October23 A spokesperson for the Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) said here today that, in accordance with the state government’s guidelines, an amount of approximately Rs.35.68 crore has been disbursed to around 16,877 orchardists under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) during 2026. He said that the Corporation has disbursed Rs.17.53 crore…
October 23 Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today released the T-shirt for the 4th edition of the Manali Marathon, being organized by the Manali Marathon and Himalayan Xtreme Sports Association from 30th October to 1st November, 2026 in Manali, district Kullu. The organizers have invited the Chief Minister as the Chief Guest for the…
Enhanced relief to be paid with October pension in November; arrears decision pending Shimla, October 23: The Himachal Pradesh government has announced an enhancement in Dearness Relief (DR) for state government pensioners and family pensioners, including those covered under the All India Services (AIS), with the revised rates set at 46 per cent…
Shimla, October 23 The Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the payment of arrears arising from the revision of pay scales to regular Group-D employees of the state government, with ₹10,000 to be paid in cash in November 2026. CCF_000017 According to an order issued by the Finance (Pay Revision) Department on October 23, the…
5% Increase to Be Paid with October Salary in November; Arrears to Be Released Separately Shimla, October 23, 2026: The Himachal Pradesh government has increased the Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and officers from 45 per cent to 50 per cent, providing a 5 per cent hike, according to an office memorandum issued…
CHD Juhi Babbar Soni’s ‘Ek Lamha Zindagi’ moves audiences on opening day; Rakesh Bedi, Jatin Sarna, Paritosh Tripathi and other celebrated artists join the five-day festival Chandigarh: Stories of love, relationships, laughter and social realities took centre stage as Chandigarh University inaugurated its annual Dastak Theatre Festival 2026, bringing together celebrated actors, theatre professionals, performing…
International artists showcase cultural diversity at Global Dance event; foreign performers groove to Himachali Nati Kullu, October 22, 2026: Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Thursday said the International Kullu Dussehra was playing a significant role in taking Himachal Pradesh’s rich cultural heritage, folk traditions and Dev Sanskriti to audiences across the world. Describing the…
Key issues include parking facilities at tourist spots, improved healthcare, reliable bus services and infrastructure development Lahaul-Spiti: A meeting of the Lahaul-Spiti Zila Parishad was held under the chairpersonship of Thinley Dechen at the Zila Parishad conference hall to review ongoing development works and discuss issues concerning public welfare. Project Officer of the Integrated Tribal…
· Rs. 20 lakh project to facilitate transportation of fruits and other agricultural produce Horticulture, Minister Jagat Singh Negi today inaugurated Himachal Pradesh’s first HP SHIVA monorail project at the Palhota-2 HP SHIVA Cluster in Mandi district. Constructed at a cost of approximately Rs. 20 lakh, the monorail project is one kilometre long. The Palhota-2…
Shimla The State Government, led by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has approved the Himachal Pradesh Nutrition Policy, 2026, aimed at addressing malnutrition, anaemia, micronutrient deficiencies, poor dietary diversity and emerging diet-related diseases through a comprehensive and coordinated approach. The policy emphasizes promoting traditional Himachali foods, seasonal fruits, pulses, millets, green leafy vegetables, dairy…
