These firms are part of a network of about 300 firms spread across five states, which conducted transactions of more than Rs 8,300 crore and availed as well as passed on input tax credit of over Rs 1,500 crore.
With the inclusion of modern technology, the functioning of the judiciary has accelerated and during the Covid-19 pandemic, virtual hearings had proved a boon for all, which saved both money and time of the people, he said.
The topography of the state is such that drones are capable of reaching the most remote areas with little to no manpower needed and require the least amount of effort, time, and energy.
The Rashtrapati Niwas, previously known as the 'Presidential Retreat' in Mashobra, will also be thrown open for visitors from April 23.
No casualty was reported as the house was under renovation and it was vacant when the incident occurred around 2 am on Sunday, they said.
The children wishing to establish their own start-ups after attaining the age of 18 years will also be provided financial assistance.
Proposes minimum 10-12-yr jail with `5 lakh fine, life term for traffickers, confiscation of drug-money property
The construction workers had laid three slabs of the bridge on the Kot-Jahoo Road. The bridge ostensibly collapsed a few hours after the shuttering of one of the slabs was removed, the officials added.
Himachal Pradesh’s water cess Bill provides for levying a 10 paisa per cubic metre cess on projects with heads up to 30 metres, 25 paise on 30-60 metres, 35 paise on 60-90 metres, and 50 paise per cubic metre over 90 metres.
The MoU was signed by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan, Director of Industries Rakesh Kumar Prajapati, and Managing Director of HLC Green Energy LLC Sanjay Sharma were also present.
More than 90 roads blocked in hill state
Asserting that water cess is logical and under the jurisdiction of the state, Sukhu said about 45,000 hectares land of Himachal Pradesh was submerged in the reservoirs of three projects of Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) and the hill state has been facing the adverse environmental impact for decades.
The Punjab assembly resolution said that the water cess imposed by the government of Himachal Pradesh was illegal and should be withdrawn.
The CM said that the state government has five flagship programmes that includes Tourism, Hydro and green energy, Education, Health and Industry, and food processing.
Sukhu announced that Himachal Pradesh will be made the model state for adopting electrical vehicles.
The CM announced a total of 5,000 new recruitments in Jal Shakti Department, and a Chief Minister Small Shopkeeper Scheme under which 1 per cent interest will be charged on a loan of Rs 50,000.
The Economic Survey presented in the Vidhan Sabha by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday pegged the GDP at constant prices (2011-12) in financial year 2022-23 at Rs 1,34,576 crore against a provisional GDP estimate of Rs 1,26,433 crore for 2021-22.
The bill for water cess was also passed in the budget session which is set to bring an additional revenue of more than Rs 4,000 crore to the state exchequer.
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The incident took place on the Kasauli-Parwanoo highway near Jangeshu village on Thursday morning.
War of words continues over closure of institutions started during the Jai Ram Thakur government
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu expressed condolences on the death of the five labourers. The CM assured timely medical treatment and assistance to the aggrieved families.
The workers hailed from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar; two others suffer injuries.
In a purported video of the incident, a group of over 10 people can be seen........
Police from both Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have assured that the situation is calm at present and is being monitored.







