Himachal Pradesh Assembly Leader of Opposition (LoP) Jairam Thakur on Thursday accused the Himachal government of asking money from state government-run temples to finance the Sukh Ashray scheme.
The week-long International Shivratri Mahotsav-2025 of Mandi commenced on Thursday with Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu formally inaugurating the festivities at the historic Paddal Ground in Mandi.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for nine development projects worth Rs 46.82 crore in Mandi, benefiting the Drang and Sadar assembly constituencies, said a press statement.
The Chief Minister discussed the adoption of modern technology in medical colleges and stated that the state government would "provide all possible assistance to strengthen these institutions".
"From time immemorial people have been celebrating the Shivratri festivity with great enthusiasm and fervour. Himachal Pradesh is known as the abode of Lord Shiva, the Shivratri Mahotsav celebrated at various places in the state have their own significance," Sukhu said.
Himachal CM emphasized that Mahakumbh reflects India's rich culture and deep-rooted faith in age-old traditions. He highlighted the prominence of Indian culture since ancient times, as recorded in history.
The opposition has accused the CM of undertaking a foreign trip at the expense of the government, but Thakur dismissed these claims, saying that the BJP's remarks reflect a narrow mindset.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh said, "I am very happy that I got to opportunity to come here and take a holy dip in the Mahakumbh along with my family. India's culture and Hindutva have always been world-famous."
In a significant step towards enhancing tourism in Kullu district, the Himachal government has approved the construction of an Aerial Ropeway from Kullu Bus Stand to Peej Paragliding Point with an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore.
The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, Pratibha Singh extended her congratulations to Rekha Gupta, the newly appointed Chief Minister of Delhi, and commended the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for giving a woman the opportunity to lead the state.
In a landmark decision aimed at supporting female government employees, the Himachal Pradesh government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has introduced a 60-day special maternity leave for women who experience a stillbirth or the loss of a child soon af
The State Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has taken a significant step to strengthen the healthcare sector by granting full salary to MBBS doctors pursuing postgraduate studies or specialized training in India or abroad, an official statement from t