When the Congress government took the reins in Himachal Pradesh, one of its loudest opening salvos was a promise to clean up the administrative stable. The “re-employment culture” of the previous regime was heavily criticized, and early cabinet decisions suggested a complete ban on extensions and post-retirement tenures—barring critical roles in medical colleges. However, as the 2025–2026 administrative session unfolds, the “Sukh” of the state’s governance seems to be reserved for a select few. The administration is now facing stiff accusations of running an “Extension Raj,” where personal proximity to power often outweighs the standard rules of superannuation. The Great…
Author: Ayushi Bhardwaj
A high-stakes political war over the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) has broken out in Himachal Pradesh, escalating tensions from the hills of Shimla to the power corridors of Delhi. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s government is currently fighting a dual battle—on one side is a crippling financial crisis, and on the other, a complete lack of cooperation from the Opposition and the Raj Bhavan. With both the BJP and Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla clearly distancing themselves from the state’s fiscal troubles, the Sukhu administration now finds itself isolated. However, the Chief Minister has shifted gears. The entire Cabinet is now…
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The Chhainsa village in Haryana’s Palwal district is currently in the grip of a severe health crisis and deep mourning, where the mysterious and sudden deaths of 12 people within just 15 days have sent shockwaves through the state’s administrative machinery. The gravity of the situation can be gauged by the fact that health department teams have been stationed in the village for the past two weeks, yet this cycle of death shows no signs of stopping. Under the supervision of Nodal Officer Basudev and PHC Camp Incharge Devendra Jakhar, nearly 600 villagers have been screened so far, with results…
The political landscape in Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a fresh wave of confrontation as State BJP President Dr Rajiv Bindal launched a sharp offensive against the ruling Congress administration. The contention arose following an all-party meeting convened by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in the capital city of Shimla. While the meeting was officially portrayed as a collaborative platform to discuss the state’s pressing issues, Dr Bindal highlighted a significant and rather embarrassing loophole: the absence of the Congress party’s own state leadership. He pointed out that while the Chief Minister himself had called for this collective dialogue, the State…
Himachal Pradesh currently faces a severe political and economic standoff. At the heart of this conflict is the Himachal Revenue Deficit Grant Crisis. This constitutional funding, which bridges the gap between state income and spending, is suddenly under threat. The recent meeting at Peterhoff, Shimla, was intended to find a solution. Instead, it exposed a deep divide between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP. While the hills remain calm, the state’s fiscal ledger tells a story of imminent turmoil. Sukhu vs. Thakur: The Battle of NarrativesChief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has taken a direct and aggressive stance. He accuses…