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The Gunjan Festival, organized by Sabhyacharak Rang Manch, promoted folk culture and arts at Baba Kanshi Ram College. The event featured Pahari and Punjabi folk dances, encouraging student participation. Speakers emphasized the importance of preserving folk traditions for cultural heritage and urged youth involvement.
Narrow, zig-zag road sees over 50 deaths in five years amid heavy pilgrim, tourist traffic
Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi launched projects worth Rs 28.49 crore in Kinnaur, focusing on education, healthcare, and rural development in tribal areas. Initiatives included a library, postmortem room, sewerage scheme, stadium, bus stand, and road construction. Land ownership rights are also being granted under the FRA.
The CM expressed his gratitude to the group for their generous contribution
Judges call for collective responsibility, stronger grassroots awareness
Mukesh of Daizy village struggles to rebuild as rules block housing assistance
Devbhoomi Sangharsh Samiti members accused of disrupting communal harmony
CM says he has raised demand for land allocation clearances with the Centre, but no progress has been made
Three individuals, including two from Haryana, were arrested in Shimla with 6.9 grams of heroin. The suspects, identified as Kamlesh Verma, Rajat Kumar, and Shubham Ghai, were apprehended during a police patrol. They are accused of intending to sell the drugs, and an investigation into their source and intended buyers is underway.
Two-day Mandi meet demands a halt to unscientific projects, stronger community rights
Kangra police busted an inter-state gang that orchestrated fake marriages to steal from victims. Five members were arrested after a youth was defrauded. The gang targeted middle-income families, using forged documents and disappearing with valuables after the wedding. Investigations suggest multiple similar crimes across Himachal Pradesh and Punjab.
The Pagal Nullah has long been a critical choke point, especially during the monsoons when sudden water flow disrupts traffic
Akhilesh Kumar, partner of YL Pharma, was arrested for producing counterfeit drugs in Baddi. The company manufactured spurious medicines despite a stop-manufacturing order. Investigations revealed zero active ingredient in a drug sample and production of drugs under a false name, leading to the seizure of various illegal materials.
Him Utsav, a 15-day festival in Delhi Haat, celebrates Himachal Pradesh's culture and crafts. It features handloom, handicrafts, cuisine, and folk performances. The event provides a platform for artisans and supports the rural economy.
The minister said the Dalai Lama’s presence evokes a profound sense of calm and inner peace
As per the latest Government of India report, Himachal has screened 13,35,336 residents out of the total of 13,68,327 vulnerable individuals
Illustrious service remains a testament to unwavering dedication and exemplary soldiering
Rs 30 lakh approved for the construction work
Say their panchayat is around 15 km from the Pragor panchayat office which is inaccessible to them for routine works
The village has turned into a dump yard, with garbage and debris scattered everywhere
Chief Secy cites damaged roads, pending restoration as reasons
Had stood as a guarantor for M/s Solan Highways with Baghat Urban Co-op Bank
A man in Mandi, Nand Lal, allegedly threw acid on his wife during a domestic dispute. The incident occurred at their home in Sain Mohalla, leading to serious injuries. The victim was initially treated at Zonal Hospital, Mandi, and later referred to AIIMS, Bilaspur. Police arrested Nand Lal and registered an FIR.
Paonta Sahib cops trace substandard antibiotic batches falsely labelled under SVR Healthcare
Public hearing in Mandi exposes gaps in relief, surveys & rehabilitation across state’s disaster belt
The Himachal Pradesh government is developing master plans to upgrade and beautify Kangra district temples, starting with Jwalamukhi. NIT-Hamirpur is designing the Jwalamukhi plan. The project aims to improve infrastructure, enhance amenities, boost religious tourism, and modernize temple management through digital services while maintaining traditions.
A car accident in Shimla district resulted in one death and one injury. Karma Dorje (23) died after the car (HP 27 A 3990) plunged 70 meters off the road. Tenzin Negi (19) was injured and is hospitalized. The accident occurred near Khanash Dhar while the two were driving after dinner from Bhadrash. Police have registered a case.
An oxygen plant sanctioned in 2020 for Thural Civil Hospital remains non-operational due to bureaucratic delays. Despite PMO instructions, installation stalled for four years. Lack of space, infrastructure, and halted building construction hampered progress. A newly appointed CMO will investigate the delay.
CSIR-IHBT, Palampur held a curtain-raiser for IISF-2025, attended by over 300 students. The festival will be held at Panjab University, Chandigarh, from December 6-9. The theme is 'Vigyan Se Samruddhi: for Aathmanirbhar Bharat,' aiming to promote scientific curiosity and a self-reliant India.