Himachal Pradesh: Cabinet nod to Special Task Force to combat drug abuse
The Cabinet gave its nod to rename Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) as Dr Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration.
The Cabinet gave its nod to rename Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) as Dr Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration.
He directed the officers that it should be ensured that only genuine families appear in the BPL list and to formulate a new criteria in this regard.
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.
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.
Sanyukt Kisan Manch (SKM) said if their demands are not met by August 17, they would launch a ‘Jail Bharo Andolan’ (mass court arrest).
Over 27 farmer organisations have decided not to give up their stir and hold a joint agitation in the state capital till the BJP government accepts their outstanding demands. Opposition closes ranks in solidarity with the Himachal farmers.
Sharma was the BJP vice-president and vice-chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA). In 1998, he contested and won election from the Amb Assembly constituency and served as Excise and Taxation, youth welfare, and sports minister during the tenure of the then Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal-led BJP government.
