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Cash-strapped Himachal to raise rRs.r500 crore through govt securities

Shimla, May 9 -- Amid mounting fiscal stress following the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG), the state government is set to raise loan of Rs.500 crore through government securities. ... Read More


Himachal panchayat polls: Day 2 sees nominations from royal family member, singer's wife

Shimla, May 9 -- A total of 25,671 nomination papers were received on Day 2 of filing nominations for panchayat polls in Himachal, said officials on Friday. Kangra district recorded the highest numbe... Read More


Himachal: Farmers should opt for weather based crop insurance, says Negi

Shimla, May 8 -- Keeping in view the loses suffered by farmers due to inclement weather in Himachal Pradesh, the state government has urgent them to opt for weather based crop insurance. Horticulture... Read More


2022 constable paper 'leak': Probe underway, says Sukhu as Opposition alleges inaction

Shimla, May 5 -- With the 2022 constable paper 'leak' case again resurfacing in Himachal Pradesh, chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday saying that investigation into the matter is unde... Read More


Himachal pitches for shorter Mansarovar Yatra route via Shipki La

Shimla, May 3 -- With trade via Shipki-La pass set to open on June 1, after six year hiatus, the Himachal government is actively pushing for operationalise the Kailash Mansarovar yatra through the str... Read More


No life jacket, no ride: Bilaspur admn tightens noose on water activities

Shimla, May 3 -- Mandatory life jackets, trained boat operators, certified instructors, lifeguards and multilingual warning boards - the Bilaspur administration has made these non-negotiable for all w... Read More


Govt teacher gets 6-year-jail for molesting Class-11 student

Shimla, May 3 -- A POCSO court in Shimla has sentenced a 46-year-old government teacher to six years in jail for molesting a Class 11 student. The convict, Jai Prakash, alias JP, was serving as an En... Read More


Himachal urban local bodies polls: Cong, BJP gear up as nominations close

Shimla, May 3 -- With the nominations process for the first phase of urban local bodies (ULB) polls, to be held on May 17, closing on Saturday, both Congress and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have exud... Read More


Focus on students' mental health in Himachal's new coaching centre rules

Shimla, May 1 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has notified the Himachal Pradesh Private Coaching Centres (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026, following directives from the Supreme Court of In... Read More


For religious, charitable trusts: 30-acre exemption under Himachal land ceiling law notified by govt

Shimla, April 30 -- Himachal government has issued an official notification bringing into force an amendment to the "The Himachal Pradesh Ceiling on Land Holdings (Amendment) Bill, 2024, facilitating ... Read More