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Hope for Outsourced Employees as Himachal Govt Revives Policy Exercise
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (338+ words) The Himachal Pradesh government has revived efforts to frame a policy for outsourced employees, raising fresh hope among thousands of workers who have long been demanding job security and better service conditions. As per information, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu…...
PWD Minister Summons Chief Engineer Over Poor Metalling Work in Theog
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (225+ words) Shimla " The government has taken serious note of alleged negligence in the metalling work on National Highway 5 in Theog, where a newly laid road surface began peeling off just days after completion. A video of the damaged stretch went viral…...
Data-Driven Governance Gains Momentum as Him Parivar Covers Over 75 Lakh Citizens
1+ week, 5+ day ago (233+ words) Shimla: Himachal Pradesh's push towards data-driven governance has gained pace with the "Him Parivar' initiative, bringing more than 75. 92 lakh citizens and 19. 25 lakh families onto a single digital platform. The unified database is helping the state government streamline welfare delivery and…...
State-Level Awards 2026: Himachal Honors Grassroots Heroes and Top Performers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (372+ words) Boasting a rich and dynamic career of over 17 years in journalism, I proudly serve as the Founder, Promoter, and Editor of The News Himachal. Beyond the mere statistics of my extensive coverage, my commitment lies in crafting insightful narratives that…...
30 Symbols Finalized for Panchayat Polls, Allocation After Scrutiny
2+ week, 2+ day ago (295+ words) Shimla: The State Election Commission has designated 30 election symbols for the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections, with candidates set to contest polls strictly based on symbols allotted through a fixed procedure. Officials clarified that candidates will not have the option to…...
Himachal Govt Revises HIMCARE Scheme, Bars Reimbursement for Services Already Funded
3+ week, 1+ day ago (405+ words) Shimla: In a major policy shift, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided that items and services already funded through budgetary allocations to government hospitals will no longer be eligible for reimbursement under the HIMCARE scheme. The decision was taken in…...
Congress Races Against Time to Build Booth Network Before Panchayat Polls
3+ week, 1+ day ago (255+ words) Shimla: With Panchayati Raj elections drawing closer, the Himachal Congress faces an uphill task to swiftly build its booth-level network and recover lost ground after delays in organisational setup slowed its initial preparations. After lagging in appointing key office bearers…...
Himachal Govt Bans Service Extensions, Reappointments with Immediate Effect
3+ week, 3+ day ago (225+ words) The Himachal Pradesh government has imposed a complete ban on granting service extensions, reappointments, or re-employment to officers and employees, issuing strict directions to all departments to ensure immediate compliance. The Department of Personnel on Tuesday circulated the "most urgent…...
Community, Corporate Push to Drive Himachal's Mission 32%
3+ week, 5+ day ago (329+ words) Shimla: The state government has placed community participation and corporate involvement at the centre of its ambitious "Mission 32 Percent, aimed at increasing Himachal Pradeshs forest cover from 29. 50 percent to 32 percent by 2030. Announced in the Budget for 2026-27, the mission focuses on…...
Kuldeep Rathore Flags Threat to Apple Growers, Seeks United Stand by Hill States
4+ week, 1+ day ago (297+ words) Shimla: Congress MLA from Theog and party national spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore has raised serious concerns over the proposed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the United States, warning that any move to allow zero tariff on apple imports could severely…...