Himachal Pradesh

Chamba district launched a teacher training program by NITI Aayog and Airtel Foundation. The initiative aims to enhance teacher skills, focusing on multi-grade teaching, literacy, numeracy, and digital inclusion via the D-Teacher App. Success in Chamba is crucial for statewide expansion.

Shimla experienced severe traffic congestion on Thursday due to simultaneous road repairs. Commuters faced long delays, with some reporting delays of up to two hours. The patchwork on key routes caused gridlocks, inconveniencing residents and visitors despite police efforts to manage traffic.

Taste & Heal, a startup from BIC-HPU, received the ICAR–National Progressive Farmer Award at the National Mushroom Mela 2025 for its mushroom-based, value-added food products. The award recognizes their contribution to health, rural entrepreneurship, and promoting functional foods. The startup's success highlights HPU's support for biotechnology-driven ventures.

A Bal Bharti Public School bus crashed in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, injuring seven students and a teacher. The bus veered off-road due to a technical fault. Local residents aided in rescuing the injured, who were taken to a regional hospital. Parents accuse the school of negligence and a similar accident occurred last year. Police are investigating.

Shastri Nagar residents seek attention of authorities

Jindal Global Law School won Best Mediator at the 3rd Samanvay International Mediation Competition (SIMC), hosted by HPNLU. Hidayatullah National Law University won Best Negotiating Pair, and Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law won Best Mediation Plan. The competition, in hybrid mode, involved 33 law institutions, promoting ADR skills.

Himachal Pradesh's Mining Department reported illegal mineral extraction by Punjab-based stone crushers in the Chakki rivulet. Despite previous warnings, illegal mining continues due to an undemarcated border. The department requested action and proposed joint raids to stop the environmental damage and financial losses.

IIM Sirmaur concluded its month-long Hindi celebrations with 'Smaran 3.0', a cultural evening. The event featured performances, felicitated competition winners, and fostered unity among students, faculty, and staff. The event, held on October 14, showcased diverse talent and meticulous planning by the organizing team.

Foreign Medical Graduates (FMGs) in Himachal Pradesh seek equal stipends to Indian medical graduates during their internships. They presented a memorandum to the Chief Minister, citing a central government directive for equal pay. FMGs argue this addresses financial strain and ensures fair compensation for identical duties. The CM promised to address their concerns.

The HPSPCB conducted awareness campaigns in Himachal Pradesh schools, promoting a 'Clean and Green Diwali.' Events included slogan writing, rangoli competitions, and rallies emphasizing reduced pollution and eco-friendly celebrations, with lectures on firecracker hazards and prizes for students.

Shimla has designated 12 locations for firecracker sales during Diwali, effective until October 21st. Sales are banned elsewhere. Safety measures include removing parked vehicles and implementing fire safety protocols at the designated sites managed by the MC, PWD, and Fire Department.

The Shoghi-Mehli road in Shimla will be closed to all vehicles, except emergencies, for three hours daily from October 21 to November 20. Closures will occur from 10 am to 12 pm and again from 3 pm to 4 pm due to road-cutting work. This order was issued under the Motor Vehicles Act.

St. Edward's School, Shimla, won the 'School of the Year' award in the Vintage Legacy Boys' Day School category in the EWISR 2025-26. The award, presented on October 15 in New Delhi, recognizes the school's century-long commitment to academics, discipline, and values-based education.

Heavy rains and a massive landslide from Koshunali Bandal hills razed the original campus, forcing over 550 students out of school for weeks

A woman was arrested for allegedly thrashing and abetting a 12-year-old Dalit boy's suicide. She faces charges including abetment of suicide and violations of the SC/ST Act. The police were initially criticized for their handling of the investigation, prompting the suspension of the investigating officer.

Court treats a Theog villager’s letter as PIL that alleged encroachment of forestland by a company for building access road

Says diagnostic laboratory being set up at the medical college at a cost of Rs 25 crore

Says state can apply under Central schemes for creation of integrated and well-planned tourism infrastructure at identified pilgrimage and heritage sites

The bank has been without a permanent Managing Director for several months

It was the Tibetan spiritual leader's third public appearance this month

Students and youth in Gada-Gushaini protested the delayed construction of their college building, which began over a decade ago. They criticized both Congress and BJP governments for inaction, despite promises. Protesters issued a 15-day ultimatum, threatening a hunger strike if construction doesn't start.

Governor Shukla addressed a Model UN and Youth Parliament at Himachal Pradesh University, highlighting youth's role in achieving a developed India by 2047. He emphasized cultural awareness and the importance of directing youth's energy towards nation-building, praising the 'Panch Sankalp' initiative. Other speakers stressed intellectual growth and sustainable development.

Kuldeep Rathore, Rohit Thakur front-runners for the top post

A Mahila Mandal demands removal of Sainj police station in-charge and Banjar DSP, accusing them of protecting gang-rape and murder suspects. After initial police failures, a new investigation team led by DSP Chandershekhar Kayath made arrests. The Mandal seeks the SHO's suspension and replacement of the entire police team due to alleged negligence and victim-blaming.

Governor gives assent to three Bills passed by Assembly