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Himachal Pradesh Sukh Ashraya (Care, Protection and Self Reliance of Children) Bill, 2023

April 8, 2023

The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sing Sukhu recently announced the launch of the Sukh-Ashraya Yojana, a scheme that aims to provide better life and education opportunities to orphans and destitute children in the state. This initiative addresses a long-neglected ..

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Shinku La Tunnel

February 16, 2023

The Shinku La or Shingo La is a mountain pass located on the border between HP and Ladakh. It is at an altitude of 5,091 metres. In 2016, the Border Road Organization built a road to the pass. However, the ..

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Inclusion of tribes from 5 states in ST category

September 15, 2022

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently gave nod for the inclusion of tribes of five states in the Scheduled Tribes (ST) category. Key facts The Union Cabinet has approved the inclusion of tribes from Chhattisgarh, Himachal ..

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Scheme for ‘Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks’

September 5, 2022

The Department of Pharmaceuticals has recently given ‘in-principle’ approval to the proposals to set up bulk drug parks in three states- Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh under the scheme of “Promotion of Bulk Drug Parks”. This is a major ..

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Vajra Prahar: India-US Joint Military Exercise, 2022

August 30, 2022

The 13th edition of India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar recently concluded in Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh. Earlier, its 12th edition was held in October 2021 at Joint Base Lewis Mc Cord in Washington, USA. Key Points During this 21-day ..

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Himachal Pradesh: First to connect all VLTD vehicles with ERSS

July 20, 2022

Himachal Pradesh has become India’s first state to connect the Vehicle Location Tracking Device (VLTD) with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). Highlights All the registered commercial vehicles equipped with VLRD will be connected with ERSS. Through this mechanism, these ..

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Himachal Pradesh: ‘Naari Ko Naman’ Scheme

July 4, 2022

Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, launched the “Naari ko Naman’ Scheme, for women of the state. Background This scheme has been launched, in line with an announcement made before state assembly elections. Himachal Pradesh government has announced ..

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Unmesh: Himachal Pradesh International literary festival

June 20, 2022

A three-day international literary festival called “Unmesh” was held at Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. It was officially started, on June 16, 2022; by Union Minister of State for Culture, Arjun Ram Mehjawal. About Unmesh Festival Unmesh Festival is bringing together ..

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