Stating that Manmohan Singh’s policies greatly helped in the development of India as well as Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu said his efforts brought many benefits and recognition to the hill state.
Snowfall was recorded in the Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti and the higher reaches of Shimla, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur districts.
Google India Head Ashish Wattal called on the chief minister to explore collaborations on AI-driven initiatives aimed at transforming public services in Himachal Pradesh, the statement said.
According to a letter issued by the CM’s office on Thursday, the state’s Advocate General, Additional Chief Secretary (Revenue) and Secretary (Law) have been asked to attend the meeting.
The interim order was passed on Monday by a division bench comprising Justices Vivek Singh Thakur and Rakesh Kaithala after hearing the appeal of the Corporation challenging the order of the single bench.
A single-judge bench of of Justice Ajay Mohan Goel said that HPTDC properties should be shut by November 25 and directed that the managing director of the corporation would be personally responsible to ensure the enforcement of the order.
Feyarets, a free-flying paraglider in his mid-sixties, had come to Bir-Billing for practice, ahead of the World Cup.
The monsoon has proven deadly, claiming 186 lives and causing Rs 1,360 crore in damages. The state’s rainfall deficit currently stands at 18 per cent.
Thakur garnered 32,737 votes in the bypoll compared to Singh’s 23,338 votes. Notably, the three Independent candidates failed to reach even 200 votes each.
In the Hamirpur assembly seat, Congress’ Pushpinder Verma was ahead by 1,707 votes against BJP candidate Ashish Sharma after the third round of counting, they said.
According to officials, a case under Sections 21 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act has been registered against the accused, with the estimated value of the contraband between Rs 25-30 lakh.
The majority of the roads that are blocked are in the Madi district, where 67 roads are blocked. In Chamba district, seven roads are blocked. One road each is blocked in Kangra, Lahaul, and Shimla.
The trio—Ashish Sharma, Hoshiyar Singh, and KL Thakur—resigned from their assembly seats on March 22, with the speaker accepting their resignations on June 3.
Singh called for a special economic package to address the challenges faced by the hill state.
Singh is also the state Congress in-charge of Mandi Parliament constituency while his mother is the sitting MP from the seat.
However, when asked about recent controversial and derogatory remarks made against Kangana. Singh condemned such behaviour and appealed to everyone not to make such comments as she is a woman and needs to be respected.
Municipal Council Ghumarwin President Rita Sehgal said the dog would suddenly pounce on the people passing by and bite them.
This was one of the 10 ‘guarantees’ promised by the Congress ahead of the assembly polls.
The disqualified MLAs are Rajinder Rana, Sudhir Sharma, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Devinder Kumar Bhutoo, Ravi Thakur and Chetanya Sharma.
Sukhu expressed gratitude to all of his MLAs who refrained from taking advantage of the financial benefits the BJP had promised when speaking about the strategies used by the party.
The Congress lost the Rajya Sabha election on Tuesday despite a clear majority in the assembly with six party MLAs cross-voting in favour of the BJP.
Vikramaditya Singh announced his decision at a press conference held following the Himachal Pradesh Rajya Sabha election result declared on Tuesday.
The polling was brisk and all 68 members have voted. Independent MLA from Hamipur Ashish was the first to cast his vote. Congress MLA Babloo was brought to the Assembly in a helicopter as he was unwell.
According to the centre, 473 roads were closed while 398 transformers and 38 water supply schemes were disrupted.
According to the local Met office, isolated areas in the state’s higher hills are very likely to witness snowfall on Thursday.
