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Himachal assembly passes Lokayukta Amendment Bill on closing day
Bill’s passage paves way for the appointment of any Himachal HC judge to the post as opposed to the earlier provision under which only the chief justice could be considered
Updated on Sep 26, 2023 01:28 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Northern Zonal Council meet: HP water cess, right over Chandigarh, flood relief on Punjab agenda
Shah will preside over the meeting of the NZC which comprises Punjab, Haryana, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh and the Union Territories of Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Chandigarh. Punjab is hosting the 31st NZC
Published on Sep 26, 2023 01:16 AM IST
Gurpreet Singh Nibber, Chandigarh
Priyanshu Painyuli on losing MC Sher, Kukku roles in Gully Boy and Sacred Games
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Priyanshu Painyuli recalls working on Charlie Chopra The Mystery of the Solang Valley, and much more.
Published on Sep 24, 2023 06:12 AM IST
Learning from Himachal floods
The real test in Himachal will be if the authorities can ensure compliance and adapt developmental aspirations to the specific ecology of the region.
Published on Sep 23, 2023 07:32 AM IST
HT Editorial
Himachal takes stronger stance on jobs to locals in industries based in state
The government is also committed to encouraging industries to hire employees on a more consistent basis, he said. Harsh Wardhan Chauhan addressed these concerns in response to questions posed by MLAs KL Thakur and Indra Dutt Lakhanpal, with supplementary queries from MLA Hoshiar Singh, C.P.S. Sanjay Awasthi, and MLA Sukhram.
Published on Sep 22, 2023 11:14 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Panel gives go-ahead to hemp cultivation in Himachal
Cultivation of hemp allowed for industrial and medicinal purposes only; the report states that the government could tap into this untapped potential, so as to benefit local farmers by introducing hemp cultivation for non-narcotic purposes.
Published on Sep 22, 2023 11:00 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
No more monkey business: Himachal forms panel to reign in stray dogs, monkeys
Over 60 cases of monkey bites are reported monthly at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital
Published on Sep 21, 2023 03:32 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Earthquake of magnitude 2.1 strikes Himachal Pradesh's Chamba
The tremors of the quake were felt around 9.15 pm.
Updated on Sep 20, 2023 04:17 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
Yamuna riverbed mining rules tweaked in Himachal district despite guidelines
Structural changes to rivers due to mining of sand and aggregate apart from hydropower projects are harming the environment
Published on Sep 19, 2023 04:32 PM IST
Jayashree Nandi
HT Interview: Focus on rehab, restoring infra in disaster-hit Himachal, says CM
CM Sukhu is pulling out all the stops to convince the Centre to declare the state’s losses as national disaster and also give a special relief package.
Updated on Sep 19, 2023 01:24 AM IST
Ramesh Vinayak, Chandigarh
51 herbal gardens to blossom near Himachal’s religious, tourist sites
Mahamaya Balasundari in Trilokpur and Parashuram Renukaji Tirtha in Himachal’s Sirmaur district will be in focus during the first leg of the project
Published on Sep 18, 2023 04:21 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Chandigarh-based coach retained as DDCA men’s U-19 team chief coach
The Delhi men’s U-19 team qualified for the quarterfinals knockout stage in both one-day and multi-day tournaments, and this happened after a gap of six years for Delhi under Jaswant’s leadership
Published on Sep 18, 2023 12:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh
NH 5 in Himachal Pradesh reopens 10 days after being blocked due to landslide
A large number of vehicles, including trucks carrying apples and peas, were stuck after Kinnaur was cut off from Shimla.
Published on Sep 17, 2023 04:21 PM IST
PTI |
Priyanka writes to PM to declare the Himachal floods as national disaster
The Congress leader began the letter by highlighting resilience and hardworking nature of the people of the state
Published on Sep 15, 2023 11:22 PM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla
Himachal CM donates all his life savings of ₹51 lakh to Disaster Relief Fund
Himachal Pradesh suffered one of the worst losses due to the flash floods and landslides during this monsoon.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 08:21 PM IST
Priyanka writes to PM, calls for declaring Himachal calamity 'national disaster'
In a letter to Modi, Gandhi also sought financial assistance for providing relief to the victims and their families as well as for rebuilding the state.
Published on Sep 15, 2023 05:04 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Sreelakshmi B
Himachal: Fuel rationing in Kinnaur as landslide blocks highway for 5th day
The disruption of vital road link leaves thousands stranded and results in long queues outside petrol stations in Reckong Peo amid fuel shortage
Published on Sep 14, 2023 03:02 PM IST
Scrub Typhus kills 5 in Odisha, 9 in Shimla. What is the deadly infection?
Officials said that at least five people have died in Odisha, while nine people have succumbed to the infection in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla.
Published on Sep 14, 2023 08:08 AM IST
After lull, rain returns to Himachal Pradesh from September 14-16
Meteorological dept forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in pockets of Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kullu, Mandi, Solan and Sirmaur districts over next three days; monsoon likely to withdraw from state after September 24
Published on Sep 13, 2023 03:03 PM IST
Congress to raise Himachal flood fury in Parliament: Priyanka
Congress leader visits landslide site in Shimla, urges Centre to rise above “party politics” and help Himachal Pradesh besides declaring recent calamity a national disaster
Published on Sep 13, 2023 02:07 PM IST
Press Trust of India
‘Declare Himachal crisis a national disaster’: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi
Priyanka Gandhi visited the Shiv Temple in Shimla's Summer Hill and took note of the situation and to meet the families of the victims.
Updated on Sep 13, 2023 01:59 PM IST
Himachal landslide: Apples, peas from Kinnaur being transported through ropeway
The ropeway has been set up at Krampa in Negulsari to Dhumti on Chaura-Rupi link road to transport the produce
Published on Sep 13, 2023 01:11 AM IST
Press trust of India, Shimla
Rise above ‘party politics’, declare HP calamity a ‘national disaster’: Priyanka to Centre
Priyanka Gandhi, who visited rain-affected areas of Kullu district and reviewed relief works, a statement said
Published on Sep 13, 2023 01:07 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
Dera Bassi firing incident: one held for firing, demanding ₹10 lakh from commission agent
The accused, Amanjot Singh, alias Amna, of Baroli village in Derabassi, armed with an illegal .32 pistol shot multiple rounds outside the home of victim Surinder Singh, who works as a collection agent for a microfinance company
Published on Sep 13, 2023 12:29 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Mohali
Two Punjab pilgrims die during Manimahesh Yatra in Himachal
Bharmour SDM and Manimahesh Yatra Trust secretary Kulbir Singh Rana said three pilgrims have died since the pilgrimage in Himachal Pradesh began on September 7
Published on Sep 12, 2023 01:10 PM IST
Priyanka visits flood-hit Himachal districts to review relief, restoration
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra visited flood-affected areas in Himachal Pradesh, reviewing relief efforts and speaking to locals about apple production and prices. The state has suffered losses of ₹8,600 crore ($1.2 billion) due to heavy rain this monsoon.
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 12:48 PM IST
Himachal: Pratibha asks BJP MPs to demand financial package from Centre
In a letter to the BJP MPs, Pratibha Singh underscored the need for unity in the face of the crisis; she called for a united front of MPs from different political ideologies to present the reality of the tragedy in Himachal Pradesh
Published on Sep 12, 2023 12:36 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
How India is ramping up border infra to boost military readiness
The military’s readiness, among other things, depends on infrastructure in forward areas
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 08:05 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
Declare rain calamity a ‘national disaster’, Himachal CM urges PM Narendra Modi
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu was the only CM from Congress-ruled states who attended the event hosted by President Droupadi Murmu
Published on Sep 10, 2023 11:27 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Shimla
‘During my conversation…’: Himachal CM Sukhvinder Sukhu after meeting PM Modi
Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said he requested PM Modi for a special disaster relief package for Himachal Pradesh.
Published on Sep 10, 2023 02:06 PM IST
