Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Cloudburst in Himachal’s Boh Valley: CM Sukhu Promises Speedy Restoration, Reassurance to Affected Families
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu spoke with cloudburst-affected families in Kangra's Boh Valley, assuring full government support. While financial relief has been disbursed to 36 affected families, instructions have been issued to restore essential services on a war footing.
Himachal Congress Kicks Off Mission 2027 Strategy with Worker Outreach and District In-Charges Plan
To secure a return to power in the 2027 Himachal Assembly polls, Congress has launched a organizational drive. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu will interact with key party workers, while cabinet ministers are set to take charge of districts.
MLA Fund Row: Vigilance intensifies probe against ex-Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh; BJP cries foul
The Himachal Pradesh Vigilance Bureau has intensified its probe into the alleged misuse of MLA discretionary funds involving former Dehra legislator Hoshiyar Singh. While investigators record statements of beneficiaries, the BJP has alleged political vendetta by the state government.
Shimla: Congress Protests Outside Raj Bhawan Over Alleged Lathi-Charge on Students, Detention of Rahul and Priyanka
Senior Congress leaders, led by Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, staged a major protest outside Raj Bhawan in Shimla on Tuesday. The demonstration targeted the alleged lathi-charge on protesting students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and the detention of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Punjab to Buy Power from Himachal for Next 3 Years, PPA to Be Signed Soon
Punjab has agreed to purchase electricity from Himachal Pradesh for the next three years to strengthen its power supply during peak seasons. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu confirmed that a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will be signed soon, which will generate additional revenue for the hill state.
Himachal plans massive jump in PG medical seats from 277 to 597
In a major push to strengthen healthcare and medical education, the Himachal Pradesh government has proposed to more than double the postgraduate (PG) medical seats in state-run colleges from 277 to 597. This single-phase expansion is aimed at addressing the shortage of specialist doctors and improving patient care.
Hamirpur Municipal Corporation to be modeled on Shimla, says CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday inaugurated 13 municipal shops and laid the foundation stone for the Hamirpur Municipal Corporation office building. Sukhu announced plans to model the Hamirpur MC office on Shimla’s corporation and slammed the opposition BJP, claiming the party is divided into five factions.
Himachal to Launch High Value Nut Mission from 2026 to Boost Horticulture and Farmer Income
The Himachal Pradesh government will launch the High Value Nut Mission (2026-2031) to promote temperate nut crops like walnuts, almonds, apricots, and chilgoza. The initiative aims to address declining productivity, rejuvenate 1,000 hectares of orchards, set up processing units, and enhance farmers' income through modern techniques and infrastructure.
HP High Court Lawyers Protest Vehicle Ban on Shimla Sealed Road
Himachal Pradesh High Court advocates staged protests outside the Chief Minister’s residence and Secretariat against a ban on their vehicles on the Chhota Shimla-High Court sealed road. During the stir, lawyers forced police to issue a ₹1,500 challan to PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh's car.
Himachal Pradesh to Set Up Commission for Administrative Overhaul, Overlap and Financial Burden to Be Reviewed
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to constitute a commission to restructure its subdivisions, development blocks, tehsils, and sub-tehsils. The move aims to address public inconvenience caused by boundary overlapping, optimize resources, and cut down unnecessary government expenditure by reviewing underutilized administrative units.
