Himachal Pradesh

Shimla's Indira Gandhi Sports Complex will host district-level trials on November 23rd to select participants for the National Youth Festival 2026. Events include folk dance, folk song, story writing, poetry, painting, and declamation. Winners advance to state level. Interested youth must register online and arrive at 10 am; no travel allowance is provided.

A cervical cancer awareness drive was held at Government Senior Secondary School, Halog, led by the Rotaract Club of HPNLU, Shimla. Students learned about causes, symptoms, treatments, and prevention, including screening, HPV vaccination, safe sex, and hygiene, through an expert session and interactive activities.

Over-use and self-medication of antibiotics have created drug-resistant ‘superbugs’, which are killing many people and the numbers are rising. Soon, even simple infections could become fatal

Dalhousie Public School held its annual prize and investiture ceremony. Aarush Choudhary and Harmanjit Kaur were named Head Boy and Head Girl, while Tanisha Razdan and Krishav Mahajan were awarded Best Student. Col. Sudhir Dhankhar praised the school's nurturing of responsible citizens.

Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan reviewed healthcare at Shillai Civil Hospital, inspected the under-construction 100-bed facility, and met with doctors and patients. Additional doctors and nurses were appointed. The government prioritizes upgrading rural healthcare and ensuring accessible medical care for all.

Himachal Pradesh plans a satellite township near the Haryana border in the Pachhad subdivision. Minister Rajesh Dharmani inspected Jaman ki Ser and Surla Janot villages to assess feasibility, focusing on land availability and connectivity. The project aims to improve housing, boost the economy, and generate jobs, with land acquisition contingent on voluntary owner consent.

Shillai police seized 1.584 kg of charas from a car in Feduwala, Sirmaur district. Two men, Tula Ram (28) and Ramchandra (34), were arrested on drug trafficking charges. The vehicle (HP 01N 0502) was coming from Ronhat. A case was filed under the NDPS Act.

The Indian Institute of Advanced Study hosted a lecture on Wednesday to conclude Birsa Munda's 150th birth anniversary. Prof. Ramesh Chandra Sinha spoke about Munda's resistance to colonialism and his influence on tribal communities. The event included participation from institute members.

Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan inaugurated the 42nd Indira Memorial Tournament in Shillai. He highlighted sports' role in youth development and announced infrastructure funding. The tournament includes various sports with nearly 900 participants from multiple states, along with cultural events.

SJPNL and SUEZ held a World Toilet Day seminar at a Shimla school, emphasizing hygiene, clean water, and conservation. SUEZ's Rahul Sharma encouraged awareness sharing. Pipeline work in several areas will begin soon and complete in 3-4 months.

Nestle India's Una district unit implemented community programs. They improved sanitation in 63 schools, providing toilets and clean water to over 6,700 students. The 'Healthy Kids Jigyaasa' program established science labs and libraries in six schools, promoting science and literacy.

The HPU Inter-College Women's Volleyball Tournament began Wednesday at Palampur, featuring 16 teams. MLA Ashish Butail inaugurated the event, emphasizing sports' positive impact and announcing cultural activity funding. The tournament, hosted by the college, promotes sportsmanship and concludes on November 21.

Himachal Pradesh plans to classify and offer separate pricing for natural farming produce to ensure fair prices and encourage adoption. The government is committed to strengthening the rural economy and has already fixed minimum prices for key natural-farming crops like maize, wheat, and turmeric.

The Inter-Polytechnic Girls Sports Meet concluded in Rehan, Himachal Pradesh. Polytechnic Institute Kandaghat won volleyball and table tennis. Rehan hosted, winning badminton. 212 trainees from 16 institutes participated, with the closing ceremony led by Dr. Richa Mahrotra.

The Chamba Veteran Cricket Team was felicitated for winning the Himachal Pradesh Veteran Cricket Tournament. They defeated Hamirpur in the final, with Ramesh taking four wickets and Monu taking two. The DC congratulated the team.

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The court observed that issue affects the elderly, patients with restricted mobility and their attendants

A group demands the immediate sealing of an illegal Sanjauli mosque and a protest on Friday. They want the withdrawal of FIRs against them and disconnection of utilities. They will prevent Muslims from praying at the mosque, which a court deemed illegal.

Shimla Lok Sabha MP Suresh Kashyap led the padyatra from Dhalli to The Ridge and Chaura Maidan

Defaulters offered a settlement window till December 31

BJP president Rajeev Bindal alleged that the Congress regime had pushed the state towards financial crisis

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and others paid respects to Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary. They highlighted her contributions to nation-building, including poverty reduction, economic reforms, and Himachal Pradesh's development, particularly full statehood. They also acknowledged her role in the 1971 war.

The two-day workshop will bring together senior officials from 15 states

Were suspended following the collapse of Chakki bridge, damage to track near Ranital

Says the state government made continuous efforts to ensure timely restoration of all major roads