Himachal to Host 75th Wildlife Week from October 2, habitat conservation takes centre stage

Week-long programme to focus on wildlife habitat protection, biodiversity and community participation; cycling rally, mini-marathon, treks and Cheer Pheasant release planned Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department’s Wildlife Wing will observe the 75th Wildlife Week from October 2 to 8, with a series of awareness, educational, adventure and conservation activities across the state. The week-long…

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Water Conservation Seminar Held at Swarn Public School in Shimla

30September Shimla: With a focus on promoting responsible water use and creating awareness among schoolchildren, a seminar on water conservation was organised at Swarn Public School in Shimla by the Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam Limited (SJPNL) and SUEZ. The awareness programme aimed to sensitise students and teachers about the importance of conserving water and avoiding…

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AHSB Senior Annual Day Celebrates Excellence; Inaugural Sunita John Altiora Award Presented

  Shimla, September 29, 2026: Auckland House School for Boys, Shimla, celebrated its Senior Annual Day and Award Ceremony with a vibrant presentation of student talent and achievements across academic, co-curricular and individual spheres. The cultural programme featured musical, theatrical and dance presentations, including English and Hindi plays, choirs, the school band, violin recital and…

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HPU hosts national seminar on indigenous knowledge, postcolonial resistance

Shimla, September 29, 2026: Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla, organised a national seminar on “Indigenous Epistemologies and Postcolonial Resistance: Literary Traditions from Australia, New Zealand, Canada and India”, bringing together academics, researchers and students from across the country. The seminar was organised by the Centre for Australian & New Zealand Studies (CANZ) in collaboration with…

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Nauni University Hosts Industry-Academia Meet to Boost Career Opportunities for Students

September 29, 2026 Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni organised an Industry Academia Convergence Meet for students of Horticulture and Forestry to facilitate direct interaction between students, faculty and industry representatives. The programme focused on strengthening industry academia interaction and providing students with exposure to career opportunities, emerging technologies, entrepreneurship, internships and…

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7-day NSS camp inaugurated at Government Senior Secondary School, Bat

Chamba, September 29 A seven-day special National Service Scheme (NSS) camp was inaugurated on Tuesday at the Government Senior Secondary School, Bat. The camp is being organized with the aim of developing a sense of service, discipline, and social responsibility among the students. School Principal Hussain Shah attended as the chief guest. Addressing the NSS…

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Shimla Cracks Down on Drug Trade: 54 Bighas of Cannabis Destroyed, 526 Arrested Under NDPS Act

Shimla: The district administration has intensified its crackdown on drug trafficking and illegal cannabis cultivation, with 263 cases registered under the NDPS Act and 526 accused arrested so far this year, officials said at a District-Level Narcotics Coordination Committee (NCORD) meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap. The scale of enforcement was highlighted by the…

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ग्रामीण विकास योजनाओं के प्रभावी क्रियान्वयन के लिए अधिकारियों को नियमों की स्पष्ट जानकारी जरूरी : अनिरुद्ध सिंह

एमसिप्पा में जिला विकास अधिकारियों एवं खंड विकास अधिकारियों के लिए दो दिवसीय राज्य स्तरीय ओरिएंटेशन कार्यशाला शुरू हिम ई-पंचायत प्रोसिडिंग सिस्टम से पंचायत बैठकों में बढ़ेगी पारदर्शिता और डिजिटल रिकॉर्ड होगा सुरक्षित राष्ट्रीय ग्रामीण आजीविका मिशन एवं ग्रामीण विकास विभाग की विभिन्न योजनाओं के प्रभावी एवं त्वरित क्रियान्वयन के उद्देश्य से डॉ. मनमोहन सिंह…

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Major Vijay Singh Mankotia’s Demise: Dhumal, Anurag Thakur and BJP Leaders Pay Tribute

Samirpur/Hamirpur, September 29, 2026: Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and senior BJP leader Professor Prem Kumar Dhumal expressed deep grief over the demise of former minister and senior political leader Major Vijay Singh Mankotia, describing his death as an irreparable loss to Himachal Pradesh. Dhumal said Mankotia had demonstrated exceptional leadership, discipline and professional excellence…

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