12.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Scientific techniques for farming: Minister   Scientific and mechanised techniques would be adopted for improving agriculture in the state.   There were many schemes for the promotion of agriculture, but there was need to create awareness among masses. He said agriculture could play a major role in improving the economy of the … Read more 12.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

10.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Mardi is new DGP   The government today appointed SR Mardi, at present posted as DGP, Home Guards and Civil Defence, as new DGP of the state.   An IPS officer of 1986 batch of the Himachal cadre, Mardi has replaced Somesh Goyal. He was promoted as the DGP in 2014. During … Read more 10.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

06.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal CM announces 24X7 helpline for women   In a significant decision after taking over as Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur has announced setting up of a 24×7  helpline, called Gudiya, for women.   Thakur, who was at Press Club Shimla, said three special crime cells would be set up, one … Read more 06.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

04.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH     Industrial package for HP, others soon   The BJP-led NDA regime is proposing to come out with a new industrial package for Himachal, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir and North-Eastern states, which will go a long way in helping these attracting industry with big investments.   An indication to this effect has … Read more 04.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

03.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Implement Mental Health Act: HC to SPs   Expressing concern over the issue of non implementation of the provisions of Mental Health Act, the HP High Court has directed all the Superintendents of Police to immediately set up a portal and a dedicated toll free line for the purposes of implementing the … Read more 03.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

02.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   State to seek bailout package from Centre   Considering grim financial health of the state which is under Rs 46,500 crore debt trap, Himachal will seek a package from the Centre to bail it out from the crisis.   The officials have been directed to prepare the bailout package, separately for each … Read more 02.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

01.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal CM Jai Ram Thakur launches cleanliness drive   Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur kicked off a cleanliness drive from the state capital under the Swachh Bharat Mission by launching a campaign to clean drinking water reservoirs.   He said his government is committed to total cleanliness under the Swachh … Read more 01.01.18 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

30.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur allocates portfolios to his Council of Ministers   Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakurallotted portfolios to his council of ministers. Notably, BJP registered a comfortable win in Himachal Pradesh after winning 44 seats of the state’s 68 seats. He has been allocated Irrigation and Public Health, Horticulture and … Read more 30.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

28.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

  Minister assures 24×7 power supply to state   Multi Purpose Projects (MPP) and Power Minister Anil Sharma said the state government would consider setting up a smart grid system on the lines of developed countries in Shimla and Dharmasala, which were being developed as smart cities.   To solve the low-voltage problem, he said … Read more 28.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

27.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Polyhouse Scheme fails to achieve desired results   The Polyhouse Sheme launched by the previous BJP government in the state has failed to produce desired results.   Despite the fact that nearly Rs 300 crore was spent on the scheme to provide polyhouses to farmers and make the state the bowl of … Read more 27.12.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs