Shimla, Feb 8 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said that the report of the 16th Finance Commission would have a long-term impact on the state’s economy, including the upcoming Budget for 2026-27. He made this comment after the presentation on the state’s financial position and the effects of the abolition of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) by the Finance Department.“Abolition of RDG is not the issue of a government, but it is a matter of the rights of…
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Shimla, Feb 7 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday held discussions with legislators from Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts on the second day of MLA priority meetings for 2026-27, with a focus on development priorities of the respective constituencies. The Chief Minister said that during the past three years, the government has generated Rs 26,683 crore in revenue from its own resources. He said the state earned a financial benefit of about Rs 401 crore from …
Shimla, Feb 2 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday launched the dedicated home stay registration portal, http://homestay.hp.gov.in, designed to simplify the administrative process. The new platform allows operators to complete their registration online, ensuring a user-friendly experience from the comfort of their homes. The Chief Minister emphasised that the state government is committed to facilitating hotel owners and home stay operators to ensure that their…
Shimla, Feb 1 (IANS) Expressing disappointment over the Union Budget 2026-27, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday described it as an anti-poor and anti-farmer budget and said “it ignores the interests of key sections of society”. Describing it as inequitable, the Chief Minister said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has completely overlooked the concerns and priorities of the state. He raised concerns regarding the recently tabled 16th Finance Commission (FC-XV…
Shimla, Jan 28 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday congratulated the state police for securing the first position in the country for average response time under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112).He said this achievement reflects the efficiency, dedication and professionalism of the police force in ensuring timely assistance to citizens in distress. The Chief Minister said that despite Himachal’s challenging mountainous terrain, long-travel …
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…
Manali, Jan 20 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday inaugurated the Manali Winter Carnival — 2026 in the tourist resort Manali in Kullu district.Marking the occasion, the Chief Minister flagged off nearly 300 colourful tableaux highlighting the development activities of various departments.During the event, the Chief Minister announced the development of a riverfront project in Manali at a cost of Rs 250 crore to promote tourism. He also announced the constru…
Shimla, Jan 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while chairing a meeting with representatives of orchardists, expressed concern over the reduction of import duty on apples from New Zealand, as it has been affecting the interests of orchardists. He assured them on Tuesday that the issue would be raised with the Central government to find a way out to address the concerns.”I will meet the Union Finance and the Commerce Minister and urge them to take necessary measures…
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, and others on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic road accident in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, where a private bus skidded off the road and plunged into a deep gorge in a remote mountainous area.“The loss of lives due to a bus mishap in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh, is extremely saddening. Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones. Praying for the speedy recovery…
Shimla, Jan 9 (IANS) At least eight people were killed and several others were injured when a private bus skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in a remote mountainous area on Friday in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmaur district, the police said. The death toll is likely to rise as over 50 people were onboard when the accident occurred near Haripurdhar.“The cause of the accident is not yet clear,” said a police official. The bus was travelling from Shimla to Kupvi via Rajgarh. A majorit…