Himachal Pradesh

  • Justice Rao Sworn In As Himachal pradesh High Court CJ

    Justice Mamidanna Satya Ratna Sri Ramachandra Rao has officially become the 28th Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court. In a ceremony held at the Raj Bhawan, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered the oath of office to Justice Rao....

    Published On May 31st, 2023
  • HP Government Aims to Formulate Green Hydrogen Policy

    Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has informed that a 'Green Hydrogen' policy would be formulated to promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the state as a leading hub for its production. Renewable energy resources, including ample...

    Published On May 26th, 2023
  • HPCL to set up Rs 500 cr ethanol plant in Una

    HPCL to set up Rs 500 cr ethanol plant in Una: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) has committed to setting up a state-of-the-art ethanol plant in Jeetpur Baheri, Una district. With an estimated...

    Published On May 17th, 2023
  • Himachal Pradesh (HP) has become the first Indian state to develop a DNA database for unidentified bodies

    Himachal Pradesh has made history by becoming the first Indian state to establish a DNA database specifically for unidentified bodies. This groundbreaking initiative commenced in April 2022, and the database currently contains 150 DNA samples of unknown individuals, according to...

    Published On April 24th, 2023
  • Himachal Pradesh launched Sanjeevani Project

    The economy of Himachal Pradesh is predominantly reliant on agriculture and animal husbandry. The rural households in the state consider livestock care as a crucial aspect, given the livestock population of approximately 4.41 million. The state government has initiated a...

    Published On April 12th, 2023
  • Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra tea gets European GI tag

    The European Commission (EC) has awarded protected geographical indication (PGI) status to Kangra tea, a unique variety of tea grown in the Kangra district of India's Himachal Pradesh. The PGI will be effective from April 11, 2023, as per the...

    Published On April 1st, 2023
  • Himachal Pradesh CM laid the Foundation of ‘Himachal Niketan’ in Delhi

    Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu laid the foundation stone of 'Himachal Niketan' which will provide accommodation facilities to the students and residents of Himachal Pradesh visiting New Delhi. 'Himachal Niketan', a five-story building will be constructed in Dwarka, Delhi...

    Published On February 11th, 2023
  • Himachal Pradesh Celebrated its 53rd Statehood Day, CM Greeted People of the State

    Himachal Pradesh celebrates its 53rd Statehood Day with joy and enthusiasm across the state on 25th January 2023. In 1971, on this day, Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India. The state-level function of Full Statehood Day was held...

    Published On January 25th, 2023
  • Himachal Pradesh targets to be first ‘green energy state’ by 2025

    The Himachal Pradesh government intends to make the state as the first Green Energy State by the end of 2025 by harnessing hydro, hydrogen and solar energy and switching to green products. The State is projected as a Power State in...

    Published On January 23rd, 2023
  • Himachal Pradesh Govt Restores Old Pension Scheme in First Cabinet Meeting

    The Himachal Pradesh government restored the old pension scheme in its first cabinet meeting. The cabinet decided to provide OPS to all government employees who are presently covered under the defined contributory pension scheme, also referred to as NPS. This...

    Published On January 16th, 2023