Shimla, October 24: The Himachal Pradesh government has ordered the transfer and posting of four IAS officers with immediate effect in the public interest, according to a notification issued on October 24, 2026. The orders were issued by the Governor on the recommendations of the Civil Services Board. Under the new arrangements, Dr Yunus (IAS,…
Key issues include parking facilities at tourist spots, improved healthcare, reliable bus services and infrastructure development Lahaul-Spiti: A meeting of the Lahaul-Spiti Zila Parishad was held under the chairpersonship of Thinley Dechen at the Zila Parishad conference hall to review ongoing development works and discuss issues concerning public welfare. Project Officer of the Integrated Tribal…
Rampur (Shimla), October 9 One passenger was killed and more than 10 others were injured after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus overturned off the road near Rai in Rampur subdivision of Shimla district on Friday morning. More than 30 people, including the driver and conductor, were reportedly travelling on the bus when the…
• Una to become a fully electric-bus district: Chief Minister • Launches ‘Challan2 Pay’ initiative Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the ‘Challan2 Pay’ initiative, under which people can now make secure, convenient and real-time digital payments against challans on the spot. The facility will save people the inconvenience of visiting government offices…
Preneeta Sharma ₹2 “T.Tax” Charge Raises Questions Over HRTC Fare Collection; Government’s Own Notification Under Question Shimla A seemingly routine HRTC ticket has raised a serious question over the implementation of the Himachal Pradesh government’s own fare notification. While the Transport Department’s notification states that the prescribed maximum fares are “inclusive of all taxes,” an…
Shimla 24 September Three people were killed and another injured after an HRTC electric bus collided with a car on National Highway-205 near Shimla, officials said.The accident occurred when the HRTC electric bus was travelling from Baghipul towards Shimla and collided with the car. The impact was severe, leaving the car badly damaged. Two women…
Development works reviewed; members raise issues related to roads, water supply, transport and healthcare Shimla, September 24: The first meeting of the newly elected Zila Parishad members was held at the Zila Parishad office hall at Chalaunthi, Shimla, with Zila Parishad Chairman Bhupendra Sasodia in the chair. The meeting reviewed development works submitted in writing…
Shimla Aug 23 Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is strengthening the charging infrastructure required for the operation of electric buses across the State. As part of this initiative, charging stations are being established at 80 locations at a cost of Rs. 122 crore. Charging stations have already been installed at 34 locations, while work at…
