Senior representatives from the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) had recently met with Himachal Pradesh Government officials to discuss the renewal of land leases and lease amount for both revenue and forestland occupied by Tibetan settlements in state. The meeting was...
In a significant move aimed at accelerating infrastructure development in the high-altitude border region, the strategically important Leo Bypass — linking Spiti valley in Lahaul and Spiti district with Kinnaur — has been officially handed over to the Border Roads...
There is a strong possibility that the strategically important Darcha-Leh road, which has been closed due to heavy snowfall, will be reopened to vehicular traffic by May 15. This information was shared during a virtual meeting held recently to assess...
Majority of the labourers being 18-19 years of age and the presence of two minors has exposed the lax labour law enforcement in factories
The public has been strongly advised not to venture near the riverbanks in the next 24 hours
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Emerges victorious in both men’s and women’s categories in kabaddi tourney
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 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...
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...
Kangra valley eco-warriors hail ban on plastic bottles
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...
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...
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,...
A fresh western disturbance is likely to affect Western Himalayan region from May 2
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...
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...
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...