Himachal CM seeks Centre’s support for developing tourist destinations
Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has sought support from the Centre to develop tourist destinations in the state.
Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has sought support from the Centre to develop tourist destinations in the state.
BJP State President Dr. Rajiv Bindal slammed the Congress government in Himachal for allegedly ignoring public sentiment and internal contradictions.
Day 2 of the 14th Hockey India Junior Men National Championship 2024 saw thrilling action as Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal, Manipur, Mizoram and Punjab put their strong foot forward in the tournament and won their respective matches.
In a notable development aimed at enhancing land ownership rights, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday inaugurated the distribution of property cards under the ‘Swamitva Yojana’ in Hamirpur.
The State Election Department disclosed that illicit liquor, cash, drugs, and jewellery had been seized ahead of the by-elections in the three assembly constituencies.
The Opposition protested the move saying that party programmes were being organised from the exchequer. Defending the legislation, CM Jai Ram Thakur said the global economy has been affected due to the COVID pandemic and Himachal has also not remained untouched by it.
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur criticised the walkout and said that the Opposition Congress was not serious on the last day of the monsoon session, which also is the last day of the 13th Legislative Assembly.
During the proceedings, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur informed that his government has taken up the matter of restoration of old pension with the Central government. He also said the no-confidence motion moved by the Opposition had no merit.
Addressing media persons here in Shimla, Election Observer for Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel claimed that they will restore the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) in Himachal as it has been done in other Congress-led states, Rajasthan and Chattisgarh.
The questions to be raised by the members during the session are mainly on rising inflation, unemployment, upgradation of colleges, schools, health institutions in the state, filling of vacant posts in various departments, tourism, horticulture, supply of drinking water, and Old Pension Scheme, he informed.
