April 2021

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal’s oxygen quota doubled to 30 MT   The Central Government has enhanced the liquid oxygen quota of Himachal from 15 metric tonnes (MT) to 30 MT following a request by the state government. Inox Air Products, Barotiwala, will provide the additional supply to the state. Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur had … Read more 30.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH ‘Zero wastage of vaccines in Himachal Pradesh will help in allocation’   Himachal Pradesh has been able to save Covid-19 vaccine doses by achieving zero wastage. NHM mission director Nipun Jindal said 19,86,812 doses had been administered in the state till May 7 and stock received by the state was 21,19,710, while stock available at cold chain points after … Read more 29.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Now, consumers can generate power bills in Himachal   Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited has come up with an innovative trust-based billing system for its domestic and commercial consumers with a load up to 20kw.   HPSEBL employees have been demanding the status of frontline workers as they are out in … Read more 28.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   FCI buys 30 pc more wheat in Himachal this year   The wheat procurement in the state has surpassed the last year’s level by 30 per cent. Four new centres have been opened to purchase wheat from farmers after strict restrictions were announced by Punjab and Haryana in the wake of the … Read more 27.04.21 Daily UKPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himcare, Ayushman beneficiaries to get free treatment: CM Himachal   Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said that in the wake of increase in the number of Covid patients, the state government has decided to provide free treatment to the beneficiaries of Himcare and Ayushman Bharat Scheme in registered private hospitals designated as … Read more 26.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Himachal Pradesh records GST collection of ₹429 crore in April 2021   Chief minister Jai Ram Thakur said the department registered its highest ever GST collection of Rs 429 crore in April 2021. GST collection was recorded at Rs 43 crore and Rs 333 crores in April 2020 and April 2019 respectively. The CM said … Read more 24-25.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Him Ira shops to be opened for SHGs   As many as 24,500 self-help groups (SHGs) formed under the National Rural Livelihood Mission (NRLM) have been selling their products under ‘’Him Ira’’ brand and the logo of the Himachal Pradesh State Rural Livelihoods Mission registered in 2019-20. The main objective of setting … Read more 23.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal CM directs to complete tourism projects in stipulated time Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday directed that all the ongoing tourism projects should be completed in stipulated time period and special focus must be laid on those projects which are nearing completion. The Chief Minister was presiding over a … Read more 22.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   ike for Himachal Pradesh cops to tackle crime against women Himachal Pradesh police has launched the “Veerangna on Wheels” programme, under which woman police personnel in all 135 police stations of the state have been provided with two-wheelers to respond to calls about crimes against women. Under the programme, initiated as part … Read more 21.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal CM directs to complete tourism projects in stipulated time Himachal Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday directed that all the ongoing tourism projects should be completed in stipulated time period and special focus must be laid on those projects which are nearing completion. The Chief Minister was presiding over a … Read more 20.04.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs