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Youth Congress protest in Himachal Pradesh against Rahul Gandhi's disqualification

Congress party on Saturday staged nationwide protests over the disqualification of Rahul Gandhi from Lok Sabha.... read..

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Himachal CM visits his alma mater; announces tourism courses, digital library

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday visited his alma mater in Shimla and announced the commencement of a new course in tourism adventure along with a digital library and classrooms for the college.... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi's disqualification example of political conspiracy of government": Himachal CM Sukhu

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's disqualification from Lok Sabha following conviction in a criminal defamation case, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday came down heavily on the BJP-led Centre, saying that the move... read..

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Himachal CM announces tourism courses, digital library in Sanjauli govt college

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over the annual prize distribution function of Government Degree College, Sanjauli in Shimla, on Saturday announced to start of a new course in tourism adventure along with a digital l... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi is emerging as strong leader who can challenge BJP in 2024 polls": CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday said that Rahul Gandhi has emerged as a strong leader who can "challenge" the ruling BJP in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and called on regional parties to come together to take on the saffron ... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi is not afraid of BJP tactics," says CM Sukhu on his conviction

Reacting to the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by a Surat court, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that he is not afraid of BJP tactics.... read..

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Special Task Force to be formed to curb drug mafia : Himachal CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that necessary amendments in the law would be carried out to take stringent action against the drug peddlers with a provision to confiscate the property of the culprits.... read..

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"Water cess doesn't violate rights": CM Sukhu assures neighbouring states

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday clarified that "none of the provisions of the water Cess Act passed by the state violates the water rights of neighbouring states, adding that, "that Water cess has already been imposed by... read..

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Himachal government responds to Punjab assembly resolution, says it has right to impose water cess within state

After Punjab assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution declaring the water cess proposed to be levied by neighbouring Himachal Pradesh on hydel power generated in the hill state as "illegal", Himachal Pradesh government has said that it has every right ... read..

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Widespread rainfall in next 3 days across Himachal Pradesh: IMD head

Widespread rainfall is expected in the next three days across the state, India Meteorological Department (IMD) Head (Himachal) Surinder Paul said on Wednesday.... read..

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Himachal CM launches awareness campaign to eradicate lantana, prevention of forest fire

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the 'Hategi Fulnu, Lautegi Charagah' campaign on the occasion of World Forestry Day, which aims to sensitize people about forest fire prevention and ecosystem restoration in lantana-inf... read..

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Himachal Pradesh logs 64 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

Himachal Pradesh logged 64 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the Department of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday.... read..

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Need to preserve the 'Blue' to keep the 'Green': Himachal CM Sukhu on World Water Day

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over State Level 'World Water Day' function on Wednesday stated that the day is all about accelerating change to solve the water and sanitation crisis because water affects us all and ... read..

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HP signs MoU with French Agency to improve drinking water, sanitation services in 5 towns

To improve drinking water and sanitation services in five towns of Himachal Pradesh, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Rs 817.12 crore project has been signed by the State Government with the French Development Agency Agence Francaise de Developpment... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu signs MoU for Rs 817.12 cr project with French agency

With an aim to improve drinking water and sanitation services in five towns of the State, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) of Rs. 817.12 crore project with the State Government with the Fren... read..

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We fulfilled five guarantees given to people during 100 days of Cong govt: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on the completion of 100 days of the state government said the Congress government has so far fulfilled five guarantees given to the people and will fulfil the others in a phased manner... read..

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu lauds officers' efforts for disbursing Rs 804 crore as land compensation in NH projects

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday reviewed the progress of various ongoing National Highway (NH) projects in the state focusing on resolving issues related to land compensation, clearances of FRA (Forest Rights Act) and FCA ... read..

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BJP trying to divert attention from Adani issue: AICC on notice issued to Rahul Gandhi

All India Congress Committee (AICC) spokesperson and MLA Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Sunday accused Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) of making an attempt to divert the attention from the Adani issue by sending Delhi Police to Rahul Gandhi's residence.... read..

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Himachal: Locals express delight as Shimla receives rainfall

The locals in Shimla expressed their delight as rain lashed the queen of hills on Sunday.... read..

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Budget: Himachal Pradesh CM announces slew of schemes to promote green energy

Reading out his first Budget in the Vidhan Sabha, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday announced a slew of green energy schemes, aiming to promote green energy and curbing illegal mining.... read..

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"Opp members protesting with iron chains against sanctity of Assembly": Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said bringing iron chains into the Vidhan Sabha was against the dignity and sanctity of the Assembly.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu tables Economic Survey 2022-23 in Assembly

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday presented the State Economic Survey 2022-23 in the Legislative Assembly.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh logs 28 fresh Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

Himachal Pradesh logged 28 fresh Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the Department of Health and Family Welfare said on Wednesday.... read..

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BJP members stage Assembly walkout over CM's reply to stopping MLA funds

BJP MLAs staged a walkout on the opening day of the Budget session of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Tuesday. claiming that they were dissatisfied with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's reply on the issue of MLA funds being stopped.... read..

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Himachal: Indian, Russian, Nepali artists gather for first Shimla Art Summit

Artists from India, Russia and Nepal have gathered in the North Indian hill town of Shimla for the first Shimla Art Summit.... read..

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'Choli' bridge on Kharamukh-Holi road completed in record time: Himachal CM Sukhu appreciates PWD's efforts

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated a new bailey bridge at 'Choli' on the Kharamukh-Holi road in Bharmour Assembly constituency of Chamba district from Shimla on Wednesday, an official statement said.... read..

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Himachal CM arrived in his old car to attend his first Budget Session at Vidhan Sabha

As a commoner, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu once again displayed his simplicity, as he reached Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha in his old car from Oak Over to attend his first budget session of the assembly, here today.... read..

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Man who scaled Everest in 2021 meets Sukhvinder Sukhu, CM calls him icon for adventure enthusiasts

Amit Negi, who scaled Mount Everest in 2021, met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday.... read..

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All-party meeting: Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker appeals to members to run House peacefully ahead of Budget Session

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, in an all-party meeting on Monday, appealed to the Assembly members to run the House peacefully during the Budget Session.... read..

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"Make your important contribution to building Aatmanirbhar Bharat": HP Governor tells state youths

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla attended the 14th Tribal Youth Exchange Program at the historic Gaiety Theater in Shimla on Monday and called upon the people to unitedly move ahead on the path of duty with a dedicated spirit and contribute si... read..

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CM Sukhvinder Sukhu honours Aastha Sharma, winner of Youth Parliament Declamation Contest

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday honoured Aastha Sharma, winner of the National Youth Parliament Declamation Contest organised by the Central Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.... read..

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Himachal govt to transfer funds to students for school uniform

With the aim to ensure better amenities to the students of the government schools, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to transfer an amount of Rs 600 per student to all the boys and girls from class 1-8 through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), for ... read..

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Congress MLA urges Himachal govt to immediately fill vacant posts of officers in Lahaul and Spiti

Congress MLA from Lahaul and Spiti, a tribal constituency, Ravi Thakur recently wrote a letter to State party chief Pratibha Singh and complained that people of his constituency are not being heard in the Congress government.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh logs 3 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours

Himachal Pradesh logged three new Covid-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the Department of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.... read..

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Tibetan women hold candle march to mark anniversary of 64th national uprising in Shimla

Tibetan women-in-exile on Sunday held a peaceful candle march protest in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla against the Chinese authorities to mark the 64th anniversary of Tibetan Women's National Uprising day.... read..

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Complete Shongtong Hydroelectric Power Project by 2025: CM Sukhu directs officials

Stressing on the need for early commissioning of work of 450 MW Shongtong Hydroelectric Power Project, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed the concerned officials to expedite the construction work and complete it by July 2025.... read..

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Himachal govt denotifies 19 colleges

The Himachal Pradesh government on Friday denotified 19 newly-opened government colleges in the state.... read..

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Budget Session of HP Assembly to begin from March 14

Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania informed on Friday that the budget session of the state will start on March 14.... read..

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HP: Sukhu govt plans to undertake medical reforms, reduce working hours of doctors

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that the state government is coming up with medical reforms. He said that to destress the doctors and paramedical staff there is a need to lessen the working hours in the state.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu extends greetings to Guv on Holi

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday called on Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Raj Bhawan on the occasion of Holi.... read..

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Former Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur wishes development for state on Holi

Himachal Pradesh former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday extended Holi greetings to the citizens of the state and wished for Himachal's development.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Four-wheeler falls into gorge in Shimla; 4 killed, 1 injured

Four persons were killed and one gravely injured after the four-wheeler they were travelling in fell into a gorge in Shimla district on Wednesday.... read..

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Attention should be paid to road conditions in border areas with China: Himachal CM on meeting Defence Minister

The road conditions in the border areas with China are not in good condition, and attention should be paid towards it, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said after his meeting with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.... read..

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Determined to provide an investment-friendly environment in HP: CM Sukhu

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said that the industries play an important contribution in building an advanced Himachal Pradesh and the state government is determined to provide better facilities to the industry and also to address their... read..

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Himachal CM and deputy CM greet people on Holi

On the eve of Holi, Himachal Pradesh CM Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and his deputy Mukesh Agnihotri have extended greetings to the people.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu condoles deaths of labourers in accident

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu condoled the demise of five migrant labourers who were hit by a moving vehicle at Dharampur in Solan district on Tuesday.... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu announces to increase award money from Rs 21,000 to Rs 1 Lakh for women

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday felicitated several women for their contribution in different fields and announced to increase the amount of 'HP Mahila Vikas Protsahan Puraskar' from Rs 21,000 to Rs 1 lakh and distr... read..

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Himachal Cabinet okays excise policy

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Monday gave its nod to the new Excise Policy for 2023-24.... read..

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Message of religious harmony: Muslim couple married at Hindu temple premises in Shimla

To give a message of religious harmony to the society, a Muslim couple was married according to the Islamic wedding rituals at a Hindu Temple premises in Rampur of Shimla district on Sunday.... read..

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257 clusters selected under phase one of HP Shiva main project: CM Sukhu

Sunae Kim, head of the Asian Development Bank's Project Readiness Financing Mission team and also the team leader of the HP Shiva Project, met Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and briefed him about the objectives and scope... read..

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Himachal govt to close 286 schools with low enrolment

The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to close the institutions with a low enrolment of students.... read..

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