Shimla A delegation led by New Zealand High Commissioner Patrick Rata met Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu here today. The Chief Minister said that apple production has an important role in Himachal Pradesh’s economy. The state government is promoting new technology and innovation to strengthen the horticulture sector. He stressed the need to…
SHIMLA 1 October, 2026 Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today flagged off an Anti-Chitta Rally from the Government Senior Secondary School in Rohru. He personally led the rally and joined the students to spread the message of staying away from drugs. During the rally, the Rohru market echoed with slogans such as ‘Nasha…
Shimla: The Shimla district administration has notified a revised traffic management plan for Theog town to ease congestion and improve road safety, with designated parking areas, loading and unloading points, bus stops, no-parking zones and one-way traffic arrangements. The notification has been issued by Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap under Sections 115 and 117 of…
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…
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…
Shimla: Months after the Himachal Pradesh government issued a notification paving the way for payments to Class IV pensioners, Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is yet to implement the decision, triggering growing resentment among retired employees. University Pensioners Association General Secretary Nagendra Gupta and President Bishan Singh Chandel, in a joint statement, alleged that despite the…
Five-Time Shahpur MLA Dies at Ancestral Village Kangra, September 29 Former Himachal Pradesh minister and five-time Shahpur MLA Major Vijay Singh Mankotia passed away on Tuesday morning at his ancestral village, Tyara, in Kangra district. His death has triggered a wave of grief across Shahpur and political circles in Himachal Pradesh. A veteran politician with…
New Delhi, September 27: Bank customers will not face a strike tomorrow after the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) decided to defer its proposed agitation and strike following a meeting with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) on Sunday night. According to a circular issued by the UFBU, the two sides discussed several pending…
Shimla, September 27 A 61-year-old woman running a roadside dhaba at Baruwag along National Highway-05 in Himachal Pradesh’s Kumarsain was allegedly robbed in broad daylight after a man posing as a customer sprayed chilli powder into her eyes and fled with her gold mangalsutra. According to the police, the incident took place on Saturday when…
Shimla 27 September The state government is committed to providing better and modern healthcare facilities to people living in remote areas. As part of this effort, modern healthcare infrastructure is being expanded in remote parts of the state, along with the deployment of doctors and other essential healthcare workers, enabling people to access quality treatment…
