The Hon'ble governor of Himachal Pradesh interacted with a group of 15 probationers of the Himachal PRadesh Administrative Services at Lok Bhavan, Shimla.

The Hon’ble Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Kavinder Gupta, today interacted with a group of 15 probationers of the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HAS), Batch of 2025

Celebration of National Unity & Culture diversity, Statehood Day of Rajasthan Odisha & Bihar at Lok Bhavan Shimla

In a vibrant celebration of national unity and cultural diversity, the Statehood Day of #Rajasthan, #Odisha and #Bihar was celebrated with great enthusiasm at Lok Bhavan, Shimla today.

Oath Ceremony Sh Kavinder Gupta as Governor of Himachal Pradesh at Lok Bhavan Shimla

Oath Ceremony of Sh Kavinder Gupta as Governor of Himachal Pradesh

The Governor was presented with an impressive Guard of Honour on the occasion.

Hon'ble Governor Attended Convocations at Centeral University Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh

Hon'ble Governor attended Convocation at Central University Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh.

Hon'ble Governor Met Spitual Leader His Holiness Dalai lama

Hon'ble Governor Met Spritual Leader His Holiness Dalai Lama

Introduction

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh is the Constitutional Head of the State of Himachal Pradesh and exercises powers as defined in the Constitution of India. The Governor is also the ex-officio Chancellor of universities in the State. The Governor of Himachal Pradesh also has special responsibility under Article 371(2) of the Constitution pertaining to the development of various regions of the State and Schedule V of the Constitution pertaining to the administration of scheduled areas. The Governor’s Secretariat provides secretarial assistance to the Governor in discharging his constitutional, ceremonial and other State responsibilities and his duties as the Chancellor of universities in the State. The Governor’s Secretariat is headed by the Secretary to the Governor who is assisted by a team of officers and staff as per details available under the head organization. The Governor’s Secretariat includes the Secretariat and Household establishments. The Governor’s Secretariat is located at Lok Bhavan.

History

Located on the Southern most point of notified Heritage Zone, Barnes Court has a commanding and sunny sitting, over-looking the hills and forested area towards south from here. It abuts thick forest towards the east and Civil Secretariat Complex on the West. It is a historical and architectural masterpiece.Though it is not traceable from any official or Municipal record that which Lieutenant Governor of the Punjab, first lived in “ Barnes Court”, yet the list of Commanders- in – Chief indicates that it was occupied by Sir Edward Barnes in 1832. After a break, from 1849 to 1864, it was again the residence of various British Commanders-in- Chief, General Napier, General Gomm, General Anson, General Campbell and General Rose. It was here that the news of the Great Uprising of 1857 was given to General Anson.The permission to construct earliest portion of the estate, measuring 200 square yards, was granted by Captain C.J. Kennedy, Principal Assistant to the Political Agent at Delhi to Dr. J. Ludlow on the 1st January, 1830, subject to a ground tax of Rs.40/- per annum.On the 1st May, 1832,