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May 7, 2026, 07:01 PM - 2 min read
A major provision of the amendment bars persons linked to cases involving “chitta” or synthetic drugs from contesting Panchayat polls. The decision comes amid increasing concern over drug abuse and its growing social impact in the state.
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May 7, 2026, 06:22 PM - 1 min read
According to the government notification, employees posted outside their registered voting locations will be granted special casual leave on submission of voting proof issued by the presiding officer.
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April 18, 2026, 07:08 PM - 2 min read
The newly formed Chhandoh panchayat, carved out of Dadhol and Padyalag panchayats in Ghumarwin subdivision, set an example on Saturday by prioritising development and unanimously agreeing on the names of the pradhan, up-pradhan and five ward members.
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April 1, 2026, 04:42 PM - 4 min read
As soon as the House reassembled in the morning, BJP MLA Randhir Sharma tried to move an adjournment motion for discussion on the discretion given to DCs to make changes in the reservation roster for PRIs. However, the Speaker did not allow him to speak, and said that he had already given a ruling that adjournment motions could be moved only after Question Hour.
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January 9, 2026, 01:15 PM - 3 min read
The state government argued that large-scale damage to public and private property and roads had occurred recently and urged the State Election Commission to put the election process on hold until conditions improved. It also said the Disaster Act was currently in force in Himachal Pradesh.
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November 21, 2025, 06:53 PM - 3 min read
He said ministers are claiming that the elections will be held as scheduled, while the bureaucrats working under them, including seven deputy commissioners, have reported that they are unable to prepare for the elections in the current situation.
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