Solar projects upto 150 MW capacity would be installed by HIMURJA through private participation and priority would be given to Himachalis in awarding these projects, whose capacity will be from 250 KW to 1 MW, said the Chief Minister.
China has intensified its efforts of expanding its territory in the Himalayan region, and in support of the countries that are struggling against it like Nepal and Tibet, the United Kingdom has been taking steps to counter it.
Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana on Friday assured that teams of SDRF and police are on alert if any tragedy arises due to snowfall in Joshimath.
A delegation of senior industry leaders of the Himachal Pradesh unit of industry body CII called on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, and suggested a few reforms in the state with a view to inviting fresh investments in the state.
The Ministry of Law and Justice on Friday appointed Justice Sabina, the senior-most Judge of the Himachal Pradesh High Court as Acting Chief Justice with effect from January 21 as consequent upon the retirement of Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice Justice Amjad Ahtesham Sayed.
Himachal Pradesh state Congress President and member of parliament Pratibha Singh on Thursday thanked people and party workers who joined Rahul Gandhi-led Bharat Jodo Yatra and said that the country is on its way to change.
As the cold wave condition continues to prevail in Himachal Pradesh, Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday predicts more snow and rainfall in the higher regions of the state for the next two days.
Following the land subsidence in Joshimath town of Uttarakhand, Chamoli District Magistrate Himanshu Khurana on Thursday said the authorities are seeking suggestions for suitable land for permanent relocation of affected families.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu directed all the departments to address the grievances of the people in a press release on Thursday while listening to the grievances of people at Dhawali village in the Dharampur assembly of Mandi district.
Renowned Assamese poet and Jnanpith winner Nilamani Phookan passed away at Guwahati Medical College & Hospital (GMCH) at the age of 89 on Thursday. The Assam Chief Minister announced that his last rites will be performed with full state honour.