Deceased is identified as Akshay Chauhan, resident of Shimla’s Kotkhai
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Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated the Trauma Centre Level-2 at Rajender Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC) at Tanda in Kangra district. The centre has been established at a cost of Rs 10.27 crore. Sukhu said that Rs 6...
The Union Forest and Environment Ministry has approved a 7-km road project in Sirmaur district and neighbouring Haryana that will provide direct access to Adi Badri, believed to be the place of origin of the Saraswati river. It will create...
The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has directed the Revenue and Forest departments to ensure that there is no encroachment on government or forestland in future. A Division Bench comprising Justice Vivek Singh Thakur and Justice Bipin Chander Negi passed...
Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur called on BJP veteran and former Chief Minister Shanta Kumar at his residence here today. He was in the town in connection with some social engagements. It has been learnt that both leaders discussed the organisational...
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Survey shows 32.5% of them nascent entrepreneurs, higher than global average of 25.7%
The Himachal BJP said today that it would organise a ‘Run for Unity’ in the state tomorrow to mark the 150th birth anniversary of former Deputy Prime Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. “Patel, also known as the ‘Iron Man’ of India,...
Lindur village in Lahaul and Spiti district is facing a critical situation due to ground instability, prompting Geological Survey of India (GSI) experts to recommend immediate action to safeguard it. Following a reconnaissance field visit, several preliminary recommendations have been...
The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEBL) employees and pensioners held protests today outside the electricity office across the state, demanding withdrawal of the decision to abolish 51 posts of engineers and ouster of 81 drivers employed on an outsource...
Taking demands of businessmen and traders of the town in consideration, the Municipal Corporation, Shimla, has decided not to take up the further proceedings of the trade licence at its upcoming monthly meeting. The decision was taken after businessmen and...
Vaishaliny V, a B. Arch student of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) here, was awarded the Director’s Medal for her outstanding all-round performance during the year. Dr Sudatta Kar, vice-president and head of Engineering, Capgemini India, awarded the citation...
An FIR has been registered at Swarghat police station against officials of the NHAI and the company that had constructed the Bilaspur section of the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane road stretch on a complaint by the Forest Department. It was alleged in...
Ten persons, including nine women, were injured when a private bus they were travelling in fell into a drain in Kangra district on Monday. The incident took place near Samlana when the bus carrying about 15 to 20 passengers was...
The State Pollution Control Pollution Board (SPCB) has given one final opportunity to 802 companies selling commodities packaged in plastic material in Himachal to ensure proper disposal of plastic waste, as they have not responded to the notices issued to...
The Directorate of Elementary Education has issued directions that no teacher or group of teachers will be deployed for any activity, training programmes, seminars, etc., without its prior permission. However, exception will be made for election and census duties. The...
In a major operation against drug trafficking in Shimla’s upper regions, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Shimla police has arrested six alleged drug peddlers linked to the Radhe Gang. The detained individuals include Rajesh Khanna from Kosgar village,...
Dharamsala Municipal Corporation Mayor Neenu Sharma was the chief guest and former Mayor Devendra Singh Jaggi the special guest at the cultural fest recently organised at DAV School, Dharamsala. Amit Narula, Randhir Sekhri, Arun Puri and Amardeep from Arya Samaj,...
Students urged to report ragging incidents
Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla helped two siblings struggling with severe disabilities by gifting them automatic wheelchairs as a Diwali gift. Anita (18) and her brother Sunil (21), hailing from Panjani village in Mamlig sub-tehsil of Solan district, suffer from 100...
The School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University, recently celebrated National Pharmacy Week with a focus on promoting safe medication practices and raising public health awareness. The event highlighted the vital role pharmacists played in healthcare delivery and patient care. Programme...
A delegation of the Himachal Pradesh Teacher Welfare Association (HPUTWA) has demanded Himachal Pradesh University authorities that they should raise the honorarium of department heads and directors to Rs 5,000 from Rs 500. They raised the demand when a delegation...
To be held on November 4, 5
A lot of garbage, mainly plastic waste, can be found littered behind Mall Road, which is a matter of concern. Not only does this pollute the environment, it also mars the image of Shimla in the eyes of tourists. The...
The procurement of organic maize crop grown through natural farming under the Rajiv Gandhi Natural Farming Start-up Scheme began in Dharampur in Solan district from October 25. This is the first such endeavour being undertaken in the state, where the...
In a decisive crackdown, the Forest Department in Pangi's tribal subdivision seized an illegal crusher plant in Sechu Nala, levying a Rs 53,500 fine on seven individuals involved in unauthorised sand and gravel mining. Operating without permits since 2020, the...
A special revision campaign of photo voter lists will be held from October 29 to November 28 in Shimla district. A meeting was held today under the chairmanship of District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shimla Anupam Kashyap with...
The Solan Municipal Corporation (MC) is grappling with significant financial losses due to 144 illegal water connections that have brought no payments over several years. These connections, issued in the names of government employees living in government accommodations, have continuously...
A special revision campaign of photo voter lists will be held from October 29 to November 28 in Shimla district. A meeting was held today under the chairmanship of District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shimla Anupam Kashyap with...
Chamba District Magistrate Mukesh Repaswal has issued orders under Rule 84 of the Explosives Rules, 2008, emphasising the need for strict monitoring of the sale of firecrackers during the Diwali season on account of the increased risk of fire incidents....
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