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state government news

Ahead of Ganpati festival, state proposes two-step recycling process for PoP idols

The court was hearing a PIL seeking a ban on the manufacture and immersion of PoP idols (HT Photo)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:36 am IST

Sukhu orders withdrawal of salary deferment notification; all arrears to be released next month

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during meeting of finance department in Shimla on Sunday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 07, 2026 09:57 pm IST

Activists claim damage to 2,000-year-old Kushana period Buddhist stupa in Kurukshetra

Activists reported this as “serious and potentially irreversible damage” to the structure which now resembles a water tank due to alleged negligence by the Haryana state archaeology and museums department. (HT Photo)
Published on May 28, 2026 03:38 am IST

VD Satheesan keeps finance and law, Chennithala gets Home in Kerala cabinet

Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan, during a press conference following the announcement of cabinet portfolios
Published on May 21, 2026 11:46 am IST

From drug menace to gang wars, guv Kataria highlights Punjab’s rising challenges

Punjab governor, Gulab Chand Kataria has made a mark with his on-ground anti-drug campaign (HT)
Published on May 14, 2026 07:09 am IST

States announce austerity measures after PM Modi’s appeal to conserve fuel

PM Modi urged people to maximise the use of electric vehicles, shift freight movement towards railways and revive work-from-home arrangements that became common during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Published on May 13, 2026 02:15 pm IST

PMC awaits 3,045 crore dues from state; activist flags inaction

While PMC awaits 3,045 crore in dues from the state government, civic activist Vivek Velankar on Thursday urged the civic body to prioritise recovery of pending funds. (HT FILE)
Published on Mar 27, 2026 07:10 am IST

UP’s economic analysis report: Amidst strong fundamentals, areas of concern indicated

A close scrutiny of the state’s first economic analysis report, ahead of the presentation of annual budget, indicated that UP’s CD ratio went up to 59.04% in March 2025 and increased further to 60.39% in December 2025. The figure rose to over 80% in six districts while it remained below 40% in five districts. (File Photo)
Published on Feb 11, 2026 07:42 am IST

A potential flashpoint between Centre & states

A public debate on the apex court ruling is called for, in order to restore parity between the two entities. (HT Archive)
Updated on Feb 06, 2026 09:00 pm IST

After previous embarrassment, Uttar Pradesh govt asks DMs, divisional commissioners to furnish quality information in budget session

The Uttar Pradesh legislature’s budget session is scheduled to begin on February 9. (FILE PHOTO)
Published on Feb 05, 2026 07:56 am IST

‘Total eye wash’: Supreme Court pulls up states over inaction on stray dogs

Maharashtra was commended for creating an online dashboard tracking dog bites, sterilisations, vaccinations and veterinary facilities.
Updated on Jan 29, 2026 07:22 am IST

Panel to examine water amendment Act

The committee will examine all aspects related to the adoption of the Act and submit its recommendations to the state government. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
Published on Jan 07, 2026 03:10 am IST

Dharamshala: 419 jobs given on compassionate grounds in Jal Shakti Vibhag, says Agnihotri

He emphasised that these appointments reflect the state government’s ‘humanity-first’ approach, ensuring that the dependents of those who served the state are provided with dignified livelihood opportunities. (HT File)
Published on Jan 05, 2026 04:34 am IST

PMC seeks GST share from 32 merged villages, writes to state govt again

PMC is yet to receive its share of GST collected from 32 merged villages and will send another letter to the state government to demand the pending amount estimated at around 2,000 crore. (PTI (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))
Published on Dec 06, 2025 03:06 am IST

HC strikes down state’s 26-cr demand on TCL

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Published on Dec 04, 2025 05:30 am IST

Janata Darshan: Senior police officers must monitor resolution of grievances, says Yogi

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath at a Janata Darshan programme in Lucknow on Monday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Dec 02, 2025 03:12 am IST

Allahabad HC expresses concern over plight of 1971 war martyr’s widow

Allahabad HC expresses concern over plight of 1971 war martyr’s widow
Published on Nov 29, 2025 07:26 am IST

Appointment in courts: Sovereign functions cannot be allowed to run on ad hoc basis, HC tells Himachal govt

Appointment in courts: Sovereign functions cannot be allowed to run on ad hoc basis, HC tells Himachal govt
Published on Nov 29, 2025 04:36 am IST

Himachal govt’s to hold third anniv event in Mandi

Himachal govt’s to hold third anniv event in Mandi
Updated on Nov 12, 2025 08:19 pm IST

Himachal HC raps state govt, HRTC for delay in payment of dues to workers, pensioners

During the course of hearing, counsel for HRTC apprised the bench that 13 crore had been disbursed over the past three months, covering 427 out of 634 beneficiaries, roughly 70% have received one instalment each. (File)
Published on Oct 31, 2025 11:55 pm IST

HC pauses Karnataka order on big gatherings

Karnataka High Court (Wikimedia Commons)
Published on Oct 29, 2025 07:52 am IST

Viksit UP-2047: 12 teams in 24x7 mode, draft vision document likely soon

The state government proposes to reward three best suggestions from every district along with the five best ones at the state level. (For representation)
Published on Oct 18, 2025 06:58 am IST

Telangana HC stays local polls with 42% BC quota

Telangana HC stays local polls with 42% BC quota
Updated on Oct 10, 2025 04:01 pm IST

Rename places with caste-based names, says govt

Rename places with caste-based names, says govt
Published on Oct 10, 2025 06:06 am IST

Ludhiana: Employees slam govt’s move to lease out power corporation’s land, assets

The union members said that the government is unfairly trying to sell off the valuable lands, meant for power houses, offices. (HT Photo)
Published on Sept 20, 2025 04:30 am IST

Bhagwant Mann assures to raise arhtiyas' demands with Centre

Bhagwant Mann assures to raise arhtiyas' demands with Centre
Published on Sept 19, 2025 10:52 pm IST

GMRL compensation policy for property owners to get approved soon

A senior GMRL official on Thursday said that it will take two to three weeks time to get approval from the state government.
Published on Sept 19, 2025 03:52 am IST

Ludhiana: Asha workers protest salary delays at civil surgeon office

Asha workers protesting at civil surgeon office in Ludhiana on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Published on Aug 29, 2025 07:08 am IST

SC asks whether harmony between governor, state govt exists as envisioned by Constitution framers

SC asks whether harmony between governor, state govt exists as envisioned by Constitution framers
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 07:34 am IST

Explore viability of single discipline colleges: Himachal CM

Himachal chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (File)
Published on Aug 14, 2025 07:14 am IST