Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur has said that China is trying to build up its infrastructure along the state border that aligns with Tibet.

There is no need of imposing a lockdown in Himachal Pradesh as the state government is doing its best to deal with the COVID-19 situation, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Monday

At least 10 houses gutted in a fire that broke out in Purbani village of Kinnaur district, Himachal Pradesh on Friday at 3:30 pm. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur directed the district administration to provide relief of Rs 10,000 to each affected family.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday said he has tested positive for coronavirus. Thakur, in a tweet, said he had quarantined himself at his residence last week after coming in contact with someone who had coronavirus.

​Siding with actor Kangana Ranaut, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Thursday said that the disrespect of Himachal's daughter is intolerable. The remark comes amid a fresh controversy over the demolition of Kangana Ranaut's office in Mumbai's Bandra on Wednesday.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has condemned demolition of a portion of Kangana Ranaut's Mumbai bungalow saying she should get "proper atmosphere" to work in her field.

Five security personnel of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said he was going into self-quarantine after a deputy secretary in his office tested positive for the novel coronavirus on Wednesday. However, Additional Chief Secretary (Health) RD Dhiman said the chief minister’s sample was taken for testing for coronavirus infection and his result came as negative around 9 pm. 

More than Rs 1,900 crore belonging to the Himachal Pradesh government and people in the state are stuck in the collapsed Yes Bank, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur informed the Assembly on Thursday.

The State Planning Board has approved Rs 7,900 crore annual plan for 2020-21, about 11 per cent higher than 2019-20, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said.

He said this portal would also ensure transparency in the process of granting approvals. Section 118 was imposed in the state to safeguard the interests of the farmers of the state.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Friday demanded that state the be made a full-fledged member in Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) projects by amending the Punjab Re-organisation Act of 1966 so that pending cases could be resolved at the earliest.

The Opposition supported the Himachal Pradesh Freedom of Religion Bill, 2019, which was passed unanimously with a voice vote.

The chief minister informed the state Assembly that the director of the health services would be asked to look into the incident and submit a report within a fortnight.The issue was raised in the Assembly by Rohru Congress MLA Mohan Lal Brakta.

Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his affection towards the state, the Chief Minister said the state with the support of the Centre has succeeded in getting externally aided projects worth Rs 10,330 crore in the tourism development, agriculture, horticulture, water conservation and forestry sectors.

Over 4,000 road accident black spots have been rectified in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Monday. A total of 48 people were killed in two road accidents in recent days in Kullu's Banjar and Jhinjhari in Shimla.

"Anyone can register a complaint against a drug peddler through the 'Drug-Free Himachal' app," a government spokesperson told IANS.

Jai Ram Thakur, who reached Dubai on Sunday afternoon, is accompanied by Industries Minister Bikram Singh and a high-level delegation, including senior officials of the state. 

Germany and Netherlands has shown keen interest in investing in Himachal Pradesh according to chief minister. 

Himachal Pradesh's four parliamentary seats -- Mandi, Hamirpur, Kangra and Shimla -- that vote in the seventh and final phase of polling for the Lok Sabha elections on Sunday, have become a high-stakes battle for the BJP's star campaigner and first-time Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur.