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Himachal budget: Sukhu clips outlay by rRs.r3,586cr, defers salaries to tackle fiscal crisis

Shimla, March 21 -- In a major austerity push, Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday announced a six-month deferment of salaries for himself, his cabinet, and senior officia... Read More


Uproar in Himachal assembly over drug menace

Shimla, March 20 -- Chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu lashed out at the predecessor Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in the state accusing them for not taking timely action on the drug... Read More


Economic survey report: Despite fiscal constraints, Himachal records increase in GSDP

Shimla, March 20 -- Himachal Pradesh recorded an 8.3% real increase in Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) and a 10.1% rise in nominal growth in 2025-26 despite various challenges like acute financial... Read More


Himachal PHCs to have adequate staff in 6 months: CM

Shimla, March 20 -- Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu apprised the state assembly that within six months, there would be no shortage of staff in any primary health centre (PHC). S... Read More


Himachal: rRs.r40,461-crore supplementary budget cleared for Himchal's current fiscal

Shimla, March 20 -- The Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday passed a supplementary budget for the financial year 2025-26, amounting to Rs.40,461.95 crore, with a focus on debt servicing, power sec... Read More


Himachal Pradesh budget session: BJP govt acted as 'contractors ke mitr', says Sukhu; Jai Ram hits back

Shimla, March 19 -- War of words erupted between chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur over "wasteful expenditure on construction of building worth Rs.1 crore t... Read More


Himachal govt withdraws cabinet status of board chiefs in austerity push

Shimla, March 18 -- Facing a deepening fiscal crisis, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government on Tuesday withdrew cabinet rank status from chairpersons, vice-chairpersons, and advisers acro... Read More


Himachal MLAs call for national debate on cross-voting in RS polls

Shimla, March 18 -- Expressing concern over the growing trend of cross-voting in Rajya Sabha elections, Himachal Pradesh legislators called for a national debate on cross-voting terming this trend und... Read More


No cuts in social schemes in upcoming budget: CM

Shimla, March 14 -- Despite discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), the Himachal Pradesh chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday assured that there will be no cuts in social... Read More


No cuts in social schemes in upcoming budget: Himachal CM

Shimla, March 14 -- Despite discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), the Himachal Pradesh chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday assured that there will be no cuts in social... Read More