ARTRAC's 35th Raising Day featured the play 'Project Turmoil,' a comedic spy story staged in Shimla and Dehradun. Directed by Anil Walia and Siya Minocha, it involved ARTRAC officers, civilian artists, and highlighted the bond between the military and society.
Ankit Singh Jaswal bags £27,910 award for MSc in Aerospace Dynamics
The Department of AYUSH will observe Ayurveda Day on September 23rd with health camps and awareness programs. A Shimla conclave, 'Ayur Manthan,' will focus on NTFPs, strengthening AYUSH pharmacies, and promoting wellness tourism in Himachal Pradesh.
Government Arya College, Nurpur, held 'Aagaaz,' a talent search featuring 120 students and 1,000+ attendees. The event highlighted cultural talents like singing, dance, and skits. Principal Thakur emphasized extracurricular benefits. The event, organized by the cultural committee, concluded with a vote of thanks.
Diksha Kumari, Vijaylaxmi Duggall among 150 cadets
French economist brings fresh insights into farm markets
A first: Devotees can now witness live darshan of sanctum sanctorum online
A key step in preparations for the 2026 general parliamentary elections
But it continues to discharge above danger mark
At present, there are 4,009 sanctioned posts of T-Mates, out of which 3,049 are laying vacant
Two National Highways still remain blocked | Traffic movement disrupted in many parts of the state.
Tourism industry stakeholders have pointed towards the urgent need for widening this narrow stretch to accommodate increased traffic and avoid daily traffic jams
A sum of Rs 56.26 crore had been sanctioned for Chintpurni Temple to promote religious tourism
Kangra Police swiftly arrested five individuals within 32 hours of a shooting incident near Dharamsala. The suspects, from Punjab, were apprehended in Amritsar using technical surveillance and human intelligence. A case was registered under IPC and Arms Act. Police recovered the vehicle and are conducting further investigations.
Air India was ordered to pay Rs 45,000 (compensation & litigation costs) to Rohit Bhagwat. The airline wrongly departed a flight booked for Dr. Swamy, causing him to miss a lecture. The commission ruled Bhagwat, who purchased the ticket, was a consumer and also ordered a ticket refund with interest.
Rain disaster on Monday night had caused significant damage to the area’s power system
The Himachal Pradesh government held public consultations in Lahaul and Pangi valleys regarding a road project. Villagers voiced concerns about irrigation, landslides, compensation, and environmental impact. Authorities assured them of protections for water sources, debris management, and minimal land acquisition, with consideration of their grievances.
He sacrificed his life while fighting with terrorists in Kupwara sector of Jammu and Kashmir
A medical intern from PJNGMC, Chamba died and another went missing after their car plunged into the Ravi River. Two other interns were injured. The deceased intern was identified as Abhishek, and Ishika is missing. Rescue efforts are underway.
Kullu Dasehra festival faces calls for scaled-back celebrations due to recent floods. A BJP leader urges redirecting funds from Bollywood performers to disaster relief and prioritizing traditional, religious aspects. He suggests promoting local talent and rural sports over commercial entertainment.
Damaged at 13 places; supply to Haryana, Rajasthan to be hit
Conditions becoming favourable for further withdrawal of southwest monsoon from more parts of the state in 24 hours
The agency seizes financial statements and records apart from foreign bank account pass books during the searches
A search operation is underway to locate the missing intern
250 patients benefitted from health camp in Sirmaur
Himachal Pradesh mandates the eSakshya app for recording digital evidence in criminal cases, ensuring secure, transparent, and tamper-proof handling. The app links evidence to FIRs, automatically forwards it to magistrates, and integrates with court systems. After trials, evidence archives for future access.
Police arrested two drug peddlers, including a woman from Arunachal Pradesh, in Rohru, Shimla. They seized 23.36 grams of heroin (chitta) from Pratham Gupta (Delhi resident) and Rinjin Dema Khamba. The arrests followed a tip-off, leading to the recovery of heroin at a hotel and a nearby location. Investigations into inter-state drug smuggling are ongoing.
SJVN donated two electric solid waste management vehicles to Shimla's Municipal Corporation for Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada 2025. The ₹25.44 lakh initiative aims for zero-emission garbage collection, improved air quality, and supports the 'Clean Green Festivities' theme of the Swachhotsav campaign, part of the larger Swachhta Hi Sewa Pakhwada.
Mandi DC Apoorv Devgan directed revenue officials to swiftly distribute disaster relief and resolve pending cases. He set deadlines for digitizing land records, finalizing land ownership records with Aadhaar/mobile linking, and streamlining services. The goal is faster, transparent governance, especially for those affected by disasters.
Kullu MLA Thakur prioritizes Inner Akhara Bazar's safety after recent landslides. He ordered immediate repairs to drainage, a comprehensive evaluation, and a mitigation plan using modern technologies. Residents are fearful of further landslides due to deteriorating infrastructure and haphazard construction, urging immediate action.