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February 23, 2026, 07:41 PM - 3 min read
The Congress government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu approved the Toll Tax Barrier Policy 2026–27 in a Cabinet meeting held on February 13. Under the new policy, light motor vehicles (LMVs), including cars, jeeps and vans, will have to pay Rs 170 instead of Rs 70 from April 1.
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February 23, 2026, 05:29 PM - 5 min read
One of the three Rajya Sabha seats in Himachal Pradesh is falling vacant with the tenure of BJP’s Rajya Sabha MP from Kangra district, Indu Goswami, coming to an end. The Congress is in power in Himachal and should supposedly win the Rajya Sabha election. However, the political crisis created in the previous Rajya Sabha election in February 2024 still haunts the ruling party, as the opposition BJP seems geared up again to play the same gimmick.
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February 16, 2026, 07:30 PM - 3 min read
Talking to mediapersons here, Sukhu asked the BJP whether it would fight for the rights of the people of the state and take up the issue of restoration of RDG with the Prime Minister.
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February 12, 2026, 07:09 PM - 4 min read
It also decided to enhance the marriage grant for specially abled persons. The financial assistance has been increased from Rs 50,000 to Rs 2 lakh for persons with disabilities of more than 70 per cent, while persons with disabilities between 40 and 70 per cent will be provided a grant of Rs 25,000.
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February 7, 2026, 05:49 PM - 2 min read
The Governor said there was no need for a special session when the Budget session of the State Assembly was not far away.
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February 6, 2026, 07:45 PM - 5 min read
He said that during 2025-26, the state government has already secured approval from NABARD for 73 projects worth Rs 713.87 crore. Out of these, 55 MLA priority projects worth Rs 512.31 crore were related to the Public Works Department, while 18 projects worth Rs 201.56 crore pertain to the Jal Shakti Department.
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February 2, 2026, 07:22 PM - 3 min read
The new platform allows operators to complete their registration online, ensuring a user-friendly experience from the comfort of their homes.
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January 31, 2026, 06:55 PM - 3 min read
While chairing a departmental meeting, Sukhu said the state government is committed to ensuring that every eligible family is included in the BPL list so they can benefit from various welfare schemes.
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January 23, 2026, 06:34 PM - 2 min read
The Chief Minister asked officials to work on a war footing, keeping in mind that tourism activity is likely to increase across the state following the snowfall.
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January 9, 2026, 03:26 PM - 2 min read
His reaction came soon after the High Court directed the state government to hold elections to Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies before April 30, 2026.
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January 7, 2026, 05:19 PM - 3 min read
Sukhu said the quota for General Duty Officers (GDOs) in senior residency would be enhanced to 66 per cent, as against the existing 50:50 ratio between GDOs and direct recruitment.
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January 5, 2026, 09:13 PM - 4 min read
Highlighting Himachal Pradesh’s journey towards self-reliance, he said the state is witnessing continuous positive transformation, with the government focusing on inclusive and sustainable urban development to meet the challenges of a growing population and urbanisation.
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