Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has confirmed that the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) has earned a record revenue of ₹300 crore through electricity sales. This boost is attributed to improved operational efficiency and surplus energy trade.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday stated that the forces which once opposed the rebuilding of the Somnath Temple remain active today. He emphasized the need to defeat these elements to ensure India’s cultural and spiritual identity continues to flourish.
In a major political development in Punjab, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has suspended Parminder Kaur Brar, President of the Longowal Municipal Council. The party cited “anti-party activities” as the reason for the move, which comes amid shifting loyalties in the Sangrur district.
The Enforcement Directorate’s recent searches at I-PAC offices in Kolkata have reignited the debate over the “weaponization” of central agencies. As West Bengal prepares for elections, the timing of these raids raises serious questions about the level playing field in Indian democracy.
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has taken strict cognisance of environmental violations during the four-laning of National Highway-5. Notices have been issued to PWD and NHAI for ignoring safety measures on steep slopes, leading to landslides and ecological damage near Shimla.
A joyous return for the ‘Maghi’ festival turned into a nightmare for residents of the Giripar region in Sirmaur. A private bus carrying passengers from Shimla and Solan met with a horrific accident between Nohradhar and Haripurdhar, claiming 14 lives.
A nine-seater IndiaOne Air aircraft made an emergency crash landing in an open field near Rourkela on Saturday. All six people on board, including four passengers and two crew members, sustained minor injuries and are reported to be stable.
In its latest cabinet meeting, the Himachal Pradesh government announced increased compensation for disaster-hit families, launched new government recruitments, and approved key measures for strengthening health, education, and road safety. Additional schemes for social security, electric taxis, and welfare for small shopkeepers were also cleared.
Jairam Thakur, Himachal Pradesh’s Opposition Leader, accused the state government of neglecting disaster relief and focusing on political events. He demanded urgent action for affected families and criticized attempts to delay local elections.
Jan Suraaj Party leader Prashant Kishor apologized for the party’s poor Bihar election performance and took full responsibility for the defeat. He pledged to introspect and continue his political efforts with renewed zeal.