24.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh cabinet raises paid maternity leave to 180 days   Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Wednesday decided to enhance paid maternity leave to women employees of the state government from the existing 135 days to 180 days. It also approved appointment of Indian women cricket team wicketkeeper Sushma Verma of Shimla rural constituency as DSP as … Read more 24.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

22-23.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   HP consumer panel holds circuit in Mandi   The Himachal Pradesh Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission today held its one-day circuit in the District Court Complex, Mandi. The Circuit Bench of the Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission headed by Justice (retired) PS Rana, heard all cases listed before it and reserved orders in all … Read more 22-23.10.17 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

19.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   New colleges take a toll on primary schools   The government has opened nine colleges in Kangra district — at Jandor in Jaswan Paragpur, Ray in Indora, Dadasiba in Dehra area, Khundian and Majheen in Jwalamukhi, Nagrota Surian in Jawali, Takipur and Mataur in Kangra and at Lunj in Shahpur. Two private … Read more 19.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

18.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   EC may not hold Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh counting together   The Election Commission may not hold counting for Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat simultaneously on December 18, according to a senior EC functionary.   The idea is to only finish polling in Gujarat before December 18 so that Himachal results do not affect the way Gujarat votes. This means polling … Read more 18.10.17 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

16.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   15 para companies deployed on inter-state barriers   Gearing up for the Himachal Assembly elections slated on November 9, the state police have deployed 15 companies of paramilitary force mainly on the inter-state barriers to check illegal movement of cash, liquor, drugs and items of inducement to voters.   A total of … Read more 16.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

15.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh first to use returning officer (RO) Net (RONET) in assembly polls   Himachal Pradesh will be the first state to use returning officer (RO) Net (RONET), the Online Decision Support System for Conduct of Vidhan Sabha Election-2017. RONET was formally launched by chief election commissioner A K Joti, Election Commissioners O P Rawat … Read more 15.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

District Administration : Origin and development of the office of the District Magistrate and Collector; Changing Role Collector; Impact of the separation of Judiciary on District Administration

District has been the basic unit of administration in India since ancient times. In India, we have a democratic welfare state which involves wide scope of activities for the development of the people and the nation as a whole. District administration, is that part of public administration which functions in the territorial limits of the … Read more District Administration : Origin and development of the office of the District Magistrate and Collector; Changing Role Collector; Impact of the separation of Judiciary on District Administration