Shimla Rajesh Sharma, father of Aditya Sharma, who lost his life in Strait of Hormuz recently, called on Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today and urged him to raise the matter of Aditya Sharma’s death with the Central Government, as no action has been taken by the Central Government so far. …
PRENEETA SHARMA Every spring, the forests of Himachal Pradesh quietly produce a seasonal treasure that rarely makes it beyond the state’s borders. Known as Kachnar, and locally called Karali or Kaniyara, these edible flower buds have nourished mountain communities for generations. Today, as chefs across the world embrace indigenous ingredients and sustainable cuisine, this forgotten…
Shimla, July 19 The Himachal Pradesh government on Sunday carried out a major reshuffle in the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HPAS), transferring and posting 18 officers with immediate effect. The notification, issued by the Department of Personnel (Appointment-IV), was approved by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in the public interest. Among the key appointments, Bhupender…
July 19 Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has cancelled the transfer of IAS officer Abhishek Kumar Garg (HP:2020) with immediate effect. An official notification issued by the Department of Personnel on July 18, 2026, stated that the officer’s transfer order dated July 10, 2026, has been withdrawn in the public interest. Garg, who is…
July 19 Shimla: Himachal Pradesh’s innovative Swad Sangam initiative under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat programme has earned national recognition, with the Union Ministry of Education featuring the state’s activities on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. The month-long Kerala-Himachal Cuisine Exchange programme was organised across 918 government schools in all 12 districts of…
July 19, Shimla. In a first‑of‑its‑kind initiative in the country, the State Government intends to rollout “One District, Three Products” (ODTP) Plan, aimed at revitalising the rural economy by promoting local empowerment and unlocking the commercial potential of indigenous products. Under this plan, identified three signature products (based on uniqueness & market…
Shimla, Ju In a significant move aimed at enhancing convenience for its loyal members, the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has expanded the scope of its Platinum, Gold and Silver Membership Card Scheme by extending its benefits to the immediate family members of cardholders. The decision is expected to make HPTDC’s hospitality services more…
Shimla July 19 A two young ice skaters from Shimla, Samarth Attri and Tejasvi Kuthiala, have been selected to represent India at the Asian Short Track Ice Skating Trophy 2026, marking a significant achievement for Himachal Pradesh’s winter sports community. Samarth Attri, a Class 10 student of Auckland House School, Shimla, secured his place…
Chef Nand Lal Calls for Global Recognition of the Himalayan Superfood Preneeta Sharma In an era where the world is embracing healthy, sustainable, and gluten-free foods, renowned Himachali chef and Guinness World Record holder Chef Nand Lal believes that one of India’s finest traditional foods has long deserved the global spotlight –Chilta, the humble buckwheat…
· Rs. 300 crore dental health research centre to be established in Hamirpur Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over the 4th Annual Conference of the Himachal Pradesh State Chapter of the Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI) here today announced to rename Dental College Shimla as Rajiv…