It started with a police complaint alleging violations of Section 118—which restricts transfer of agricultural land to non-agriculturists—of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act.
Sukhu will defer half his own pay for six months; Group C, D employees and pensioners are fully exempt; Opposition calls it a budget that 'has gone backwards'.
Court directed Himachal govt to appoint a lawyer who was denied post of Assistant District Attorney for having a disability percentage higher than 60%, limit set by HPPSC for the job.
The directive, issued by Dept of Personnel, reinforces guidelines first laid down in August 2017. A senior govt official said circular was prompted by ‘recurring instances’.
An entry fee hike for vehicles from other states has sparked fresh bickering between Punjab & Himachal. But the quarrel runs deeper—hydro project dues, tourism traffic and even cultural flashpoints.
Himachal Police had intercepted Delhi Police convoy after 3 were arrested in Rohru without prior notice, also filing an FIR against unidentified officers on charges of kidnapping.
The 16th Finance Commission’s recommendation to discontinue Revenue Deficit Grants (RDGs), handed out by the Centre to states, would be a blow to Himachal Pradesh.
Two cousins had ventured out to record videos in Chamba's Bharmour region. Disaster struck and the two were cut-off from outside. Later, their bodies were found.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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