Alternative Routes Announced for Shimla, Hamirpur and Mandi-Bound Vehicles; Tourists Advised to Follow Traffic Advisory October 27,2026 Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh Traffic has been suspended on the Shimla-Bilaspur-Matour National Highway after a section of the road caved in at Khalota near Namhol in Bilaspur district. The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has restricted the movement…
Shimla October 23, 2026 The meeting of the district level road safety committee was held on Friday under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap. Taking a decision at the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner stated that a special road safety awareness campaign will be launched until January due to the festive season and New Year….
Cyclists from 20 cities to battle rugged trails, steep climbs and technical descents from October 23 to 25 Shimla, October 22, 2026: The mountains are calling, and the challenge is set to be as demanding as it is exhilarating. With 130 kilometres of rugged Himalayan terrain, 3,800 metres of elevation gain and a prize purse…
Conquering Himalayan peaks to inspiring young riders,Mandi Cyclist Jaspreet Pal aims to build a safer cycling culture and a greener Himachal. PRENEETA SHARMA “A bicycle may take you to the top of a mountain, but its greatest journey is the one that brings people together, inspires young minds and leads the way towards a healthier,…
Tourists and commuters advised to avoid unnecessary travel and follow official advisories Manali A vehicular movement towards the Rohtang Pass area has been stopped at Gulaba Barrier and Koksar Barrier following heavy snowfall in the region. The administration has advised tourists and the general public planning to travel towards these areas to check the latest…
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,…
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 Under the leadership of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Himachal Pradesh Government is taking several steps to improve the State’s road infrastructure. The focus is not only on building new roads but also on making existing roads safer, stronger and more reliable. Roads are especially important in Himachal Pradesh because they connect…
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…
