Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya held a farmer-scientist event for the PM-KISAN release. Vice-Chancellor Dr. Panda highlighted PM-KISAN's positive impact on farmers and emphasized natural farming, citing Himachal Pradesh's suitability for niche clusters and its benefits for the environment.
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MLA Sunder Singh Thakur emphasized cooperatives' role in rural economic development at the Kullu cooperative ceremony. He highlighted the need to expand the movement, especially among youth, and praised the increased milk procurement prices. A roadmap to strengthen cooperatives and a District Cooperative Bhawan will be established.
The 1 HP Air Squadron NCC, Kullu, will undertake the 'Sankalp' cycling expedition from November 23-30. The 300km journey through Himachal Pradesh will test endurance and empower youth via motivational talks, career counseling, and drug awareness programs at 40-50 institutions.
The Art, Language and Culture Department opened a 'Book House' in Una city. It offers books on Himachal Pradesh's art, language, culture, and history for reading and purchase. The initiative aims to promote reading and educate people about the state. The Book House is open weekdays from 10 am to 5 pm.
A student from Bihar fired shots into the air after taking a pistol from a fellow student's father in Solan, Himachal Pradesh. The incident followed a dispute between students. Police arrested the shooter, Dharam Raj, and seized the weapon, charging him with attempted murder and arms violations. A video of the event went viral.
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Himachal Pradesh aims for green energy, focusing on renewable sources like solar and wind. The state, already a hydroelectric power leader, hosted a painting competition on energy conservation. Over 2 lakh students participated. Winners will compete nationally in Delhi.
A fire destroyed a three-story wooden house in Mandolu village, Chamba, on Wednesday evening. The house, belonging to Punni Devi, was empty at the time. Villagers tried to extinguish the flames, but the fire spread too quickly. Firefighters faced access difficulties and arrived too late to save the structure, though they prevented the fire from spreading further. The family lost all their possessions and is now displaced.
Mandi city held an anti-rabies vaccination drive for stray dogs on Thursday. Forty dogs, including 27 males and 13 females, were vaccinated at various locations. The initiative, a collaboration between the municipal corporation, the Helping Hand Club, and the Animal Husbandry Department, aims to ensure public safety and will continue.
Deputy Speaker Vinay Kumar sent a 60-member women's delegation from Renuka Ji on a week-long spiritual tour, funded personally. He emphasized the government's commitment to women's empowerment, highlighting welfare programs and efforts to boost their economic independence through Self-Help Groups.
Rainbow World School's Taekwondo team won three gold and one silver medal at the State Championship, finishing as runners-up overall. Sajal Thakur, Akshay Sharma, and Kanish Kapoor won gold. Abhay Jamwal earned silver, qualifying them for the National Championship. The Principal and staff congratulated the winners and coach.
HPNLU Shimla won the 1st Vidhi Vaarta Arbitration Moot Court Competition in Dehradun. Mohit Gahlot of the winning team also won 'Best Mooter.' The event was organized in hybrid mode and concluded with physical rounds on November 15, 2025. The Vice-Chancellor congratulated the team.
Shoolini University improved its global QS sustainability ranking to 522nd, 126th in Asia, and 13th in India. It ranked 377th globally for environmental impact. The Chancellor attributed the success to its sustainability focus and commitment to environmental stewardship.
A car carrying five people, including a woman from Ludhiana, crashed head-on with a truck in Tahliwal, resulting in three fatalities. Mayank, Taranjeet, and Kiran died, while Aman and Abhimanyu were injured. The accident occurred while the group was en route to a birthday celebration. Police have filed a case against the truck driver.
Ashu Puri was fatally shot in a Hotel Raizada parking lot in Una during his birthday celebration. A fight involving multiple youths escalated, with Parminder allegedly shooting Puri on Gurjeet Mann's order. The police arrested the involved individuals and are investigating the rising violence tied to criminal gangs.
The Manali-Leh highway beyond Zingzingbar is closed from November 20 due to hazardous winter conditions. The closure is caused by snowfall, sub-zero temperatures, and black ice, creating dangerous road conditions. Authorities urge travelers to avoid the route and heed official advisories for safety.
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A woman died from severe burns after an acid attack allegedly by her husband in Mandi. The attack happened November 15th following a domestic dispute. The husband was arrested and is in judicial remand. Police are investigating. The couple had two children.
A meeting reviewed the Hamirpur-Mandi highway's progress and addressed public grievances. Inspections will assess road quality and damage from construction. Authorities will expedite safety measures for damaged houses, including concrete retaining structures, and address compensation.
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The National Health Mission (NHM) in Himachal Pradesh will request more funds from the Union Health Ministry for its Mission Drishti program to provide free eyeglasses to schoolchildren with refractive errors. The state's per-spectacle cost of Rs 949 exceeds the Centre's Rs 350 funding. The program has been running for years with costs that need revision.
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The Himachal Pradesh High Court fined a Superintending Engineer Rs 10,000 for misrepresenting highway conditions in an affidavit. The court cited contradictions between the engineer's report and a DLSA inspection, ordering further verification of repairs and the Union of India's response. The next hearing is scheduled for December 29.
Governor Shukla emphasized youth's crucial role in India's development, advocating for education beyond employment, discipline, and drug-free living. He highlighted India's economic growth and called for collective action against drug abuse, promoting sports, and awareness, while praising SPU's contributions.
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Adani Agri Fresh will expand its fruit procurement in Himachal Pradesh, adding stone fruits like cherry, plum, and green almonds. They'll use their cold storage facilities, rapidly transporting fruits to markets like Mumbai and Bengaluru via refrigerated transport and air freight, with e-commerce partnerships. Growers anticipate better prices due to improved infrastructure and market access.
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