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Himachal govt to formulate policy to revive projects up to 25 MW

Providing relief the state cabinet has decided to extend the special relief package to disaster-affected areas, including Samej and Rampur in Shimla district, Jaun-Bagipul and Nirmand in Kullu district and Tikkam Thalu-Kot in Mandi district

The government will assess and formulate a policy to revive projects up to 25 MW that have shown no visible progress. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 08:12 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal Cabinet gives nod to notify new homestay rules

The rules aim to check the illegal homestays operating in the state, with a special focus on those units that are operating in violation of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972

According to the new provisions, preference will be given to the bonafide Himachalis to operate homestays. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 13, 2024 07:58 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal CM hits out at BJP, says party has been trying to destabilise Congress govt

Sukhu said that when an attempt was made to destabilise the government, Jai Ram Thakur went to buy coat-pants and had said that now even God cannot save the government, but the public had faith in Congress policies

(From left) Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Congress state incharge Rajiv Shukla and HPCC chief Pratibha Singh during an event in Bilaspur on Wednesday. (HT Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

BJP playing petty politics: HPCC chief Pratibha

Pratibha Singh was reacting to the memorandum given to the governor by the state BJP leaders in protest against the two-year celebration of the state government

Congress leader Pratibha Singh (HT File Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:14 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Have urged Modi govt to raise HP’s industrial package: Harsh Vardhan

The minister was in Sirmaur district to inaugurate the three-day Himachal Pradesh International Trade Exhibition 2024, organised at Nahan Chaugan under the Procurement and Marketing Assistance Scheme of the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

Himachal’s industry, labour and employment minister Harsh Vardhan Singh Chauhan inaugurating the three-day Himachal Pradesh International Trade Exhibition 2024 on Monday. (Source: X)

Chandigarh

Updated on Dec 10, 2024 06:10 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation eyes ADB funds for revamp

HPTDC that runs 56 hotels in the state and the corporation had been in red owing to numerous challenges owing to mounting liabilities even though the corporation claims turnover of ₹109 crore. Not just the private players but even homestays are emerging as a challenge for the HPTDC hotels.

After getting temporary relief from the high court, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) is now looking at renovating and refurbishing its hotels to pull them out of red and for funds, the HPTDC is looking towards Asian Development Bank (ADB). (Representational image)

Chandigarh

Published on Nov 30, 2024 10:34 PM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Amid protests in Hamirpur, Himachal CM calls meeting to discuss charitable hospital’s land transfer

CM Sukhu to hold a meeting on Dec 1 to address protests over Radha Soami Satsang Beas hospital closure, seeking land transfer clearance amid local demands.

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 30, 2024 06:22 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal speaker advocates for special session focused on devlp issues

Pathania said that he will discuss with the chief minister (CM) and leader of Opposition to hold a special session of the assembly focused solely on development, ethical governance and global collaboration, avoiding political debates

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 29, 2024 05:48 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Fault is not in EVMs, but in Cong leadership: Sanjay Tandon

Hitting out at the Opposition Congress over the EVM issue, Himachal Pradesh’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-incharge Sanjay Tandon on Thursday said that Congress is losing elections due to poor management by their leadership and not because of EVMs

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 29, 2024 05:46 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Jai Ram Thakur’s ‘dislodge Holy Lodge’ jibe draws Vikramaditya Singh’s retort

Jai Ram Thakur criticizes CM Sukhu for alleged Congress factionalism, claiming the 'Holy Lodge' is sidelined, while ministers deny infighting and corruption claims.

Himachal minister Vikramaditya Singh (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 28, 2024 05:42 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Revamped Himachal Congress unit likely by New Year, says Pratibha Singh

Pratibha Singh emphasized the importance of restructuring efforts to revitalise the party. According to Singh, the new executive committee will be formed based on district-level observers’ reports

Congress’ Himachal unit chief Pratibha Singh (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 28, 2024 05:40 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Will to renovate hotels to earn profit: HPTDC chief

Bali’s statement comes a day after Himachal Pradesh high court stayed the order to close down 18 hotels run by HPTDC

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 27, 2024 06:42 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal government yet to receive mandatory forest clearances for Gaggal airport expansion

The techno economic feasibility report is yet to be received and it is only after the receipt of aforesaid report, that the Centre can proceed to grant permission, if any, for forest clearance

The land acquisition process for the expansion of the Kangra Airport at Gaggal has already begun. (File)

Chandigarh

Published on Nov 25, 2024 10:34 PM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Radha Soami Satsang Beas hospital: Will bring land transfer ordinance in assembly, says Himachal CM

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday indicated that concessions will be given to the Dera Radha Soami Satsang Beas management

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 25, 2024 07:18 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

HC stays Himachal’s transfer of varsity land to tourism dept

The directions came during the hearing of the petition filed by the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Teachers Association, opposing the transfer of university land to the tourism department

The court said no permanent construction or change in land use should be carried out, (iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 24, 2024 05:20 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal HC allows 9 tourism corp run hotels to operate till March

Hotel Chail Palace, Chandrabhaga Keylong, a hotel in Khajjiar, Hotel Meghdoot, Log Huts Manali, Hotel Kunjum, Hotel Bhagsu, Castle Naggar and Hotel Dhauladhar, have been allowed to operate till March 30, 2025

Tourism Development Corporation had moved an application before justice Ajay Mohan Goel, for recall/modification of the November 19 order. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:30 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

BJP’s attempt to de-stabilise govt has been scuttled: Congress

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led Congress government had been under attack by the BJP after HC had nullified the appointments of six Congress MLAs as CPSes, terming the appointments as “unconstitutional”.

Himachal chief minister Sukvinder Singh Sukhu (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 23, 2024 07:28 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Deotsidh temple canteen shut as ‘parsad’ samples fail quality test

Baba Balak Nath temple in Deotsidh closes its shop after "prasad" samples failed quality tests; services to be outsourced amid safety concerns.

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 09:12 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Congress, BJP trade barbs as HC order closure of 18 HPTDC hotels

Laying the blame on the previous BJP government for their failure to ensure the upkeep of the properties, the Congress said the saffron party’s leaders and workers blatantly misused the tourism hotels

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 21, 2024 09:02 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal HC orders closure of 18 ‘white elephants’ hotels run by HPTDC

Himachal Pradesh HC orders the closure of 18 loss-making HPTDC hotels by November 25, 2024, citing financial viability concerns.

The Himachal HC has ordered the closure of 18 ‘white elephants’ hotels being run by HPTDC. (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 20, 2024 06:20 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Shimla administration to strictly anti-tobacco measures at educational institutions

In the first phase, all the colleges in Shimla city will be made tobacco free, with speeches and debate competitions being organised to raise awareness on the topic across campuses

Shimla district administration has begun work towards making the educational institutes tobacco free. (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 19, 2024 08:16 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal government moves apex court against HC order nullifying CPSes’ appointments

While the state has decided to challenge the decision, the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) is also gearing up to reap dividends from the decision, eyeing the removal of six MLAs who had been appointed as the CPSes

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sing Sukhu (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 17, 2024 08:24 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Shimla gets a step closer to ropeway as government floats project tenders

Tipped to India’s largest and the world’s second-largest ropeway, the project’s aim is to help decongest Shimla

Work on the Shimla ropeway project will commence by March 2025. (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 16, 2024 08:46 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal moves apex court over HC order, CPSes vacate offices

After the high court orders, chief secretary Prabodh Saxena on Wednesday evening issued orders to take away the facilities like cars, bungalows, offices and staff

After the judgement on Wednesday, Himachal advocate general Anup Rattan had said the state government will challenge the order in the Supreme Court. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 15, 2024 08:22 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra/Dar Ovais, Shimla/dharamshala

Opposition hails verdict, HP government eyes legal recourse as HC declares CPS’ appointments void

Himachal Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while talking to mediapersons in Dharamshala said he had not yet gone through the details of the orders

BJP leader and petitioner in HC Satpal Singh Satti (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 14, 2024 09:08 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Dar Ovais, Shimla/dharamshala

Himachal HC nullifies appointment of six Cong MLAs as CPSes

Court directs immediate withdrawal of facilities to six chief parliamentary secretaries Sanjay Awasthi (Arki), Sundar Singh (Kullu), Ram Kumar (Doon), Mohan Lal Bragta (Rohru), Ashish Butail (Palampur) and Kishori Lal (Baijnath).

The Himachal Pradesh high court on Wednesday termed the appointment of six Congress MLAs as chief parliamentary secretaries (CPS) by chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu void. (Representational photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 14, 2024 09:14 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra

Himachal pollution board calls to set up bio-methanation plant to tackle Kufri’s horse dung menace

To remediate/manage the dung, the pollution has suggested installation of a bio-methanation plant of capacity of 5-6 MT/day

Horse riding is one of the major draws of Kufri, a popular tourist destination in Shimla. (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 11, 2024 07:12 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal: As samosa row heats up, BJP roasts Sukhu govt with rallies and potshots

The BJP has kept the social media abuzz, dishing out memes and videos, targeting the Congress government in Himachal

BJP Yuva Morcha members carried a “samosa march” in Shimla on Saturday. (Deepak Sansta/ht)

Chandigarh

Published on Nov 10, 2024 12:42 PM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Himachal BJP hits out at Congress over ‘samosa’ controversy

The CM’s chief media adviser, Naresh Chauhan, meanwhile, criticised the Opposition for politicising every “trivial matter”

Leader of Opposition in Himachal assembly Jai Ram Thakur (File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 09, 2024 04:15 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

Shanan power project: Centre will ‘not favour anyone’, says Khattar

His reply was in response to Himachal chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s request for Centre’s assistance to ask Punjab to hand over the 110 MW Shanan Project of Mandi district to Himachal Pradesh from Punjab as the 100-year lease with Punjab recently expired

Khattar was in Shimla where he held a two-hour discussion with CM Sukhu and urban development minister Vikramaditya Singh on various power projects and schemes impacting Himachal Pradesh. (Deepak Sansta/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Nov 08, 2024 07:14 AM IST

ByShailee Dogra, Shimla

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Providing relief the state cabinet has decided to extend the special relief package to disaster-affected areas, including Samej and Rampur in Shimla district, Jaun-Bagipul and Nirmand in Kullu district and Tikkam Thalu-Kot in Mandi district

The rules aim to check the illegal homestays operating in the state, with a special focus on those units that are operating in violation of Section 118 of the Himachal Pradesh Tenancy and Land Reforms Act, 1972

Sukhu said that when an attempt was made to destabilise the government, Jai Ram Thakur went to buy coat-pants and had said that now even God cannot save the government, but the public had faith in Congress policies

Pratibha Singh was reacting to the memorandum given to the governor by the state BJP leaders in protest against the two-year celebration of the state government

The minister was in Sirmaur district to inaugurate the three-day Himachal Pradesh International Trade Exhibition 2024, organised at Nahan Chaugan under the Procurement and Marketing Assistance Scheme of the ministry of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs)

HPTDC that runs 56 hotels in the state and the corporation had been in red owing to numerous challenges owing to mounting liabilities even though the corporation claims turnover of ₹109 crore. Not just the private players but even homestays are emerging as a challenge for the HPTDC hotels.

CM Sukhu to hold a meeting on Dec 1 to address protests over Radha Soami Satsang Beas hospital closure, seeking land transfer clearance amid local demands.

Pathania said that he will discuss with the chief minister (CM) and leader of Opposition to hold a special session of the assembly focused solely on development, ethical governance and global collaboration, avoiding political debates

Hitting out at the Opposition Congress over the EVM issue, Himachal Pradesh’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) co-incharge Sanjay Tandon on Thursday said that Congress is losing elections due to poor management by their leadership and not because of EVMs

Jai Ram Thakur criticizes CM Sukhu for alleged Congress factionalism, claiming the 'Holy Lodge' is sidelined, while ministers deny infighting and corruption claims.

Pratibha Singh emphasized the importance of restructuring efforts to revitalise the party. According to Singh, the new executive committee will be formed based on district-level observers’ reports

Bali’s statement comes a day after Himachal Pradesh high court stayed the order to close down 18 hotels run by HPTDC

The techno economic feasibility report is yet to be received and it is only after the receipt of aforesaid report, that the Centre can proceed to grant permission, if any, for forest clearance

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday indicated that concessions will be given to the Dera Radha Soami Satsang Beas management

The directions came during the hearing of the petition filed by the Himachal Pradesh Agriculture Teachers Association, opposing the transfer of university land to the tourism department

Hotel Chail Palace, Chandrabhaga Keylong, a hotel in Khajjiar, Hotel Meghdoot, Log Huts Manali, Hotel Kunjum, Hotel Bhagsu, Castle Naggar and Hotel Dhauladhar, have been allowed to operate till March 30, 2025

Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led Congress government had been under attack by the BJP after HC had nullified the appointments of six Congress MLAs as CPSes, terming the appointments as “unconstitutional”.

Baba Balak Nath temple in Deotsidh closes its shop after "prasad" samples failed quality tests; services to be outsourced amid safety concerns.

Laying the blame on the previous BJP government for their failure to ensure the upkeep of the properties, the Congress said the saffron party’s leaders and workers blatantly misused the tourism hotels

Himachal Pradesh HC orders the closure of 18 loss-making HPTDC hotels by November 25, 2024, citing financial viability concerns.

In the first phase, all the colleges in Shimla city will be made tobacco free, with speeches and debate competitions being organised to raise awareness on the topic across campuses

While the state has decided to challenge the decision, the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) is also gearing up to reap dividends from the decision, eyeing the removal of six MLAs who had been appointed as the CPSes

Tipped to India’s largest and the world’s second-largest ropeway, the project’s aim is to help decongest Shimla

After the high court orders, chief secretary Prabodh Saxena on Wednesday evening issued orders to take away the facilities like cars, bungalows, offices and staff

Himachal Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while talking to mediapersons in Dharamshala said he had not yet gone through the details of the orders

Court directs immediate withdrawal of facilities to six chief parliamentary secretaries Sanjay Awasthi (Arki), Sundar Singh (Kullu), Ram Kumar (Doon), Mohan Lal Bragta (Rohru), Ashish Butail (Palampur) and Kishori Lal (Baijnath).

To remediate/manage the dung, the pollution has suggested installation of a bio-methanation plant of capacity of 5-6 MT/day

The BJP has kept the social media abuzz, dishing out memes and videos, targeting the Congress government in Himachal

The CM’s chief media adviser, Naresh Chauhan, meanwhile, criticised the Opposition for politicising every “trivial matter”

His reply was in response to Himachal chief minister (CM) Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s request for Centre’s assistance to ask Punjab to hand over the 110 MW Shanan Project of Mandi district to Himachal Pradesh from Punjab as the 100-year lease with Punjab recently expired

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