Shimla, July 24 (IANS) A massive landslide of rocks dislocated from a mountain hit a Tata Sumo with 15 people onboard in Himachal Pradesh’s remote, rugged Pangi Valley in Lahaul-Spiti district on Friday, killing 13 people, including a six-month-old infant. The area has been witnessing heavy rainfall for the past many days. The vehicle caught fire after it came under debris of the mountain that collapsed near Karunallah on the Udaipur-Pangi road. Two passengers managed to survive as they jumped…
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Shimla, July 20 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Monday approved the grant of non-practising allowance (NPA) to super-specialist medical faculty possessing recognised DM, M.Ch. and DrNB qualifications serving under the Department of Medical Education and Research. The Cabinet also approved an increase in the stipend of postgraduate students serving under the Department of Medical Education. Under the revised rates, first-year students will recei…
Shimla, July 12 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government on Sunday said it would launch the High Value Nut Mission from 2026 to 2031 to promote the cultivation of high-value temperate nut crops, including walnut, almond, apricot and pine nut (chilgoza).The government said the mission would not only help enhance farmers’ incomes but also promote the cultivation of high-value temperate nut crops.The mission aims to address key challenges confronting the horticulture sector, including ageing orchards…
Shimla, June 6 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, on Saturday decided to reconsider claims for compassionate appointments. As a one-time measure, the genuine cases will be re-examined by offering relaxations. It also approved the Policy for Regularisation of Certain Encroachments on Government Land of 2026, aimed at addressing humanitarian concerns of landless families and marginal farmers who are in possession of government land for residentia…
Shimla, June 5 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to advance climate-resilient, inclusive, and sustainable development in the state. The agreement was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu. State Secretary (Environment) Sushil Singla signed the pact on behalf of the government, while Angela Lusigi, Resident Representative, signed on behalf of the UNDP.The partnership e…
Shimla, May 9 (IANS) Eminent floriculturist Harminder Singh Baweja on Saturday assumed charge as Vice-Chancellor of Dr Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF) in Nauni in Solan district. With more than 36 years of experience in academics, research, administration and extension, Baweja has held several important leadership positions, including Managing Director of the Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board, Director of Horticulture, Himachal Pradesh, and Director…