This monsoon season has been disastrous for Himachal Pradesh. The relentless rain and subsequent floods coupled with landslides have destroyed public infrastructure on an unprecedented scale. The losses are estimated to be over ₹12,000 crore. Already under financial stress, the state is now searching for funds to undertake the humongous task on its hands — […]
Tag Archives: Himachal Pradesh
04
Sep
Sep
Non-bank lenders, recruiters and consultants are witnessing a five-fold increase in education loan applications from students and young professionals from Punjab looking to Canada, Australia and Europe. The majority of these applications originate from major cities such as Amritsar, Jalandhar, Patiala and Mohali, as well as smaller towns like Barnala, Khanna, Muktsar, Firozpur and Faridkot. […]
21
Aug
Aug
Twin exercises being considered in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh can offer a template for how authorities can respond to climate emergencies. Uttarakhand has announced that it will conduct a comprehensive survey of disaster-prone cities and towns, and has invited tenders for the exercise, which will include geophysical and geo-mapping investigation of regions. In neighbouring Himachal […]
10
Jul
Jul
NEW DELHI: Due to heavy rain and landslides, schools in Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab remained closed on Monday, July 10, 2023. The state governments made this decision as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff.In Delhi, the torrential rain led to waterlogging in various areas, including ITO, Barakhamba Road, and […]
11
May
May
HP TET June 2023: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBoSE) has commenced the online registration process for the HP Teacher Eligibility Test-June 2023 on its official website, hpbose.org. The last date to apply online is May 28, 2023, and the last date to apply with a late fee of Rs 300 is May […]
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Himachal Staff Selection Commission will be reconstituted, guilty will not be spared in paper leak case: CM Sukhu
05
Apr
Apr
SHIMLA: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced in the State Assembly that the Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission, which was abolished due to alleged rigging in paper leaks and recruitments, will be reconstituted again. He said this while replying to the discussion on the proposal brought under Rule 130 regarding irregularities in the […]