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.
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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.
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.