The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha recently passed an amendment to the Himachal Pradesh Electricity (Duty) Act, 2009, by introducing a milk cess of 10 paise per unit and an environment cess ranging from 2 paise to Rs 6 per unit on electricity consumption. The Himachal Pradesh Electricity (Duty) Amendment Bill, 2024 was approved by voice vote in the Assembly, despite strong opposition from the BJP. The bill, presented by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, seeks to address the state’s financial challenges while

In an innovative move to tackle the growing issue of landslides and soil erosion, Himachal Pradesh’s State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) has initiated a project that uses vetiver grass technology. Solan district, which has experienced significant landslips in recent years, has been chosen for this pilot project, with the initial implementation in Shamti, Sanwara, and Mansar areas. Why Vetiver Grass? Vetiver (Chrysopogon zizanioides), a perennial grass also known as Khus grass, belonging to the Poaceae family, subfamily Panicoideae, originating in India and widely distributed

The Sanjauli Masjid controversy in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, has sparked widespread protests and become a focal point of local politics. The controversy centres around the alleged illegal construction of the mosque and the involvement of outsiders, which has led to public outcry and debates in the state assembly. Here's a detailed breakdown of the controversy, the reasons behind the protests, and the Waqf Board's intervention. Why Are Locals Protesting? The local protest against the Sanjauli Masjid began after an incident on August 30, when 37-year-old

For the first time, the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly introduced Zero Hour in its proceedings during the ongoing monsoon session, marking a significant shift in the state’s legislative practices. Zero Hour, an established convention in Indian parliamentary democracy, allows members to raise urgent public matters without prior notice. This practice, though not mentioned in the rulebooks, has been effectively utilized in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, and now, it finds its place in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly. What is Zero Hour? Zero Hour

Introduction The Himachal Pradesh Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation, and Value Addition (HPSHIVA) Project is set to bring about significant changes in the agricultural landscape and economy of Himachal Pradesh. Under this project, various initiatives are being undertaken to boost the state's horticultural sector and provide support to farmers in subtropical areas. What is the Himachal Pradesh SHIVA Project? The Himachal Pradesh Subtropical Horticulture, Irrigation, and Value Addition (HPSHIVA) project is a large-scale initiative launched by the state government of Himachal Pradesh with financial support from the Asian Development