The centuries-old tradition of stone-pelting, performed to appease Goddess Kali in Dhami village of Himachal Pradesh clung to its unique past to celebrate the "Stone-Pelting Fair."
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday celebrated Diwali with children at both Balika and Bal Ashram in Mashobra and Tutikandi in Shimla and extended warm greetings to them on this festive occasion.
Dhanteras festivities brought a vibrant buzz to Shimla's markets on Tuesday, as people prepared for the Diwali season. The capital city of Himachal Pradesh saw lively activity, with residents shopping for a range of items, from traditional utensils to gold jewelery.
The Joint Employees Federation also expressed disappointment at the Congress government's decision to abolish vacant posts and stressed the need for dialogue to avoid a worsening situation in Himachal Pradesh.
The initiative aims to bring government services closer to people living in distant and underserved areas. As part of the program, the Chief Minister has pledged to stay in the village, interact with the residents, and understand their challenges firsthand.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister today took a significant step towards bridging the gap between governance and the people by launching the "Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar" program from Dodra-Kawar, a remote area in the Shimla district.
Dr SK Atri, a Scientific Officer and Environmental Expert in the Department of Environment Science and Technology Department of the state government said , "The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Himachal Pradesh is currently under control. In Shimla, the AQI remains well below the standard limits a
Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Deputy CM Agnihotri said, "Shimla Ropeway would be the biggest project in India and the second biggest in the world after Bolivia."
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that the Post Graduate courses will soon commence at Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College (RKGMC) in Hamirpur.
Amid the rising dispute surrounding the alleged illegal construction of Sanjauli Mosque in Shimla, which has sparked tensions in the area, various organizations took out a march in a show of solidarity and communal harmony.