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Despite challenges, Himachal govt successful in speeding development: CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Friday said that despite challenges, the government has been successful in accelerating development in every area of Himachal Pradesh

Himachal CM welcomes Agnipath scheme, slams opposition for politicising it

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday hailed the Centre's decision to approve the 'Agnipath' scheme for the recruitment of youth in the Armed Forces.

Himachal Pradesh better than Kerala in literacy rate: CM Jai Ram Thakur

Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday launched a laptop distribution drive to provide free laptops worth Rs 83 crores and said that Himachal Pradesh is better than Kerala in literacy rate.

CBI to probe paper leak for Himachal Pradesh constable recruitment test

The Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to hand over to the CBI a case of the leakage of question papers for the recruitment test of constables in the state police force. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, in a hurriedly called press conference at his official residence Oakover here, said the state government has decided to hand over the probe into the case to the CBI. The first reason for entrusting the task to the central investigative agency is to ensure a fair and impartial probe into the case, he said. The case was currently being investigated by a special investigating team of the state police which itself was conducting the written test for the recruitment of constables, he added. The second reason, the chief minister said, is the inter-state aspect of the crime as the SIT which had been probing the case till now has found criminals living in ten different states of the country involved in the paper leakage. The opposition Congress had also demanded the probe into th

Eyeing polls, Himachal CM announces 125 units of free power

He said it was for the first time that a Prime Minister has greeted the people on this historic occasion

No new tax in Himachal budget, age limit for old-age pension at 60 yrs

Presenting his fifth and the last budget of the current government, Thakur announced to decrease the age limit for availing such pension without any income limit from 70 years to 60 years

Night curfew lifted in Himachal Pradesh amidst drop in Covid cases

The number of active COVID-19 cases in the state decreased to 4,812 on February 8 from 9,672 on February 1, government data showed

1,804 fresh Covid-19 cases and three deaths in Himachal Pradesh

Two persons succumbed to the disease in Shimla and one in Kangra district

Covid-19 pandemic: Himachal Pradesh adds 87 cases, one more death

The state's coronavirus tally increased to 228,857 on Friday

Himachal Pradesh reports one Covid-19 death and 65 fresh cases

The number of active Covid cases rose to 430 from 403 on Wednesday in the state

PM congratulates Himachal Pradesh CM for complete vaccination against Covid

This initiative of the people will provide a fresh energy to the new India in this fight, the prime minister added

80 people stranded in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti due to bad weather

As many as 80 people are stranded in Lahaul-Spiti district, an official said

17 trekkers go missing during inclement weather in Himachal Pradesh

Seventeen trekkers have gone missing in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district

As tourist influx rise, Himachal CM urges them to follow Covid norms

After Union Health Ministry on Tuesday warned that it can re-impose restrictions as Covid protocols are not followed by people who are travelling to hill stations, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday said "we are anxious too" as the tourist influx has increased in the State.Speaking to ANI, Thakur said, "We are also a bit anxious as the tourist influx increased in the State. We welcome tourists but I urge them to follow COVID norms. They should follow social distancing & wear a mask. We have also directed hotels to follow SOP strictly."Earlier, Chief Secretary to Government of Himachal Pradesh, Anil Kumar Khachi said that the administration has already unilaterally advised all District Collectors to enforce the COVID appropriate behaviour and guidelines strictly."We have already unilaterally advised all District Collectors to enforce the COVID appropriate behaviour and guidelines strictly, taking all service providers and stakeholders into confidence," said

Himachal Pradesh sees 38 more coronavirus fatalities, 924 new cases

The death toll from Covid-19 rose to 2,156 in Himachal Pradesh on Friday with 38 more fatalities, while 924 fresh cases pushed the infection tally to 1,51,597, says senior official

Himachal govt to provide free Covid treatment in private hospitals

Himachal Pradesh Government will provide free treatment to Covid patients under Himcare and Ayushman Bharat schemes in registered private hospitals, said officials on Wednesday

Himachal Pradesh govt announces 3-hour relaxation in Covid curfew

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a three-hour relaxation in curfew imposed across the state to combat COVID-19, an official spokesperson said on Sunday.

Covid-19 pandemic: Himachal Pradesh reports 28 deaths and 1,465 cases

Himachal Pradesh on Thursday recorded 1,465 COVID-19 cases and 28 fatalities, a senior official said

Himachal Pradesh announces 10-day lockdown from May 7 to check Covid-19

The Himachal Pradesh government decided to impose a lockdown in the state from May 7 to May 16 to check the spread of Covid-19

Civic polls: Voting underway in Himachal's four municipal corporations

Polling is underway for four municipal corporations in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday with 279 candidates in the fray