Focus on community participation, early warning systems and strengthening emergency response at the grassroots level Kullu, October 13 The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kullu, organised awareness workshops on disaster risk reduction and emergency preparedness on the occasion of International Disaster Risk Reduction Day, emphasising community participation, volunteer training and coordination among government departments to…
Focus on inter-departmental coordination, water storage tanks and ensuring regular supply to residents Shimla: Harish Janarthan held a monthly review meeting with officials and employees of the water department at the SJPNL office in US Club, Shimla, to review the implementation of the 24×7 water supply system in the city. The meeting focused on ensuring…
Focus on road repairs, hostel facilities, healthcare, sanitation and a better learning environment for students Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap chaired a meeting of the Vidyalaya Management Committee of PM SHRI Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya (JNV), Theog, to review infrastructure gaps and measures to improve the academic environment, residential facilities and safety of students. The meeting…
Solan, October 13 Shoolini University hosted the Himachal Pradesh and Chandigarh edition of Bharat Pitchathon 5.0, a national startup initiative of Headstart Network Foundation that connects emerging entrepreneurs with investors, mentors and industry leaders. Shoolini University was the venue and knowledge partner, and Shoolini Pehal Foundation (SPF) was the incubation partner. The event brought together…
Hamirpur, October 13, 2026: Former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Singh Thakur has expressed strong concern over misleading social media posts, baseless news reports and speculation regarding the forthcoming Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections circulated in his name. He has urged the public to refrain from creating and sharing such content, asserting that those…
Urges Students to Adopt Better Oral Hygiene Baddi, October 13: IEC University, Baddi, organised a special lecture on dental health and awareness on October 10, 2026, to educate students about oral hygiene, preventive dental care and the importance of healthy lifestyle habits. The programme was organised under the guidance and encouragement of Vice-Chancellor Dr Ashok…
Neha got selected for the national level competition Shimla, October 13. The girl students of Government High School Mundu brought laurels to the school and the region by their excellent performance in the state level under-14 competition. In the recently concluded state level under-14 competition for girls in Bhuntar Kullu, Neha of the school got…
Shimla, October 13: A coalition of social organisations and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) has urged the Shimla district administration to strengthen road safety measures at accident-prone junctions across the city, seeking speed breakers and other traffic-calming measures at key locations, including the 103 Tunnel junction and Lalpani Chowk. A joint memorandum was submitted to the Additional…
13 October Solan: Students of LR Institute of Pharmacy, Solan, have delivered an impressive performance in the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU) results, with several students from the M.Pharmacy (Pharmacology) second semester securing positions in the university’s Top-10 merit list. Muskan secured the first rank with a Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) of 9.23. Devaansh…
At Shimla’s Chamiyana super-speciality institute, a Mandi resident’s account of his family’s experience puts the spotlight on a surgeon whose dedication has earned him heartfelt appreciation. PRENEETA SHARMA As inside an operating theatre, every second counts, every decision matters, and a surgeon’s steady hands can make the difference between life and death. Outside, however, another…
