Audit flags alleged diversion of funds meant for police personnel’s housing repairs; FIR registered under BNS Section 316(5) Shimla An FIR has been registered against former Shimla Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sanjeev Gandhi over alleged financial irregularities in the use of government funds earmarked for the repair and maintenance of police buildings and residential…
October23 A spokesperson for the Himachal Pradesh Horticultural Produce Marketing and Processing Corporation (HPMC) said here today that, in accordance with the state government’s guidelines, an amount of approximately Rs.35.68 crore has been disbursed to around 16,877 orchardists under the Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) during 2026. He said that the Corporation has disbursed Rs.17.53 crore…
Enhanced relief to be paid with October pension in November; arrears decision pending Shimla, October 23: The Himachal Pradesh government has announced an enhancement in Dearness Relief (DR) for state government pensioners and family pensioners, including those covered under the All India Services (AIS), with the revised rates set at 46 per cent…
Shimla, October 22, 2026: The Public Administration Committee of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly is on a seven-day study tour of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to gain insights into development initiatives and ongoing projects in the two northeastern states. During the tour, the committee members visited the Mata Kamakhya Devi Temple in Assam and offered…
BJP MLA alleges irregularities in disaster reconstruction works; demands special audit, physical verification and constituency-wise disclosure of funds Shimla, October 22, 2026: Senior BJP spokesperson and MLA Trilok Jamwal has accused the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government of serious irregularities in the utilisation of Post-Disaster Needs Assessment (PDNA) funds, demanding a transparent account of every rupee…
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…
Shimla Pritha Doegar, a Class XII Humanities student of Auckland House School, has brought distinction to the institution by winning a prestigious Gold Award at The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition 2026, one of the Commonwealth’s oldest and most renowned international writing competitions for young people. Her award-winning creative piece, titled “Souls Translated,” explores the power…
Ceremony in Shimla marks 70 glorious years of Lionism in India, celebrating dedication to humanity and community welfare Shimla: Recognising decades of commitment to social service and humanitarian work, the Lions Club Shimla honoured 12 senior members as Lionism completed 70 glorious years in India. The ceremony, held at Shimla Club on Saturday, celebrated the…
October 20 Shimla • Burns effigies of Ravan, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today paid obeisance at Shri Hanuman Temple Jakhu, Shimla on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra and prayed for the prosperity of the state and its people. He also set light to the effigies of Ravan, Meghnath and Kumbhkaran…
सुन्नी को शीघ्र मिलेगा एचआरटीसी सब डिपो *90 लाख से बने नगर पंचायत भवन का किया लोकार्पण* लोक निर्माण एवं शहरी विकास मंत्री विक्रमादित्य सिंह ने आज शिमला ग्रामीण की सुन्नी तहसील का दौरा किया और दशहरा महोत्सव में बतौर मुख्य अतिथि शिरकत की। इस दौरान उन्होंने 90 लाख रुपए की राशि से बने नगर…
