Vinay Kumar, the new HPCC president, aims to strengthen the party and improve government-party coordination leveraging his good relations with leaders. He acknowledges the delay in the HPCC reconstitution demotivated workers and will address their concerns. Outgoing president Pratibha Singh congratulated Kumar and pledged continued service to the party.
Planted by the British 175 years ago, Deodars are among the most affected trees
Wing Commander Namansh Syal's mortal remains were returned to Kangra and given a military funeral following his death in the LCA Tejas crash. His wife and daughter, along with hundreds of residents, mourned his loss. Government officials and military personnel offered tributes, recognizing his service.
Supreme Court has cautioned that the situation in Himachal has worsened and climate change is having a visible and alarming impact
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attended a ceremony commemorating the 350th martyrdom day of Guru Tegh Bahadur. Sukhu highlighted the Guru's sacrifice for faith, humanity, and religious freedom, emphasizing his teachings on mutual respect, unity, and democratic ideals.
A woman arrested with heroin in Kangra revealed she bought it for her addicted son, a common struggle for families in Himachal Pradesh. Drug addiction leads to crime and emotional distress, with cases involving the drug chitta rising significantly. The government plans an anti-drug campaign, including awareness events and intensified police action.
The action came after a portion of a road sank, leading to formation of a deep pit on the road
Between October 2023 and October 2025, 'Rajsav Lok Adalats' resolved 462,590 pending revenue cases, including mutations, partitions, demarcations, and record corrections. These monthly events at sub-tehsil and tehsil levels offer landowners accessible and efficient resolution of long-standing land-related issues, saving them time and money.
The UK has temporarily barred the export of a rare, nearly complete set of 19th-century Kangra paintings depicting the Devi Mahatmya, aiming to keep them in the country. The paintings, previously owned by an Indian collector, are valued at £296,000. British museums have until February 2026 to raise funds.
An officer of 2nd Battalion of Garhwal Rifles, this son of Dharamsala laid down his life fighting Pak infiltrators in 1965
The Bench declined to set aside the six-month extension granted by the Centre
The project covers the Chakki-Banikhet-Chamba-Bharmour stretch of National Highway 154A
Says the protest was an attempt to put pressure on Governor and intimidate him
Minister Jagat Singh Negi reviewed the HP Shiva Project in Mandi district. The project expands fruit cultivation, adding a persimmon cluster in Khurahal. It supports farmers with saplings, fencing, irrigation, and expert guidance, aiming for sustainable income. 104 clusters are active in Mandi.
Says 230 roads are being constructed in Kasumpti Assembly constituency
Says 2,600 bighas required for Rs 1,300-crore project
Say these codes weaken their rights, facilitate capitalists, want old labour laws restored
Officials review schemes for anganwari centres, maternal health, welfare programmes
11 wards generate 8MT of waste daily
The Arya Samaj initiated its 11th free sewing training for Nurpur women. Supported by members and philanthropists, the program has trained 120 women to foster self-reliance. The Arya Samaj also runs a free Ayurvedic dispensary and focuses on social reform based on Vedic principles.
DAV Public School, New Shimla won the inter-school quiz hosted by Army Public School (APS), Dagshai, with APS Dagshai as runner-up and APS Ambala in third. The quiz honored Major Udai Singh, a fallen alumnus. Colonel KKK Singh and his wife attended the event.
Cyclists to pedal from Kullu to Shimla via Jalori Pass
A marathon in Nurpur, organized by local groups, aimed to raise awareness about drug dangers. Over 500 youths from multiple states participated. Winners included individuals from Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab. Political figures emphasized the importance of avoiding drugs and supporting sports.
The SDM of Mandi clarified that the Drug Controller, not the SDM, issues licenses for acid sales. This clarifies the proper authority to prevent misuse and ensure safety compliance. Vendors are urged to comply with regulations to avoid legal repercussions.
Ex-servicemen in Himachal Pradesh are criticizing the government for failing to address OROP discrepancies within the 8th Central Pay Commission. They cite uncorrected anomalies, incomplete implementation of the OMJC recommendations, and early retirement for armed forces personnel as key concerns, appealing to the Finance Minister for intervention.
HPSEB employees in Pangi raised concerns about severe staff shortages, hindering power supply. They urged the government to fill vacant posts and opposed outsourcing, smart metering, and the Electricity Amendment Act, fearing privatization and increased costs. Elections for the Pangi unit committee were also held.
Chamba police arrested a woman and her son in Chamba town, seizing 20.65 grams of heroin, ₹2.33 lakh cash, phones, and other drug-related items. The pair was under investigation for organized drug peddling and booked under the NDPS Act. Police urge public vigilance.
India stands at a critical moral and social crossroad, warns Dr Kalyan Singh, MD (medicine), DFID, who has issued an urgent call for national awakening against the escalating drug menace. Behind the nation’s glittering progress lurks a corrosive danger, silently...
A new Jal Shakti Department sub-divisional office is being built in Haled, Kangra district, costing Rs 43 lakh and serving 17 panchayats. The minister also announced road and school improvements, along with playground and vegetable market developments.
Over 54K litres seized since April