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.
He said the rising revenue from GST, Excise, Value Added Tax (VAT), Passengers and Goods Tax (PGT), and other taxes on goods reflects improved efficiency and better compliance following reforms introduced by the state government since 2022-23.
Former Chief Minister and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur has sharply criticised the Congress government's planned three-year celebration, saying the event “does not go down well with the people” at a time when Himachal Pradesh is battling a severe disaster situation.
He said facilities in Baddi must align with its expanding population and assured that a modern bus stand would be constructed with adequate funding.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah will chair the 32nd meeting of the Northern Zonal Council on Monday, where he is expected to deliberate on crucial issues concerning member states, including matters of national importance.
He said that Prime Minister Modi has given Indian politics a new definition of pro-incumbency.
