State Govt. proposes Hanle-Like astronomy centre in Lahaul-Spiti, Pangi Seeks support for lavender sites, school science museums & panchayat weather monitoring Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today met Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh and discussed a range of proposals aimed at strengthening science…
Seeks Additional Financial Assistance; Requests Enhancement of Borrowing Limit from 3 to 4 percent Seeks exemption of SASCI payments from SNA-SPARSH and doubling of assistance under externally aided projects (EAPs) Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, today. He apprised the Union Minister of…
Discusses key issues concerning Himachal Pradesh’s power sector Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Minister for Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Manohar Lal in New Delhi on Tuesday and discussed several important pending issues concerning Himachal Pradesh’s power sector. He urged the Union Minister to facilitate their early resolution in the interest…
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri attended the closing session of the two-day National Departmental Water Security Summit organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti at New Delhi, today which was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit discussed various issues related to water security, water conservation, drinking water supply, effective management of water resources…
Rishikesh, August 15, 2026 THDC India Limited (THDCIL) has announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹5 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased worker and ₹1 lakh to each injured worker following the tragic accident at the Tail Race Tunnel (TRT) of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (VPHEP) on August 13. Expressing deep grief…
New Delhi ,15 August 80th Independence Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm in Himachal Bhawan at New Delhi today. Principal Resident Commissioner Ajay Kumar Yadav hoisted the national flag. Officers and officials of Himachal Bhawan were present on the occasion.
Rishikesh 14 August An unfortunate incident occurred in the Tail Race Tunnel (TRT) of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project (VPHEP) on August 13, 2026, at approximately 6:20 PM. A large volume of water and debris suddenly entered the tunnel at Chainage 1440 meters (face-II), accompanied by a loud noise. At the time of the incident, concrete…
Governor Kavinder Gupta today called on Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda in New Delhi. During the meeting, the Governor and the Union Minister exchanged views on various matters, including those relating to the health sector and the overall welfare of the people of Himachal Pradesh. Kavinder Gupta appreciated the…
PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh called on Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari at New Delhi today. Vikramaditya Singh informed that Nitin Gadkari has approved in principle to release Rs. 25.11 crores for improving and tarring the stretch between Banjar to Aut on the NH 305 Sainj-Luhri-Banjar-Aut road. The PWD Minister also requested…
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu visited the Sports, Fitness and Infrastructure Expo 2026 organised by the Times of India at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Wednesday. The Chief Minister visited the pavillion set up by various states and industrial houses. He also engaged in informative conversations with them at their stalls. He lauded…
