Shimla, October 2, 2026 The forests and wildlife of Himachal Pradesh took centre stage on Friday as the state formally launched the 75th Wildlife Week 2026 with a message that conservation cannot succeed without active participation from local communities. The week-long programme was inaugurated by Himachal Pradesh Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh…
Shimla, October 1, 2026: Auckland House School, Shimla, held its annual Senior Section Speech Day 2026 on Thursday, October 1, to celebrate the achievements of its students and recognise the dedicated service of its teachers. Mr. Prashant Sirkek, HAS, Additional Director, Dr. Manmohan Singh H.P. Institute of Public Administration, was the Chief Guest…
Shimla, October 1: The National Health Mission (NHM), Himachal Pradesh, held a state-level review-cum-reorientation workshop on HPV vaccination and routine immunisation at Hotel Radisson Jass, Bharari, Shimla, on Wednesday, with officials reviewing vaccination coverage, programme gaps and strategies to strengthen last-mile healthcare delivery. Secretary (Health) Ashish Singhmar, IAS, who attended the workshop as…
Kullu, October 1: A district-level program was held at the Multipurpose Building to mark International Senior Citizens Day. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma attended the event as the chief guest and honored senior citizens, wishing them a happy, healthy, and long life. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Amit Kumar Sharma said that senior citizens are…
Kullu: The last date to apply online for admission to vacant seats in Classes 9 and 11 at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Bandrol, Kullu, has been extended from September 30 to October 15, 2026. Principal Pratap Singh Thakur said parents of eligible students from Kullu district can apply within the extended deadline. Students currently studying…
Kullu: A two-day training camp on fruit and vegetable processing and preservation was organised at the Horticulture Department’s Fruit Processing Centre in Shamshi with the support of DRDA Kullu, with 35 women from the Anar Valley Integrated Farming Association, Badah, participating in the programme. The training focused on practical techniques for processing and preserving locally…
Shimla: Shimla MP Suresh Kashyap has sought a comprehensive technical review of the under-construction Chalonthi-Bhattakufar twin-tunnel project following concerns raised by residents over building cracks, tunnel alignment, safety and compensation. At a meeting in Shanti Vihar, Sanjauli, residents questioned the project’s original survey and present alignment and demanded an independent geotechnical assessment. NHAI officials said…
October 1, 2026 Solan: Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni and Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen academic, research, educational and institutional cooperation between the two universities. The MoU aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, expertise and institutional facilities while creating…
The two-day event features 14-plus competitions and activities, including the launch of the Media Truth Lab Solan, October 1 The fourth Shoolini Marvel International Media Fest brought students from India, Bangladesh, and Nepal to the Shoolini University campus for media competitions, performances, and cultural exchange. Organised by the Faculty of Media and Liberal Arts, the…
An Inter-Ministerial Central Team today called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu at Shimla. The team, led by M. Ramachandrudu, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, had visited the disaster-affected areas of Himachal Pradesh in September to assess the damage caused by natural calamities. During the meeting, the Chief Minister held detailed discussions with…
