SHIMLA -4th December, 2025
CM inaugurates Digital Forensic Division and DPRC building in Dharamshala
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the Digital Forensic Division and Advance Equipment Laboratory in Regional Forensic Science Laboratory (RFSL), Dharamshala. This facility is equipped with the state-of-the-art infrastructure worth approximately rupees three crore, including advanced tools capable of extracting and analyzing data even from damaged mobile phones.
In addition, an advanced equipment laboratory costing about Rs. 1.05 crore has been established to ensure high-precision forensic analysis. The equipment installed in these laboratories is valued at around Rs. 1.50 crore. These facilities are expected to significantly enhance transparency, reliability and efficiency in forensic investigations across the northern region of Himachal Pradesh. He said that the newly created division would greatly assist investigating agencies in preserving and examining evidence from crime scenes, particularly in cases where the prescribed punishment is seven years or more.
Earlier, the Chief Minister inaugurated the new building of the District Panchayat Resource Centre (DPRC), Kangra constructed at cost of Rs. 3.92 crore and also laid foundation stone of DPO staff quarters of Zila Parishad, Kangra at Dharamshala to be constructed at an estimated expenditure of Rs. 2.26 crore
Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, MLA Suresh Kumar, Chief Secretary Sanjay Gupta and Secretary PR&RD C. Paulrasu were also present on this occasion.
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CM inaugurates multipurpose indoor stadium at Kaliyara in Shahpur
•Additional funds for Kangra airport expansion will be released soon
SHIMLA, 04.12.25-Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while emphasizing that education remains the state government’s top priority, despite opposition, stated that the present Government has introduced several reforms strengthening the sector. As a result of governments sustained efforts, Himachal Pradesh has achieved fifth rank in quality education, a significant rise from the 21st position during the previous government’s tenure.
The Chief Minister was speaking after inaugurating the new multipurpose indoor stadium at Kaliyara in Shahpur Assembly Constituency in Kangra. Constructed at a cost of Rs. 3.36 crore, the stadium includes facilities for basketball, badminton and a fitness centre.
He highlighted the government’s decision to convert 100 government senior secondary schools to the CBSE curriculum so as to improve rural education, prepare students for competitive exams and instill self-confidence in them. The Kaliyara school, in Shahpur has already been approved for conversion in to CBSE, where science and commerce streams will be introduced along with a proper dress code. Students in CBSE schools will not be allowed to carry mobile phones, ensuring focus on studies, sports, and co-curricular activities, he remarked.
On infrastructure, the Chief Minister announced that Rs. 460 crore has been released for the expansion of Kangra airport to accommodate larger aircraft, boost tourism, improve connectivity and create employment opportunities for the youth. Additional funds will be released shortly, he said.
He also underscored the government’s focus on health as the second priority, stating that Rs. 78 crore has been allocated to set up state-of-the-art laboratories in IGMC Shimla, Tanda Medical College and the Super Specialty Hospital at Chamiyana, ensuring more accurate testing and improved medical facilities.
Urging farmers to adopt natural farming, the Chief Minister said the state has, for the first time, introduced minimum support prices for wheat, maize and turmeric cultivated through this method, creating employment opportunities in agriculture.
Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. (Col) Dhani Ram Shandil lauded CM Sukhu’s leadership, highlighting initiatives like the Sukh-Aashray complex at Luthan in Kangra, which provides shelter for destitute children, women, and the elderly under the Mukhya Mantri Sukh-Aashray Yojna with in-house capacity of 400. He also appealed for societal support in the government’s campaign against drug abuse.
Deputy Chief Whip and local MLA Kewal Singh Pathania thanked the Chief Minister for undertaking the work of expansion of the Kangra airport which would go a long way in bringing prosperity in the area in near future. He also appreciated the initiative of encouraging the natural farming that was proving a boon for the farming community.
Ayush Minister Yadvendra Goma, MLA's Suresh Kumar, Kamlesh Thakur and Anuradha Rana were also present on this occasion
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State Food Commission organizes workshop on Health & Nutrition
Chairman State Food Commission Dr. S.P. Katyal presided over a one-day Workshop on Health & Nutrition held here on Monday. The workshop was designed to equip frontline workers with deeper insights into nutrition, improved health practices, and the major initiatives being undertaken by the government in this sector.
Dr. Katyal appreciated the sincere efforts of the frontline workers and urged them to apply the learning's of the workshop in their day-to-day field activities to improve health indicators at the grassroots level. A total of 38 participants, including ASHA workers, mid-day meal workers, and angan-wadi workers attended the workshop. They were trained on identifying nutrition-related issues, maintaining field records and strengthening community outreach.
Member Secretary, State Food Commission Yogesh Chauhan emphasized the importance of effective inter-departmental coordination for improving nutritional outcomes in the state.
Representatives from the Women & Child Development Department, Health Department, PM Poshan and IGMC Shimla shared key insights on balanced nutrition, maternal and child health, mid-day meal standards and community-level best practices.
Later, an interactive session with participants acknowledging the usefulness of the programme was held. The participants suggested the regular conduction of such trainings for wider impact.
Representatives from various department also participated in the workshop.