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Time of India
5 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
HP to charge ₹10 consultation fee from patients in govt hospitals
Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh govt has decided to charge a consultation fee of Rs 10 from all patients at the time of registration in govt hospitals across the state. In a step to strengthen the Rogi Kalyan Samitis across the state, the govt, on the recommendations of the cabinet sub-committee, has authorised Rogi Kalyan Samitis to levy user charges on a need basis. This decision was made to improve the services undertaken by Rogi Kalyan Samitis, including sanitation, hygiene, and maintenance of infrastructure and equipment. The govt's decision to charge Rs 10 as a consultation fee from patients has come under criticism from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party in the state. Former chief minister and the leader of the opposition, Jai Ram Thakur, said on Wednesday that there is nothing left on earth that the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress govt has not taxed. "When the central govt is providing free testing and treatment, why is the Sukhu govt taking it away?" questioned Thakur. The journey of this fee-imposing govt, which started with toilet tax, has now reached taxing the toilets and washrooms of hospitalised patients, quipped the leader of the opposition. The Sukhu govt has ordered the collection of money from every sick person who reaches the hospital for treatment in an emergency or helpless condition, he stated, adding that the govt must revoke this order at the earliest.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Himachal will release water only if BBMB arrears are cleared: CM Sukhu
Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Wednesday said the state would give water to Delhi and Haryana if they give Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) arrears pending for 14 years to the state. Speaking at a public gathering at Dehuri in the Banjar development block of Kullu district, he said: 'I went to Delhi with the demands of the people of Himachal Pradesh. We will give water to Delhi and Haryana, but first, they should give the BBMB arrears pending for 14 years to Himachal Pradesh. 'I have clearly said first that the neighbouring states should file an affidavit in the Supreme Court to pay the arrears, then we will move forward on the Kishau dam. I consider the state as my family, so I will not compromise with the interests of Himachal Pradesh.' During his two-day visit, the Chief Minister announced to opening of Rajiv Gandhi Day Boarding School, affiliated with the CBSE and a milk processing unit with a capacity of 10,000 litres in Banjar. He said the government was bringing about extensive reforms in the field of education, and these efforts would continue in future as well. Slamming former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, he said the BJP leader distributed electoral freebies of Rs 5,000 crore to win the assembly elections. 'He opened new institutions but cheated the people of the state by not providing staff and proper facilities. He's responsible for the decline in the level of education.' The Chief Minister said: 'We are not opening new educational institutions, but appointing teachers in schools and providing facilities so that children in rural areas can get a better education environment. As a step to bring reforms, we created the Directorate of School Education from class 1 to XII, started English medium classes and will make extensive reforms in the field of education in the coming time.' The Chief Minister said those who had already been accused of corruption were making false allegations against the present state government to mislead the people of the state. 'Today, they have become the policymakers of the BJP, but first, they should look into their own affairs.' During the natural calamity in 2023, the BJP leaders did not go to the Central government even once to plead for the rights of the affected families, while the Congress government stood with the people. 'We changed the rules to rehabilitate the affected families and gave a special relief package and increased the compensation for the house being completely damaged from Rs 1.50 lakh to Rs 7 lakh, while the compensation for the partially damaged house was increased to one lakh,' the Chief Minister added.
United News of India
25-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Vimal Negi case: LOP Jai Ram Thakur seeks resignation of Himachal CM
Shimla, May 25 (UNI) Leader of Opposition and former chief minister Jai Ram Thakur today demanded the resignation of Himachal Pradesh Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, alleging that a SIT probe couldn't deliver justice to Vimal Negi's family after his death two months ago. Addressing a press conference here today Thakur said that neither the SP nor DGP abide by the Chief Minister's orders and the entire law enforcement machinery is in a state of disarray. "It seems now that corruption is mushrooming under this regime; and after the death of Vimal Negi there may possibly be bigger incidents if this government does not go," the BJP leader stated. Responding to a media query, the former CM said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi this nation has improved its ranking, as it was on 11th position on economic development and now it is in Fourth position after leaving behind Japan. He said that Prime Minister's radio broadcast Mann ki Baat is still popular and many people keenly listen to it. On May 23, the Himachal Pradesh High Court ordered that the case of Chief Engineer Vimal Negi's death be handed over to the CBI. Posted as Chief engineer in Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (HPPCL), Negi had gone missing on March 10 and later his body was found in Gobindsagar dam in Bilaspur on March 18. His family had moved court seeking the handing over of the case to the CBI for an 'impartial' probe into the circumstances leading to his death. They alleged that he was being harassed at the work place. UNI ML RN
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Snap all trade with Turkey: Jai Ram
Amid repeated calls for ban on imports of Turkish apples, leader of Opposition in Himachal assembly Jai Ram Thakur on Friday called for snapping all trade ties with Turkey. Addressing a press conference in Mandi, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader said, 'India should cancel all trade agreements with Turkey, a country that stood with Pakistan in Operation Sindoor.' 'The way Pakistani citizens were asked to leave India, a similar action should be taken against Turkey. In this incident, their drones were being used against India. The import of the Turkish apples to India should be completely stopped,' the former Himachal chief minister said. 'If the import of apples is banned and Indian tourists are not allowed to go there, it will be the biggest diplomatic strike. Famous film producers and directors should also avoid going there for film shooting,' he said. A delegation of apple growers under the banner of Himalayan Apple Growers Society recently met Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal, seeking immediate ban on imports. Goyal assured the delegation that their concerns were being taken seriously and promised appropriate action. India imports around 80 lakh apple boxes annually from Turkey. The people of Kullu and Manali have opposed a Turkish company that is conducting the Bilaspur-Manali rail line survey.
Hindustan Times
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Train people on dealing with 'war-like' situation: Jai Ram
May 08, 2025 08:34 AM IST Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh assembly Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday said people should be made aware of how to deal with 'war-like situations' and necessary arrangements for ensuring supply of essential commodities and security should be made. The senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader lauded the armed forces and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for Operation Sindoor. Leader of Opposition in Himachal Pradesh assembly Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday said people should be made aware of how to deal with 'war-like situations' and necessary arrangements for ensuring supply of essential commodities and security should be made. (HT File) 'The way our forces carried out this operation, with such courage and resolve, deserves full appreciation,' the former HP chief minister said. Shimla DC directs companies supplying fuel, gas to maintain full stock A special meeting regarding mock drill with companies supplying fuel and gas in the district was held on Wednesday with Shimla deputy commissioner Anupam Kashyap as the chairperson. In the meeting, the DC took a detailed report from the company officials regarding the stock of petrol, diesel and gas in the district and directed to immediately submit the information of deployment of people engaged in the company's work and the mobile phone number of the driver to the district magistrate's office.
