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Governor skipping full Assembly address not unprecedented; RDG is Himachal's right, not charity: CM Sukhu

Following Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla's decision to skip reading the full customary address in the Assembly, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said the move was "not an exception" and stressed that the matter of the Revenue ... read..

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Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla skips full address in HP Assembly; RDG discontinuation sparks fresh rift

In a development that underscored the widening rift between Raj Bhavan and the Himachal government, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday declined to read the customary full Governor's Address on the opening day of the Budget Session of the HP Assembly.... read..

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Himachal: Multi-layer security in place for Assembly Budget Session from feb 16, says Shimla Police

Elaborate and multi-tier security arrangements have been put in place for the 11th Budget Session of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly commencing tomorrow, Shimla Police said on Sunday.... read..

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Himachal approves Rs 1617 cr for modernisation of medical colleges, super speciality institutions

With the objective of providing affordable, high-quality healthcare services across the State, the Himachal Pradesh government has approved Rs 1,617 crore in the first phase of the Rs 3,000 crore comprehensive healthcare modernisation initiative.... read..

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Himachal government to construct Asia's longest Zipline project at Naddi to boost tourism

To give a major fillip to tourism in the region, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to develop Asia's longest zipline project at Naddi in the picturesque Dhauladhar valley of Kangra district.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh CM unveils development projects worth Rs 32 crore in Sirmaur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of seven development projects worth about Rs 32 crore at Sarahan of Pachhad assembly segment in Sirmaur district.... read..

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Shimla police arrest six in Rohru drug case; main distributor held at Indo-Nepal border

Shimla Police have arrested six persons in connection with a heroin (chitta) trafficking racket in Rohru and apprehended the alleged main distributor from the Indo-Nepal border, Shimla Additional SP Abhishek said on Saturday.... read..

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Penpa Tsering to continue as leader of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile: Poll results confirm

The Tibetan Election Commission on Friday declared the results of the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, confirming that Penpa Tsering has been re-elected to continue as the Sikyong of the Central Tib... read..

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BJP HP Chief Rajiv Bindal slams Sukhu Government over RDG row, says BJP won't fund Congress guarantees

Amid the ongoing political confrontation in Himachal Pradesh over the discontinuation of Revenue Defici Grant RDG, BJP Himachal Pradesh Chief Rajiv Bindal launched a sharp attack on the Sukhu-led Congress government, accusing it of mismanagement and shift... read..

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State government will provide support price for ginger: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday emphasised the state government's efforts to strengthen the rural economy and announced that a minimum support price (MSP) will be provided for ginger, in addition to the existing support ... read..

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Himchal Governor, CM greet people on the eve of Shivratri

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu greeted the people of the state on the eve of Shivratri this Saturday, conveying their best wishes on the auspicious occasion.... read..

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Himachal: Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Pathania extends Mahashivratri greetings to nation

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Saturday congratulated the nation and the state on the historic Mahashivratri.... read..

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Himachal Cabinet approves over 1,000 posts, confirms development plans post-RDG withdrawal

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Thursday, asserted that the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) will not hamper developmental activities in the state.... read..

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Himachal first to bring state data hosting policy; 200 e-services now online: Gokul Butail:

Himachal Pradesh has emerged as the first state in the country to introduce a State Data Hosting Policy, significantly expanding its digital governance footprint, Principal Advisor to the Chief Minister on Innovation, Digital Technologies and Governance, ... read..

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Himachal: BJP walks out of all-party meet on revenue deficit grant; CM Sukhu says "opposition's stand 'unclear'"

An all-party meeting convened by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Shimla to deliberate on the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) witnessed a dramatic walkout by the opposition BJP midway through the discussions, wi... read..

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Himachal govt to safeguard service benefits of teachers in CBSE-affiliated schools

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday chaired a meeting of the Education Department and directed the department to retain lien in the parent cadre for teachers selected for Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)-affiliated ... read..

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Inter-state drug network busted; kingpin arrested, says Shimla SP

Shimla Police have unearthed an inter-state drug trafficking network and arrested its alleged kingpin, Vijay alias David alias Bihari, from Zirakpur in Punjab, in connection with multiple NDPS cases registered across the district.... read..

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HP apple growers join nationwide farmers strike; demand rollback of labour codes, protective tariff policies

The Himachal Apple Growers Association, along with CITU and Himachal Kisan Sabha, actively participated in the nationwide farmers workers' strike called on Thursday, extending full support to the agitation.... read..

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Center Zone Men crowned champions; Sham clinch U-18 title as Spiti Cup season 3 concludes

Center Zone Men sealed the Senior Men's title with a commanding 12-2 victory over Lahaul on the final day of the Spiti Cup 2026 at the Kaza Ice Hockey Rink on Wednesday, according to a release.... read..

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Trade unions, farmers hold nationwide strike; massive protests across Himachal: CITU

Trade unions and farmer organisations staged protests in Shimla on Thursday as part of a nationwide strike call given by central trade unions. Demonstrations were held at more than 50 locations across Himachal Pradesh, including all 12 district headquarte... read..

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Himchal cabinet takes several decisions focusing on public welfare

The State Cabinet, in a meeting held here today under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved the Toll Tax Barrier Policy 2026-27 and the Excise Policy 2026-27, a release said.... read..

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Himachal Congress hiding fiscal failure by targeting Centre: BJP's Sanjay Tandon

With political exchanges intensifying in Himachal Pradesh over the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) and the state's financial condition, BJP's co-incharge for Himachal Pradesh Sanjay Tandon on Wednesday accused the Congress government of attempting to shift bl... read..

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Himachal will overcome financial crisis and emerge stronger: Vikramaditya Singh

Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Wednesday said that despite the prevailing financial crisis, the state would overcome the challenges and emerge stronger.... read..

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"Meet PM Modi over revenue deficit issue, instead of targeting me": CM Sukhu tells Himachal BJP leaders

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that BJP leaders here should champion the interests of the people of the state on the issue of the withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).... read..

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RDG Row: Sukhu Government bankrupting Himachal with 'false guarantees', says HP BJP Chief

Amid the ongoing political war over the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), Himachal Pradesh BJP President Rajiv Bindal on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Congress-led Sukhu government, accusing it of pushing the state to the brin... read..

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RDG is Himachal's constitutional right; BJP should meet PM instead of blaming me: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday urged BJP leaders to take up the issue of Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that the discontinuation of RDG would severely impact the hill state's e... read..

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CII Himachal Pradesh holds interactive session on climate-resilient apple economy

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Himachal Pradesh, in collaboration with CII FACE (Food and Agriculture Centre of Excellence), organised a day-long interactive session titled 'Enabling a Competitive and Climate-Resilient Apple Economy' in Shimla... read..

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RS Bali Inaugurates Three-Day Ski and Snowboard Championship at Narkanda

Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) and Vice-Chairman of the Tourism Development Board, RS Bali, on Tuesday inaugurated the three-day Ski and Snowboard Championship at Narkanda.... read..

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HPTDC signs MoU with IRCTC to boost tourism, promote heritage toy train experience

In a major step to boost tourism and improve occupancy in government-run hotels, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), ... read..

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Shimla Police seize 1.8 Kg charas in major anti-drug operation; SSP Gaurav Singh reinforces zero-tolerance policy

The Shimla District Police announced a significant narcotics detection and enforcement drive, resulting in the seizure of 1.8 kg of charas.... read..

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RDG should be restored in Himachal's interest, BJP should take up matter with PM: Pratibha Singh

Former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Pratibha Singh on Tuesday urged the state BJP to talk with its leaders at the Centre so that the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) to the state by the Centre is not discontinued.... read..

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Himachal Assembly's budget session to begin on Feb 16 with Governor's address

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review security arrangements ahead of the budget session, scheduled to begin on February 16.... read..

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Tibetan environmental activist A-Nya Sengdra released after years in prison

Tibetan environmental defender A-Nya Sengdra has been released after years of being imprisoned.... read..

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Exiled Tibetans condemn alleged Epstein-Dalai Lama link as Chinese propaganda

The Tibetans in-exile in the north Indian hill town of Dharamsala have condemned the claims linking the Dalai Lama and Jeffrey Epstein.... read..

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"BJP plundered state treasury instead of investing in development": Himachal CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday accused the previous BJP government of plundering the state treasury and spending extravagantly instead of investing in development and essential infrastructure.... read..

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Raising Revenue Deficit Grant fight for Himachal's rights, not politics: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has strongly defended the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), calling its withdrawal "stepmotherly treatment" towards the hill state and warning that it could hit the state budget by nearly 15 per cent.... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu interacts with CCI children on educational tour under Sukh-Aashray Yojana

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday interacted with 'Children of the State' of Child Care Institutions (CCIs) of Sundernagar, Talyar, Bharnal and Dehar in Mandi district.... read..

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Himachal minister Rajesh Dharmani chairs HIMUDA Board meeting, highlights major township projects

Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani on Monday chaired the Board of Directors meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Housing and Urban Development Authority (HIMUDA), reaffirming the state government's commitment to providing affordable housing and... read..

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"Serious situation": BJP's Jairam Thakur slams Congress-led Himachal govt over financial crisis

Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition and BJP leader Jairam Thakur criticised the Congress-led state government over the worsening economic crisis.... read..

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Financial crisis needs fiscal discipline, not speeches: Former Himachal CM Dhumal

Senior BJP leader and former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Prem Kumar Dhumal has expressed concern over the state's current financial situation, saying the fiscal stress is not sudden but the result of long-anticipated challenges that the government fai... read..

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Himachal Pradesh govt orders major administrative reshuffle; IPS, IAS and HPAS officers shifted

The Himachal Pradesh government on Monday ordered a series of transfers and postings involving IPS, IAS and HP Administrative Service (HPAS) officers.... read..

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HP assembly petition committee disposes of 7 petitions, 12 deferred till next meeting

The Petition Committee of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on Monday disposed of seven petitions out of the 19 placed before it, while the remaining cases were deferred for further consideration.... read..

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Himachal Budget session to begin Feb 16; speaker calls for political unity on RDG, fiscal health

Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Monday announced that the Budget Session will commence on February 16, urging all political parties and legislators to rise above differences and unite on issues vital to the state, p... read..

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2013 batch IPS officer Gaurav Singh takes charge as new Shimla SP, pledges strong action agaginst drug menace

2013-batch IPS officer Gaurav Singh on Monday assumed charge as the new Superintendent of Police (SP), Shimla district, and outlined his priorities, with a strong focus on maintaining law and order, curbing crime, tackling drug trafficking, and easing tra... read..

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