In a historic legislative shift, the Indian government has repealed the two-decade-old MGNREGA, replacing it with the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), or VB-G RAM G. While the Centre cites a “Viksit Bharat 2047” vision, the Opposition calls it an assault on the federal structure and an insult to Mahatma Gandhi.
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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu dedicated 14 pivotal development projects worth ₹76.41 crore in the Sulah Assembly constituency of Kangra. The initiative includes new bridges, health centers, and upgraded water supply schemes aimed at transforming local infrastructure.
A Faridabad court has handed a life sentence to 54-year-old Singh Raj, dubbed a “psycho killer” by investigators. While convicted for a single murder, Raj has confessed to killing five others, including three minor girls and his own relatives.
A workshop on “Smart Manufacturing” was organized in Kandaghat, Solan, aiming to equip local MSMEs with digital tools, AI, and IoT strategies. The event highlighted government schemes for improving productivity and competitiveness.
While the Himachal government showcases the Gaggal Airport land acquisition as a success story of fair compensation, thousands displaced by the historic Pong and Bhakra dams remain forgotten, wandering for their rights even after 50 years.
The long dry spell in Himachal Pradesh seems to be ending as fresh snowfall hits the high peaks. While Rohtang and Baralacha turned white, Shimla witnessed overcast skies throughout the day.
Revenue services in Kullu have been paralyzed after the district association launched an indefinite strike protesting the physical assault of a Patwari. The union has refused to resume work until the culprits are jailed.
The confrontation between Himachal PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh and the state bureaucracy has reached the doorstep of the Congress High Command. With officers threatening non-cooperation, the central leadership is attempting to broker a truce.
The controversy triggered by PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh’s comments on “outsider” IAS/IPS officers has split the Himachal cabinet. With the Chief Minister issuing a subtle reprimand and other ministers voicing disagreement, the stage is set for a stormy cabinet meeting on January 19.
The exit polls paint a paradox: Uddhav Thackeray kept his base, but lost the city. It signals the limits of identity politics in a rapidly evolving metropolis.