New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) A controversial case has emerged from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where a foreign student studying at a private university has been accused of impersonating a transgender person and collecting money from devotees at local temples. The allegations have sparked political reactions, with demands for a thorough investigation.According to a complaint filed with the police by the Hindu Raksha Manch, the individual — identified as Saifdul Islam — allegedly dressed as a tran…
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Shimla, March 21 (IANS) Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday described the state’s Budget as “the most disappointing and directionless in the state’s history”, offering absolutely nothing to the people. He said the Budget consistently failed to meet expectations. From 2023-24, the fiscal deficit stood at Rs 10,300 crore, Rs 10,337 crore, Rs 12,414 crore, and Rs 9,896 crore, respectively.During these years, capital investment dwind…
Shimla, March 21 (IANS) In a first in the state’s history, Himachal Pradesh has slashed its budget size by Rs 3,586 crore with the outlay down to Rs 54,928 crore for 2026-27 from the current fiscal of Rs 58,514 crore. Justifying the decision, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, in his Budget speech, informed the Assembly that the decision to cut the outlay was to tackle a mounting debt trap left by the previous BJP regime. He said the time to take populist measures was over, as there was a …
Shimla, March 9 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jai Ram Thakur, on Monday said that the state government is functioning amid an atmosphere of instability and fear despite enjoying a clear majority in the Assembly. Thakur told the media here that the internal turmoil and uncertainty within the Congress clearly “indicated a deep crisis of trust within the government”. He said the Bharatiya Janata Party had taken a decision not to fiel…
Shimla, March 9 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday accorded a warm send-off to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla at Lok Bhawan here. The Chief Minister was accompanied by Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, members of the state Cabinet, public representatives, senior officers and prominent citizens on the occasion. On the occasion, the Governor was presented with a ceremonial guard of honour as a mark of respect and recogni…
Shimla, Feb 19 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh’s former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Thursday said ever since the Congress government came to power in the state, it has regularly received substantial financial support from the Centre, but it keeps making serious remarks against the Centre, particularly the Prime Minister, in an attempt to divert public attention. He stated that the real issue is not whether the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) is mentioned in the Union Budget, but that even when th…
Shimla, Feb 10 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Tuesday reaffirmed the state’s commitment to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) and various public welfare initiatives, despite the Central government’s withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG).Chief Minister Sukhu emphasised the government would continue these schemes by mobilising its own resources, ensuring that the rightful entitlements of the people remain protected under all circumstances.Refuting the Opposition’s…
Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) Amidst biting cold, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Monday unfurled the national flag at the state-level celebrations of the 77th Republic Day at the historic Ridge here. After unfurling the Tricolour, the Governor inspected the parade led by Additional Superintendent of Police (Shimla) Mehar Panwar and took the salute from an impressive march past commanded by Lt. Shashwat Tiwari of 1 J&K Rifles.Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, along with his Cabi…