Forest Principal Secretary M. Sudha Devi says conserving wildlife habitats is essential for ecological security, livelihoods and future generations Shimla, October 8, 2026 A Wildlife Week 2026 concluded at the historic Gaiety Theatre in Shimla on Thursday, with senior forest officials, students, wildlife enthusiasts and other stakeholders coming together to underline the importance of conserving…
Shimla Three people were arrested after around 10 grams of heroin, locally referred to as chitta, was allegedly recovered from a vehicle near Nalhatti Crossing in the Ghanahatti area of Shimla, police said.The seizure was made on October 7 by a team of the Shimla Police Special Cell during a checking operation near Nalhatti Crossing….
Mohan Rakesh’s timeless play gets an emotionally charged staging at Gaiety Theatre, turning a story of an incomplete family into a powerful reflection on modern relationships PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla The stage at the historic Gaiety Theatre fell silent as the complicated world of family relationships unfolded through Mohan Rakesh’s celebrated play ‘Aadhe Adhure’. What began…
Shimla Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today inaugurated and laid the foundation stones of three development projects worth Rs. 108.16 crore in Shimla. He inaugurated the improvement and stabilisation works undertaken at the historic Ridge Maidan in Shimla at a cost of Rs. 66.81 crore to address the issue of subsidence and strengthen the…
IPS officer replaces IAS officer Vinay Kumar, who has been relieved of additional charge with immediate effect Shimla, October 7 The Himachal Pradesh government has appointed IPS officer Sanjeev Kumar Gandhi (HP:2012) as the new Managing Director of the Himachal Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation, Kangra. According to a notification issued by the Department…
Former MP objects to proposed political parties using late Himachal CM’s name; says family never authorised use of his name or legacy Shimla, October 7 A political row over the legacy of former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh has reached the Election Commission, with his wife and former Mandi MP Pratibha Singh opposing attempts…
• 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…
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…
Experts underline habitat conservation, human-wildlife conflict mitigation and protection of alpine grasslands Shimla, October 7 On the seventh day of Wildlife Week-2026, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department’s Wildlife Wing organised a seminar-cum-webinar at the Forest Headquarters in Shimla, bringing together forest officials, scientists, researchers and wildlife experts to discuss conservation, scientific research, community participation and…
