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Om Prakash Thakur
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In Himachal, is Sukh Ram’s son nearing end in BJP? The jury is still outPremium Story
July 02,2022 22:39:41 PM
Anil Sharma, a former minister, has been sidelined in the party since his late father and son moved to Congress in 2019. Now, all eyes are on how he will vote in the presidential polls.
Sun, Jul 03, 2022
Himachal approves 50% bus fare concession for womenPremium Story
May 27,2022 09:09:52 AM
The Cabinet gave its approval to provide government guarantee in favour of HRTC for raising term loan of Rs. 160 crore to buy 360 new buses and other transport vehicles.
Fri, May 27, 2022
Khalistan Flags At Himachal house: Punjab man arrested, another suspect on runPremium Story
May 12,2022 03:06:02 AM
Himachal DGP Sanjay Kundu said the arrested accused has also confessed to having put up a Khalistan banner outside the mini-secretariat complex in Punjab's Ropar last month.
Thu, May 12, 2022
‘Khalistan’, Himachal: Puzzled parties wonder what’s common, except Punjab pollsPremium Story
May 09,2022 22:40:26 PM
The political mud-slinging continued on Monday, with Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur showing a picture on his mobile phone of Leader of the Opposition Mukesh Agnihotri with a man wearing a Khalistani T-shirt.
Tue, May 10, 2022
After paper leak, HP scraps police recruitment testPremium Story
May 06,2022 21:15:43 PM
This is for the second time within three years that the state government has nullified the examination to select constables. In August 2019, the examination was held invalid after six men were caught impersonating as candidates.
Fri, May 06, 2022
Virbhadra’s model of development to be implemented if Cong forms govt: Pratibha SinghPremium Story
May 05,2022 23:10:21 PM
"The way the Congress defeated the BJP in the by-elections last year, it has to be defeated in the Assembly elections in the same way. For this, everyone will have to unite," said Pratibha Singh.
Thu, May 05, 2022
Jai Ram Thakur retains BJP leadership’s faith, but rivals wait in the wingsPremium Story
April 18,2022 02:32:38 AM
Amid reports of his rivals in the party manoeuvring, the central leadership has made it clear that Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur will be the BJP’s face for the state elections later this year.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Jai Ram Thakur retains BJP leadership’s faith, but rivals wait in the wingsPremium Story
April 17,2022 20:57:14 PM
Himachal CM is set to lead the party in state polls later this year, but insiders say the ‘scenario may change’.
Mon, Apr 18, 2022
Bus discount, free power up to 125 units in HimachalPremium Story
April 16,2022 01:37:00 AM
With this decision, about 11.5 lakh consumers will get benefit of about Rs 250 crore. Earlier, this limit was 60 units per month.
Sat, Apr 16, 2022
Himachal: From daily wagers and mayors to anganwadi workers and gram pradhans, pay raise for allPremium Story
March 05,2022 04:45:24 AM
In his nearly three-hour address in the Assembly while tabling the 152-page Budget, Thakur said that a total increase of Rs 90 lakh has been made in the MLALAD fund after the BJP government came to power.
Sat, Mar 05, 2022
In poll year, Himachal CM presents Rs 51,365-cr Budget with no new taxes, special focus on social securityPremium Story
March 04,2022 19:14:05 PM
The revenue receipts of 2022-23 are estimated at Rs 36,375 crore, whereas expenditure is likely to be Rs 40,278 crore -- leading to a revenue deficit of Rs 3,903 crore.
Fri, Mar 04, 2022Thakur govt feels heat of pension scheme protestPremium Story
March 04,2022 02:02:27 AM
As sixth day of the Vidhan Sabha's budget session got underway, Congress MLA Jagat Singh Negi raised the matter and said that the employees were being prevented from agitating for their demands.
Fri, Mar 04, 2022
Himachal Pradesh Budget Session: Cong walks out during CM’s reply to Gov’s addressPremium Story
March 02,2022 23:28:07 PM
CM Jai Ram Thakur said the previous Congress government had taken a loan of Rs 28,707 crore from 2012-13 to 2017-18 during its five-year tenure, while his government has taken Rs 15,200 crore in loan from 2018-19 to till date.
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
Una explosion toll rises to 11, main accused held in MumbaiPremium Story
March 02,2022 20:16:26 PM
On February 22, the day of the explosion, six migrant workers were charred to death, while 14 others had sustained burn injuries
Wed, Mar 02, 2022
15 from Himachal being bought back, another 17 on way: CM Jai Ram ThakurPremium Story
February 27,2022 02:14:11 AM
The Himachal Pradesh government will bear the cost for sending the state residents to their homes from the Delhi airport, he said, adding that Himachal Bhawan-based the resident commissioner office will make arrangements for their RT-PCR test after reaching the Delhi airport.
Sun, Feb 27, 2022
HP proposes, passes Rs 2230-cr supplementary budgetPremium Story
February 26,2022 20:56:27 PM
In the supplementary budget, major expenditure was proposed under the state schemes includes Rs 246.62 crore for grants in-aid and investment to Himachal Road Transport Corporation, Rs 173.31 crore to avail discounts on payments to Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited and payment to HPSEB Ltd.
Sat, Feb 26, 2022
Himachal govt suspends SI for misbehaving with Cong MLAPremium Story
February 26,2022 18:58:25 PM
Replying to the issue raised by Leader of Opposition Mukesh Agnihotri, CM Jai Ram Thakur, who also holds the charge of the home department, said SI Pawan Banyal has been suspended for misbehaving with Kasumpti MLA on February 22 and sent to police lines.
Sat, Feb 26, 2022
Ruckus in Himachal House after Pathania targets Vikramditya over graftPremium Story
February 25,2022 20:42:40 PM
Taking part in discussion on the Governor's address, Vikramaditya Singh said BJP has become a washing machine for corrupt leaders and whoever joins it, becomes clean
Fri, Feb 25, 2022
HP reads the riot act: Bans strikes, protests by staff during Assembly sessions, warns of terminationPremium Story
February 25,2022 17:00:12 PM
These instructions come after the government employees, under the banner of New Pension Scheme Karamchari Mahasangh (NPSKM), started a 'padyatra' from Mandi on February 23
Fri, Feb 25, 2022
Opposition walks out amid Himachal governor’s address, calls it ‘bundle of lies’Premium Story
February 23,2022 18:21:41 PM
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur challenges Congress MLAs to prove their claim that the government’s achievements listed by the governor are lies.
Wed, Feb 23, 2022
Himachal Pradesh: Explosion at illegal crackers factory leaves six women deadPremium Story
February 22,2022 20:51:05 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the loss of lives and said Rs two lakh each from Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) would be given to the families of those killed in the incident. A sum of Rs. 50,000 would be given to each of the injured.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022
Six killed, 12 injured in factory fire in Himachal’s UnaPremium Story
February 22,2022 14:50:25 PM
The explosion occurred in the morning at about 11 am and the fire engulfed the whole factory trapping everyone present at the facility.
Tue, Feb 22, 2022Himachal Pradesh to reopen all educational institutions, gyms, cinema halls from Feb 17Premium Story
February 14,2022 18:12:08 PM
Students of class 9 and above had already resumed classroom learning in the state. The cabinet meeting also decided to grant revised family pension to around 1.73 lakh pensioners or family pensioners.
Tue, Feb 15, 2022
Multi-crore extortion racket: 2 Haryana Police officials held, sent to 9-day police remandPremium Story
February 11,2022 00:20:49 AM
According to the SIT, these three were part of a racket where huge sums of money was extorted over the past several years from many industrialists by coercion.
Fri, Feb 11, 2022
Posing as IG, man extorts Rs 1.49 Cr from traders, HP forms SIT to probePremium Story
February 04,2022 20:34:26 PM
The DGP said that the accused, Vinay Aggarwal, allegedly extorted money to the tune of Rs 1.49 crore by projecting himself as an IG in the central government along with his associates.
Fri, Feb 04, 2022