Shimla, Feb 13 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Friday said the proposed withdrawal of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) in the recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission is a matter of serious concern and could adversely impact the state’s economy.After an all-party meeting here, the Chief Minister criticised the BJP for walking out midway, terming the action highly condemnable.Presenting the party’s position, BJP state President Rajeev Bindal said the state’s develo…
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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, Feb 5 (IANS) In a significant move to enhance the academic environment, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday announced a ban on the use of mobile phones by students in all government and private schools in the state from March 1If a student is found in possession of a mobile phone, he/she will face a fine of Rs 500 and the confiscation of the device. It will be mandatory for parents to attend school counselling sessions, the CM added. The announcement of the ban c…
Shimla, Feb 4 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu dedicated two key development projects, completed for Rs 16.26 crore, to the people in the Amb sub-division of Una district on Wednesday. These initiatives strengthen road and bridge infrastructure in the region, improving connectivity and ensuring direct benefits to residents. The Chief Minister inaugurated the upgraded Takarla to Baduhi via Nei-Abadi road, developed for Rs 6.57 crore. The up-gradation of this nearly 5-km-lon…
Shimla, Jan 31 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Saturday directed the Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department to begin the fourth phase of the below poverty line (BPL) identification survey from February 1. Chairing a meeting of the department here, the Chief Minister said the government is committed to ensuring that every eligible family is included in the BPL list so they can avail benefits of government welfare schemes. He said the survey is being cond…
Shimla, Jan 30 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu, along with Cabinet colleagues and party leaders, on Friday paid tributes to the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, on his death anniversary at the historic Ridge Ground in the state capital. After paying homage, the Congress leaders observed a two-hour fast from 11 am in protest against the renaming and dilution of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).The Chief Minister said the BJP-led Uni…
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Tuesday called on Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupendra Yadav here and apprised him about the discrepancy registered in the actual tree cover of 29.5 per cent against the officially recorded 27.99 per cent. He said this arises due to the non-inclusion of trees outside the forest in the consolidated representation of the state’s forest and tree cover. He said the state also exercised stric…
Shimla, Jan 26 (IANS) Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu have extended greetings and felicitations to the people on the 77th Republic Day, wishing them happiness, peace and a prosperous future.In a message, the Governor emphasised the significance of the Constitution, describing it as the guiding force of the nation.“The Republic Day strengthens the spirit of unity and integrity of India,” he said.The Governor highlighted the remarkable progress …
Pragpur, Jan 25 (IANS) To mark the statehood day, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday announced the constitution of an agriculture and horticulture commission to ensure the participation of farmers and orchardists and to safeguard their rights. He said the government would present a Bill to set up this commission in the upcoming Budget Session of the Assembly. Unfurling the national flag, the Chief Minister took the salute from parade contingents led by commanding officer …
Shimla, Jan 12 (IANS) Strengthening the long-standing friendly and amicable relations with Bhutan, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Monday flagged off a vehicle from here carrying chilgoza (pine nut) saplings as a gift to Bhutan. The Chief Minister said India and Bhutan share warm and cordial relations, and this green initiative will further strengthen the bond of friendship between the two neighbours. He said Himachal Pradesh and Bhutan have similar Himalayan natural heritage…