Himachal Pradesh

Inspectors discovered rice intended for children at 10 Anganwadi centers in Kupvi subdivision infested with rice weevil larvae and moth worms. The centers, including Gaonkhar and Dhar-I, were also found locked during the inspection by the State Food Commission.

Una district approved Rs 3 crore for 117 families under PMAY (Urban) 2.0. Each eligible family will receive Rs 2.5 lakh in installments for home construction. Beneficiaries must start construction promptly and complete it within a year, following scheme guidelines. They can also apply via a unified web portal.

The Himachal Pradesh State Agricultural Marketing Board cancelled a lease for a non-functional CA store. The board will float new tenders. The store, costing Rs 60 crore, was leased for Rs 3.36 crore annually. Growers question the construction and leasing of such facilities due to lack of use.

Posts of Block Medical Officer, PWD Executive Engineer, Tehsil Welfare Officer also vacant, says Pangwal Ekta Manch

A fire in Theog, Shimla district, destroyed five families' homes, leaving them homeless. No human casualties occurred, but a cow died. Officials are investigating the cause and assessing the damage. Immediate relief of Rs 5,000 was given to each affected family.

Pinegrove School is ranked first among co-ed boarding schools nationally and placed in the Ivy League category. It also received multiple awards from EducationToday, including the top school in Himachal Pradesh. Located in the Kasauli Hills, it focuses on academics and holistic development.

The Shimla Flying Festival & Hospitality Expo began with 59 paragliders competing, including international participants. The event features a hospitality expo with local products. The festival promotes tourism and supports local businesses, with the Great Khali scheduled to appear on day two.

Lok Sabha MP Rajeev Bhardwaj disclosed this while chairing a meeting of District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee

Cabinet extends tenure to 5 yrs from two-and-a-half years

Himachal Pradesh borrowed Rs 200 crore, facing a tight loan ceiling from the Centre. The state's finances are strained by a large salary/pension bill and reduced federal grants. Most past loans were used for debt repayment, limiting development spending.

Rs 7 lakh aid for fully damaged houses, Rs 4 lakh to be released upfront

Rs 225-crore project 41 per cent complete, says Agriculture Minister Chander Kumar

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu denied postponing panchayat elections, prioritizing disaster relief. He urged BJP leaders to secure the promised Rs 1,500 crore from the central government. Elections are scheduled for December 2025-January 2026, pending restoration of proper connectivity.

Himachal Pradesh formed a sub-committee to create guidelines for regulating rural construction. The committee, led by the Revenue Minister, will finalize draft regulations for Gram Panchayats to adopt as model by-laws, addressing rapid urbanization in these areas.

Indiscriminate human activity, rising population, lack of afforestation efforts add to the problem

The state regained full control of Wildflower Hall on March 31, 2025, following a two-decade-long legal battle with East India Hotels Ltd (EIHL)

The National Sample Survey's 80th round is in Shimla from July 2025 to June 2026. The survey, led by the Ministry of Statistics, collects socio-economic data, including domestic tourism expenditure, for policy and research. Data is gathered door-to-door by authorized staff and used for the Tourism Satellite Account and Travel and Tourism Development Index.

A youth from Amritsar stabbed a college student in Chamba, near the women's police station. The student, now stable, was attacked after the accused stalked her. Police arrested the assailant, who worked at a local salon, and are investigating the incident, which has raised safety concerns.

Electricity board to repair transmission tower damaged due to landslide

Case registered under the NDPS Act

Slow progress delays restoration of key link between Nalagarh and Punjab

71-year-old borrower held in Rs 3.49-crore default case

Paragliding World Cup grounded amid govt apathy

An Ambala jeweller reported the theft of approximately 5 kg of gold ornaments, worth crores, during a business trip to Kullu. He accuses his associate, Sanjeev Kumar, and his family of orchestrating the theft, including the vehicle. Police are investigating, considering various angles, and aiming to recover the stolen gold.

Cabinet extends monthly honorarium for SPOs, approves tourism investment council