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August 21, 2026, 03:50 PM - 3 min read
He alleged that the Opposition created a controversy over the singing of Vande Mataram to shift focus from issues such as paper leaks, alleged financial irregularities and corruption.
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August 21, 2026, 01:42 PM - 2 min read
As soon as the national anthem concluded, BJP members demanded that Vande Mataram also be sung and remained adamant about their demand.
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August 20, 2026, 06:43 PM - 4 min read
The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department on Thursday signed a five-year MoU with the Bharti Institute of Public Policy, Indian School of Business (ISB-BIPP), in the presence of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to unlock the state’s untapped forest and pastoral economy through science- and technology-enabled governance.
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August 18, 2026, 04:41 PM - 3 min read
Sukhu said the state government has approached the Centre with the proposal to reduce the IAS cadre. He added that he would like to see the strength eventually brought down further to around 110 officers.
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August 17, 2026, 05:07 PM - 4 min read
While presiding over a meeting of the Himachal Pradesh Medical Services Corporation Limited (HPSMCL) here, he said the procurement process should be completed in a time-bound and transparent manner so that the benefits of advanced medical facilities reach people at the earliest.
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August 17, 2026, 02:42 PM - 3 min read
In a significant initiative towards promoting clean, green and environment-friendly public transport in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday virtually flagged off 25 new Type-I electric bus services of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) for Mandi district from Paddal Ground in Mandi town.
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August 12, 2026, 04:48 PM - 2 min read
Sukhu said several reforms were being undertaken in the health sector to improve medical services for the people. To attract doctors and retain specialised medical professionals, the government was offering better salaries and perks. He also said the norms for designating doctors as professors were being relaxed.
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August 11, 2026, 06:09 PM - 3 min read
Sukhu said the safety of people remains a top priority for the state government. He said better firefighting and emergency response services are important for dealing with fires, disasters and other emergencies quickly. The process to purchase another 37 firefighting vehicles is also underway.
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August 6, 2026, 05:45 PM - 3 min read
Talking to mediapersons here, former MLA Rajinder Rana, who crossed over to the BJP from the Congress during the present Congress government's tenure and later lost the by-election, cautioned that those misusing the law for political purposes would be held accountable after a change in government.
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August 6, 2026, 05:31 PM - 2 min read
Under this year's campaign, the Municipal Corporation Shimla has set a target of planting between 5,000 and 10,000 saplings. This marks the third year of the initiative. Last year, the Municipal Corporation adopted the Chamiyana hill area, where around 3,000 saplings were planted. This year, another 3,000 saplings will be planted at the same site. The survival rate of the saplings planted last year has been highly encouraging.
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August 5, 2026, 04:54 PM - 3 min read
A government spokesperson said the decision is expected to encourage specialist doctors to serve in government health institutions and help ensure the availability of quality healthcare services in remote areas of the state.
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July 30, 2026, 05:25 PM - 5 min read
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday flagged off 297 new Type-I electric buses from Kyarighat in Solan district for deployment across various depots of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC), marking a significant milestone in public transportation in Himachal Pradesh.
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