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Extension in service only to be made in exceptional cases: Himachal HC

Shimla, April 2 -- The Himachal Pradesh high court has held that extension in service/re-employment is only to be made in exceptional circumstance and for public interest. Disposing of two petitions,... Read More


HP yet to deposit rRs.r178 cr for Chandigarh-Baddi rail link, Rajya Sabha told

Shimla, March 29 -- Himachal Pradesh government is yet to deposit Rs.178.95 crore for 33-km Chandigarh-Baddi rail link project, Union railways minister informed the Rajya Sabha in a written reply on F... Read More


Sukhu asks SPs to map drug users in Himachal by April 20

Shimla, March 29 -- Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday pulled up officials over the 'incomplete' survey of dug consumers across the state and gave the superintendents of police... Read More


Himachal: Residential complex of MLAs and employees of assembly unsafe

Shimla, March 29 -- The Metropole building, the residential complex of MLAs and employees of Himachal Pradesh assembly in Shimla, has been declared unsafe. This was stated by chief minister Sukhvinde... Read More


Cash-strapped Himachal enhances salaries, allowances of MLAs

Shimla, March 29 -- Despite fiscal challenges, Himachal Pradesh unanimously enhanced the salary and allowances of the Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) between 18% and 27%. Chief minister Sukhvi... Read More


Himachal govt to adopt zero-tolerance policy against drugs: CM Sukhu

Shimla, March 28 -- Himachal government officials and employees involved in drug smuggling will be punished within a month. This was stated by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Himachal Pradesh... Read More


HP govt tables bills to tackle drug menace, organised crime

Shimla, March 27 -- The Himachal government on Wednesday tabled two bills aimed at tackling the drug menace and increased organised crime, in the assembly during the ongoing budget session. The Sukhv... Read More


Abetment to suicide case: HC denies pre-arrest bail to HPPCL director

Shimla, March 27 -- The Himachal Pradesh high court on Wednesday dismissed the anticipatory bail filed by Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) director (Electrical) Desh Raj, named as an... Read More


HP assembly budget session: BJP, Congress spar over mining lease

Shimla, March 26 -- The MLAs from the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) exchanged arguments over mining lease in Nalagarh during the ongoing budget session of the state assembly. Raising ... Read More


HP government to take over two Chamba hydel projects: CM Sukhu

Shimla, March 26 -- The state government will take over the Baira Siul power project of National Hydroelectric Power Corporation (NHPC) in Chamba. This was stated by chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Si... Read More