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Himachal CM Sukhu outlines vision: Self-reliance by 2032, excellence in healthcare and education by 2030

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, said that the state government aims to make Himachal Pradesh self-reliant and among the country's strongest and wealthiest states by 2032, while aspiring to make it the number one state in he... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Second FIR against former Shimla SP over alleged diversion of Rs 14.07 lakh police funds

A second FIR has been registered against Himachal Pradesh cadre IPS officer and Deputy Inspector General of Police Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi over alleged financial irregularities and diversion of government funds earmarked for the repair and maintenance of pol... read..

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HP Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania to attend 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in New Delhi

The Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly, Kuldeep Singh Pathania, will attend the 12th BRICS Parliamentary Forum scheduled to be held at Parliament House in New Delhi on October 26 and 27.... read..

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Himachal: FIR against former Shimla SP Sanjeev Gandhi; alleges false case over corruption questions

The Shimla police have registered an FIR against former Shimla Superintendent of Police (SP) Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi over allegations of cheating, financial irregularities and misappropriation of government funds, following a complaint by a police constable ... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu challenges BJP’s 2027 victory claims, says voters will decide; alleges party divided into five factions

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Friday challenged the BJP's claims of returning to power with a two-thirds majority in the 2027 Assembly elections, saying the people of the state would decide the outcome.... read..

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"By 2032, will transform state into one of most prosperous": Himachal CM releases 5% DA, announces Rs 10,000 for class-IV employees

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday announced a 5 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) instalment for state government employees ahead of Diwali, along with an additional payment of Rs 10,000 for Class-IV employees.... read..

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MTB Shimla begins with 72 cyclists as Himachal pushes green adventure

 The 13th edition of the MTB Shimla mountain biking event began in Shimla on Friday, with Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary K.K. Pant flagging off 72 cyclists representing 20 cities across the country.... read..

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HP CM announces 5% DA hike for Himachal Govt employees; October arrears to be paid with November salary

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Friday announced a 5 per cent instalment of dearness allowance (DA) for state government employees, saying their contribution was crucial to the development of the state.... read..

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Swarn Samaj march reaches Himachal Secretariat; Police use mild force as protesters seek to submit Charter

Hundreds of protesters associated with the Rashtriya Devbhoomi Party on Thursday marched to the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat in Shimla after completing a 600-km, 21-day 'Swarn Samaj Ashwamedh Nyay Yatra', demanding the rollback of UGC provisions, enactmen... read..

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Anurag Thakur attacks Congress over SIR, EVMs; alleges foreign influence in Opposition politics

Former Union Minister and BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Thursday criticised the Congress and other opposition parties over their objections to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and allegations concerning electronic voting machines (EVMs), ... read..

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Himachal DSP undergoing treatment in Chandigarh claims non-credit of withheld salary despite medical board confirming spinal ailment

Even after a specially constituted medical board confirmed the genuineness of a Himachal Pradesh Police Service (HPS) Officer's spinal ailment, he is still awaiting the credit of his salary. After the confirmation by th board, the Ministry of Home Affairs... read..

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"Their sacrifice is our inspiration, their legacy our responsibility": Himachal Pradesh police pays solemn tribute to martyrs 

Himachal Pradesh Police observed Police Commemoration Day with solemnity and deep respect at Police Ground in Shimla on Wednesday, remembering the brave police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice while protecting the lives, dignity and security of fe... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu launches Sanjauli-Rampur helicopter service, announces flights to Hamirpur, Chamba, Palampur within four months

Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday launched a helicopter service from Sanjauli to Rampur, thereby fulfilling his promise made during his visit to Rampur. The service, launched under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (UDAN), will oper... read..

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Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh rejects resentment over statue unveiling programme of Virbhadra Singh; raises questions over SIR

Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh, on Wednesday, dismissed speculation that he was unhappy over Virbhadra Singh's statue unveiling programme in Sarahan on Sunday. ... read..

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Himachal CM inaugurates helicopter services linking Shimla, Rampur and Kinnaur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated helicopter services connecting Shimla with Rampur and Kinnaur, and said the state government was working to expand air connectivity to more destinations, including Manali, Pal... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu rejects BJP's charges of Congress factionalism, says Virdhadra Singh's statue unveiling should not be linked with politics, factionalism

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday rejected the BJP's allegations of factionalism within the Congress and said the party's leaders had come together to honour former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh's legacy, asserting that ... read..

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“Corruption costs you; integrity builds prosperity”: Himachal Vigilance takes anti-corruption campaign to people

The Himachal Pradesh State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (SV&ACB) will observe Vigilance Awareness Week from October 26 to November 1 under the theme "Probity for Prosperity", with a statewide campaign to encourage public participation in the f... read..

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Himachal: CM Sukhu congratulates HP police for ensuring safe, smooth darshan for over 10.25 lakh devotees during Navratri

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has congratulated Himachal Pradesh Police for ensuring safe, peaceful and smooth darshan for 10,25,726 devotees who visited seven prominent Shakti Peeths and temples across the State during Ashwin Nav... read..

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Anti-chitta walkathon: Himachal CM Sukhu calls for people’s participation to protect youth from drug abuse

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the Anti-Chitta Walkathon in Shahpur virtually from Shimla and urged people to join hands to fight drug abuse and build a drug-free State.... read..

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BJP preparing organisations for upcoming election; Congress government will be ousted: BJP's Rajiv Bindal 

BJP Himachal Pradesh President Rajiv Bindal on Monday accused the Congress government of failing to fulfil its election guarantees, burdening people with rising costs and neglecting development, asserting that public resentment against the ruling party ha... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Helicopter service between Sanjauli, Rampur to begin on October 21

Helicopter services between Sanjauli and Rampur will commence from October 21, with the service also available between Rampur and Reckong Peo, a state government spokesperson said on Monday.... read..

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Himachal: Former Union Minister Anand Sharma alleges SIR violates voters' rights, calls for scrapping exercise 

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday alleged that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls had serious legal and constitutional shortcomings, demanding that the exercise be scrapped and full access... read..

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“Symbol of victory of good over evil”: Himachal Pradesh CM on Kullu Dussehra organised in Canada

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually addressed an event organised to mark the grand celebration of the world-renowned Kullu Dussehra at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada. ... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu says medical college expansion to improve healthcare, reduce out-of-state treatment

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said his government was strengthening medical colleges, expanding postgraduate medical education and upgrading diagnostic facilities to improve healthcare within the state and reduce the nee... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: BJP state in-charge Shrikant Sharma to undertake nine-day organisational tour from Oct 19

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Himachal Pradesh in-charge and Mathura MLA Shrikant Sharma will undertake a nine-day organisational tour of Himachal Pradesh from October 19 to 27, focusing on strengthening the party organisation in tribal, remote and border ... read..

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"Regime change term being used loosely, credibility of electoral system must be restored": Former MoS Anand Sharma

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister of State for External Affairs Anand Sharma on Sunday said talk of "regime change" in India was wrong and being used loosely, stating that governments in a democracy change only through the ballot while stil... read..

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Cabinet expansion and reshuffle before govt completes four years: Himachal CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said a major protest against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls would be held in Delhi, with leaders of the INDIA bloc expected to participate. He also said that the sta... read..

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BJP questions Congress over ‘Regime Change’ claims, alleged payments to protesters

BJP Himachal Pradesh State General Secretary Sanjeev Katwal on Sunday questioned the Congress and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi over alleged plans for “regime change”, claims of payments to protesters and an alleged assault on a woman police officer, ... read..

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India-US strategic ties must respect sovereignty: Congress' Anand Sharma backs firm stand on 'indentured servants' remark

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma on Sunday said India-US strategic ties must be based on mutual respect and recognition of India's sovereignty, asserting that New Delhi cannot be dictated to on its trade and energy decisions, ... read..

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"Regime change term being used loosely, credibility of electoral system must be restored": Former Union Minister Anand Sharma

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister Anand Sharma on Sunday said talk of "regime change" in India was wrong and being used loosely, stating that governments in a democracy change only through the ballot while still maintaining that "credibilit... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Shimla

An earthquake struck Shimla in Himachal Pradesh in the early hours of Saturday, with tremors recorded at 4:36 AM, according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).... read..

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Shimla Administration forms panel to inspect four-lane tunnel work on October 22

The Shimla district administration has constituted a committee to inspect the latest status of the four-lane tunnel construction between Sanjauli, Bhattakufar and Dhalli following reports of cracks in residential buildings allegedly caused by blasting dur... read..

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Himachal Pradesh HC orders halt to construction between Boileauganj-Chakkar, flags suspected police inaction

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed an immediate halt to further construction at a site between Boileauganj and Chakkar in Shimla, expressing serious concern over alleged unauthorised multi-storey buildings, tree felling and the reduction of gree... read..

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"Moral responsibility of Gyanesh Kumar to step down": Congress' Anand Sharma expresses faith in SC for protecting voters' rights

Former Union Minister and senior Congress leader Anand Sharma, on Saturday, called for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to take moral responsibility for the alleged deletion of lakhs of voters’ names from electoral rolls, expressing confidence th... read..

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