Himachal Pradesh

A QRT vehicle in Jamta, reversing during a Navratri fair, crashed into two parked motorcycles due to driver negligence. The incident, causing public outrage, occurred late at night after heavy rain disrupted festivities. Police assured the motorcycle owners of repair compensation, leading to a settlement.

Has provided advanced training to over 18,000 soldiers this year; concludes 35th Raising Day celebrations

Kangra police found an unidentified man's body in the Beas River near Kangehan village. The body surfaced after the water level dropped. Authorities are seeking identification and awaiting the autopsy report, alerting upstream districts for missing persons.

Sujanpur's Dasehra festival in Hamirpur district features towering effigies of Ravana and his kin, reaching up to 40 feet. The nine-day celebration, organized by the Kali Mata Temple committee, draws large crowds and includes Ramlila enactments and a victory procession, growing from a small gathering to a major regional event.

Natural disasters, weak infra & ecological neglect drive families from ancestral homes to plains

A hilltop prison of torment turned into a museum of memory, where India’s freedom story meets Ireland’s rebellion

Shimla district excelled at the badminton championship. Himanshu Parmar won the 45-year-old singles and the 40 and 35-year-old doubles. Vishwajeet Singh won the 17-year-old singles and doubles, and Sonakshi and Srishti won the 15-year-old girls' match.

Arti Devi in Chamba is earning ~$52,000 monthly with her e-taxi, a beneficiary of the Rajiv Gandhi Self-Employment Startup Scheme. The scheme offers a 50% subsidy and a 7.9% interest loan for e-taxis, with the government guaranteeing ~50,000 monthly income by attaching vehicles to government departments. 14 Chamba residents have already benefitted.

Shimla is preparing for a large Dasehra celebration at Jakhoo Temple. The event features towering effigies crafted by a Muslim family for generations. Thousands are expected, with administrative efforts including increased security and a Chief Minister's presence. The festival celebrates good over evil with messages of peace and prosperity.

State this year received 1,022 mm rain during the past three months

Says 700 Home Guards to be recruited soon to improve emergency response capabilities

Was suspected to be in touch with Pakistan intelligence operatives

Baijnath, Himachal Pradesh, uniquely avoids Dasehra celebrations. This stems from local mythology: Ravana, a Shiva devotee, performed penance there. Burning Ravana's effigy is considered disrespectful to Shiva's devotee. Tradition, reinforced by beliefs of misfortune, prevents celebrations.

Says these reforms will benefit shopkeepers and businessmen, reduce prices of goods

Mukesh Agnihotri will lead the 'Vote Chor Gaddi Chhod' signature campaign in Himachal Pradesh, appointed as Convener by the AICC. Kuldeep Singh Rathore is the co-convener. Twelve MLAs will serve as district observers.

Saxena given post-retirement appointment as electricity board Chairman

Says 'Sukh Aashray Parisar' being constructed for senior citizens at Jwalamukhi at a cost of Rs 100 crore

Kullu MLA Sunder Singh Thakur has made announcement about making contribution to disaster relief fund

Commission Chairman says CM has taken cognizance of matter

Says PM gave relief to Himachal people while Cong govt burdened them with taxes

The state witnessed 47 cloudbursts, 98 flash floods and 148 major landslides this monsoon

Saxena to report to CM Sukhvinder Sukhu, hold rank equivalent to Chief Secretary

Dalit Shoshan Mukti Manch condemned the death of a Dalit boy in Limbara, demanding action under the SC/ST Act, compensation, and family protection. They criticized government inaction and political parties' silence, advocating for awareness campaigns and a mass movement against caste atrocities.

Hill View: From cloudbursts to construction blunders, the stability of Himachal’s hill town hangs by a thread

An Army recruitment rally will be held at Prithi Military Station in Shimla from November 20-27. The Deputy Commissioner assured support, including facilities and transparency via video recording. He also instructed the availability of electricity, water, and reasonably priced accommodation.