Speaking to the media here, Chauhan described the discontinuation of the revenue deficit grant as a "grave injustice" to hill states. He said that since Independence, successive Finance Commissions had recognised the difficult geographical conditions of hill states and introduced a system
Light to moderate rains and snowfall were recorded at several places across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for thunderstorms, gusty winds, and dense fog at isolated locations, particularly in the low hills and plains.
Vikramaditya Singh informed that the policy was prepared after a detailed technical assessment by the department and has been approved for placement before the forthcoming Cabinet meeting for final endorsement.
Additional SP Bir Bahadur, while speaking to ANI, said, "As per the report, a case was registered on February 2 in the McLeodganj police station against a Chinese national, Lou Wennian (60). During the enquiry, it was found that Lou Wennian stayed in McLeodganj, Kangra district, Himachal
An avalanche struck near the Snow Gallery at the North Portal of the Atal Tunnel in the Lahaul Sub-Division on Tuesday, leading to the blockage of National Highway-03 (NH-03).
Political sparring between the BJP and the Congress over the Union Budget continued on Tuesday, with Himachal Pradesh BJP spokesperson Randhir Sharma describing the budget as a major step towards a developed and self-reliant India, while rejecting the opposition's claims that Himachal Pra
At least three people were killed after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus fell into a deep gorge near Kwanu in Uttarakhand while passing through the Dunga Bainsi area, officials said on Tuesday.
Himachal Pradesh Police have detained a Chinese national in McLeodganj, who was residing there without valid documents, Additional Superintendent of Police (Addl SP) Bir Bahadur said.
Senior Scientist at India Meteorological Department (IMD), Sandeep Kumar Sharma, on Monday, stated that there has been an active western disturbance with light to moderate rainfall and snowfall across Himachal Pradesh, with the highest rainfall received across Kangra and Mandi.
Fresh snowfall and rain over the past 48 hours have brought cheer to locals in Himachal Pradesh and turned the iconic Kalka-Shimla heritage toy train route into a major attraction for tourists. Snow-laden railway tracks and the scenic toy train journey are drawing visitors in large number
Speaking to the media in Shimla, Singh said Himachal Pradesh had high expectations from the Union Budget presented on February 1 by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, but the state received no special mention.
Speaking to reporters in Shimla, Vinay Kumar said the Congress had expected special consideration for Himachal Pradesh, particularly given its difficult geography and the repeated natural disasters that have hit the state over the past two to three years.