A fire broke out in the pine-dominated forests near Rajiana village, close to Nagrota Bagwan town in Kangra district, triggering panic among residents in nearby habitations. According to local sources, the blaze started during the night and intensified into a...
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today said that considering the upcoming summer season, the Forest Department must remain vigilant about forest fires and take necessary steps to protect the green cover. He was speaking at a function to release a...
The local meteorological station today issued a yellow warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds with a speed of 40 km to 50 km per hour at isolated places in all 12 districts of the state on May...
Hariman Sharma, who is popularly known as ‘apple man’ in lower Himachal, was conferred with the Padma Shri award by President Droupadi Murmu for his exceptional contribution to Indian agriculture, in a function organised in New Delhi last evening. Sharma,...
The lone candidate of Tibetan origin, Bhutila Karpoche, lost to Karim Bardeesy of the Liberal Party in the Canada federal elections, the results which were declared today. She contested the elections from the Parkdale-High Park constituency in Toronto state on...
The vibrant spirit of the Spring Festival, locally known as Pipal Jatra, came alive at Kala Kendra on Monday evening with the much-anticipated ‘Spring Queen’ beauty pageant captivating audiences during the festival’s first cultural night. A total of 21 contestants...
The iconic village of Mahunag in the Karsog subdivision of Mandi district, renowned for its spiritual and historical significance, has taken a remarkable stride towards sustainable rural development with the inauguration of a beautifully designed park under the Mahatma Gandhi...
Kangra valley eco-warriors hail ban on plastic bottles
The district is witnessing rapid development under the leadership of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who has launched several major projects for the region. This was stated by Sunil Sharma Bittu, Political Adviser to the CM, while addressing a gathering...
Emerges victorious in both men’s and women’s categories in kabaddi tourney
Hundreds of members of the Himachal Kisan Sabha, Apple Growers Association and Shimla Citizens’ Forum staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shimla on Tuesday, demanding an immediate halt to the eviction of farmers and full implementation of...
Several people have been booked for allegedly assaulting a police constable during the Bishu fair in Kupvi, Shimla district. According to reports, the constable, who was on duty, saw a group of people shouting and asked them to stop. This...
A review meeting regarding the diarrhoea control campaign was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Repaswal. The DC said a district-wide campaign will be conducted from May 1 to June 30. During this period, oral rehydration...
A man from Jubbal tehsil in Shimla district was duped of Rs 11.36 lakh by a fraudster posing as an Area Manager of Tata Steel. As per a plaint lodged by Govind Singh, the incident occurred on April 25 when...
A preparatory meeting regarding the upcoming visit of the Himachal Pradesh State Scheduled Castes Commission to Chamba district was held on Monday under the chairmanship of Commission Member Advocate Vijay Dogra at the Deputy Commissioner’s office. Deputy Commissioner Mukesh Repaswal,...
Panna Lal Raksha Memorial Charitable Trust chairman Rajesh Kapoor has called for the installation of a Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar statue in Mandi town. Kapoor emphasised that Dr Ambedkar is a revered leader and principal architect of the Indian Constitution, deserving...
The Manali Municipal Council (MC) has intensified its campaign against illegal encroachments along Gompa Road and Mall Road, taking firm action against unauthorised vendors operating on footpaths and public spaces in the tourist hub. In a significant move today, the...
The indoor patient departments (IPDs), operation theatres and laboratories of the gastroenterology, urology and plastic surgery departments at Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC), Shimla, are set to be shifted to the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties in...
The Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Sardar Patel University, Mandi, on Tuesday hosted an insightful expert lecture on “The Role of Computer Vision in AI and Robotics”, delivered by renowned academician Prof Navin Rajpal from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha...
State BJP president Rajeev Bindal today alleged that the state government had created a mess in the Education Department by closing 1,500 schools and colleges, causing hardships to students, especially in rural areas. Bindal, in a statement issued here, said...
In a major crackdown on illegal narcotics, joint teams from Aut Police Station and Balichowki Police Post unearthed large-scale opium cultivation in Khuhan area of Mandi district yesterday. The operation was conducted during routine patrolling in the villages of Khuhan,...
In a significant seizure, the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Solan police seized with 1.310 kg cannabis from three youth near Gaura school in Kandaghat on April 27 while patrolling the area. The SIU members, while patrolling the Kandaghat area...
A delegation from Dharamsala today requested Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to shift some of the government offices from Shimla to other locations, including their town. The delegation, led by Congress leader and former Mayor of the Dharamsala Municipal Corporation...
The three-day state level Haroli festival came to a close at the Kangar ground in Haroli subdivision. During the final cultural night on Tuesday, Punjabi singers Garry Sandhu and Jasbir Jassi enthralled the audience with their hit numbers. Earlier during...
In a major breakthrough in the ongoing crackdown against drug mafias, two more associates of ‘Sonu Gang’, an interstate drug peddling racket, have been arrested by the police. The accused have been identified as Jagat Ram, a resident of Karsog,...
A private bus belonging to Aryan Express, plying from Kullu to Kangra, met with an accident near Upper Bhambla on the Mandi-Jahu road in Mandi district today. The bus suddenly tilted to its right side and fell on the road,...
Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena presided over the 5th meeting of the State Task Force for the elimination of single use plastic in the state here yesterday. He said that Himachal Pradesh was the forerunner state in implementing the ban on...
Two migrant youth died in Baddi after consuming a cold drink allegedly laced with some intoxicant on Sunday evening. After consuming the cold drink, they felt unwell and unduly hot following which they took bath. They were then rushed to...
All public and private transport vehicles, including taxis, buses, trucks and tempo travellers, plying in the state will have to keep a garbage bin from today. On March 28, the government had issued a notification, making it mandatory for all...
A private bus overturns on Jahu-Mandi road near Bholughat in Mandi district