North News Shimla, December 27 The Himachal Pradesh government has declared a two-day holiday on December 27 and 28 across all government departments, boards, corporations, and educational institutions, in honour of the late former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. In an official statement, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed profound grief over Singh’s passing, calling […]
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North News New Delhi, December 24 Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Justice G.S. Sandhawalia has been appointed as Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court, while Andhra Pradesh High Court judge Justice G. Narendar will serve as Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court, Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal said. The appointments […]
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North News Shimla, December 10 A private bus carrying 20 to 25 passengers fell into a gorge in the Ani sub-division of Kullu district on Tuesday, resulting in the death of the driver and injuries to several passengers. Local authorities confirmed the driver died at the scene, while the injured were shifted to a nearby […]
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North News Shimla, November 26 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has stayed an order that directed the state government to shut down 18 loss-making hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). The division bench, which reviewed a petition regarding unpaid financial benefits to retired employees, overturned a November 19 single-bench order and […]
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North News Shimla, November 25 The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to amend the Land Ceiling Act, 1972, to facilitate the transfer of land belonging to the Radha Soami Satsang Beas (RSSB) hospital at Bhota in Hamirpur to its sister organization, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said. He said that the proposed amendment, will […]
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Pallavi North News Shimla, November 23 Himachal Pradesh’s apple production dipped by 13,000 metric tons this year, totaling 418,000 metric tons in 2024, down from 431,000 metric tons in 2023, according to official figures. Officials attribute the decline to multiple factors, including aging orchards, soaring input costs, and climate change. Erratic weather patterns, fungal diseases, […]
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North NewsNew Delhi, November 22 In a significant relief to the Congress-led government in Himachal Pradesh, the Supreme Court on Friday stayed the disqualification of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) appointed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. This decision overrules the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s ruling, which had declared the appointment of these officials as […]
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North News Shimla, November 21 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the closure of 18 loss-making hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), citing the financial strain these properties place on the state’s budget. The court called the hotels “white elephants,” and directed the government to shut them down by November […]
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North News Shimla, November 14 Commenting on the controversy surrounding the attachment of Himachal Bhawan over unpaid dues, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said, “I have yet to read the order. We will examine the High Court order and take a decision.” The Chief Minister clarified that under the Hydro Power […]
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North News Shimla, November 19 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has attached Himachal Bhawan, located in Delhi’s Mandi House, after the Congress-led state government failed to pay electricity dues amounting to nearly ₹150 crore. The court has now authorized the company to auction Himachal Bhawan to recover the amount. Additionally, it directed the Principal Secretary […]
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