Shimla, October 1 (UNI) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday announced an increase in the support price of milk from December 1 and raised the procurement price of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme from Rs 12 to Rs 13 per kg, saying the measures would strengthen the rural economy and increase farmers’ incomes.
Hamirpur, Oct 1 (UNI) Deputy Commissioner Rahul Kumar today chaired a review meeting at the Zila Parishad Hall ahead of President Droupadi Murmu''s proposed one-day visit to Bilaspur district on October 6.
Hamirpur, Oct 1 (UNI) Keeping in mind the law and order situation and human safety ahead of the proposed visit of the President of India to Bilaspur district on October 6, District Magistrate Rahul Kumar has issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Indian Civil Security Code, 2023.
Shimla, Oct 1 (UNI) An inter-ministerial central team led by M Ramachandrudu, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, met Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here on Thursday and discussed the damage caused by natural calamities in Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season.
Shimla, October 1 (UNI)A student’s request during an interaction with Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Rohru on Thursday prompted the state government to announce Rs 2 crore for construction of a new building for the PM Shri Government Model Senior Secondary School.
Shimla, October 1 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday led an anti-chitta rally in Rohru, joining students in spreading awareness about the harmful effects of drugs and calling for a collective fight against substance abuse.
Shimla, October 1 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh and New Zealand discussed technology, innovation and technical cooperation to strengthen apple horticulture in the state during a meeting between Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and a delegation led by New Zealand High Commissioner Patrick Rata here on Thursday.
Shimla, September 30 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday directed the Power Department to file an affidavit before the court for taking over the 66 MW Dhaulasidh Hydro Power Project being constructed on the Beas river by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL).
Shimla, September 30 (UNI) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) and other Left parties staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office here on Wednesday as part of a nationwide call, demanding halt to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Shimla, Sep 30 (UNI) All India Congress Working Committee member and former Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee president Pratibha Singh alleged that the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and reported differences within the Election Commission had raised serious concerns over the country’s electoral system.
Shimla, September 29 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta, along with Lady Governor Bindu Gupta, on Tuesday paid obeisance at the historic Shri Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple here and offered prayers for the peace, prosperity and well-being of the people of the state. The Governor prayed to Lord Hanuman and sought blessings for the progress and welfare of Himachal Pradesh.
Shimla, September 29 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday mourned the demise of former minister and veteran politician Major Vijay Singh Mankotia, who passed away at his native village Tiara in Kangra district this morning. He was 87.In a condolence message, Sukhu said Mankotia had made significant contributions to the development of Himachal Pradesh, particularly in the Shahpur Assembly constituency of Kangra district.
Shimla, September 28 (UNI)Shimla Zila Parishad chairman Bhupendra Singh Sisodia on Monday accused the Congress of creating political confusion over the Election Commission and electoral processes and urged the party to base its allegations on verified facts and official records. Addressing a press conference here, Sisodia said the Election Commission had issued a clarification on September 26 following media reports about objections reportedly raised by two Election Commissioners over certain procedures.
Shimla, September 28 (UNI)A mega multi-speciality free medical camp in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district saw participation of around 4,000 specialist consultations, with nearly 1,600 patients registering for treatment and medical advice on Sunday.
Kinnaur, September 28 (UNI) The Kinnaur district unit of the Congress on Monday staged a protest at the district headquarters against what it described as alleged irregularities in the electoral process and “vote theft”, and burnt effigies of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, union Home Minister Amit Shah and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Kangra, Sep 28 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh BJP Vice President and Kangra MLA Pawan Kajal on Sunday said the Rs 3,744 crore allocated by the Central Government under the 16th Finance Commission for rural development in the state would significantly strengthen villages and the Panchayati Raj system.
Shimla, September 27 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta presented awards to winning filmmakers at the 12th International Film Festival of Shimla (IFFS), marking the culmination of a three-day celebration of international, national and regional cinema at the historic Gaiety Cultural Complex here on Sunday. The Governor honoured filmmakers whose works were recognised in International, National and State categories for excellence in documentary, short film, animation, student cinema and emerging forms of filmmaking, including AI-generated cinema. Addressing the gathering, Gupta congra.
Shimla, September 27 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government is shifting its focus from merely expanding the road network to ensuring safer, more durable and technology-driven infrastructure, with emphasis on drainage, preventive maintenance, digital monitoring and road safety.
Shimla, September 27 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has provided financial assistance and grants amounting to Rs 17.09 crore to 2,263 beneficiaries during 2025-26 under various welfare schemes for ex-servicemen, war widows, dependents of defence personnel and gallantry award winners, the government said on Sunday.
Shimla, September 26 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday inaugurated an MRI machine costing Rs 23 crore and a Tertiary Care Cancer Centre equipped with LINAC and CT Simulator machines at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College and Hospital, Nerchowk, in Mandi district.He also laid the foundation stone for a PET Scan Machine Block at the medical college, to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 51 crore.
Bhawani NegiShimla, September 26 (UNI) Congress Himachal Pradesh in-charge Rajni Patil on Saturday ruled out any immediate decision on expansion of the state cabinet, saying Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu had not yet submitted any formal proposal on the issue.
Shimla, September 26 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday inaugurated and laid foundation stones of 21 development projects worth Rs 136.25 crore covering Balh, Nachan, Mandi Sadar and Karsog Assembly constituencies of Mandi district. The projects, inaugurated and launched at Kansa ground in Balh during the Chief Minister’s one-day visit, include works related to road connectivity, drinking water, healthcare, education, rural development and administrative infrastructure. Sukhu inaugurated several major road projects, including metalling and tarring w.
Shimla, September 26 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday announced the removal of the mandatory one-day MGNREGA work condition for availing benefits under the ‘Mukhya Mantri Ka Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar Yojana’ and raised the family income limit under the scheme from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000.Addressing a large public meeting at Kansa Chowk in Balh Assembly constituency of Mandi district, the Chief Minister said the changes had been made to facilitate more eligible families to avail the benefits of the welfare scheme.
Nahan, Sep 26 (UNI) Maharashtra Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dr Rajiv Bindal launched a scathing attack on the Congress government, stating that the rule of law is eroding in Himachal Pradesh, and that anarchy, hooliganism, and mafia rule have become prevalent under the patronage of the Congress government.
Shahpur (Kangra), Sep 26 (UNI) Shahpur MLA and Deputy Chief Whip of the Congress Legislature Party Kewal Singh Pathania on Friday inaugurated a 33/11 KV power substation constructed at a cost of Rs 4.54 crore at Darini in the Dharkandi region of the Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.
Dharamshala, Sep 26 (UNI) Principal Manjari V Mahajan, who was recently conferred the National Teachers Award-2026 for her outstanding contribution and innovation in education, was felicitated by the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) here.
Shimla, September 25 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Friday said the journey from Swaraj and Swadeshi to Atmanirbhar Bharat represented a continuing national endeavour towards self-confidence, self-reliance and inclusive development.
Shimla, September 25 (UNI) State Congress leaders, led by Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Vinay Kumar, staged a protest outside the Election Commission office at Kusumpti here on Friday, alleging that the poll panel had failed to function independently and demanding the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.
Shimla, September 25 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to launch the Him e-Panchayat Proceedings System portal, aimed at digitising the proceedings of meetings held by Gram Panchayats, Panchayat Samitis and Zila Parishads, Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh said on Friday.
Dharamshala, Sep 24 (UNI) The School of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management (SOTTHM) of Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) organised community outreach, tree plantation and cleanliness activities as part of its week-long Charaiveti 2026 programme ahead of World Tourism Day.
Shimla, September 24 (UNI) The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has sought responses from the Himachal Pradesh government and other respondents on allegations of rampant, illegal, unregulated and unscientific mining of limestone and riverbed minerals in Sirmaur district.
Shimla, September 24 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh government has procured more than 8,000 metric tonnes of apples under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) so far this season, with over 17,000 apple growers registering on the HPMIS portal, aimed at streamlining procurement, ensuring transparency and facilitating direct payment to farmers.
Shimla, September 24 (UNI)Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Thursday inspected the ongoing four-laning work on NH-205 from Kalar Bala village to Nauni Chowk in Bilaspur district ahead of the proposed visit of President of India to AIIMS Bilaspur and directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) officials to complete all requisite arrangements well in advance.
Shimla, September 23 (UNI) The Himachal Pradesh unit of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has expressed serious concern over cracks appearing in buildings in Shanti Vihar ward, Bhattakufar and adjoining areas of Shimla allegedly due to the construction of twin tunnels between Chalounti and Bhattakufar under the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) four-lane project.
Shimla, September 23 (UNI)The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the provision of supplementary nutritional items to students from Nursery to Class VIII twice a week under the Mukhya Mantri Bal Paushtik Aahaar Yojna, strengthening nutritional support alongside the Mid-Day Meal programme.
Ashok Raina Palampur (HP), Sep 23 (UNI) Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday called for an education system that goes beyond degrees and equips young people with knowledge, skills, confidence, employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
Ashok Raina Palampur, Sep 23 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shanta Kumar on Wednesday expressed concern over reports of substandard medicines being manufactured in the state, saying repeated quality failures could damage the pharmaceutical industry’s reputation and pose risks to patients.
Hamirpur(HP), Sep 22 (UNI) A shining example of talent at the grassroot level has emerged from Government Polytechnic College, Hamirpur (Baroo), where Sarvesh Sharma, a student at the college, has successfully developed a drone designed to solve a major challenge faced by the Indian Army; the drone is engineered to evade enemy radar detection and resist jamming attempts.
Solan, Sep 22 (UNI) In a major stride toward internationalising higher education in the hill state, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (YSPUHF), Nauni, has forged a landmark academic collaboration with Australia''s Western Sydney University (WSU), unlocking direct global management pathways for its students.
Kangra, Sep 22 (UNI) Kangra SDM Dr Anjali Garg today directed Revenue officials to expedite the disposal of pending cases and ensure that all Jamabandis (land records) are updated by October 5.
Dharamshala, Sept 22 (UNI) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and former union Minister Shanta Kumar on Tuesday criticised the state government for spending an estimated Rs 40-50 crore on a new Chief Minister''s Office, saying such expenditure was unjustified amid the state''s severe financial crisis.
Shimla, September 22 (UNI) BJP Rajya Sabha member Harsh Mahajan on Tuesday said the Chamba-Kilad road connecting the remote tribal areas of Churah, Pangi and Kilad in Chamba district has been accorded the status of a strategic road project of national importance by the Defence Ministry.
Hamirpur(HP), Sep 22 (UNI) Acting swiftly on an input received from a central investigative agency, the local Sadar Police in Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, have detained a young man residing in the town. The case pertains to the alleged sharing of content linked to anti-national activities on social media and suspicions regarding his contact with a dubious network. According to the police, the central investigative agency had sent a complaint letter to the police administration on September 17, directing a detailed probe into the individual''s activities.
Solan, Sep 21 (UNI) Providing an opportunity for higher education aspirants across the country, Dr. YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, has invited fresh applications for a special round of undergraduate counselling under the self-financing category for the 2026–27 academic session.
Kangra, Sep 21 (UNI) Kangra police arrested one person under NDPS Act following seizure of heroin from his possession at Rajol, police said here today.
Shimla, September 21 (UNI)Shimla Police has seized properties worth approximately Rs 4.13 crore allegedly acquired from proceeds of drug trafficking, taking the total value of properties seized by the police in 15 NDPS cases in 2026 to more than Rs 12.52 crore.
Shimla, September 21 (UNI) Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Monday said beekeepers affected by the small hive beetle infestation in Kangra district would be provided relief equivalent to 30 per cent of their losses. Negi, while reviewing the losses suffered by beekeepers at a meeting with senior officials of the Horticulture Department here, was apprised of the damage caused by the spread of the small hive beetle (Aethina tumida Murray) in Kangra, Bunddi, Nagan, Fatt and Kalyara areas.