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…
Traffic restored after JCB clears road; fresh rockfall threat keeps commuters on edge Shimla, October 7: A section of hillside gave way on the busy Sanjauli-Dhalli bypass in Shimla on Wednesday afternoon, sending a large quantity of debris and boulders crashing onto the road and narrowly missing passing vehicles. The incident occurred around 3.15 pm,…
Officials directed to ensure clean temples, medical aid, parking and uninterrupted essential services from October 11–19 Shimla, October 7 With large crowds expected at temples and religious sites during Navratri, Commissioner (Temples) and Deputy Commissioner Shimla Anupam Kashyap has directed officials to put in place foolproof arrangements for the safety and convenience of devotees, tourists…
DC Anupam Kashyap reviews Diwali safety arrangements; violators to face action SHIMLA: With Diwali approaching, Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap on Tuesday chaired a meeting with officials, fire and safety agencies and stakeholders to review arrangements for the safe sale, storage and distribution of firecrackers in the district. Kashyap said the sale, storage, transportation and…
Shimla: District Magistrate Shimla Anupam Kashyap has issued an order under Section 6 of the Punjab Security of State Act, 1953, to maintain law and order and public peace in Shimla city. According to the order, holding public meetings, taking out processions and rallies, staging demonstrations, raising slogans, playing bands, and carrying weapons or other…
Shimla, October 3 The Shimla district administration has made prior police verification mandatory for migrant workers before they are employed or start informal business or self-employment in the district. District Magistrate Anupam Kashyap issued the order under the relevant provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, citing the need to maintain…
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…
Hamirpur, September 24: Hamirpur Superintendent of Police Balveer Singh has been named among the ‘Top-25 Police Superintendents of India-2026’ in a survey conducted by Fame India-Asia Post Magazine. Singh was recognised for his leadership, strengthening of law and order, crime prevention and efforts to ensure public safety. The survey also highlighted the integration of innovation,…
Shimla The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) today conducted a comprehensive mock drill at the Jakhu Ropeway in Shimla, which was chaired by District Revenue Officer Shivani Bhardwaj. The mock drill was conducted in coordination with various stakeholder departments and agencies, including the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Public Works Department (PWD), Health Department, and…
Shimla The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has raised serious concerns over cracks appearing in buildings in Shanti Vihar Ward, Bhattakufar and adjoining areas of Shimla, allegedly due to the ongoing construction of twin tunnels from Chalaunti to Bhattakufar under the National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) four-laning project. The party has urged both the…
