Preneeta Sharma ₹2 “T.Tax” Charge Raises Questions Over HRTC Fare Collection; Government’s Own Notification Under Question Shimla A seemingly routine HRTC ticket has raised a serious question over the implementation of the Himachal Pradesh government’s own fare notification. While the Transport Department’s notification states that the prescribed maximum fares are “inclusive of all taxes,” an…
Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a transformation in its digital governance and services delivery as the state government has ushered a series of reforms and initiatives to ensure the state emerges as an early adopter and leader of the digital model of governance. These reforms, ushered under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Thakur…
October 4, 2026 | Hamirpur Lok Sabha MP Anurag Singh Thakur will represent India at the 153rd Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, scheduled to be held in Arusha, Tanzania, from October 5 to 9, 2026. As a key member of the high-level Indian Parliamentary Delegation led by Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh, Anurag…
Shimla, October 4: A police team rescued a group of shepherds stranded near Rupin Pass in Kinnaur district amid heavy hailstorm, snowfall and freezing weather conditions, officials said. The incident came to light on September 27, when information was received that shepherds travelling from Sangla Kanda in Kinnaur towards Dodra Kwar had been…
Every step towards fitness can also be a step towards protecting the wild Shimla, October 4 The historic Ridge in Shimla turned into a sea of energy and enthusiasm on Sunday as children and youngsters laced up for a mini marathon dedicated to wildlife conservation. The event was organised by the Wildlife Wing of the…
Hamirpur: Former Himachal Pradesh chief minister and Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur on Saturday criticised the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government over what he described as repeated judicial setbacks to its policies, rules and decisions, and welcomed the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision on the appointment of medical officers as “job trainees”. Thakur, who is on…
October3,Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh Home Guards Commander Ashok Rangra and his team displayed courage and promptness during the rescue operation following the under-construction bridge accident at Chilwahal-Lahad-Masiyana, playing a key role in saving the lives of five workers, said Rajiv Rana, a member of the State Backward Classes Commission holding the rank of secretary to the…
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today distributed financial assistance of Rs. 5.78 crore to 1,471 registered workers and their dependents across Himachal Pradesh through the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board (HPBOCWWB) under various welfare schemes at Nogli in Rampur Assembly constituency. The assistance provided financial support to widows, specially abled…
Arki Arki MLA Sanjay Awasthi on Friday said the Himachal Pradesh government is focusing on better education and modern infrastructure to create greater opportunities for the state’s youth. Awasthi was addressing people in Arki after hearing their grievances. He said the government, under Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has given priority to strengthening the education…
Shimla Bharatiya Janata Party District President Rakesh Thakur has suspended the newly formed executive committee of the BJP District Sports Cell, which was recently announced. The appointments of district co-coordinators and IT coordinators were recently announced by District Sports Cell Coordinator Jagdeep Sharma. Rakesh Thakur clarified that before announcing appointments to the District Sports Cell’s…
