January 2021

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Effective steps needed to enhance GST revenue: CM   Effective steps must be taken to increase GST collection and check tax evasion so that the maximum resource generation could be ensured for the state.   The Chief Minister stressed enhancement of departmental enforcement capabilities to detect tax evasion and plug leakages for … Read more 12.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh: Water transport facility to be started between Tattapani and Salapar   Two jetties and common facility would be constructed at Tatapani and village Kasol with an estimated cost of Rs 2.02 crore to develop water transport facilities between Tattapani and Salapar area.   Thakur said that this would not only … Read more 02.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   India’s first indoor ski park to come up at Kufri The state government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Nagsons Developers to develop India’s first indoor ski park at Kufri in the suburbs of Shimla in the presence of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.   The Chief Minister assured the promoter … Read more 10-11.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal CM: Prepare media plan for statehood 50-year celebrations   An effective media plan must be prepared to ensure that every Himachali gets a sense of being a part of the 50 years glorious journey of the state in various sectors.   A documentary being produced by the department to mark the … Read more 13.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Soon, take river ferry in Himachal Pradesh   Two jetties and a common facility will be constructed at Tatapani and Kasol village at an estimated cost of Rs 2.02 crore to develop water transport facilities between Tattapani and Salapar area. Presiding over a review meeting regarding inland water transport here on Thursday, … Read more 03-04.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   73% cast votes in Himachal Pradesh municipal polls   Amid the Covid-19 pandemic and Bird Flu scare, Himachal Pradesh recorded good voter turnout for elections to 50 urban local bodies (ULBs), excluding municipal corporations. By the time voting came to an end, 73% polling had been registered. Highest voter turnout of 73.40% was witnessed in Una … Read more 08.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Agriculture varsity to adopt new edu policy from next session   The CSK Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University will implement the new education policy from the next academic session. An e-office system to bring transparency and efficiency in the working of the university will be implemented by March.   This was announced … Read more 07.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Excise revenue grew by 25% in December Revenue receipts under all heads of excise and taxation grew by 25 per cent in the state in December 2020 as compared to the corresponding period in 2019.   According to an official spokesperson, the total revenue receipts in December last year were Rs 772 … Read more 06.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Welcomhotel launches first property in Himachal Pradesh   Welcomhotel has launched its first property in Himachal Pradesh, Welcomhotel Shimla. Tucked away in an unexplored village with experiential stays, lush green expanse and breathtaking views of the hills, Welcomhotel Shimla is the ideal getaway destination for those wanting to reconnect with Nature. As one leaves … Read more 01.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal to expedite setting up NDRF battalion HQ   All formalities regarding identification and transfer of land to set up the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) battalion headquarters at Balh in Mandi district will be expedited to facilitate smooth functioning of the Battalion.   The Government of India, has sanctioned the new … Read more 09.01.21 Daily HPPSC Current Affairs