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Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh launched 'My Deed' for easier land registration, allowing online applications and reducing office visits. New digital initiatives include simplified 'Jamabandi', e-Roznamcha Vakyati, and 'Kaarguzari'. The government aims for paperless, efficient revenue services with online mutation and court management systems.
This marks the Dalai Lama’s first visit to Ladakh in two years
Review decision to hand over 14 state tourism corporation properties, Bali urges Himachal Government
HPTDC Chairman Bali wants the government to reconsider handing over 14 hotels for operation and maintenance. He requests a feasibility study and renovation funding, arguing the properties are profitable with improvements. He also suggests leasing the units only after renovation if they don't become profitable.
Himachal Pradesh's CM Sukhu urged BJP MPs to seek forestland approval from the PM and Home Minister for disaster-affected families' resettlement. Financial aid is planned. The government will create a relief package, including compensation, and address construction regulations near rivers. Road restoration is underway.
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Sirmaur district witnesses garlic trade worth over Rs 1,000 crore annually, making it a significant contributor to the region’s rural economy
Uttarakhand police seized 125 kg of illegal dynamite from an Alto car (HP 09C 9788) near the Himachal-Uttarakhand border during a routine check. The vehicle, carrying dynamite, detonator caps, and fuse, was stopped before entering Himachal Pradesh. Three Himachal Pradesh residents were arrested and booked under the Explosives Act. Investigations are ongoing.
U-16 volleyball player was denied admission to sports hostel due to his short height
CM, Dharmani meet injured persons at AIIMS
Sunny Kumar has been appointed as a Jeevan Shiksha Partner Fellow
The event featured an awareness camp, besides speech and poster-making competitions aimed at educating students about population explosion and the importance of family planning
The Himachal Pradesh government reinstated the requirement of passing at least two of classes VIII, X, XI, or XII within the state to qualify for the MBBS/BDS state quota. This reverses a 2023 change. The new rule affects non-resident Himachali students who previously benefited from the waiver, leading to protests.
Salix for Soil campaign proves effective in preventing land degradation
The-state-of-the-art robotic surgery system is imported from the US
Face constant threat of landslides due to unscientific hill cutting
A Delhi-based company, Garuna Management Services, is accused of forging the Municipal Commissioner's signature and a fake seal to fraudulently withdraw a Rs 20.13 lakh security deposit. The company, contracted for garbage collection, abandoned its work. Police have registered an FIR for theft, forgery, and misappropriation of government funds.
The project falls under ICSSR’s flagship initiative on Longitudinal Studies in Social and Human Sciences and focuses on the development of the Pandav Circuit in Himachal Pradesh
The State Election Commission extended the deadline for urban local body reservation rosters to July 15, contradicting the Urban Development Department's deferral due to missing data. The SEC clarified its authority, citing relevant acts, and expects compliance from officials involved in the election process.
The ED attached Rs 1.74 crore of commission agents' assets in the Manav Bharti University fake degree scam. The agents facilitated the sale of fake degrees, generating Rs 387 crore in illicit proceeds. Assets worth Rs 202 crore have been attached overall.
Health Department and NGO Mera Yuva Bharat organised an awareness workshop to mark World Population Day
Himachal Pradesh is considering legalizing controlled cannabis cultivation for non-narcotic uses like medicine and construction. A seminar and exhibition showcased hemp-based products, with stakeholders highlighting market potential and the need for farmer education. The government's decision is pending cabinet approval.
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The training programme concludes at Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur.
Credits Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for reimagining the festival and bringing it to global prominence
Coordinated a pivotal session on “Internationalisation of Indian Higher Education”
Twenty-five villages are in complete darkness after 20 transformers failed—nine in Bahu and Sainj of Banjar and 11 more in Malana, Jari and Rasol of Kullu
Nearly 100 officers of electricity board will undergo training in two phases during the six-day programme
Gram Sabha sessions served platform for villagers to scrutinise the preliminary lists, raise objections and ensure the inclusion of only deserving families
Management, in an order, imposes a complete ban on peaceful protests in front of the board’s premises
Following a building collapse, Gawar Construction will reassess the Shimla road stretch with a third-party agency hired by NHAI. The agency will identify vulnerable spots, and construction will resume after their report, likely within a month. The company also proposed acquiring more land and is providing temporary housing and compensation for the collapsed building's owner.
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