31.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Heavy turnout indicates change of guard   In spite of phenomenal increase in the number of electorate since the first elections in 1952 and gradual increase in voter turnout, no proper trend has been witnessed in the state. But, heavy polling has mostly indicated change of guard.   The data on polling … Read more 31.10.17 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

28.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Pong Dam evictees get fertile land   Around 40 years ago, for making Pong Dam in Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, thousands of displaced people were rehabilitated in sand dunes of Rajasthan and huge quantity of unmarked land was allotted to them, but the people of Himachal Pradesh could not settle down here because of weather … Read more 28.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

26.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   Himachal Pradesh’s Newtons all set for long treks, freezing climes   Himachal Pradesh will see a small army of ‘Newtons’ taking on the challenge of reaching polling stations in some of the most remote parts of the state for the assembly elections on November 9.   In the movie ‘Newton’, Rajkumar Rao’s character … Read more 26.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

25.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

HIMACHAL PRADESH   50% of Himachal Pradesh poll candidates are crorepatis: ADR report   There are 158 crorepatis out of a total of 338 candidates in the fray for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections. The elections, which are scheduled to be held on November 9, will also have 61 candidates with criminal cases fighting the polls. The … Read more 25.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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

Reasonable restrictions on fundamental rights and right to property

Reasonable restrictions on fundamental rights and right to property Fundamental Rights are the basic rights of the people and the charter of rights contained in Part III of Constitution of India. It guarantees civil liberties such that all Indians can lead their lives in peace and harmony as citizens of India. These include individual rights … Read more Reasonable restrictions on fundamental rights and right to property