Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
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Himachal Govt bans 'party-wear' clothes at work, limits social media commentary by employees
India | Mar 18, 2026, 05:38 PM ISTMale staff are expected to wear collared shirts with trousers or pants and suitable footwear such as shoes or sandals. Female employees are advised to dress in sarees, formal suits, salwars, churidars or kurtas with dupattas, along with chappals, sandals or shoes.
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Himachal: Three dead as fire engulfs several shops, houses in Solan market; Nepali nationals missing
India | Jan 12, 2026, 05:48 PM ISTChief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed grief over the incident and instructed the deputy commissioner to prioritise relief and rescue operations.
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Six Himachal Congress leaders summoned to Delhi today; new state chief likely in 10 days: CM Sukhu
India | Nov 07, 2025, 07:16 AM ISTThe Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee has remained largely defunct since November 6, 2024, when Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge dissolved the state, district, and block units as part of an organisational overhaul.
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SC issues grim warning amid ecological imbalance in Himachal: 'May soon vanish in thin air'
India | Aug 02, 2025, 11:27 AM ISTRecent monsoon rains have caused massive destruction in Himachal Pradesh. More than 100 people have so far died in rain-related incidents and road accidents. Cloudburst incidents have also become common across the state.
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Himachal floods: 3 killed, one missing after fresh spell of incessant rains; rescue ops on | Video
India | Jul 29, 2025, 10:49 AM ISTThis monsoon has brought devastation for Himachal Pradesh, with relentless rainfall causing flash floods and landslides. The overall death toll in the state has climbed to 135—of these, 76 fatalities are linked to rain-induced disasters like landslides, flash floods, cloudbursts and electrocutions.
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Himachal govt adopts 10-month-old girl who lost entire family in Mandi floods: 'Child of state'
India | Jul 28, 2025, 10:37 AM ISTOn the night of the disaster, Neetika was discovered crying inside her house by a neighbour, Prem Singh. He alerted Balwant, a relative of the child who works as a personal security officer to former Chief Minister and current Leader of the Opposition, Jai Ram Thakur.
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Himachal Budget 2025-26: Minimum support price of cow milk increased by Rs 6 per litre
Business | Mar 17, 2025, 03:05 PM ISTHimachal Budget 2025-26: The government also said that it will focus on promoting religious and eco-tourism besides exploring lesser-known tourist destinations.
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Himachal Pradesh considering to introduce B.Ed course after Class 12: CM Sukhu
Education | Mar 06, 2025, 08:18 PM ISTThe Himachal CM announced a grant of Rs 5 lakh for outstanding students of the college and reiterated the government's commitment to women's empowerment.
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Himachal CM Sukhu attends event with 'wild chicken', legally protected species on menu, triggers row
India | Dec 14, 2024, 01:47 PM ISTThe purported video of wild chicken being served in an event attended by CM Sukhu went viral on social media, following which, the BJP and animal welfare organisations sought a reply form the govt.
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Why Himachal Bhawan in Delhi to be auctioned for recovery of Rs 150 crore | Explained
Explainers | Nov 20, 2024, 01:05 PM ISTHimachal Bhawan auction: The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the attachment of the Himachal Bhawan in Delhi for the recovery of Rs 150 crore.
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Muslims themselves want Sanjauli mosque demolition because it is illegal: CM Sukhu
India | Oct 21, 2024, 05:16 PM ISTEarlier in the day, the Sanjauli Mosque case committee Chairman Lucky Mohammad Latif Negi said that the demolition work of the illegal portion of the mosque would start from the roof of the mosque.
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Himachal CM Sukhu calls 'toilet tax' claims baseless, accuses BJP of political manipulation | VIDEO
India | Oct 04, 2024, 09:41 PM ISTToilet tax Himachal controversy: CM Sukhu said that before the 2022 Assembly elections, the previous BJP govt had introduced free schemes worth Rs 5,000 cr, including provisions for free water, in an attempt to win electoral success. Despite these efforts, the people voted in favour of Congress.
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Action to be taken against illegal construction irrespective of religion: Sukhu on Shimla mosque row
India | Sep 13, 2024, 02:26 PM ISTShimla mosque row: Security had been beefed up by the police in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi with the deployment of heavy force after the Hindu outfits gave the call for a protest march.
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Congress rebukes Himachal CM Sukhu over Shimla's Sanjauli mosque issue: Sources
India | Sep 12, 2024, 06:05 PM ISTAmid the ongoing tension in Shimla over the mosque issue, the central Congress leadership is reportedly dissatisfied with the state government's response to the situation, urging for more decisive action to resolve the communal tension.
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What is Shimla mosque dispute case, why are locals protesting over its construction | EXPLAINED
Explainers | Sep 12, 2024, 12:01 AM ISTThe Waqf Board has claimed ownership of the mosque, with the next court hearing scheduled for October. Rising tensions were further aggravated by a violent incident in the nearby Malyana area, leading to increased security measures.
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Jairam Thakur alleges Himachal govt uses drones for surveillance: ‘Phones being tapped’
India | Aug 30, 2024, 02:33 PM ISTJairam Thakur said the Himachal government is violating privacy and phones are already being tapped, and now drones are also being used for surveillance. He added that chief minister should have answered on this but he was silent.
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No salary, perks for Himachal MLAs, including CM, for 2 months, says Sukhu amid economic crisis
India | Aug 29, 2024, 05:44 PM ISTHimachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in a post on X said after discussing in the cabinet, all the members of the cabinet decided that until the state sees good improvement in the coming times, nobody will take any salary, TA, or DA for next 2 months.
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Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's wife Kamlesh Thakur wins Assembly bypolls from Dehra seat
India | Jul 13, 2024, 02:25 PM ISTAssembly bypolls results 2024: The Congress fielded Kamlesh Thakur from Dehra, repeated its candidate Verma from Hamirpur and gave ticket to five-time Indian National Trade Union Congress president, Himachal Pradesh unit, Bawa, from Nalagarh.
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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's wife Kamlesh Thakur to contest bypoll from Dehra
India | Jun 18, 2024, 04:04 PM ISTSukhvinder Singh Sukhu's wife Kamlesh Thakur will contest bypoll from Himachal Pradesh's Dehra on Congress ticket.
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Himachal Assembly by-polls: Big boost for Sukhvinder Sukhu govt as Congress wins four of six seats
India | Jun 05, 2024, 06:16 AM ISTHimachal Pradesh Assembly by-polls: In the 2022 assembly polls, Congress had won 40 seats while the BJP got 25.BJP candidate Sudhir Sharma secured 28,066 votes in the Dharamshala assembly constituency and defeated his nearest rival Devender Singh Jaggi of Congress who got 22,540 votes.