Bahra University - Shimla Hills

Jagat Singh Negi

Himachal to Procure Grade-C Apples at ₹12/kg Without Any Quantity Limit

Himachal to Procure Grade-C Apples at ₹12/kg Without Any Quantity Limit

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August 1, 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced it will procure Grade-C apples at ₹12 per kg without imposing any limit on the purchase quantity per farmer. The process under the Market Intervention Scheme will be fully digitized this year.

NEET Paper Leak: Congress to Hold Candlelight Marches Across Himachal; Leaders Slam Centre

NEET Paper Leak: Congress to Hold Candlelight Marches Across Himachal; Leaders Slam Centre

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July 25, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Congress has announced state-wide candlelight marches on Saturday to protest NEET paper leaks and exam irregularities. Congress leaders Kuldeep Singh Rathore and Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi severely criticized the Centre for mishandling the crisis.

Himachal Pradesh, Land Pooling Policy,

Himachal to Draft Land Pooling Policy, Plan New BBN Township

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June 5, 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government will formulate a Land Pooling Policy based on models adopted by other states, including Punjab. The move aims to support planned urban development, reduce traffic congestion in Shimla, and facilitate the development of a new township in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh region.