pradesh has claimed 310 lives since June 20, with 158 deaths attributed to rain-related incidents such as landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts, drowning, electrocution, and other weather-triggered disasters, and 152 deaths caused by road accidents, according to the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
The continuous torrential monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have led to the blockage of 534 roads, while 1,184 electricity distribution transformers have been disrupted, the State Disaster Management Authority said on Thursday.
Himachal Pradesh has suffered extensive loss of life and property during the ongoing monsoon season, with 310 people killed since June 20, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).
Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Lahaul-Spiti were among the hardest hit districts as the state witnessed massive downpour over the last 48 hours.
Both countries have also agreed to re-open other two designated trading points Lipulekha Pass and Nathu-La Pass.
