SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 6 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged the Central Government to explore the feasibility of opening Kailash Mansarovar Yatra (KMY) via Shipki-La route in Himachal Pradesh. In a letter written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chief Minister said that Shipki-La region has served as a vital Indo-Tibetan trade route, predatin...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 6 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has expressed grief over the tragic road accident that occurred near Raninalah in Manali, district Kullu, resulting in the death of four individuals and leaving one person seriously injured. Chief Minister expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace for the departed souls. ...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 6 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today flagged off three trucks carrying essential relief materials from Raj Bhavan, in response to the recent natural calamity that struck certain areas of Mandi district. The relief supplies are being sent through the State Red Cross Society to the Mandi district administration to provide assistance to the affected f...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 5 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, while interacting with media persons here today, said that the situation in disaster hit areas of Seraj assembly constituency of Mandi district caused by torrential rains was rapidly returning to normal and the state government would provide Rs. 5000 per month as rent to the families whose houses were damaged i...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 5 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: The first anniversary of the installation of the divine idol of Lord Shri Ram was observed with great enthusiasm at Raj Bhawan on Saturday. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Lady Governor Janaki Shukla after performing Pooja prayed for the happiness, prosperity and well-being of all the citizens of the State. The idol of Lord Rama was installed at Raj B...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 5 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: In a significant technological advancement, the department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG), Himachal Pradesh, has introduced Aadhaar-based face authentication (FaceAuth) for distribution of ration to eligible beneficiaries under the Public Distribution System (PDS). Principal Advisor (Innovation, Digital Technologies & Governance) to the C...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 5 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged off 20 e- taxis from Himachal Pradesh Secretariat on Saturday under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Start-up Yojana (RGSSY). Under the scheme, the State Government provides 50 percent subsidy to youth for purchase of e-taxis and so far Rs. 4.22 crore have been disbursed to 59 eligible youth and subsidy to...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 4 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Chairman Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education Dr. Rajesh Sharma called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today after assuming the office of the Chairman. He thanked the Chief Minister for giving his this important assignment and assured him to come upto the expectations of the Chief Minister. The Chief Minister extended his best w...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 4 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Cards to be made on quarterly basis Over 5.80 lakh benefitted under HIMCARE The state government has extended benefits of approximately Rs. 810 crore to over 5.80 lakh beneficiaries of Himachal Pradesh under the HIMCARE scheme since it came to power in December, 2022. With the focus on further strengthening the HIMCARE scheme and streamlining the process...
SHIMLA, Himachal Pradesh, July 4 -- The Department of Information and Public Relations, Himachal Pradesh issued the following press release: Announces Rs. 5000 monthly rent aid for affected families Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that heavy rainfall has caused extensive damage to homes and land in the Seraj and Dharampur areas of Mandi district. He said that the state government has decided to provide Rs. 5000 per month as house rent to affected families whose homes have b...