• 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…
Traditional Lanka Dahan, cultural evenings, sports competitions and wrestling bout to be major attractions SHIMLA, October 7: The historic district-level Dussehra Mela of the Kyonthal region will be held at Jungā from October 20 to 22, with preparations for the three-day event already underway. Presiding over a meeting of the mela committee, Jungā Tehsildar and…
Shimla: The District Employment Office, Shimla, will organise campus interviews for security guard and security supervisor positions with SIS India Limited, Bilaspur, offering employment opportunities to eligible youth seeking jobs in the private sector. District Employment Officer Shimla Praveen Nagaraiak said male candidates aged 19 to 40 years are eligible to apply. The minimum educational…
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: An Army recruitment rally will be held at Prithi Military Station, Aweripatti, in Rampur subdivision of Shimla district from March 20 to 25, 2027. A meeting to review preparations for the recruitment rally was held under the chairmanship of Shimla Deputy Commissioner Anupam Kashyap. The DC held detailed discussions with Army officials and representatives…
Himachal climber completes Project Changthang in Ladakh, covering over 200 km and a cumulative elevation gain of more than 18,000 metres Shimla, October 6 A mountaineer Sachin Gangta from Kathasu village in Jubbal, Shimla, has completed an ambitious high-altitude expedition in Ladakh, scaling 25 peaks above 6,000 metres in 21 days as part of his…
Guest flags safety, hygiene and billing concerns at Aranya Vilas; hotel rejects allegations,department says violations, if found, will invite action PRENEETA SHARMA Shimla A complaint against Aranya Vilas in Shoghi has triggered scrutiny by the Tourism Department over allegations concerning guest safety, hygiene, billing transparency and accessibility.The complaint, submitted by guest Ajay Veer Rathi to…
