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Angered by alleged police inaction after the suspicious death of a young woman, her family staged a protest outside the Nalagarh police station on Wednesday, demanding immediate action against her in-laws. Neha, a resident of Ropar, was married in November...

In recognition of their distinguished service in the remote and strategically sensitive border areas of Himachal Pradesh, four police officers have been awarded the prestigious Police (Special Duty) Medal. Among them, Manav Verma, currently serving as Assistant Inspector General of...

The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEBL) employees have urged Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to direct power utilities like Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), Himachal Pradesh Power Transmission Corporation Limited (HPPTCL) and Directorate of Energy (DoE) to offer...

The Rotaract Club of Himachal Pradesh National Law University, Shimla, marked World Earth Day with a Cleanliness Drive and a Poster Making Competition on campus. The initiative aimed to raise awareness about environmental protection, sustainability, and the shared responsibility of...

Harnessing the sun’s energy, minus the heat: TEC innovation leads the way

A tragic case of alleged domestic abuse and suicide has come to light in the Pachhad police station jurisdiction, where a 26-year-old married woman, Monika, reportedly consumed a poisonous substance, resulting in her death. Acting on a complaint from her...

The vibrant three-day Baisakhi Nalwari Fair commenced at Jhanduta in Bilaspur district with a grand traditional procession. The event was inaugurated by Nardev Kanwar, chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Building and Construction Workers Welfare Board. After offering prayers at the...

Over 7,000 hectares of land hit by quarrying in Palampur, Baijnath, Jaisinghpur

As part of the 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada, observed from April 8 to April 23, the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI), Shimla, organised a comprehensive awareness programme on nutrition and sustainable living at Government Senior Secondary School, Mehli. The...

In a proud moment for Himachal Pradesh and the nation, Deepika Thakur, a talented athlete from the remote village of Rahu (Rasta) in Sirmaur district, has once again brought laurels to the country. Deepika has been selected to represent India...

The state Congress has announced the schedule to conduct rallies at the state, district and block level under the ‘Save the Constitution’ campaign. The Congress workers, however, have reservations about the success of the campaign, especially at the district and...

Shahpur MLA Kewal Singh Pathania today asked Union Health Minister JP Nadda to use his high stature and good office to further the state’s interests rather than indulging in petty politics. According to him, Nadda’s recent visit had failed to...

The HP High Court has directed the state government to revisit and thereafter revise the notification issued on March 12, 2004, whereby, it had introduced pension for non-official members of the State Public Service Commission. A division bench comprising Justice...

Nauni varsity asked to provide high-quality plum and Japanese fruit plants to farmers

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri yesterday said that the state government was serious about completing the bulk drug park in Una but the pending environment clearance from the Central Government was hampering work. Agnihotri said, “Union Minister JP Nadda has...

BJP leaders, including state co-incharge Sanjay Tandon and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, led a protest march here today against the brutal killing of tourists by terrorists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. They raised slogans against Pakistan and...

The Himachal Pradesh High Court today issued a notice to the state government and the Union Ministry of Highways and Road Transport and the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) over the poor condition of a bridge at Dehra-Gopipur in...

The Rural Development Department signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with ACC Cements Ltd here today to address the pressing issue of non-recyclable plastic waste management in rural areas of the state. Under this partnership, ACC Cements Ltd. will collaborate...

The state government will evolve a mechanism to check corrupt practices associated with the misuse of transit passes for the transportation of minerals to prevent royalty losses. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu gave these directions while presiding over a meeting...

The state government has banned the use of PET plastic bottles (up to 500 ml) from June 1, 2025, at all indoor events and functions organised by various departments, boards and corporations. Director, Environment, Science and Technology, DC Rana said...

Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla today flagged off an anti-drug awareness rally at Mehla in Chamba district, urging the public to embrace drug-free living as a means to preserve the region's rich heritage. Addressing a gathering at the Kisan...

A high alert has been sounded and security beefed up along the 240-km border that Chamba district shares with Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today directed the state...

The alert follows concern over past instances of militants seeking safe haven in Chamba

The district administration grants Rs 25,000 to the family of the deceased

The Solan police have arrested a 34-year-old man from Chamba, currently residing in the Deonghat area of Solan, for allegedly raping a woman under the false promise of marriage. The accused, Mukul Dev, was produced before a local court on...