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TopicHimachal Pradesh

Topic: Himachal Pradesh

Himachal chief secy in soup after Rs 1.2 lakh bill for Holi party sent to govt for clearance

Former civil servants have criticised decision to send bill for Holi party hosted by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena to Himachal Pradesh govt’s General Administration Department.

Kangana Ranaut decries Rs 1 lakh power bill, Himachal CM’s adviser urges BJP MP not to politicise

Matter came to light when Kangana spoke about it Saturday during a constituency-level party meeting in Balh to criticise the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress govt.

Cash-strapped Himachal amends 70-year-old land revenue law, introduces environment cess

Assembly passes Himachal Pradesh Land Revenue (Amendment) Bill to strengthen revenue administration & to encourage sustainable land use. Changes not to affect agricultural land owners.

As Bhindranwale flag row intensifies, Himachal road transport body curtails bus services to Punjab

HRTC bus drivers have refused to enter Punjab fearing attacks in retaliation over Sikh pilgrims being stopped in Himachal for sporting flags with pictures of Bhindranwale.

Himachal braces for ‘toughest’ yr. How state’s budget aims to deal with soaring debt, falling grants

Of Rs 58,514-crore budget, 67% is earmarked for salary, pension, interest payments & debt repayment, leaving limited funds for development.

Why Sukhu govt plan to fund schemes using temple contributions may be the perfect weapon for BJP

There are at least 36 major temples under Himachal govt’s control. District Collectors are commissioners of these temples, which hold assets worth hundreds of crores of rupees.

What is the 2017 Kotkhai custodial death case that led to life term for Himachal IGP, 7 other cops

After the 2017 rape-murder of a 16-year-old girl in Kotkhai, Suraj Singh, a Nepali labourer, was arrested. However, he died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody.

HP govt tasks universities with studying cannabis cultivation, assessing medical & industrial uses

This is part of HP's efforts to regulate cannabis cultivation, drawing inspiration from states & UTs, like Uttarakhand, MP & J&K, where controlled cultivation is already permitted.

How former Shimla SP’s testimony led to conviction of IG, 7 cops in 2017 custodial death case

Probing 2017 Kotkhai rape and murder of 16-yr-old, IG Zaidi’s team arrested six men, including Suraj. But on night of 18 July 2017, the Nepali labourer died in custody.

CBI raids ED: Shimla-based officer accused of taking bribe on the run after narrowly evading arrest

CBI laid trap for assistant director-level officer with ED after an individual under investigation accused him of demanding bribe of Rs 55 lakh. Vishal Deep narrowly evaded arrest Sunday.

On Camera

Nobel committee, note how Trump allowed Munir to make nuclear threat against India from US soil

So far, India has responded to his threats with a measured, diplomatic, strategic, and multi-dimensional approach. Now, it needs to react firmly.

Modi’s ‘Diwali bonanza’ for the common man—next-gen GST reforms, lower tax on daily-use items soon

Finance ministry says the proposed revamp will focus on structural reforms, rate rationalisation & ease of living, & will be deliberated upon in the coming weeks.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.