08-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Police celebrate its first Raising Day   Good behaviour can win hearts and instill confidence among the general public” was the message of Governor Acharya Devvrat at the First Raising Day celebrations of Himachal Pradesh Police.   Live up to the name of Dev Bhumi (Himachal) and create an atmosphere where … Read more 08-12-2017 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

26-27.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh reels under cold wave conditions   The mid and higher hills and tribal areas in Himachal Pradesh reeled under cold wave conditions as the minimum temperatures were recorded between two to five degrees below normal. The minimum temperatures stayed between 10 to 14 degrees Celsius below the freezing point in … Read more 26-27.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

25.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Shimla at risk, NGT prohibits construction on 45-degree slope   To reduce the risk of landslides in Shimla and nearby areas, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the departments concerned to ensure no construction activity takes place on slopes that are over 45 degrees steep. The tribunal said that the slope in soft … Read more 25.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

11.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State sees highest-ever polling   The poll percentage of 74.61 in the Assembly elections is the highest ever in all 15 state polls that Himachal has witnessed as the earlier all-time high of 74.51 per cent in 2003 has been surpassed.   A total of 37,21, 647 voters out of a total … Read more 11.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

07.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Poll candidates must reveal source of income: Council   The Social Welfare Council of India has demanded that a mandatory provision be made for declaring the source of income and means adopted for acquiring assets by candidates contesting state Assembly or Lok Sabha elections.   The council in a resolution adopted by … Read more 07.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

02.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Free India’s First General Elections | Polling Commences In Himachal Pradesh   INDIA’S first general elections, the biggest in the world, began with the casting of votes by the people of Chini and Pangi tehsils of Himachal Pradesh on the country’s north border. The first votes were cast at 8 this morning. … Read more 02.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

29-30.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh villagers make unique poll demand: A helipad   Lahaul-Spiti’s first panchayat — Koksar. It is made of three small villages — Koksar, Dimpuk and Ramthang. This is the only panchayat in the state whose entire population migrates to comparatively warmer places like Kullu for three to four months every winter. As Himachal … Read more 29-30.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

21.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH Dharamshala is second Himachal capital, officially   The tourist town of Dharamshala, which is also the home of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, has officially become the second capital of Himachal Pradesh.   A second capital would benefit the residents of Kangra, Chamba, Una and Hamirpur districts, as they have to travel all the way … Read more 21.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

20.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh govt decides to act tough against illegal mining   During the last financial year, 8500 cases of illegal mining were detected in Himachal Pradesh and compounding fees of Rs 4.50 crore was imposed on them. Similarly, during 2015-16 financial year, 9303 number of cases of illegal mining were detected and compounding fees to the tune … Read more 20.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

17.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh: Key points   Both Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trails and Electronic Voting Machines will be in use in the election in Himachal Pradesh 7,521 polling stations spread across 68 Assembly constituencies will be set up in the state this election. This is an increase from the 2012 polls … Read more 17.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs