SDM Mandi assaulted while checking illicit mining
Mandi sadar Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Omkant Thakur was assaulted by a person involved in illicit mining of sand from the river Beas, near Brindavani check post Mandi, on Monday evening. A police source said, “SDM Sadar had gone to check illicit sand mining in the river Beas near Brindvani Barriar Mandi on Monday evening…
Jai Ram Thakur urges CM to reveal facts on alleged nexus in drug smuggling
Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has expressed his serious concern over allegations of “nexus between drug mafia-police and political shelter in the state as per news appearing in a section of media.” In a release issued at Mandi on Monday, Thakur said, “The drug mafia is destroying the lives of young people in the…
BJP sweeps Delhi Assembly polls, Arvind Kejriwal defeated
The BJP staged a thumping comeback in the Delhi Assembly election after more than 26 years, ousting the Aam Aadmi Party government ruling the state since 2013. In the keenly contested Delhi election, which went to polls on February 5, after the counting of votes on Saturday, BJP won 48 Assembly seats out of a…
Higher Education Ministers of six opposition ruled states oppose UGC proposal to amend rules
Ministers for Higher Education and their representatives from the opposition ruled six states have opposed the draft proposal of the University Grant Commission (UGC) announced recently regarding minimum qualifications and appointment rules of teachers and academic staff in universities and colleges. A 15-point joint resolution was passed by the ministers in a meeting in Bengaluru…
HP Govt tops list of defaulters in clearing HPTDC hotel bills: RTI revelation
When cash-strapped Himachal Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), running scores of hotels in the state, is making an effort to recover bad debts from the debtors, an RTI request has made a startling revelation: the state government itself is the biggest defaulter and owes Rs 2,085,881.31 to the corporation. Information procured by RTI activist Debashish Bhattacharya…
Leftist organizations hold statewide protest against the Union Budget
Demonstrations were held on Wednesday at various places in Himachal Pradesh, on the National call of the Leftist organizations to protest the alleged, “anti-people, anti-labourer and anti-farmer budget’ presented in the parliament on February 1. The leaders of CITU and Himachal Kisan Sabha state committees said, “On the national call, demonstrations were held throughout the…
HP Govt. decides to create common cadre for medical colleges
The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to create a common cadre in medical colleges of the state for future appointments in medical colleges. A spokesman of the state government said, “To improve operational efficiency, equity, and quality of medical education and health services, all future appointments in all medical colleges, besides super-specialty institutions.” “At present,…
BJP MLAs boycott MLA priority meetings convened by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
BJP MLAs in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha boycotted the MLA priority meeting convened by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, alleging their works are not getting done. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu is meeting all MLAs of the state before the beginning of the new financial year to know their priorities for their respective Assembly constituencies….
Mandi DC takes initiative to establish Libraries, to promote reading among youth
Mandi, Feb 2: At a time when mobile phones dominate entertainment and information consumption, leading to a decline in reading habits, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Mandi, Apoorv Devgan, has launched a new initiative to establish dozens of libraries across the district. The effort aims to attract students and youth to libraries and revive their interest in…
Former BJP Minister Kishan Kapoor passes away at 73 in PGI Chandigarh
Chandigarh/Dharamshala, Feb 1: Former BJP leader Kishan Kapoor (73), who served as a cabinet minister in the Prem Kumar Dhumal government, passed away at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, on Saturday morning. A BJP source confirmed, “Kapoor was admitted to PGIMER Chandigarh after suffering a brain stroke and had been…
Probe against former CS and Chairman of RERA , Shrikant Baldi begins for misuse of funds
The Himachal Pradesh government has ordered investigation against former Chief Secretary and Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) Chairman Chairman Shrikant Baldi in the alleged misuse of RERA fund for gifting apple boxes to bureaucrats across multiple states The state government has directed the officials to submit all records and a detailed report on the matter. State Town and Country Planning (TCP) Minister Rajesh…
Political Clash between CM and former CM over appointments of IAS and IPS officers in HP cadre
A political war of words has erupted between Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over the state government’s refusal to accept the Central government’s proposal to appoint fresh IAS and IPS officers in Himachal Pradesh. Jai Ram Thakur Criticizes Government’s Decision Criticizing the move, Jai Ram Thakur stated in…
NCC Cadet Diksha Kumari honored with ADG Award during the Republic day parade
NCC Corporal Diksha Kumari from Air Squadron NCC, Kullu, has made Himachal Pradesh proud by receiving the ADG Award (Guard Commander, Guard of Honor) for her outstanding performance at the National Republic Day Camp held in New Delhi. Exemplary Performance at Republic Day Camp Diksha, a student of Vallabh Government College, Mandi, set an inspiring…
NGT panel finds environmental violations at ACC cement plant Barmana
A joint committee of the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has identified serious environmental violations at the ACC Cement plant (now owned by Adani Cements) in Barmana, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. The findings were detailed in a report submitted to the NGT on January 24. Key Findings of the Report The committee, led by Sub-Divisional Magistrate…
At least 32 pilgrims to Mahakumbh from Solan injured as bus carrying them collides with a crane in Uttar Pradesh
A bus carrying devotees from Himachal Pradesh to the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj collided with a hydra crane in Uttar Pradesh’s Kaushambi district early Tuesday morning, leaving at least 32 people injured, with eight in critical condition. Details of the Incident Superintendent of Police (SP) Kaushambi, Brijesh Shrivastav, stated, “The bus, carrying pilgrims from…
CBI Court imprisons Himachal IGP Zahoor Zaidi and seven policemen to life for custodial death of Suraj
A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Chandigarh sentenced HP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Zahoor Zaidi and seven other police personnel to life imprisonment on Monday for their involvement in the custodial death of Suraj, a Nepali laborer. The incident occurred during the investigation into the 2017 gang rape and murder of a…
HP Chief Minister announces development schemes on Statehood Day
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unfurled the National Flag and took the salute from marching contingents of Police, Home Guards, Guides & Scouts, and NCC cadets at a function organized in Baijnath on Saturday to mark Himachal Pradesh Statehood Day. In his address, the Chief Minister paid tributes to freedom fighters and the…
HP Cabinet gives approval to conduct pilot study for cannabis cultivation
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, held at Dharamshala on Friday , has approved a pilot study on cannabis cultivation. This study will be conducted jointly by Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur and Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture, Nauni, with the Agriculture Department serving as the…
A ten day training programme for HPU, MBA students concludes at Nagwain ( Mandi)
A ten-day training program for first-year MBA (Rural Development) students from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla, concluded in Nagwain on Friday. The program, held in collaboration with the Society for Technology and Development (STD), Mandi, aimed to provide students with new skills in rural development and explore avenues for self-employment. Joginder Walia, Secretary of STD, said,…
HGCTA delegation meets HP Governor, raises concerns over recruitment bill
A delegation of Himachal Pradesh Government College Teachers’ Association (HGCTA), led by its President Dr. Banita Saklani, met Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in Shimla on Thursday. The delegation discussed concerns regarding the Himachal Pradesh Government Employees Recruitment and Service Conditions Bill, 2024, recently passed by the state government. Dr. Saklani stated, “The implementation…
Eleven die and 7 injured after jumping from a train suspecting fire, in Maharashtra
At least 11 passengers lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries in a tragic accident in Maharashtra’s Jalgaon district on Wednesday. The incident occurred when passengers of the Pushpak Express, traveling from Lucknow to Mumbai, jumped off the train in panic following rumors of a fire, only to be struck by the Karnataka Express…
Snowfall and rain predicted on January 22 and 23 in many parts of Himachal
The Indian Meteorological Centre, Shimla, has forecast light rain and snowfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh over the next two days on January 22 and 23, In its bulletin released on Tuesday, the department stated that light to moderate rain or snowfall is expected at some locations in the state on these dates. Following this,…
Mandi Shivratri festival to be celebrated from February 27 to March 5
Mandi, January 20 The renowned Shivratri Festival of Mandi, celebrated as the Chhoti Kashi Shivratri Festival, is scheduled to take place from February 27 to March 5, 2025. Chairman of the organizing committee and Dharmapur MLA Chandershekhar, during a preparatory committee meeting held in Mandi on Monday, announced, “This year’s Shivratri Festival will emphasize the…
CBI court convicts IGP Zahur Zaidi and 7 policemen in custodial death during “Gudia” gang rape investigation
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) court in Chandigarh has convicted eight Himachal Pradesh police officials, including Inspector General of Police (IG) Zahur Zaidi, in the custodial death of Suraj, a Nepali national, during the investigation of the 2017 Kotkhai “Gudia” minor gang rape case. The other convicted officials are then DSP Theog, Manoj Joshi,…
HP Chief Minister inaugurates first 750-Kilowatt solar power project in Dharamshala
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the first 750-kilowatt solar power project at Dharamshala, on Friday. Built with the cost of Rs. 4.74 crore, the project covers 8,500 square meters of land and generates approximately 2,000 units of electricity daily, yielding a monthly income of Rs. 2.80 lakh. The construction work of the…
Central government announces 8th Pay Commission
The Central government has announced to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries of central government employees and pensioners after its approval by the Cabinet on Thursday, presided over by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision on Thursday at New Delhi but the date for setting up the…
Central Government announces to set up 8th Pay Commission
The Central government has announced to set up the 8th Pay Commission to revise the salaries of Central government employees and pensioners. The decision was approved by the Union Cabinet during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed the announcement in New Delhi but did not specify…
Preliminary report finds allegations in driver’s suicide baseless: HRTC
Preliminary Investigation Findings The management of Himachal Pradesh Road Transport (HRTC) after a preliminary inquiry in allegations of “torture by a HRTC Regional Manager as a purported reason for suicide of HRTC driver a few days ago as baseless. .” A video had gone viral on social media a few days ago in which a…
Haryana BJP President and singer booked for alleged “rape” in Kasauli
The Kasauli police have registered a case against Haryana BJP President Mohan Lal Badoli and singer Rocky Mittal based on a complaint by a woman from Haryana. The woman alleged that she was allegedly “raped” at a Kasauli hotel, a few days ago. SP Solan Gaurav Singh confirmed, “A complaint was lodged by the woman…
HP Govt initiates electronic KYC of land to curb benami transactions
The Himachal Pradesh government has initiated the Electronic – Know Your Customer (e-KYC) process for land records to curb benami (proxy) transactions and streamline land management systems. The Director of Land Records of the state has assigned the responsibility of implementing this initiative to respective Deputy Commissioners to start the process. The state government’s Digital…
Himachal Pradesh High Court maintains stay on transfer of Baddi SP Ilma Afroz
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has extended stay on the transfer of Indian Police Services Officer Ilam Afroz, as Superintendent of Police Baddi district. Rejecting the State government’s plea to modify its earlier order, the Division Bench comprising Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Satyan Vaidya referred the matter back to the bench that…
Himachal Cabinet renames HIPA to Honor Dr. Manmohan Singh
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, met in Shimla on Thursday and paid homage to former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh by observing two minutes of silence in his memory. Acknowledging Dr. Singh’s significant contributions to India and Himachal Pradesh, the Cabinet highlighted key projects realized during his leadership, such…
Himachal Deputy CM Seeks Financial Aid for Vehicle Scrapping Policy Implementation
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri raised concerns about the financial burden of implementing the vehicle scrapping policy during the 42nd meeting of the Transport Development Council in New Delhi on Wednesday. The meeting was presided over by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari. Agnihotri highlighted the challenges posed by Himachal Pradesh’s unique topographical conditions and sparse…
At least 126 die in six earthquakes in Tibet
At least 126 people were killed and more than 188 injured as six earthquakes, including a powerful one measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, rocked Tibet in one hour on Tuesday, news agency Associated Press reported. The earthquakes shook buildings in many areas in India, Nepal and Bhutan. Strong tremors were felt in Delhi-NCR and…
Delhi Assembly election on February 5
The election for Delhi Assembly will be held on February 5, for all 70 Assembly seats of National Capital Region. Announcing the election schedule at New Delhi on Tuesday, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said, “The polling for all 70 Assembly constituencies will be held on February 5 in a single phase and counting of…
HP government directs health institutions to monitor cases of influenza in the wake of HMPV virus
The Himachal Pradesh government has directed all health institutions in the state to closely monitor influenza cases following the recent detection of two Human Metapneumovirus (HMVP) cases in Karnataka. The Secretary of Health issued these directions during a virtual review meeting on Monday, attended by Chief Medical Officers, Medical Superintendents, and Principals of Medical Colleges….
HP Government to invest Rs 2415 Crore to boost tourism : CM Sukhu
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasized the significance of tourism as the backbone of Himachal Pradesh’s economy during a review meeting of the Tourism Department. He announced to invest Rs 2415 crore to strengthen tourism infrastructure in the state. H said, “Rs 150.27 crore would be spent on the development of Shiv Dham at Mandi,…
Ten officials suspended over alleged scam in supplying water in Theog area
Acting swiftly on a complaint of alleged misappropriation of state government funds in hiring water tankers to supply drinking water by the officials of Jalshakti department in Theog area, the state government has put ten officials of the department under suspension. Former Theog MLA and senior CPM leader Rakesh Singha on the basis of information…
Thousands join Bhunda ceremony being held after 40 years in remote Dalgaon village of Rohru
Shimla, January 3, 2025 A grand religious event, the Bhunda Ceremony, is being held in Dalgaon, a remote village in the Rohru sub-division of Shimla district, after a 40-year gap. This traditional festival, dedicated to appeasing Bakralu Devta (deity) for blessings, commenced on January 2 and will continue until January 5. The ceremony began with…
Two policemen booked for death of hotel manger at Banikhet
New Year celebrations turned tragic when a clash between police personnel and hotel staff at a hotel in Banikhet, near the tourist city of Dalhousie, resulted in the death of the hotel manager and serious injuries to an employee. A policeman was also injured during the incident. Following the incident, a case of murder has…
HP CM flags off educational tour for ‘children of the state’ under Sukh Aashray Yojana
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu flagged-off a Volvo bus carrying the first batch of 22 orphans adopted as ‘Children of the State’ to commence the 13-days educational and recreational tour under Sukh Aashray Yojana, at Shimla on Thursday. CM said, “The state government enacted a law for orphaned children and has adopted 6000…
Massive fire destroys 20 houses and cowsheds in Tandi Village of Kullu
At least twenty houses, including cow sheds, were destroyed in a major fire incident in Tand village under Banjar subdivision of Kullu district on Wednesday. The fire reportedly started near the cow shed of a villager, Dalip Singh and quickly spread to nearby cow sheds and houses. Fire tenders from Banjar, Larji and Kullu were…
HPSEB Employees Oppose Privatization, Demand Reinstatement of Staff and Old Pension Scheme
Shimla, December 31, 2024 The Joint Front of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB) Employees and Engineers staged a protest during the lunch break today across the state, opposing the privatization of the Chandigarh electricity department. In Shimla, hundreds of employees and engineers gathered outside the Board Headquarters at Kumar House to express their concerns….
SJVN Signs MoU with Bihar Government for 1000 MW Hathidah Durgawati PSP
Shimla, December 31, 2024 SJVN has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Bihar in Patna to develop the 1000 MW Hathidah Durgawati Pumped Storage Project (PSP) and other PSPs in Bihar. The agreement aims to boost renewable energy infrastructure and employment opportunities in the state. The MoU was signed by Mukesh…
Veteran journalist Kishori Lal Sud passes away
Mandi, December 30: Veteran journalist Kishori Lal Sud passed away on Monday evening at his residence in Mandi. The nonagenarian had been confined to his home for some time due to age-related health issues and died at about 7 PM. Sud had a distinguished career as a correspondent for The Tribune and was also an…
Farmers Demand Land Regularization and Policy Amendments at Shimla Convention
Shimla, December 30: The Himachal Pradesh unit of the All India Kisan Sabha and Himachal Pradesh Apple Growers Association has voiced strong opposition to the eviction of farmers from their land, demanding immediate regularization of agricultural land occupied by farmers and orchardists. The demands were raised during a convention held on Monday at Kalibari Hall,…
Tourist killed, driver injured as boulder hit a taxi on Chandigarh-Manali Highway
A tragic incident occurred near Char Mile on the Chandigarh-Manali National Highway on Sunday, where a tourist lost her life, and another person sustained serious injuries after their taxi was struck by a rolling boulder. According to police sources, the taxi, bearing registration number HR45 E 4591, was returning to New Delhi from Manali when…
Justice GS Sandhawalia Sworn in Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia took the oath as the new Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in a ceremony held at Raj Bhavan on Sunday. Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla administered the oath of office to Justice Sandhawalia. Born on November 1, 1965, Justice Sandhawalia completed his B.A. (Hons.) from DAV College,…
Snowfall strands 5000 tourists in Solang Nala, all rescued safely
Heavy snowfall in several parts of Himachal Pradesh disrupted normal life, severely affecting water and electricity supplies. The Lahaul Valley and Manali region were particularly impacted, with vehicular traffic coming to a standstill. Nearly 1,000 tourist vehicles were stranded, leaving approximately 5,000 tourists trapped on Friday evening. Rescue operations were carried out with the combined…
Nation bids emotional farewell to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh
Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh was given an emotional send-off as thousands, including President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Chief Ministers, senior Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, foreign dignitaries and a large number of Congress supporters paid him floral tributes before his funeral. President Dropadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, Chief Ministers from Congress-ruled…
Tributes paid to veteran journalist Hemkant Katyan, three achievers honoured
A function was organized at Mandi on Wednesday to observe the death anniversary of veteran journalist Hemkant Katyan where three persons from different fields were honored by Additional Chief Secretary of the State Government Onkar Sharma, Chief Guest of the function. Veteran journalist Ramesh Bunta from Jogindernagar was honoured with the Hemkant Katyayan Journalism Award,…
Nation pays homage to former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, last journey on Saturday
Condolence messages from across the world and political lines have been pouring in following the death of the renowned economist, statesman and two-time Prime Minister of India. Dr Manmohan Singh. Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 14th Prime Minister of India, passed away on Thursday at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, at…
Four Year-Old Girl Dies, Four Women Injured in Paonta Sahib Fire Incident
A 4-year-old girl, Ashmita, tragically lost her life, and four women were seriously injured in a fire incident at Bayankua under the Paonta Sahib subdivision of Sirmaur district, Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday. The police reported, “The fire broke out in the afternoon in a junkyard where a migrant family from Saharanpur was living. A 4-year-old…
Two-Day Event in Mandi Commemorates 100 Years of the Communist Party of India
A two-day event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of India (CPI) concluded in Mandi on Thursday with the honoring of veteran party leaders. The centenary celebrations began with a seminar on “Challenges of Contemporary India,” where the keynote address was delivered by Shailender Kumar, General Secretary of the…
Snowfall and rain in Himachal cheers farmers tourists and locals
After a prolonged dry spell, the weather in Himachal Pradesh has brought cheer to farmers, horticulturists, tourism professionals and locals, as many parts of the state experienced snow and rain. on Monday. Shimla, popularly known as the “Queen of Hills” among tourists, witnessed moderate snowfall, while the higher reaches of Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, Kullu Sirmour…
‘Mule Accounts’ becoming a new challenge for cyber crime police
Tackling cyber crime in Himachal Pradesh has become a significant challenge for the police, as many people have lost substantial amounts of their hard-earned money to cyber criminals. A new tactics employed by these criminals involves exploiting the bank accounts of unsuspecting individuals to transfer their ill-gotten gains. These accounts, known as “mule bank accounts,”…
Bhubu Jot Tunnel Project gets Defence Ministry’s clearance- CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the way for the construction of the much-awaited Bhubu Jot Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh has been cleared by the Ministry of Defence. He said the ministry has asked the Ministry of Road Transport to design a project report for the construction of the tunnel along with the…
Century celebration function of CPI at Mandi on December 25 & 26
The preparations are going on in full swing for the state level centenary celebrations of the founding of the Communist Party of India, on December 25 and 26 at Mandi. Sharing this information in a press conference at Mandi on Friday, the convener of organizing committee Desh Raj Sharma said, “On the eve of the…
HGCTA holds protests in 68 colleges to oppose the bill denying benefits to contract employees
Thousands of Government College teachers held a protest in 68 government colleges of the state and wore black badges to oppose the Himachal Pradesh Recruitment and Conditions of Service Bill 2024 being enacted by the state government, on Friday. State President of Himachal Government College Teachers’ Association (HGCTA) Dr Banita Salkani said, “Government college teachers throughout…
Congress and BJP MLAs stage separate protests on the second day of winter session of HP Vidhan Sabha
The Congress and BJP MLAs held separate protests in the premises of Himachal Vidhan Sabha on the second day of winter session of the Vidhan Sabha, being held at Tapovan in Dharamshala on Thursday. The Congress MLAs headed by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu staged a protest in the Vidhan Sabha premises against the…
HPSEBL outsource employees hold dharna at Shimla to revoke retrenchment of 81 drivers
The outsource employees of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) held a dharna at the board’s head office, Shimla on Monday to protest retrenchment of 81 outsource drivers, demanding restoration of their jobs. State President of the Union Ashwani Verma said, “Hundreds of employees from throughout the state participated in the dharna which was…
Three die due to asphyxiation in Solan district
Three youths, hailing from UP, living in a rented room in Rihun village near Kumarhatti under Dharampur Police station, were found dead on Saturday , reportedly due to asphyxiation, in Solan district . The police said, “The youths living in a rented room perhaps went to sleep last night with a charcoal stove burning in…
Two IIT Mandi female students allege ‘sexual’ harassment by a faculty member
The reported complaint of alleged sexual harassment by two female students of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi against a faculty member, yet again after a Professor of the institute was removed for a similar complaint some time back has raised question mark on the mechanism to check such incidents. Two girl students of the…
Rohru Police registers FIR in an animal sacrifice case
The Rohru police have registered an FIR against unknown people for allegedly sacrificing an animal at a public place to seek blessings of a deity, under section 325 and 223 of the IPC along with section 11 of Prevention of Cruelty towards Animals Act. Acting on a complaint by a social activist Surender Papta of…
Army solider from Mandi village killed fighting terrorists in Punchh (J&K)
An Army soldier from Mandi district was killed while fighting terrorists in Punchh district of Jammu & Kashmir on Wednesday. An Army source said, “Indresh Sharma (40) was killed in encounter with the terrorists near LOC in Punchh district on Wednesday, the soldier hailed from Sarkidhar village in Balh area of Mandi district. “ He…
HP Cabinet decides to give compensation of Rs 7 lakh for the houses destroyed at Samej and Jaun
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to extend the special relief package to disaster-affected people of Samej (Rampur) and Jauan (Bagipul) area and give compensation of Rs 7 lakh for completely destroyed houses as per disaster relief manual. The Cabinet meeting held at Shimla on Thursday chaired by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu also gave its nod for…
CM attacks BJP, highlights achievements of his government at two years celebration at Bilaspur
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and other Congress leaders launched a scathing attack on the Central BJP government for allegedly discriminating against Himachal Pradesh, while reiterating various achievements of the Congress government, in a rally organized at Bilaspur to celebrate its two years rule, on Wednesday. Addressing the rally at Luhnu ground, Chief Minister Sukhvinder…
Three die and 24 injured as private bus falls into gorge in Ani sub division of Kullu district
Three passengers traveling in a private bus lost their lives on Tuesday morning in Ani Sub –Division of Kullu district when the driver of the bus lost control over the bus and it fell into a deep gorge. The accident occurred at about 11.30 am when a private bus going from Karsog to Ani…
BJP makes scathing attack on Congress Govt. ahead of completion of its two years rule
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) made a scathing attack on the Congress government of Himachal Pradesh ahead of its celebration of two years rule at Bilaspur on December 11. Addressing a press conference at Mandi on Monday, the Leader of Opposition (LoP) and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur accused, “Certain Congress leaders are collecting…
Snowfall at many places break long dry spell in Himachal Pradesh
Several areas in Himachal Pradesh experienced the first snowfall and light drizzle of this season on Sunday. The western disturbances led to a change of weather in Himachal Pradesh and broke the long dry spell continuing for several months in the state, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) center Shimla has predicted widespread rain and snow…
BDC member accused of misbehaving with Kashmiri hawkers sacked
Deputy Commissioner Kangra has sacked the Block Development Committee (BDC) member accused of misbehaving with Kashmiri hawkers selling their products in Lambagaon area of Kangra district, few days back. DC Kangra Hem Raj Berwa said, “BDC member Shushma Devi accused of misbehaving and threatening two Kashmiri hawkers selling Kashmiri products in the village, was issued…
Rural Development Deptt. signs MOU with Ambuja Cement for disposal of plastic waste
To tackle the growing problem of non-recyclable plastic waste in Himachal Pradesh the Rural Development Department signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Ambuja Cements Ltd on Thursday at Shimla. Under this partnership, Ambuja Cements will collaborate with the department to co-process non-recyclable plastic waste in its cement kilns for disposal of plastic waste through…
CM announces to constitute de-addiction advisory board
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the formation of a State-Level Advisory Board for De-addiction and Rehabilitation. Speaking in a workshop on Maternal, Infant, and Young Child Nutrition and De-addiction on Wednesday at Shimla he said, “The Advisory Board aims to streamline the efforts of various departments in tackling substance abuse and ensure a coordinated…
HP CM Sukhu says seven guarantees will be fulfilled on completion of 2 years of Govt
Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the Congress government is going to fulfill seven guarantees given to people of the state by the Congress party during the Assembly election on completion of two years term on December 11. Addressing a public meeting at Bhakhli in Seraj Assembly constituency of Mandi district after inaugurating…
CM criticizes Central Govt. for alleged discrimination of the state
Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has criticized the Central government for allegedly ignoring the state in allocation of funds for developing the tourism sector. Taking strong exception to alleged discrimination the CM said, “The Central government recently sanctioned Rs 3,296 crore to 23 states of the country under the special assistance plan for development…
Students of Indus Global School present colourful programme on annual day
The students of Indus Global School Mandi presented a colorful programme at Sanskriti Sadan Mandi on its annual function Indostav on Sunday. The Superintendent of Police (SP) Mandi Sakshi Verma was the Chief Guest of the function and SP Kullu Dr. Karthikeyan Gokulchandran was the guest of honour in the function. The function began with…
Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla files an FIR against use of heavy machinery on The Ridge Shimla
Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation, Tikender Singh Panwar, has filed an FIR against different officials of Shimla district administration and the state government for use of heavy machinery by people raising temporary structures on The Ridge Shimla having a water tank supplying drinking water. In a complaint filed to Superintendent of Police Shimla,…
No one can dislodge Holy Lodge from Congress politics in Himachal
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Department Minister Vikramaditya Singh said, “I would like to tell Jai Ram Thakur that ‘Holy Lodge has the blessings of Maa Bhimakali and Lord Shri Ram, no one can deny the role of Holy Lodge in Congress politics due to love and affection of people of the state towards Late Virbhadra…
CPM leaders blame Modi government for widening gap between rich and poor
The Communist Party of India (CPM) leaders have blamed the Modi government’s policies for miseries of poor people in India. Addressing a public meeting on the first day of three day state conference of CPM at Shimla on Thursday , CPM Polit Bureau members Subhashnai Ali and A Vijay Raghvan said , “ During the…
CBI arrests Regional Provident Commissioner and Enforcement officer Baddi for accepting Rs ten lakh
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested three accused including Regional Provident Fund Commissioner , Enforcement Officer of Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO), Baddi, Solan (HP) and a private consultant on Wednesday for accepting bribe of Rs 10 lakh (Rs 5 lakh in cash and Rs 5 lakh through self cheques ) from the complainant….
Former CM Shanta Kumar writes to HP CM demanding justice for lady IPS officer
Former Chief Minister Shanta Kumar has asked HP Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to provide justice to IPS officer Ilma Afroz, Superintendent of Police (SP) Baddi, who proceeded on leave recently for alleged “government pressure for her strict action against certain politically influential people involved in illicit mining in Baddi area.” In a letter written…
HP High Courts allows operation of nine more HPTDC hotels till March 31, 2025
In a relief to Himachal Pradesh government the HP High Court has allowed the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) to run its 9 hotels till March 31, 2025, amending its earlier order to close operation of 18 HPTDC hotels. In an order passed by a double bench of the HP High Court headed by…
Mandi engineer gets four patents for AI innovations in US
Ashish Vaidya, a lad from Mandi has brought laurels for the town and Himachal Pradesh by getting four patents in the United States for his innovative ideas in artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI. Hailing from Mandi town, Ashish Vaidya working as Principal Engineer at Alexa Audio, Amazon, USA has made significant contribution to the…
Landslide victories for BJP led alliance in Maharashtra and JMM led alliance in Jharkhand Assembly polls
The ruling Bhartiya Janata Party led Mahayuti alliance has retained power with a landslide victory in Maharashtra Assembly election, whereas the ruling JMM has won a comfortable majority in Jharkhand Assembly election. The BJP candidates were winning or leading in 132 of the 149 seats it contested in Maharashtra Assembly constituencies while together the Mahayuti…
Supreme Court stays disqualification of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries
In a relief to the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led Himachal Pradesh government, the Supreme Court of India has stayed the disqualification of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS’). Hearing the stay petition of Himachal Pradesh government on Friday, a bench of Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar ordered there will be no further proceedings…
Old students of RPCSDB college to form old student’s association
The old students of erstwhile Rana Padam Chander Sanatam Dharam College Shimla have decided to form Old Student’s Association of the college. The decision was taken in a meet held at Shimla in this regard on Monday in which nearly fifty old students of the college were present. Convenor of the group of old students…
DC Mandi stresses need of providing true facts in the era of misinformation
Deputy Commissioner Mandi Apoorv Devgan stressed the need of providing factual information to people through media. Speaking in a seminar organized to celebrate the national press day on Saturday at Mandi on the topic ‘changing form of press’ he said, “The press is considered one of the four pillars of democracy; from the freedom movement…
Devotees resent increase in entry fee for darshan on priority in Chintpurni temple
The decision of Shri Chintpurni Temple Board to enhance entry fee for groups of devotees seeking darshan on priority and for senior citizens at Chintpurni temple in Una district, has invited public criticism. The temple board has enhanced the entry fee for groups seeking quick darshan substantially as the entry fee for groups will now…
HP Govt giving relief package to disaster affected families – CM
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced a relief package for monsoon disaster affected people of Samej area of Rampur and Baghi area of Anni on Wednesday while speaking in the closing ceremony of Lavi fair at Rampur on Thursday . He said, “The families who lost their homes completely in the flash floods would receive Rs. 7…
Governor and CM express grief over martyrdom of Havaldar Suresh Kumar
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu have expressed grief over martyrdom of Havaldar Suresh Kumar in Leh – Ladakh. Havildar Suresh Kumar of 18 Dogra regiment, a resident of Baggi Tungal Village under Mandi sadar tehsil of Mandi district, was posted in high altitude Army post in Ladakh and…
HP High Court terms appointment of six CPS by HP Govt unconstitutional
In a major jolt to the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led HP government, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has termed the appointment of six Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS), as unconstitutional and ordered their removal immediately. A division bench of the High Court headed by Justice Vivek Thakur and Justice Bipin Chander Negi pronouncing judgment on Wednesday…
Mortal remains of martyred Army JCO Rakesh Kumar cremated with Army and state honour
The mortal remains of Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar were consigned to flames with military and state honour on Tuesday at his ancestral village Barnog under Chhamyar Panchayat of Nachan Assembly constituency of Mandi district. Naib Subedar RaKesh Kumar was killed in encounter with terrorists on Sunday during a combing operation in remote forest area…
Justice Sanjiv Khanna sworn in as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India
Justice Sanjiv Khanna was sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India on Monday. Justice Khanna succeeds Justice D Y Chandrachud, who demitted office on Sunday on attaining the age of 65 years. President of India Droupadi Murmu administered the oath to Justice Khanna at a swearing-in ceremony held at…
Former Deputy Mayor of MC Shimla Tikender Panwar nominated as an expert by Union Ministry of Urban Development
Former Deputy Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation (MC) Tikender Singh Panwar has been nominated as an expert by Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in a group constituted by the Central government for the formation of a Model Municipal Act aimed at strengthening democratic governance and improving urban administration across the nation. Panwar…
CID inquiry for lapse in serving samosa and pastry to CM turns into a controversy
The inquiry by state CID in lapse on the part of certain CID officials in serving snacks (samosa and pastry) to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has embroiled into a major controversy as BJP leaders have ridiculed the inquiry in a minor incident. A top officer of the CID had ordered an inquiry…
HP CM asks SJVNL’s to comply with state govt’s energy policy or leave 3 projects
Himachal chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said if Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) is not willing to comply with the state government’s energy policy the state government is ready to take over three projects i.e. 210 MW Luhri Phase-1, 382 MW Sunni Project and 66 MW Dhaulasidh hydropower projects, assigned to SJVNL and sought…
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee dissolved
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has dissolved the state unit of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) and all district and block level Congress committees with immediate effect. In a press release issued to the press, General Secretary of AICC KC Venugopal said, “Congress President has approved the proposal to dissolve the entire state unit…
Former CM Jai Ram Thakur opposes freebies to win elections by political parties
Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has castigated the practice of giving freebies to voters to win elections and regain power by political parties. Replying to a question while addressing a press conference at Mandi on Tuesday, Thakur said, “Giving freebies to voters to capture power in elections is a wrong practice and all…
Vanshika, a college girl from Himachal wins – World Boxing under – 19 championship
A college girl from Jawalaji of Himachal Pradesh has done wonders by winning under -19 World Boxing Championships in the USA and brought honours for the state and India . Vanshika Goswamy, a first-year student of Jawalaji College playing in the 80 kg weight category defeated her German opponent in the finals. Expressing her…
Mandi girl to study Mental Health at Tata Institute of Social Sciences Mumbai
Sunishka Gupta, a girl from Mandi has brought laurels for Mandi district and the state by getting selected in Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai to pursue Masters Degree in Social Work in Mental Health. Sunishka was selected for the course after a difficult selection process by competing in Central University Entrance Test (CUET)…
Paragliding world cup begins at Bir Billing
The Paragliding World Cup started at Bir Billing on Saturday, near Baijnath in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. As many as 105 pilots from 38 countries are participating in the world cup under different categories, being organized for the second time at BIr Billing. The World cup paragliding competitions would continue for the next five…
HPPSC extends last date for recruitment of police constables to November 12
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has extended the last date for accepting applications for the recruitment of police constables, to November 12. A spokesman of the state government said , “ On the directions of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the deadline for receiving applications for the recruitment of police constables has been…
CM launches water sports in Gobind Sagar lake
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated water sports activities in Gobind Sagar Lake at Bilaspur on Tuesday. Several water sports activities like cruises, shikara rides, houseboats, hi-tech motorboats, jet skis and water scooters were launched on the occasion. The CM said, “The water sports will boost the tourism potential and create self employment opportunities for…
HPSEBL employees hold statewide protests to highlights demands
A state wide protest was held at sixty locations of Himachal Pradesh by employees and engineers of Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Ltd to highlight their various demands. The protest was held under the banner of HPSEBL Joint Front of employees and demonstrations were held at the offices of Chief Engineers, Circle and Divisional Offices…
Five die in car accident in Chauhar valley of Mandi district
Five young men lost lives in a car accident near Barthan in Chauhar valley of Mandi district on Saturday night. According to information five youths were traveling in a Maruti car on late Saturday night from Dhamchyan to Barot after attending a marriage function, when the car in which they were traveling fell into a…
HP CM launches monthly allowance scheme for women from Dodra Kwar
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojna for Shimla district from Dodra Kwar. In a programme organized at Kwar the CM also released an amount of Rs 91.62 lakh for 12 month’s Samman Nidhi to 509 women for the area, besides Rs 45.45 lakh released under social…
Subhadra Mahajan’s film SECOND CHANCE to be screened at Dharamshala International Film Festival
After capturing the hearts of audiences and critics in Europe, Asia and the United States, Subhadra Mahajan’s debut feature film SECOND CHANCE will be screened at Dharamshala International Film Festival. The film SECOND CHANCE is a creation of Subhadra Mahajan, an impending film maker from Himachal Pradesh brought up in Shimla. She is daughter of…
Retired employees of Urban Local Bodies urge state govt to give them benefits as per 6th Pay Commission
The retired employees of Local Urban Department of Himachal Pradesh have urged the state government to give benefits of the 6th pay commission to the retired employees working in different local urban bodies of the state and release DA installment. A delegation of retired employees of Municipal Corporation Mandi and Municipal Committee Sunder Nagar, represented by…
HP Cabinet decides to engage 2061 van mitra
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held at Shimla on Tueday has given its approval to engage 2061 van mitra in the forest department. The meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has also decided to fill up 150 posts of nursing personnel posts at Dr.Radhakrishnan Government Medical College and Hospital, Hamirpur,…
International Conference Concludes at Siraj government college
Second International Conference was organized at Government College Siraj on 18 -19 October on the topic, “Culture language and assimilation of knowledge”. Former Professor from Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi, Prof. Varyam Singh was the chief guest in the conference. Addressing the conference Prof. Varyam Singh talked about the uniqueness of the Siraji dialect. He…
The weeklong Kullu Dussehra festival concludes
The weeklong historical Kullu Dussehra festival concluded at Kullu on Saturday with the principal deity of the festival Lord Raghunath returning to its temple at Sultanpur and nearly three hundred deities camping at the Dhalpur festival ground for a week, returning to their abodes. On the last day of the festival the chariot of Lord…
HP Govt. deserves to get Shanan Power Project from Punjab – CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “After a century of operation of Shanan Power Project by the Punjab government, the time has come to hand over the project to Himachal Pradesh as the state deserves to get the project after expiration of the lease period.” The CM said this while talking to media…
Former IAS officer Tarun Shridhar to head review committee for HPTDC
Himachal Pradesh goverment has appointed former senior IAS officer Tarun Shridhar to head a review committee constituted to suggest ways to improve the financial position of loss making Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC). Shridhar, Himachal cadre IAS officer, retired as Secretary of Animal Husbandry and Fisheries department from the Central government and has held…
Nayab Singh Saini sworn in as Haryana Chief Minister
Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nayab Singh Saini was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Haryana for the second time on Thursday. . Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya administered the oath of office to Nayab Singh Saini as the Haryana CM in a function organized at Panchkula today. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit…
Rs 21.05 crore approved for Chail Chowk – Pandoh and Mandi -Kataula – Bajaura roads
Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh said the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has approved Rs. 21.05 crore for the improvement, strengthening and restoration of Chail Chowk-Gohar-Pandoh and Mandi-Kamand-Kataula-Bajaura roads. He said the NHAI has approved Rs. 9.16 crore for Chail Chowk-Gohar-Pandoh and Rs. 11.89 crore for Mandi-Kamand-Kataula-Bajaura road. Vikramaditya Singh said, during his…
DA of state govt. employees and pensioners increased by 4 percent
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a 4 percent increase in dearness allowance (DA) for the state government employees and pensioners with effect from October 1, 2024. As per a notification issued by the Finance Department on Wednesday the DA for state government employees has been increased from 38 percent to 42 percent and will be paid…
Former CM accuses state govt. for delaying railway projects
The Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur accused the state government for delaying the railway projects being implemented in the state, by not contributing the state’s share for the projects on time. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Wednesday Thakur said , “ Several railway projects are being implemented in…
Election schedule of Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections announced
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar has announced the election schedule for Maharashtra and Jharkhand Assembly elections. Talking to media persons at New Delhi on Tuesday, the CEC said, “ The Maharashtra Assembly Elections will take place in a single phase on November 20, 2024, while Jharkhand Assembly Elections will be held in two phases…
Mandi press club members demand cancellation of FIR against news portal
The members of Mandi press club supported by a few journalists’ organizations submitted a memorandum to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu through Deputy Commissioner Mandi Apoorav Devgan on Monday, demanding cancellation of an FIR registered against news portal brought from Dharamshala. The members of the club said an FIR was registered against the…
Several supporters of Sonam Wangchuk detained by the Delhi Police from Ladakh Bhawan
The Delhi Police detained several activists who had come to observe a fast on Sunday in solidarity with climate activist Sonam Wangchuk on hunger strike since October 6 at Ladakh Bhawan. Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters had gone on hunger strike to press their demand of meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi to raise various issues…
HP CM announces to pay 4 percent DA, to pay salary and pension to employees on October 28
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced to pay 4 percent DA for the state government employees and pensioners from January 1, 2023. Addressing a press conference at Shimla on Friday the CM also announced to pay the salary and pension of the employees on October 28 for the month of October, before…
Free medical camp on October 13 at Bharari village of Ghumarwien tehsil
The 14th free medical camp, being organized by the Thai Mata Mandir Sewa Samiti Kot at village Bharari under Ghumarwien Assembly Constituency in Bilaspur district, will be held in the temple premises on October 13(Sunday). Specialist doctors will examine patients in the medical camp and laboratory test facilities for many health problems would also be…
State’s first trauma center inaugurated by CM at IGMC Shimla
The first trauma center of Himachal Pradesh was inaugurated by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Shimla. Built at a cost of Rs. 33 crore, the center will utilize advanced machinery and modern technology-equipped beds for patient care and will have 30 dedicated doctors, 80 nurses, paramedical staff…
Sadbhavna March held for communal peace and harmony in Mandi
Several Left and Democratic organizations organized a march through the Bazaar of Mandi against communalism and threat to communal harmony with an appeal to maintain peace and communal harmony. Carrying placards and banners the activists raised slogans against communal forces and in favour of communal peace, Earlier, a convention was also held at Vishwakarma Hall…
Rakesh Chaudhary dies by suicide
Rakesh Chaudhary, who contested Assembly elections three times for Dharamshala Vidhan Sabha seat, ended his life by reportedly taking some poisonous substance. A police source said, “Chaudhary was brought to Dr Rajendra Prasad Medical College Tanda in a serious condition on Monday night along with his wife and died on Tuesday morning.” The Kangra police…
Central Govt doing no charity by granting funds to Himachal -CM
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the funds allocated by the central government to Himachal Pradesh are the state’s rightful entitlement and not an act of charity by the Central government. Talking to media persons at Shimla on Monday, the CM said, “Himachal Pradesh is an integral part of the federal structure, where each state…
HP Govt. withdraws notification to levy so-called toilet tax
After facing strong oppositions for levying sewerage charges, the Himachal Pradesh Government announced to withdraw the notification issued on September 21, on Saturday. The notification issued by the state government had proposed to levy Rs 25 per seat per month as sewerage charges from those commercial users, who were drawing private water but using government…
Exit polls predict comfortable win for Congress in Haryana; in J&K mixed bag for INDIA block and BJP
Exit polls released after completion of election In Haryana have predicted a comfortable win for Congress in the Assembly election. Polling for the 90 members Assembly was completed at six pm on Saturday. Though the election result would be announced on October 8 after counting of votes, Congress has been given a comfortable majority in…
Sonam Wangchuk released by Delhi police
Educationist and environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk and hundreds of padyatris on a long march to Delhi from Leh, was released by the Delhi police after nearly 36 hours of detention in Delhi, on Thursday morning. Earlier, Delhi police took him to Rajghat Wednesday. After paying his tributes at the Samadhi of Mahatma Gandhi, Wangchuk said,…
Bandh in Ladakh to protest detention of Sonam Wangchuk
The detention of Educationist and Environment activist Sonam Wangchuk along with hundreds of padyatris by Delhi Police at Singhu border before entering Delhi has evoked strong reaction in Ladakh and Kargil regions and wide condemnation from the opposition leaders. As per a report from Leh, complete bandh was observed in Ladakh and protests in Kargil on…
Army officer from Hamirpur becomes Lt. Gen. in Indian Army
Lieutenant General Ranjit Singh , who was promoted to the post in the Indian Army on Tuesday, has brought laurels for Hamirpur district and Himachal Pradesh. Lt. Gen Ranjit Singh, a resident of Hiranagar colony Hamirpur, was pinned up the promotion badges by his senior officers at Army Headquarter in New Delhi in the presence…
Bandh call in Ladakh against detention of Sonam Wangchuk by Delhi Police
While detention of Educationist and Environment activist Sonam Wangchu and hundreds of yatris on march to Delhi from Leh, by Delhi Police on Monday night at Delhi border, has been widely condemned, People’s Movement for 6th Schedule of Ladakh has given a call for Ladakh bandh on Tuesday. Sonam Wangchu and hundreds of yatris accompanying him…
Mandi by-pass tunnels opened for traffic as a trial run
Twin tunnels constructed for Mandi by- pass on the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane road project, near Mandi were opened for the traffic on Monday as a trial run by the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI). Deputy Commissioner Mandi Apoorv Devgan and officials of NHAI were present on the occasion. After the completion of four lane project…
How to prevent cardiovascular diseases
September 29, is observed as The World Heart Day . I found this article quite simple and useful. So sharing with you. Dharam Prakash Gupta How to prevent heart disease Peripheral arterial disease is cardiovascular disease. It is one of the more common cardiovascular diseases. Various factors can cause and prevent peripheral arterial disease. Peripheral…
636 awarded degrees in 12th convocation at IIT Mandi
As many as 636 pass outs got degrees in 12th convocation of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi in a ceremony held at IIT on Saturday. Among those who got the degrees were 463 male and 173 female students. Fifty five candidates were awarded PhD degrees, 16 MS/ M Tech (Research Degrees, 102 M Tech…
HP Govt. employees to get salary on October 1st, pension to be paid later
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to pay salaries to state government employees for the month of September on October 1st and pension to pensioners on October 9. A Spokesperson of the state government said, “After review of the cash flow in the state treasury by the finance department, it has been decided the salary to…
People from all walks of life join Sadbhavana Yatra for communal peace and harmony in Shimla
People from all walks of life joined in large numbers in Sadbhavana Yatra taken out for maintaining peace and communal harmony on Friday in Shimla town, in the wake of communal tension created by certain organizations over controversy on construction of a mosque in Sanjauli area of Shimla. The Yatra organized by Forum for Shimla…
State government backtracks from the announcement made by Vikrmaditya Singh on vendors
Backtracking from the announcement made by PWD and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh to make display of names by street vendors in Shimla mandatory, the Himachal Pradesh government said no such decision has been taken. A spokesperson of the state government on Thursday clarified, “The government had not taken any decision to mandatorily display nameplates…
Ajay Sharma takes over as Director ( Personnel) in SJVNL
Ajay Kumar Sharma has assumed the charge of Director (Personnel) of Satluz Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVNL) on Thursday. The Public Enterprises Selection Board had recommended his name for the post of Director (Personnel) and his appointment has been made by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet of the Central government. On assuming the charge…
Rahul Gandhi asks BJP to expel Kangana Ranaut from the party, Ranaut withdraws remarks on Three Farm Laws
The Congress on Wednesday stepped up its attack on the BJP over its MP Kangana Ranaut’s remarks calling for bringing back the Three Farm Laws. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi must clarify whether he is opposed to the remarks? The Congress party demanded the actor-politician…
Rajiv Shakdher takes oath as Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court
Justice Rajiv Shakdher was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court in a ceremony at Raj Bhawan Shimla on Wednesday. The oath of office was administered by Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla in the presence of several dignitaries. Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena conducted the proceedings of the ceremony and read out…
Congress leaders castigate Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut for her controversial remarks against Sonia Gandhi
Himachal Pradesh Congress leaders have come down heavily on Mandi BJP MP Kangana Ranaut for her remarks against former Congress President Sonia Gandhi. While several Congress leaders have termed Kangana Ranaut as ” semi –literate and mentally bankrupt” , Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh has threatened to sue her in the court in…
HP Gramin Bank staff holds a day long dharna against bank management at Mandi
Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank Karamchari Sangathan (HPGBKS) and Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank Officers’ Organization (HPGBOO) held a day long dharna in front of HP Gramin Bank Head Office at Mandi on Monday to highlight their demands and protest anti –employees’ policies of the Bank Management. The leaders of bank employees said, “The dharna was held…
Sonam Wangchuk on long march to Delhi, asserts conservation of ecology and culture of the Himalayan region
Sonam Wangchuk, a renowned environmentalist, an innovator and educationist from Ladakh has refuted the claim of the Central government for transforming the life and carrying out large scale development in the region after creation of Ladakh as a Union Territory after abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir. Wangchuk, who is on a long…
HP Cabinet allots Jangi – Thopan and two other Hydro Power Projects to HP Power Corporation
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to allot 780 MW Jangi –Thopan Hydro Power Project to HP Power Corporation. The allotment of the project earlier given to SJVN Limited was canceled last year for delay in implementing the project by the state government. The Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held at…
CM reiterates to fight for rights of Himachal Pradesh
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “ Himachal Pradesh government will make every effort to fight for legitimate rights of Himachal Pradesh and we will not compromise on this issue.” Addressing the audience while presiding over a function organized by the Himachal Pradesh High Court Bar Association in Shimla on Thursday, he also emphasized the…
Legalizing cannabis cultivation in Himachal fraught with several challenges
Dharam Prakash Gupta As the Himachal Pradesh government is seriously pursuing a move to allow controlled cultivation of cannabis, illegally grown in the state for drug users, the move is fraught with a risk and several challenges. Sukhvinder Sukhu led Congress government facing deep financial crunch is contemplating the issue for quite some time and…
Delhi CM Kejriwal resigns, names Atishi as new CM
Delhi minister Atishi will take over as the new chief minister of Delhi after the resignation of incumbent CM Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday. The announcement was made by AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal during a meeting with his party’s legislators in New Delhi. Atishi was named the new chief minister of Delhi, after the AAP MLAs…
HP High Court rejects Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan’s plea against Singhvi’s election petition
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has rejected a plea of Rajya Sabha MP Harsh Mahajan appealing the court to dismiss an election petition filed by senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi, challenging his election to Rajya Sabha on February 27 from Himachal Pradesh. Singhvi, who was Congress candidate for the Rajya Sabha Election from Himachal, had…
Arvind Kejriwal to resign as Delhi CM in next two days
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced to resign from the post of Chief Minister in next two days. Interacting with party workers on Sunday, Kejriwal said , “ Since I have been accused by the Enforcement Directorate and CBI in Delhi Excise Policy and money laundering case, neither I nor Manish Sisodia will occupy…
Protesters marching towards mosque stopped by police in Mandi
Hundreds of people mobilized by a pro –Hindu outfit demanding demolition of ongoing illegal construction in a local mosque in Mandi, adamant on marching towards the mosque, tried to remove barricades and pushed the policemen. The protesters had organized a march despite the minority community volunteering to demolish the illegal construction and Municipal Authorities ordering…
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal gets bail from the Supreme Court , to walk free from the jail
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was granted bail by the Supreme Court of India on Friday in the case registered by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in connection with the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy. The top Aam Aadmi Party leader, Kejriwal will now be able to walk out of jail as he has been…
Governor awards degrees to 333 students in first convocation of SPU Mandi
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Thursday conferred degrees to 333 students in the first convocation of Sardar Patel University (SPU) Mandi, besides awarding Gold Medals to 12 students for their achievements. Addressing the audience on the occasion, the Governor appreciated the rapid progress made by the university in a short stint. He…
CPM General Secretary Sita Ram Yechury passes away
In very shocking news General Secretary of Communist Party of India Marxist (CPM) Sita Ram Yechury passed away on Thursday in New Delhi. Comrade Yechury, was admitted in All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi since August 19 due to severe lung infection, was on a life support system and was battling for…
IIT Mandi researchers develop technique to monitor condition of bridges
A research team of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi led by Dr. Subhamoy Sen, Associate Professor, School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, has developed an innovative method to monitor the health of aging bridges using traffic data. This approach zeroes in on the most vulnerable parts of a bridge, significantly enhancing safety and efficiency. Dr….
Protesters demanding demolition of illegal mosque clash with police in Sanjauli (Shimla)
Hundreds of protestors gathered to demand demolition of a controversial building being constructed for a mosque clashed with police in Sanjauli area of Shimla on Wednesday. The protesters mobilized by a few pro –Hindu organizations had marched to Sanjauli bazaar defying prohibitory orders passed by Shimla district administration and imposition of section 163 (earlier section…
Sita Ram Yechury, General Secretary of CPM critical
The condition of General Secretary of Communist Party of India Marxist (CPM) Sita Ram Yechury is critical. According to a release issued by the Central Office of CPM, “Comrade Yechury admitted in the All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi for the past few days is being treated for an acute respiratory infection. A…
Speculations rife about wedding proposal of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi
Speculations are rife on social media about the proposed wedding of the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The news has gone viral in social media posts and carried by a few vernacular newspapers, videos on YOUTube and Instagram, though official confirmation has not come from the Gandhi family or…
State Govt to prepare a comprehensive plan to combat drug abuse – Education Minister
The Himachal Pradesh government will soon prepare a comprehensive plan to combat the rising menace of drug abuse among youths of the state. Education Minister Rohit Thakur said this while addressing the convention organized at Shimla by Himachal Gyan Vigyan Center Shimla on the World Literacy Day on Sunday to highlight the issue of rising trend…
HP Govt to approach the Supreme Court for transfer of Shanan power project to the state -CM
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The Himachal Pradesh government would approach the Supreme Court to seek direction to Punjab Government to handover 110 MW Shanan Hydro Power project to the state government before October 31. While presiding over a meeting of senior officers of the energy department at Shimla on Saturday , the CM…
CM appeals to maintain peace and religious harmony
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured to maintain peace and harmony in the state in the wake of controversy of construction of a religious place in Sanjauli area of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh. The construction has turned into a major controversy as certain pro Hindu organizations had protested the construction and held demonstrations at…
HPSEBL employees union opposes smart metering proposal
Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) Employees Union held a convention at Mandi on Thursday to express its concern on deteriorating financial condition of the Electricity Board, the decreasing number of employees and the restoration of the old pension system. The convention was attended by the board employees, pensioners and public representatives. State president…
HP Govt to pay salaries to state Govt employees on 5th and pension on 10th of every month
Himachal Pradesh government will pay salaries to state government employees on 5th of every month and pension on 10th. Replying to the issue being raised by the Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur in the HP Vidhan Sabha on Wednesday, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “The salaries and pensions of employees and retirees of various…
HP Assembly passes bill to deny pension to MLAs defecting to other parties
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly passed Himachal Pradesh Salary, Allowances and Pension Amendment Act of Members of the Assembly on Wednesday to deny salary, pension and allowances to MLAs defecting to other parties. After passing of the new bill pension of defectors will be stopped with immediate effect and they will also have to return the…
IIT Mandi alumnus Nitesh Kumar wins Badminton Gold Medal in Paris Paralympics Games
An alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi Nitish Kumar has made a historic feat by winning a first Paralympics Gold Medal in Men Singles SL3 Badminton event by defeating Daniel Bethell 2-1 in a thrilling final on Monday in ongoing Paris Paralympics Games. Nitesh Kumar, who did his B.Tech graduate programme in Electrical Engineering…
Nishad Kumar from Himachal wins silver medal in Paralympic games for the second time
Paralympic high jumper Nishad Kumar, hailing from Badaun village of Una district of Himachal Pradesh has brought laurels not only for the state but for the country by winning a silver medal in high jump event in Paris Paralympics games for the second time in a row. Repeating his silver medal win, after winning a…
Police arrests six intruders for attacking hostel students in Ner Chowk Medical college
The Balh police has arrested six persons for inturding into Lal Bahadur Sashtri Medical College Ner Chowk hostel on Saturday night and attacking the medical college students. The incident occured on Saturday night when six outsiders intruded in the medical college hostel premisses and tried to enter the hostel. A medical college student said, ”…
SJVNL attains status of blue chip Mini Ratna private sector company
The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (SJVN) has attained the status of Mini Ratna public sector company by getting the full flegded blue chip company ranking . This elevation is largely attributed to the company’s robust capital expenditure (capex) plan, which stands at an impressive Rs 25,000 crore. The SJVN, was initially launched as Nathpa…
Senior Shimla journalist Gaurav Bisht passes away
In a very shocking news senior journalist Gaurav Bisht, Bureau Chief of Hindustan Times Shimla passed away on Wednesday night at his residence in Shimla. His family sources said, ” Bisht suffered a massive heart attack on wednesday after which he was taken to Indira Gandhi Medical college Hospital Shimla, but Doctors attending him declared…
Four pilgrims on way to Manimahesh die in a road accident
Four pilgrims on way to Manimahesh Yatra lost thier lives on Wednesday morning near Bharmani Mata temple after a vehicle in which they were travelling fell into a deep gorge in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. As per a police information from Chamba the vehicle met an accident in which four occupants travelling in it…
Himachal Vidhan Sabha amends law to raise marriageable age of girls from 18 to 21 years
Himachal Pradesh Assembly, on the opening day of the monsoon session of Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday, amended the law to raise the marriageable age of girls in Himachal from 18 to 21 years. Health Minister Dhani Ram Shandi introduced the bill and emphasized the government’s dedication to providing girls better education and career growth…
Vikramaditya Singh criticizes Kangna Ranaut for her statement against farmer’s agitation
Public Works Development (PWD) Minister Vikrmaditya Singh has strongly condemned the statement of Mandi MP Kangna Ranaut regarding farmer’s agitation. He said, “Her allegations of the role of China and the United States behind the farmer’s agitation to destabilize the Haryana government are not only baseless but also shows her intellectual bankruptcy.” Singh advised Kangna…
Mandi MP Kangna Ranaut’s statement against farmers’s agitation evokes strong reaction
The controversial statement given by Mandi Member of Parliament Kangna Ranaut against the Farmer’s agitation, has invited ire of the Farmers bodies and political parties. Kangna Ranuat in an interview with a Hindi Daily has compared the situation during the farmer’s agitation for withdrawal of Three Farms Laws with the prevailing turmoil in Bangladesh today…
Road link between Kaza and Manali snapped after a bridge collapses
The Kaza Manali road link was snapped on Sunday morning after a bridge on a local river collapsed at Chichon on National Highwaway no 505 Spiti division of Lahual – Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. According to an informtion from Kaza a loaded truck passing through the bridge also fell with the bridge in the…
FIR registered against MLA on complaint of a girl
In a startling incident an FIR has been registered against Churah MLA of Chamba district, Hans Raj in Chamba police station on the complaint of a young girl of his Churah Assembly constituency, , for allegedly coercing the girl to have obscene chat with the MLA. The complainant had approached police officials of Chamba district,…
Kisan Sabha to launch agitation to demand fair compensation for land
The Himachal Pradesh unit of Kisan Sabha has decided to launch an agitation in the state demanding fair compensation to farmers and displaced people from their land, whose land is being acquired for different development projects. This decision was taken by the activists of Kisan sabha in a one day convention organized at Mandi on…
Former CM Jai Ram Thakur demands statement from the CM on green tree felling in Banjar Forest
The Leader of Opposition in HP Assembly and former CM Jai Ram Thakur has demanded a statement from Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on the allegation of alleged illicit tree felling of a large number of green trees under Banjar Forest Division of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. Thakur accused “The state government seems to…
Nationwide strike by Doctors paralyze medical services in Himachal
The nationwide strike to protest brutal murder of a woman doctor at Kolkata’s Kar Medical College evoked a massive response parlaying the health services in the region on Saturday. The call for strike was given by the Indian Medical Association and various state organizations of medical , Aayush doctors and paramedical staff. Health services throughout…
Congress MLA attacked
The Congress MLA from Kutlehar Assembly constituency of Himachal Pradesh Vivek Sharma was allegedly attacked by two bike riders near Hoshiarpur in Punjab, on Thursday evening, said a police official . Vivek Sharma said, “Unidentified people attacked my car with a rod and broke its rear windshield; the incident took place when I was coming…
Assembly election in Haryana on October 1, three phase election in J&K
Chief Election Commissioner of India Rajiv Kumar has announced the poll schedule for Assembly Elections in Haryana and Jammu & Kashmir. Sharing this information with media persons at New Delhi on Friday, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said, “The Haryana will vote in a single phase on October 1 and counting of votes will take place…
CM Sukhvinder Singh announces to pay arrears of pensioners above 75 years immediately
Himachal Pradesh celebrated the 78th Independence Day and functions were organized at districts and sub- division levels. The state level function was held at Dehra in Kangra district where Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu unfurled the national flag and took the salute from marching contingents of Police, Home Guards NCC and NSS cadets. Paying tributes…
Vikramaditya Singh assures all help to flash flood victims of Terang village
Public Works Development (PWD) Minister Vikrmaditya Singh assured all possible help to flash flood victims at Terang ) Rajban of Mandi district on Wednesday . The minister, accompanied by senior Congress leader Kaul Singh Thakur, visited the families of victims, where nine villagers had lost lives and one person is still missing after flash floods…
Himachal Pradesh Hit Hard: Over 140 Roads Closed, 209 Power Lines Affected after flash floods
An official of HP government said, “Over 140 roads, including two national highways, are closed in Himachal Pradesh following landslides and flash floods triggered by rains in several parts of the state since the past week.” The local meteorological office has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heavy rain in isolated parts of the state till…
IIT Mandi gets 8th place in NIRF ranking
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has achieved a significant milestone by securing the 8th position in the Innovation category of the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) 2024. The rankings were announced today by Dharmendra Pradhan, Education Minister, Government of India, during a ceremony held in New Delhi. In addition to its remarkable performance…
Five die and three missing as Scorpio swept away in Una district
Five members of a family were washed away in a rivulet in Una distrlct of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, while three other family members are still missing. As per an information from Una,”Eight members of a family from Dehlan village were going to attend a wedding in Punjab in a Scorpio vehilcle; when driver of…
Himvarivesh organisation condems decision of HP Cabinet to allow mining along 2 meters of rivers
Himparivesh Paryavaran Sanrarkshan Santha ( HPSS) has condemned the descion of Himachal Pradesh Cabinet to allow mining along one to two meter beside rivers and khads of the state. President of the organization Lakshmi Singh Thakur after holding a meeting at Nalagarh said, ” Allowing use of machinery to carry mining in one to two…
HGCTA resents move to pay 40 percent pay during study leave
Himachal Pradesh Government College Teachers’ Association (HGCTA) has expressed its resentment over the government’s decision to only pay 40% of an employee’s salary during thier study leave. State President of the HGCTA Dr Banita Saklani said, ” Acording to the existing regulations in the state the employees were entitled to receive their entire salary during…
Jailed former Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia gets bail after 17 months
Former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia is going to walk out of jail after 17 months as the Supreme Court granted him bail in the excise policy case on Friday. A two-judge Bench Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan hearing the bail application of Sisodia allowed the bail application on the plea…
Former West Bengal CM Buddhadeb Bhattacharya passes away
Former Chief Minister of West Bengal Buddhadeb Bhattacharya passed away on Thursday in Kolkota after prolonged illness. Bhattacharya remained Chief Minister of West Bengal from 2000 to 2011. He represented Jadav Pur Assembly constituency as CPM MLA for 24 years. Known as intellectual, writer, play artist and a fine gentleman, he was known as suave…
Himalayan Niti Abhiyan team blames climate change and human activity on mountains for flash floods
Himalaya Niti Abhiyan (HNA) team after spots of flash floods on July 31, at three places in Himachal Pradesh, has cited change in global climatic pattern and receding glaciers in the region due to enhanced human activity in the deep forest on hill hills. HNA convener Guman Singh, who visited the sites along with Rajender…
HP Govt. to launch ‘Him Access’ to provide all citizen- centric services at a single platform
Himachal Pradesh government announced to launch a unified online platform ‘Him Access’ to provide citizen –centric services by consolidating all government social security schemes on a single platform. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over a meeting of Digital Technologies and Governance Department on Tuesday at Shimla said, “Him Access will enable citizens and…
Recovery of two bodies take the death toll to 16 , 40 still missing
Two more bodies were recovered on Tuesday taking the death toll to 16 in flash floods caused by cloudburst at Samej in Shimla district, Bagipul in Kullu district and Terang in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, on August 1. At least 36 people are still untraced who had gone missing after the calamity. DC…
Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina resigns, leaves the country
Prime Minister of Bangladesh Sheikh Hasina resigned on Monday, after massive demonstrations against her government in which more than 100 people have been killed in police firing and clashes. As per a PTI report quoting diplomatic sources, “She is on her way to London by taking Indian route in a transport airplane of the Bangladesh…
Eight bodies recovered so far from Terang village in Mandi district
The number of people losing lives in the incident of cloud burst at Terang village under Padhar sub division of Mandi district has gone up to 8 as total 11 persons have lost their lives so far in the state . The cloud burst at three places Samej (Rampur sub division of Shimla district), Terang…
Nine Children making Shivlings die as wall of a temple collapses
Nine children have died and several others injured in an incident of wall collapse in Madhya Pradesh’s Sagar district on Sunday morning. The tragic incident took place near the Hardaul Baba temple in Shahpur; the injured children have been rescued and hospitalized. The children, the local administration has said, were making Shivlings as part of…
Aspirants preparing for Naib Tehsildar selection exam urge CM not to merge it with HAS exam
A large number of aspirants preparing for competitive exams to select Naib Tehsildars (NT) in Himachal Pradesh government, have resented the move of the state government to merge NT selection exams with the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service (HAS) combined selection examination conducted by HP Public Service Commission . In a representation sent to Himachal Pradesh…
IIT Mandi welcomes new students of 2024 batch
Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi welcomed new undergraduate (UG) batch of 2024 during an orientation event on Saturday. Over 500 students from various parts of the country joined the 2024 batch, with more than 25% of them being female, 21 preparatory students, including 13 male and 8 female, also attended the orientation event. Welcoming…
Hopes of rescuing more than forty people alive missing after flash floods receding
Though local administrations have launched massive operations to search more than forty people missing after flash floods in three districts i.e Shimla, Mandi and Kullu districts of the state, the hope to rescue people alive after three days is receding with each passing day . The rescue teams at Terang village in Mandi district recovered…
Death toll rises to 8, 45 still missing after devastating flash floods in HP
With recovery of three bodies on Friday, the death toll in flash floods caused by cloud bursts at three places in Himachal Pradesh, has risen to eight, while 45 people are still missing DC Mandi Apoorav Devgan said , “ Two bodies of nine years old Aman and eight years old Aryan, were recovered by…
Six bodies recovered , fifty still missing after devastating flash floods in Himachal
The number of people killed in Wednesday’s devastating flash floods in Himachal has reached six after three bodies from Mandi district, two from Shimla district and one from Kullu district have been recovered by rescue teams . At least fifty people are reported missing from different spots of flash floods, many houses, bridges, roads have…
Three die and 45 missing after devastating monsoon rains in Himachal
Three persons have died and at least 45 people have gone missing in Shimla, Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh during the past twenty four hours as torrential rains caused flash floods at several places on Wednesday night in the area. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has convened an emergency meeting at HP Secretariat Shimla…
Shimla to have 13.79 kms ropeway – Deputy CM
Himachal Pradesh government has mooted a proposal to construct a 13.79-kilometer long ropeway system in Shimla. Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said , “ This would be perhaps the world’s second longest and the first in India and Asia , which would connect 15 stations to be constructed with an estimated cost of Rs 1734.40 crore,…
ED raids 19 private hospitals -including two promoted by Congress leaders in Himachal
The Enforcement Directorate from New Delhi raided premises of several private hospitals in the state on Wednesday. “The premises of Fortis Hospital in Kangra (promoted by Bali’s company Himachal Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.), presently managed by Nagrota Congress MLA Raghubir Singh Bali, Balaji Hospital in Kangra – whose promoter is another Congress leader Rajesh Sharma, were…
Flash Floods near Manikaran damage buildings
A heavy downpour in Tosh Nallah near Manikaran in Kullu district led to flash floods in the area resulting in damage to a few buildings. As per information a water in Tosh Nallah started rising after a heavy downpour and a café and two shops were filled with slush in the wee hours and the…
Heavy to very heavy rain predicted in the state from July 29 to August 3
The Meteorological Center Shimla has predicted a wet spell for many parts of the state during the next four five days, which will continue till August 3. As per weather forecast issued by the Center on Monday, “Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted in many parts of the state during this period and light…
One killed and three injured as boulder hits Bolero Jeep near Parwanoo
One person was killed and three others injured after a Bolero Camper was hit by a huge boulder near Datyar on Parwanoo – Solan National Highway at about 3 am on Monday morning. The Bolero Camper no PB 08CP-9686, carrying bundles of a Hindi newspaper published from Jalandhar was on its way to Shimla from Jalandhar,…
State govt’s proposal to hike minimum bus fare to Rs 12 invites criticism
Himachal Pradesh government’ s decisions to ‘burden general public’ by raising cost of certain public utility services and withdrawing a few facilities given by the state government to certain sections of the society, has invited ire of opposition parties . The state unit of CPM has strongly condemned the proposal of the state government to…
HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu boycotts Niti Aayog meeting along with opposition CMs
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu boycotted the Niti Aayog meeting held at New Delhi on Saturday along with INDIA bloc opposition party CMs – Tamilnadu CM MK Stalin (Tamilnadu), Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Karnataka CM Siddarmaiah, Telanagna CM Reventh Reddy and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren. “As many as 10…
Floral tributes paid to martyrs on 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas
Floral tributes were paid to martyrs of Kargil War to observe 25th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas at Shaheed Smarak Mandi on Friday. In a programme organized in Mandi by the Mandi District Administration and Sainik Welfare Department, a large number of family members of the martyrs paid their emotional tributes to brave soldiers, who…
ITBP Inspector washed away in Kaza
An Inspector of Indo- Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) lost his life while trying to cross a river in Kaza sub-division of Lahaul- Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday evening. A source from Kaza said , “ Fifty four personal of ITBP, including an Inspector were trying to cross Kargyupa Nalah as routine exercise on…
Eight passengers injured as a private bus falls in River Beas near Manali
Eight passengers traveling in a private bus were injured on Friday morning when the driver of the bus lost control and it fell into Beas River near Banu Bridge, four kilometers away from Manali. According to information, “The Manali- Pathankot private bus of Prem Bus Service was on way to Pathankot fell into the river…
HP Cabinet decides to close down 89 schools and transfer teaching staff one in a year
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to close down 89 Government Primary Schools and 10 Middle Schools with zero enrollments and merge Government Primary and Middle Schools within a 2-3 kilometer radius with five or fewer students. , The State Cabinet in its meeting held here today under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu…
HP Vidhan Sabha session from August 27 to September 9
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to convene a monsoon session of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha from August 27 to September 9.
IMD issues warning of flash floods in 3 districts of HP
The Indian Metrological Center Chandigarh has issued a warning of flash floods till July 28 in three districts of Himachal Pradesh. The IMD office said, “The flash floods can occur in Shimla, Sirmaur and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh during the next twenty four hours; surface run-off or inundation may occur in some fully saturated…
Workshop on climate change and forest management organized
Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and USAID, conducted a one-day workshop on Ecosystem Approach and Technological Innovations at the ICFRE-Himalayan Forest Research Institute, Shimla) on Wednesday . A press release of the institute said, “Dr. Vaneet Jishtu, Senior Scientist from HFRI, coordinated the Forest Management Workshop aimed to encourage students from colleges and research scholars…
HGCTA welcomes state Govt’s decision to give award to college teachers
Himachal Pradesh Government College Teachers Association ( HPGCTA) has welcomed the decision of the state government to give Teachers’ Award to the teachers of Himachal Pradesh colleges also .The President of the HGCTA Dr Banita Saklani said , “ This is an important decision since no previous government thought of giving the teacher’s award to…
Major breakthrough in Dhali – Kathlighat four lane construction
In a major breakthrough the two ends of a 700 meters long tunnel, being constructed at Shungal near Shoghi on Dhali – Kathalighat four-lane project, were connected on Tuesday after a breakthrough ceremony. This is a significant step in completion of the four lanes, being widened from Parwanoo to Kaithlighat to build a bypass for…
Three newly elected MLAs administered oath by Vidhan Sabha Speaker
Three newly elected MLAs to HP Vidhan Sabha were administered oath by Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Monday. Three MLAs – Kamlesh Thakur, wife of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, elected from Dehra Assembly constituency, Ashish Sharma elected from Hamirpur and Hardeep Singh Bawa elected from Nalagarh Assembly constituency, were administered oath at…
Orange alert of heavy rains for several parts of Himachal on July 22 and 23
As a relief from intense heat in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, the meteorological department has issued an “orange alert” of heavy to very heavy rains on July 22 and 23 in many parts of the state. After the onset of monsoon in the state it has been playing truant as monsoon rains have…
Leader of opposition demands declaration of results
Leader of Opposition in Himachal Vidhan Sabha Jairam Thakur has strongly criticized the state government for not declaring long pending results of different categories of jobs. Thakur said, “Though the state government is making big claims about providing jobs to unemployed youths in the state but has failed to declare the results of screening tests…
Ivy Hospital introduces new technique in Cardiac Surgery
The Doctors of Center for Excellence in Cardiac Sciences (Ivy hospital), Mohali, have claimed to provide the latest techniques in cardiac surgery in the region. Talking to media persons at Mandi, Additional Director of the center Dr Rakesh Sharma and consultant Dr Ishant Singla said , “ The Ivy hospital has become Center for Excellence…
CITU holds statewide demonstrations against anti labour policies
On the call of CITU State Committee Himachal Pradesh, huge demonstrations were held at the district and block headquarters against the anti-labour, farmer, employee and public policies of the Modi government at the centre and highlight the demands of the workers. CITU State President Vijendra Mehra and General Secretary Prem Gautam said, “Thousands of workers…
Police arrests kingpin of Crypto Currency Scam in Himachal
The Kingpin responsible for nearly Rs 2500 crore Crypto Currency scam in Himachal Pradesh, which occurred in 2022, was arrested by the Himachal Pradesh Police on Thursday from Kolkata. DIG Northern Range, Abhishek Dullar said, “ Milan Garg (35), a resident of Meerut in Uttar Pradesh, was apprehended on Wednesday night from the Netaji Subhas Chandra…
Table Tennis Championship at Him Academy Public School Hamirpur on July 25
Hamirpur District Table Tennis (TT) Association has decided to hold the state level ranking TT championship at Him Academy Public School Vikas Nagar at Hamirpur on July 25. President of the Association Panakaj Lakhanpal and General Secretary Vishal Arvind Dadhwalia said, “ The players in different category can participate in the championship which includes under…
HP CM urges Home Minister to release post disaster financial assistance of Rs 9042 crore
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has urged Home Minister Amit Shah to release financial assistance of Rs 9042 crore under post-disaster assessment to Himachal Pradesh. The CM, who met the Home Minister at New Delhi on Wednesday said, “The Home Minister was apprised about the intensity of natural disasters in the state and requested him…
Himachal CM meets PM Narendra Modi to seek financial aid
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi at New Delhi on Tuesday and urged him to support Himachal Pradesh for becoming a complete green state and briefed the PM about the state government’s initiatives taken to make the state green. The CM requested him to suitably compensate the state to come…
Nearly 400 Govt. schools without a teacher, 3100 with a single teacher in Himachal Pradesh
Though the successive state governments in Himachal Pradesh have been making claims to improve quality education in government schools and spending huge amounts on developing human resources, strangely nearly 400 schools are running without even a single teacher. This figure has been revealed by Education Minister of the state Rohit Thakur, who said, “Nearly 400…
Congress consolidates its position in HP Vidhan Sabha by winning 2 out of 3 by-polls
The gamble of three Independent MLAs – Hoshiyar Singh (Dehra) KL Thakur ( Nalagarh) and Ashish Sharma (Hamirpur) to re-contest the Assembly by-polls on BJP tickets after resigning from the Assembly, proved costly as Hoshiyar Singh and KL Thakur lost the election and only Ashish Sharma was able to retain Hamirpur Assembly seat. CM Sukhvinder…
CM’s wife Kamlesh Thakur leading by over 6000 votes in Dehra by-polls
The Congress candidates are leading in two Assembly constituencies of the state while the BJP candidate is leading in one Assembly constituency of the state in the by-elections. The counting in all three Constituencies started on Saturday morning and after several rounds of counting, Kamlesh Thakur (Congress), wife of CM Sukhu, has established a convincing…
Former CM Jai Ram Thakur condemns discontinuation of free electricity scheme
Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has strongly condemned the decision of the state government to discontinue the free electricity scheme. He said, “ The Congress is known for such kind of autocratic decisions and the Sukhu government has now snatched away the free electricity being provided to the people of the state; the…
HP Cabinet withdraws free electricity scheme for VIPs and tax payers
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to rationalize the free electric scheme in the state in a Cabinet meeting held at Shimla on Friday, chaired by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. A spokesman of the state government said, “The Cabinet gave its approval to rationalize the provisions for Zero Electricity Bill for the domestic consumers by restricting…
Justice Rajiv Shakdher appointed Chief Justice of Himachal High Court
Justice Rajiv Shakdher has been appointed new Chief Justice (CJ) of Himachal Pradesh High Court on the recommendations by the collegiums headed by Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India, Justice DY Chandrachud. Justice Shakdher is currently a judge in the Delhi High Court and replaces Justice MS Ramachnadra Rao, Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh…
SFI demands inquiry commission in recruitment of teaching faculty by HPU Shimla
The Student Federation of India (SFI) has demanded the constitution of an inquiry commission monitored by Himachal Pradesh High Court in alleged “recruitment scam”in Himachal Pradesh University Shimla, while recruiting teaching faculty from 2019 to 2023. Talking to media persons at Shimla on Thursday, state president of SFI Anil Thakur and Secretary Ditin Denta accused, “…
Highest 78 percent polling registered in Nalagarh Assembly constituency
Nalagarh AC registered the highest nearly 78 percent voter turnout in the Assembly by-elections for three seats of Himachal Pradesh, followed by 67.7 percent in Hamirpur and approximately 65.42 percent voting in Dehra AC. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Maneesh Garg has thanked the voters of Dehra, Hamirpur and Nalagarh Assemblies Constituencies (AC) for their participation…
Two reporters of social media channels arrested by Vigilance and Anti- corruption Bureau Dharamshala
Two reporters of social media channels were arrested by Vigilance & Anti Corruption Bureau (VACB), Dharamshala on the charges of extorting money from a private school in Dharamshala on Tuesday . SP Vigilance and Anti Corruption Bureau Dharamshala said, “A complaint was received in the Bureau office on Tuesday from the chairman of a private…
Stakes high for CM Sukhu in Assembly by-polls in Himachal
While all arrangements have been made for polling for the by-elections in three Assembly constituencies i.e. Hamirpur, Nalagarh and Dehra in Himachal Pradesh on July 10, the results on July 13 would be watched keenly as Congress has fielded CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s wife from Dehra Assembly constituency. The by-elections were held following the…
Shimla – Kinnaur national highway blocked due to landslide
The Shimla-Kinnaur National Highway was blocked near Naptha after rain in the area led to a landslide on Monday, snapping tribal district Kinnaur’s link with Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Rain in many areas of Himachal Pradesh resulted in landslides blocking vehicular traffic on seventy roads. According to the state’s Emergency Operation Centre,…
Shimla based senior scribe Anand Bodh passes away
Shimla based senior journalist Anand Bodh passed away on Sunday morning at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) Hospital Shimla. Bodh (51) was working as Assistant Editor of Times of India at Shimla for quite some time. As per a family source, “Bodh was taken to IGMC on feeling uncomfortable at night about at 1 pm…
HPSEBL Employees Union strongly opposes smart meter scheme
The proposal of Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) to replace nearly 26 lakh conventional electricity meters with smart meters under Public Private Participation Mode, has invited strong reaction from HPSEBL Employees. In a letter written to Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the General Secretary of HPSEBL Employees Union Hira Lal Verma has urged…
IIT Mandi launches a new programme in music and musopathy
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has launched a new programme in Music and Musopathy from the current academic session- M.S. (by research) and PhD programs in Music and Musopathy. The programmes based on deep connection between music, health and technology would try to create vibes for individual and collective well being is being…
SFI holds protests against irregularities in NTA conducted exams
The activists of Student Federation of India (SFI) held protest demonstrations at several places in the state against irregularities reported in NTA exams . State President Anil Thakur and Secretary Dinit Denta said, “The protests were organized against the Modi government for large scale irregularities and alleged corruption in the conduct of competitive exams by…
Incessant rain disrupts normal life , 80 roads closed in Himachal
The beginning of monsoon in Himachal Pradesh has disrupted normal life at several places of Himachal Pradesh as incessant rain during the past 24 hours have left at least 80 roads closed for vehicular traffic, a large number of water supply schemes and electricity transformers have also been damaged . “As many as 80 roads…
At least 107 devotees die in stampede in a ‘satsang’ near Hathras in UP
At least 107 people (mostly women) died on Tuesday in a stampede in a ‘Satsang’ (religious congregation) near Hathras in Uttar Pradesh. A PTI report said, “ The accident occurred at a ‘Satsang’ event at Pulrai village where people had gathered in large numbers in a ‘ satsang’ organized on Tuesday, few people in the…
Himachal International Film Festival concludes
Yashpal Sharma won the Best Director’s Award for a Haryanvi feature film -Dada Lakhmi in the first Himachal International Film Festival, which concluded on Sunday. Additional Chief Secretary to HP government Onkar Sharma, chief guest in the concluding day function, gave away the prizes in the presence of film actors Akhilendra Mishra, Sanjay Mishra, Yashpal…
Gen Upendra Dwivedi takes over as Chief of the Indian Army
Gen Upendra Dwivedi, on Sunday assumed charge as the 30tth Chief of the Army Staff and succeeds Gen Manoj Pande who superannuated after more than four decades of service. “Gen Dwivedi brings with him, a wealth of experience and a proven track record, of effectively planning and executing for the unexpected, besides operational experience along…
Rumours rife after income tax raids in Hamirpur
Income tax raids on a few business establishments and residential buildings of certain leading businessmen of Hamirpur town on Saturday morning created panic . A source privy to the raids said, “The income tax teams had reached early morning at about 5 am outside a few business establishments in Hamirpur bazaar and started the raids…
Monsoon rains hit six districts of Himachal , heavy downpour in Shimla
As predicted by Mausam Vigyan Kendra Shimla, the southwest monsoon has hit six districts of Himachal Pradesh. The weather department said , “ The monsoon has hit parts of districts of Una, Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, Chamba and Hamirpur districts and other districts of the state are likely to get monsoon rains in the next 72…
First Himachal International Film festival begins at Mandi
First Himachal International Film Festival was inaugurated at Sanskriti Sadan Mandi on Thursday, which would continue till June 30 . Additional Deputy Commissioner Mandi Rohit Rathore, acclaimed actor Akhilendra Mishra, who played the role of ‘Kroor Singh” in Chnaderkanta TV serial, film actress Sapna who left her mark in films like Chillar Party, Bareilly Barfi,…
Orange alert of heavy rainfall from June 29 to 30 for several districts of Himachal
Mausam Vigyan Kendra Shiimla has issued an orange alert of spells of heavy rainfall from June 29 to 30 for Shimla, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, Mandi, Solan and Sirmaur districts. As per weather forecast issued by the Kendra,” The Southwest monsoon would favorably move to the state during the next 3 -4 days, the…
Show cause notices to nearly 250 TGTs for poor results in Board Exam
Himachal Pradesh Education Department will issue show cause notices to nearly 250 Trained Graduate Teachers (TGTs), posted in different schools of the state where class X results of hundreds of students was very poor in this year’s HP Board School Education exam. The Directorate of Elementary Education after collecting information from such schools and action…
Chairman of 16th Finance Commission do not commit on special grant to Himachal
The Chairman of 16th Finance Commission visiting the state , Arvind Panagariya has not committed on allocation for special funds for disaster relief or for a special package. He said, “It would be premature and inappropriate to comment on the parameters that would be adopted for recommending an allocation of grants as Himachal’s needs cannot be viewed…
Spillway gates of Larji dam to be opened from June 30 to July 1
Larji Hydro Power Project authorities have issued an alert from June 30th of July 1st for opening all spillway gates of the Larji Dam for annual drain out of silt from the dam from 6 am to 6 pm. Additional District Magistrate Mandi Madan Kumar said, “People living near the dam area and tourists visiting the area…
Vehicles damaged due to flash floods near Gambhar Bridge
Flash floods in the Gamabhar area of Solan district on Monday wreaked havoc as several vehicles and houses were damaged. As per information the flash flood affected a portion near Gambhar Bridge and vehicular traffic was affected as slush and uprooted trees inundated Kunihar – Subathu road. A house also collapsed near the bridge ….
JP Nadda named Leader of Rajya Sabha
BJP president and Union Health Minister J P Nadda was named as Leader of the House in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Nadda, who hails from Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh, is perhaps the first leader holding three major posts, at the same time, i.e. BJP president, Leader of Rajya sabha and a Union Minister . …
Mandi Film Festival will provide an opportunity to watch nearly 50 award winning films – Pawan Sharma
Noted Bollywood Film Director Pawan Sharma, hailing from Mandi said “The main objective of organizing Film Festival in Mandi is to show national award winning films to people which are not generally being screened in cinemas and on OTT platform.” Sharma, who has reached Mandi along with his team to make arrangements for the solo…
Central Govt. enforces Prevention of Unfair Means Act in Public examination
The Central government has enforced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 on Friday , which aims to prevent unfair means in public examinations and common entrance tests held across the country. The act has been basically passed to stop malpractices, use of unfair means and irregularities in competitive examinations and entails provisions for a…
Govt. School Head Master arrested for sexually harassing four minor girl students
The Joginder Nagar Police (in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh) has arrested a government school Head Master under the POCSO Act for allegedly sexually harassing four minor girl students of the school. This is the second case within a week when a shopkeeper in Chopal area was arrested for sexually harassing 11 minor school girls….
Four die and three injured in a bus accident in Jubbal area
Four passengers traveling in a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus, have died and three other injured in a bus accident near Giltahdi in Jubbal sub division of Shimla district on Friday morning, when the bus rolled down the hill and fell into a deep gorge . Superintendent of Police Shimla Sanjeev Gandhi said, “The…
Accused booked for attack on former Bilaspur MLA, shot in District Court premises
In a shocking incident, an accused booked for attack on former Bilaspur Congress MLA Bambar Thakur, was shot at in the District & Session Court premises by assailants on Thursday. Injured Saurabh Patial was rushed to All India Institute of Medical Sciences after the incident and Bilaspur police have arrested one of the assailants identified…
Finding purpose in the needle work to combat emptiness
by Dharam Prakash Gupta The solo exhibition of colourful needle work by an amateur artist Sulakshna (Arya) – popularly known by her nickname Kaka, organized at Gaiety Theater Shimla from June 15 to 17, was not only a display of excellent handmade pieces of art work but also an inspiration for many to find a…
Communal tension grips Nahan
Communal tension gripped Nahan town of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday as members of a Hindu organization protested against certain people of minority community. A local person said, “ “A group of protesters allegedly vandalized a shop, marched towards the Deputy Commissioners’ office and held a demonstration to protest a media post depicting an animal…
HP Cabinet gives one year age relaxation for Police constable’s recruitment
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has given its consent to give one time relaxation for one year in upper age limit to the candidates appearing for the recruitment of 1226 posts of Constable in the Police department. Now, candidates from the General category between the age of 18 to 26 years, SC/ST, OBC, Gorkhas, distinguished sportspersons, between…
Congress fields CM’s wife Kamlesh Thakur for Dehra Assembly by-election
In a surprise move the Congress High Command has decided to field Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s wife Kamelsh Thakur to contest the Dehra by-election. A press release issued by Congress General Secretary Venugopal on Tuesday notified the name of Kamlesh Thakur to contest the ensuing by-election from Dehra constituency on Congress ticket. Kamlesh…
Entrance to medical colleges should be reformed- Academicians
While allegations of buying questions papers of National Eligibility – cum-Entrance Test (NEET – 2024) are under the scrutiny of the Supreme Court, ademand to cancel the test and reform the present selection system byintroducing aptitude tests like criteria for admission to medical colleges inIndia is gaining momentum. Medical profession has become one of the…
BJP to give party tickets to three former Independent MLAs for Vidhan Sabha by-elections
The BJP parliamentary board has decided to field three former Independent MLAs, as BJP candidates for the ensuing by-elections for three seats of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, to be held on July 10. The names of Hoshiyar Singh from Dehra, Ashish Sharma from Hamirpur and KL Thakur from Nalagarh, have been cleared by the party…
Alert of severe heat wave in several districts of Himachal for the next 72 hours
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) center Shimla has issued a severe heat wave warning for several districts of Himachal Pradesh during the next 72 hours. As per weather forecast issued for the state on Thursday, the center said, “Several districts i.e. Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Una are likely to…
IIT Mandi researchers find cancer causing pollutants in Baddi- Barotiwala ground water
A research team of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has found cancer-causing pollutants in ground water of Baddi –Barotiwala (BB) industrial area of Himachal. A study undertaken by Dr. Deepak Swami, Associate Professor in School of Civil & Environmental Engineering of IIT Mandi and his research associate Utsav Rajput, in collaboration with Dr. Nitin…
Disqualification of Mayor and former Mayor in Solan Municipal Corporation reduces Congress to minority
Disqualification of the Mayor and a former Mayor in Congress led Solan Municipal Corporation, has reduced the Congress group to a minority. Principal Secretary Urban Development Devesh Kumar, in a notification issued on June 10, had disqualified the Mayor Usha Sharma and former Mayor Punam Grover from their membership of Solan Municipal Corporation. Both of…
Six newly elected MLAs administered Oath by Speaker
The six newly elected legislators in the by-elections for Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha were administered oath by Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday, in an oath taking ceremony at Vidhan Sabha Library Hall, Shimla. . The MLAs administered oath are Anuradha Rana ( Lahaul –Spiti) , Rakesh Kalia ( (Gagret ), Ranjit Rana ( Sujanpur)and…
Four MBBS students of Tanda Medical College expelled for ragging juniors
Four senior MBBS students of Rajendra Prasad Medical College Tanda (Kangra) have been expelled from the college for allegedly ragging juniors in two separate incidents, by the college administration on Tuesday. In one case of ragging two students of the 2019 batch have been expelled from the college and hostel for one year and also…
Vikramditya Singh reaffirms his commitment to work for his vision of development
PWD Minister and Congress candidate for Mandi Parliamentary election, Vikrmaditya Singh has reaffirmed to work for achieving the issues raised by him as part of his vision for Mandi parliament constituency, during the election campaign. Talking to media persons here on Monday, he said, “Accepting the voters’ mandate humbly, I would make every effort to…
ECI announces by-elections for 3 HP Assembly constituencies on July 10
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced to hold by-elections for three Assembly constituencies of Himachal Pradesh on July 10, along with ten Assembly constituencies across seven states of India. Making this announcement on Monday, an ECI release said, “The by-polls are held to fill up vacancies created due to death or resignations of…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi takes oath for the third consecutive term
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took oath as Indian Prime Minister for the third consecutive term at the Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi on Sunday . President Droupadi Murmu administered the oath of office to PM Modi and his Cabinet colleagues, senior BJP leaders Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Amit Shah, among others . BJP president JP…
Fun in a waterfall proves fatal for a student of National Law University Delhi
The fun by the students of National Law University, Delhi, in a waterfall near Solan turned into a tragedy as a 19 year- old- student died after being hit by a shooting stone, near Solan on Friday . A spokesman of the Solan Police said, “The deceased Akshat Dev , a resident of Gandhinagar of…
Mandi BJP MP Kangana Ranaut slapped by CISF constable at Chandigarh Airport
Newly elected BJP Member of Parliament from Mandi, film actress Kangana Ranaut was allegedly slapped by a CISF constable at Chandigarh International Airport on Thursday, during a security check. Ranaut was to take a flight from Chandigarh to New Delhi , when a constable Kulvinder Kaur, deployed on security check duty, allegedly hit her after…
BJP sweeps parliament election in HP , Congress wins majority Assembly By-elections
The results for election in four parliamentary constituencies and by –polls in six Assembly constituencies have been a mixed bag for both Congress and BJP in Himachal Pradesh, while BJP has swept the parliament polls, Congress have won majority seats in HP Vidhan Sabha by-elections. The BJP has swept the parliament election in the state as…
HP Vidhan Sabha speaker accepts resignations of Independent MLAs
Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Monday accepted the resignations of three Independent MLAs – Hoshiyar Singh (Dehra), Ashish Sharma (Hamirpur) and K L Thakur (Nalagarh) from the membership of HP Vidhan Sabha. The MLAs, who were supporting the Congress government headed by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu before Rajya Sabha election in the…
72.32 percent polling recorded in Mandi parliament election
Nearly 68 percent polling was recorded in the parliamentary elections for four seats of Himachal Pradesh, while nearly 69 percent polling was recorded in the by-elections for the six Assembly constituencies of the state. Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of the state Maneesh Garg said, “According to the information received so far in the state…
All set for polling in parliament election on June 1 in Mandi
All preparations have been completed for the voting for the parliament election in Mandi district to be held on June 1 (Saturday). Returning officer Apporv Devgan said , “ The polling will be held from 7 am to 6 pm, the polling parties have already reached 1217 polling booths set for the voting in Mandi…
Three youths from Punjab drown in Yamuna at Paonta Sahib
In a tragic incident three youths from Punjab were drowned in river Yamuna at Paonta Sahib on Friday. An eyewitness to the incident said, “The three youth from Paonta Sahib came to pay obeisance in Paonta Sahib Gurudwara on Friday morning and one of them went to bathe in the river Yamuna but started drowning…
Stakes high for Congress and BJP in Himachal
The campaigning for election to four parliamentary constituencies and by-elections in six Assemblies constituencies of Himachal Pradesh came to an end on Thursday evening. The polling in the state would be held on June 1, (Saturday), in the seventh and the last phase of Lok Sabha General Election. On the last day of campaigning the…
Priyanka Gandhi criticizes PM Modi for not helping the state during natural calamity
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi questioned the Prime Minister Narendra Modi for seeking vote for BJP candidates in the election without coming to help people of the state in the hour of need. Addressing a public meeting at Sunder Nagar on Wednesday in favour of Congress candidate Vikrmaditya Singh, she said, “With what face is…
Former CM Jai Ram Thakur accuses Congress Govt. for spreading lies instead of fulfilling guarantees
Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has criticized the Congress led state government for not fulfilling the party’s guarantees given to people during the last Vidhan Sabha election. Talking to media persons on Wednesday at Mandi, Thakur said, “The Congress party leaders are giving new guarantees to people but during the 15months rule the state…
Bhumi Adhigrahan Samiti highlights their demands
Four Lane Affected people have accused the Modi government for not fulfilling their demands. Addressing a press conference at Mandi Tuesday the leaders of Bhumi Adhigrahan Samiti BR Kanudal and Joginder Walia said , “ The Central Government and the previous Jairam Government should had betrayed the affected farmers of Himachal by reducing the circle…
Sanyukta Kisan Manch gives call to defeat Modi government for its ‘anti-farmers policy’
Sanyukat Kisan Manch (SKM) leaders have appealed to farmers and orchardists of the state to defeat the NDA led Modi government in the ensuing Lok Sabha election and vote for INDIA Alliance candidates. SKM leaders , its state convener Harish Chauhan, co –convener Sanjay Chauhan , convener of Plum Grower’s Association Deepak Singha and Gopal…
Ten school students injured in a bus accident near Joginder Nagar
At least ten students have been injured in a road accident near Joginder Nagar on Tuesday morning after a bus carrying students of a private school had a collision with a trailer truck on Mandi – Joginder Nagar road. SHO Joginder Nagar Ashwani Kumar said, “ Ten students of a private school have received minor…
SJVNL GM Ajay Sharma elevated as Director (Personnel)
The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended the name of Ajay Kumar Sharma, presently General Manager, Corporate HR in Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL), for the post of Director (Personnel) SJVN. A company release said, “Sharma was selected following a rigorous interview process held on May 24, 2024 out of eleven applicants; he has…
Priyanka Gandhi accuses the Modi government for trying to topple HP govt.
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi accused the Modi government and BJP for allegedly “trying to topple the democratically elected Congress government in Himachal Pradesh” . Addressing a public meeting in favour of Congress candidate Anand Sharma contesting from Kangra parliament seat, at Chaugan ground in Chamba on Monday, the Congress leader said , “ The…
Rahul Gandhi appeals people to defend the constitution
Former Congress President Rahul Gandhi appealed to people to defend the constitution of India throught thier votes in the election. Adressing two public meetings at Nahan and Una in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday, Rahul Gandhi said, “Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his party BJP is seeking 400 seats in LoK Sabha to change the constitution…
NDA govt. would take back POK – Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while addressing a rally at Dharamshala said, “After formation of NDA government at the Center under PM Narendra Modi wse will take back Pakistan occupied Kashmir (POK).” He said, “Congress party is a weak link in tackling Pakistan but our government has always taken a firm stand against Pakistan.” He…
Democracy and the Constitution under threat – Kharge
All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge addressing a press conference at Shimla on Saturday said, “INDIA Alliance is going to form the government at the Center on June 4, after the election as people are not happy with the Modi government engaged in misusing the Central agencies to crush the opposition.” Charge said,…
PM Narendra Modi accuses state govt for misappropriation of natural calamity funds
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed two election rallies at Nahan and Mandi on Friday to garner votes in favour of BJP candidates for parliament and HP Vidhan Sabha by- elections in six constituencies. Addressing an impressive public matting at Paddal ground, accusing Himachal Pradesh government for allegedly misappropriating the funds given by the Central government…
Supreme Court stays refund of water cess collected by HP government
The Supreme Court has stayed an order issued by HP High Court to refund the water cess collected on hydro power generation from the power generation companies by HP government. The Himachal Pradesh High Court had passed an order a few months back to quash the levying of water cess on hydro power generation and…
Noted lawyer Prashant Bhushan stresses need for probe in electoral bonds
Noted Supreme Court lawyer and senior civil rights activist Prashant Bhushan talked about alleged negative aspects of Electoral Bonds stressing the need to save our Democracy and the constitution of India. Addressing a gathering at Mandi on Wednesday, he said , “The electoral bonds were declared unconstitutional in February 2024, by the apex court and…
Vikramaditya Singh refutes BJP allegation of Congress hand in protest at Kaza
Congress candidate from Mandi parliamentary constituency Vikrmaditya Singh has refuted the allegation of BJP candidate Kangana Ranaut for allegedly staging a protest against her at Kaza on Tuesday. In reply to a question in a press conference at Mandi he said, “She had made a remark against spiritual Guru of Tibetans the Dalaia Lama some…
INDIA Alliance partners to provide impetus to election campaign – Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri
With the INDIA Alliance partners launching joint campaigns in the state for ensuing parliament and Assembly by-elections, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri held a meeting at Una on Tuesday to give pace to election campaigns jointly by INDIA Alliance partners in the coming days. After holding a meeting of Congress, CPM and APP leaders at…
Eyebrows raised on competence of the project engineer
After termination of senior project engineer of four laning of National Highway no 5- Kaithlighat to Dhalli, by the management of the LN –Malviya Infra Projects Ltd, for his alleged failure in implementing the project , has raised question mark on the quality of the work undertaken in widening Kiratpur- Ner Chowk Highway project ….
School timings changed due to rise in temperature
The Mandi district administration has changed the timing of all schools with immediate effect in the district in view of extremely hot weather in many areas of the district. D C Mandi Apoorv Devgan said, “The meteorological department in its weather forecast has issued an alert of rise in day temperature for the next few…
Kangana Ranaut shown black flags at Kaza
BJP candidate from Mandi parliament constituency Kangana Ranaut was shown black flags by followers of spiritual guru the Dalai Lama during her election campaign at Kaza on Monday. A source from Kaza said, “Hundreds of agitated followers of the Lama, including women protesters lined up at Kaza showed black flags and raised ‘Go Back’ slogans….
DC asks candidates to get certification from MCMC to release ads during election
Deputy Commissioner Mandi and Chairman of Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC), Apoorva Devgan has asked political parties and contestants for the Mandi parliament constituency to get pre- certification of all advertisements released by them in the election. He said, “As per the instructions of the Election Commission of India -authentication is mandatory for electronic…
PM Narendra Modi to address two rallies in Himachal on May 24
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address two election rallies in Himachal Pradesh on May 24. Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said , “ The PM is coming to Himachal Pradesh On May 24 ; he is scheduled to address a rally at Nahan at 11 am in support of BJP candidate for Shimla…
Thirty seven candidates to contest 4 Parliament seats of Himachal
As many as 37 candidates have been left in the fray for election to the four parliament constituencies of Himachal Pradesh while 25 candidates are in the fray for by-elections in six Assembly constituencies of the state. Chief Electoral Officer of Himachal Pradesh Manish Garg said , “ From Hamirpur parliament constituency 12 candidate, from…
Manali police arrests a person carrying dead body of a girl in a bag
The Manali police has arrested a tourist from Haryana for allegedly murdering his female friend in Manali, on Wedesday. SP Kullu Gokulchandra Kartikeyan talking to media persons at Manali on Thursday said, ” A Haryana youth Vikas Thakur (23) was arrested last night near Kullu while transporting dead body of a girl in a bag…
Supreme Court orders release of News Click founder Prabir Purskayastha
The Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered the release of News Click founder Prabir Purkayastha terming his arrest as illegal by the Delhi police and his subsequent remand in a case under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967. A Supreme Court Bench of Justice BR Gavai and Justice Sandeep Mehta held that his arrest and the…
INDIA Alliance parties to campaign jointly for Vikramaditya Singh
INDIA Alliance parties have decided to campaign jointly in Mandi parliament constituency in favour of Congress candidate Vikaramaditya Singh. In a joint press conference at Mandi on Wednesday , working president of Mandi district Congress committee Shashi Sharma, CPM state secretariat member Kushal Bhardwaj, former national secretariat member of CPI Deshraj Sharma, state vice president…
Twenty seven candidates file nomination papers on the last day
As many as 27 candidates filed their nomination papers on the last day of nomination on Tuesday. Three from Hamirpur Parliamentary Constituency (PC), seven from Mandi PC, six from Kangra PC and one from Shimla Lok Sabha PC filed nomination papers . Ten candidates also filed their nomination papers for by-election in Vidhan Sabha seats….
Film actress Kangana Ranaut files nomination papers for Mandi parliament constituency
Film actress Kananga Ranaut filed her nomination papers for the Mandi parliament constituency on Tuesday as BJP candidate. Before filing her nomination papers at DC office Mandi, she also held a road show in an open jeep accompanied by her mother, former CM Jai Ram Thakur and state BJP president Rajiv Bindal . Later, addressing…
Eighteen candidates including Anurag Thakur file their nomination papers on Monday
Eighteen candidates filed their nomination papers on 5th day of filing nominations on Monday, for parliament and Vidhan Sabha by-elections in Himachal Pradesh. Polling for the parliament and Vidhan Sabha by-elections will be held in the 7th and last phase of election on June 1. As per information provided by the state election department, the prominent among…
Action demanded against the power company after extensive damage in Chhota Bhangal
Hundreds of villagers of Multhan, Cher living in Chhota Bhangal area of Himachal Pradesh are still spending sleepless nights after a blast on Friday in penstock in 25 Megawatt Lambadag Power Project ( being run by Mega Engineering Company ) causing extensive damage to their houses, shops and standing crops in fields. Akshay, a former…
BJP organizes road show and rally in support of Anurag Thakur at Hamirpur
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) organized an impressive road show and Vijay Sankalp rally at Gandhi Chowk Hamipur on Saturday in support of BJP candidate from Hamirpur parliament constituency, Anurag Thakur. Addressing the rally former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said, “I am witnessing such a huge crowd at Hamirpur for the first time which…
Delhi CM Kejriwal gets interim bail in alleged excise policy scam
The Supreme Court of India granted interim bail to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, till June 1, allowing him to campaign in the ensuing parliament election, on Friday . National Convener of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) , Kejriwal was arrested by Enforcement Directorate (ED) for his alleged involvement in ‘Delhi Excise Policy Scam” on March…
Prof. Lalit Awasthi takes over as Vice Chancellor of SPU Mandi
Prof. Lalit Kumar Awasthi assumed the charge of Vice Chancellor of Sardar Patel University Mandi on Thursday. Pro- VC Prof. Anupama Singh, Controller of Examination Sunil Verma and others welcomed Prof. Awasthi. He was appointed the VC a few months back by the state government and was working as Director of National Institute of Technology…
Congress candidates Anand Sharma(Kangra) and Vikrmaditya Singh (Mandi) file nomination papers
Congress candidates Anand Sharma (from Kangra parliament constituency) and Vikrmaditya Singh (from Mandi parliament constituency), filed their nomination papers on Thursday at Dharamshala and Mandi, respectively. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri, Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee President Pratibha Singh and other Congress leaders held public meetings in support of Anand Sharma at…
Congress nominates Devinder Jaggi to contest Dharamshala Assembly by-election
Congress has nominated Devinder Singh Jaggi to contest by-election for Dharamshala Assembly constituency against rebel former Congress MLA Sudhir Sharma, contesting on BJP ticket. His name was cleared on Wednesday by All India Congress Committee President Malikaarjan Kharge. The nomination process has already begun on May 7th and nomination papers can be filed till May 14….
Dy CM Mukesh Agnihotri terms Kangana Ranaut as unguided missile
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri has termed the BJP candidate from the Mandi parliamentary seat as “a un –guided missile and one who does not know what she is saying.” Talking to media persons at Mandi on Wednesday he said, “The Congress is contesting the election on issues but the BJP candidate doesn’t know about…
Ridhima Sharma tops 10th class result of HP Board of School Education
Naduan Government Girl School student Ridhima Sharma has topped the 10th class result of Himachal Pradesh Board of school Education (HPBSE) announced on Tuesday by securing 699 marks out of 700 marks (99.86 percent). Kritika Sharma of Neugal Model Public Senior Secondary School Bhawarna in Kangra district bagged the second position, scoring 99.71 percent…
Filing of nomination papers for parliament election to begin from Tuesday
The election process for the Mandi parliamentary constituency would begin on Tuesday with filing of nomination papers. Returning officer (Deputy Commissioner) for the Mandi parliamentary constituency Apoorv Devgan said , “ The nomination papers can be filed from May 7to 14 , except on public holidays on May 11 and 12, from 11 am to…
Congress nominates Anuradha Rana for Lahaul – Spiti) and Subhash Chand for ( Badsar) Assembly by-elections
The Congress has announced names of party candidates to contest by-elections for Lahaul – Spiti and Badsar (Hamirpur) Assembly constituencies of Himachal Pradesh. A party release from New Delhi has named Anurdha Rana for Lahaul- Spiti seat and Subhash Chand from Badsar Assembly constituency. Banking on grass root party leaders the Congress leadership has nominated…
Congress urges ECI to restrain Kangana from making personal remarks against Vikrmaditya Singh
Congress party has filed a complaint to the Election Commission of India (ECI) against BJP candidate from Mandi parliamentary constituency Kangana Ranaut for allegedly making “derogatory remarks “against Congress candidate from Mandi Virkrmaditya Singh and other Congress leaders. In the complaint, the Congress alleged, “Kangana used foul language against Vikramaditya Singh and referred to him…
BJP files complaint to ECI against HP Vidhan Sabha Speaker
BJP has filed a complaint against Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kuldeep Pathania to Election Commission of India. In a complaint filed on Saturday, the BJP has “Accused the Speaker of allegedly attending political rallies of Congress candidate from Mandi constituency Vikrmaditya Singh”. The BJP has alleged, “That time and again the ruling government and…
President Droupadi Murmu accorded warm welcome on her arrival
President of India, Droupadi Murmu was given a rousing reception on her arrival at Shimla on Saturday. HP Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu welcomed the President at Kalyani helipad. Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Kuldeep Singh Pathania, the minister-in- waiting Health & Family Welfare Minister Dr. Dhani Ram…
Rahul Gandhi files nomination from Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat
Hours before the last day of nominations, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi filed his nomination papers from the Rae Bareli Lok Sabha seat on Friday , a constituency held by his mother Sonia Gandhi for the last two decades. He is also contesting from Waynad constituency in Kerala. Sonia was elected from Raebareli in 2004, 2009,…
Sushil Sharma elevated as chairman -cum- CMD of SJVN
Sushil Sharma, Director Projects of SJVN has assumed the additional charge of Chairman – cum- Managing Director and Director (Personnel) . Sharma has been serving as Director (Projects) of SJVN since August 1, 2020.and played pivotal role in executing 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station, 412 MW Rampur Hydro Power Station and 60 MW…
President Droupadi Murmu to arrive in Shimla on Saturday
President of India Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Shimla on Saturday on her five day visit to Himachal Pradesh till May 8. During the visit, she will stay at The Retreat ( Rashtrapati Niwas), Mashobra. During her stay in the state she will grace the 7th Convocation of the Central University, Dharamshala; The President will witness…
CM takes dig at BJP leaders in a public meeting at Karog
Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu addressing a public meeting at Karsog on Thursday in support of Congress candidate Vikrmadiya Singh took a dig at BJP leaders by saying, “A film of a flop director is bound to flop even if the actress is a super star.” The CM said, “It is good thing Kangana has…
Pandoh Dam Executive Engineer issues alert
Senior executive engineer of BBMB project Pandoah Vivek Chopra has issued an alert about opening of spillway gates of Pandoh Dam. In a release the XEN said, “Due to melting of snow on higher reaches the water level in Pandoh dam is rising with a fast speed and the spillway gates of the dam can…
CITU organizes rallies throughout the state to observe May Day
Hundreds of workers participated in rallies, flag hoisting ceremonies and seminars organized by the Himachal Pradesh unit of CITU at different places in the state on Wednesday to observe the May Day. State president of CITU Vijendra Mehra said, “While programmes at district level were organized throughout the state a state level rally was organized…
Dr Atul Verma appointed Director General of Himachal Police
Himachal Pradesh government has appointed Dr Atul Verma, a 1991 batch IPS officer as Director General of Police (DGP) Himachal . A notification to this effect was issued by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena on Wednesday. Verma, presently posted as Director General CID will replace Sanjay Kundu who retired on April 30.
Congress announces to field Anand Sharma from Kangra parliament constituency
The Congress High Command has announced names of Anand Sharma to contest Kangra parliament seat and Satpal Raizada to contest Hamirpur seat. This announcement was made in a press release by KC Venugopal, General Secretary of Congress at New Delhi on Tuesday.
Congress may field senior Congress leader Anand Sharma to contest Kangra parliamentary seat
While Congress leadership is in the process of selecting candidates for Kangra and Hamirpur parliamentary constituencies of Himachal Pradesh, speculation is rife Congress high command may field senior Congress leader Anand Sharma to contest from Kangra . Anand Sharma is a former Union Commerce, Industries and Textile Minister and has represented Himachal Pradesh in the…
Girls grab top positions in HP Board plus two result
Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) today declared the results of class 10+2 in which top positions in arts, science and commerce streams in the state were grabbed by girls. In the arts stream, Arshita from DAV Senior Secondary School in Una bagged the first position, scoring 490 out of 500 marks. Shivangi Sharma…
Vikrmaditya Singh invites Kangana Ranaut for an open debate on development
PWD Minister and Congress candidate for Mandi parliamentary constituency, Vikramaditya Singh has accused majority of the national media for its partisan reporting by promoting ruling BJP and ignoring the opposition parties; they have every right to criticize but good work should also be appreciated, he said . Talking to media persons at Mandi on Monday,…
Four die and 12 injured in three accidents on Sunday
Four persons have died and 12 others were injured in three different accidents in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. Two persons travelling in a Bolero jeep were buried under huge boulders after a landslide in the afternoon on Hatkoti – Tueni road in Rohru subdivision of Shimla district, near Sanel. SDM Jubbal, Rajeev Sankhyan said ,…
Congress nominates three candidates to contest Assembly by-elections in Himachal
The All India Congress Committee (AICC) has approved the names of three candidates for by-elections in six Assembly constituencies of Himachal Pradesh scheduled to be held on June 1, along with elections for four parliamentary constituencies. As per a press release issued by KC Venugopal , General Secretary of the AICC , the Congress president…
Orange alert in six districts of Himachal Pradesh predicting rain and snow from April 26 to 29
The Mausam Vigyan Kendra Shimla has issued an orange alert in six districts of Himachal Pradesh from April 26 to 29, with a forecast of heavy rain in lower areas and snowfall on higher reaches . As per weather report issued by the meteorology department issued from Shimla on Thursday, the western disturbances would again…
BJP leader from Sujanpur Ranjeet Rana joins Congress
BJP candidate during the last Assembly election from Sujanpur constituency Captain Rajneet Rana (retired) joined Congress party at New Delhi. Rana , who had lost the 2022 Assembly election from Sujanpur at the hands of Rajender Rana who after turning a rebel had joined BJP recently, by a narrow margin of 399 votes . Rana…
SJVN commissions Green Hydrogen pilot project
India’s first Multi-purpose (Combined Heat & Power) Green Hydrogen Pilot Project executed by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam was commissioned at 1500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in Jhakri, Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Chairman-cum – CMD of SJVN Geeta Kapur inaugurated 20Nm3/hr Electrolyzer & 25kW Fuel Cell Capacity based Green Hydrogen Pilot Project. A spokesman…
HGVS urges Chief Electoral Officer to check distribution of drugs during parliament election
Himachal Gyan Vigyan Samiti (HGVS) submitted a memorandum to Chief Electoral Officer (ECO) of the state, Muneesh Garg at Shimla on Tuesday demanding a check on distribution of drugs during the ensuing parliament election. After submitting the memorandum, state secretary of the HGVS, Satyawan Pundir said, “The HGVS has expressed serious concern on distribution of…
CITU launches campaign against the Modi government
The Shimla unit of Center of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) held a convention at Kali Bari Hall Shimla to launch a campaign against the Modi led Central government on Monday and released a manifesto CITU leaders said, “Hundreds of activists associated with Hotel, Sahib, IGMC, STP, Sunni Dam, Vishal Megamart, Tourist Guide, Tahabjari, Kalibari Temple,…
UGC allows bachelors with 4 year degree and 75 percent marks to pursue Ph.D
In a major change in admissions for PhD programmes, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has announced students with four-year undergraduate degrees can now directly appear for NET and pursue PhD. Chairman of the UGC Jagadesh Kumar said , “ To pursue a PhD with or without a Junior Research Fellowship (JRF), the candidates will require…
HP High Court issues notice to Harsh Mahajan on petition of Abhishek Manu Singhvi
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to BJP Rajya Sabha member Harsh Mahajan on the petition of Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi – a noted Supreme Court lawyer, who had lost the election despite the Congress having majority in HP Vidhan Sabha after cross voting by six Congress MLAs, on February 27….
Avalanche blocks flow of Chandrabhaga river in Lahaul
Widespread rain and snow in several parts of Himachal Pradesh have affected normal life as 112 roads including three national highways have been blocked due to landslides and slips. While isolated areas in the higher hills and tribal regions received light snowfall, the mid and low hills witnessed intermittent rains during the past 24 hours…
State celebrates 77th Himachal day
The 77th Himachal Day was celebrated with gaiety and fervour in the State on Monday. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla unfurled the Tricolour and took the salute in an impressive march past at the state level function held at the Ridge in Shimla. The march past was led by Parade Commander, IPS Abhishek in which contingents of…
BJP manifesto promises free ration for poor, UCC and empowering women, youth and farmers
The Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) released its manifesto (Sankalap Patra) for 2024 Lok Sabha elections promising continuation of free ration scheme for poor for next five years, Uniform Civil Code and empowering poor, youth, women and farmers. The manifesto was released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP president JP Nadda and other BJP leaders in…
VHP leader murdered in Una
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader Vikas Prabhar was killed by two persons by attacking him with sharp edged weapons in Una district on Sunday. A police source said, “Prabhakar, a Mandal level leader of the VHP was sitting at his shop on Nangal Railway road in Una when two person came on a motorcycle and…
Congress fields Vikramaditya from Mandi and Vinod Sultanpuri from Shimla
All India Congress Committee ( AICC) has announced to field PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh as a Congress candidate to contest the Mandi parliament seat against BJP nominee Film actress Kangna Ranaut. Vikramaditya Singh is son of six times former Himachal Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and his mother Pratibha Singh is sitting Congress MP from Mandi. …
HGCTA criticizes functioning of Sardar Patel University Mandi
Himachal Government College Teachers Association (HGCTA) has strongly criticized the functioning of Sardar Patel University (SPU) Mandi. In a press release, president of the HGCTA Dr Banita Saklani accused, “The functioning of the SPU is anti-student and anti-education as the university authorities are busy in making anti government propaganda, and have urged the state government…
Four die in car accident
Four persons died in a car accident near Choi Nalla on Rana Bag – Karshala road in Ani sub division of Kullu district on Friday morning, when the car in which they were travelling, rolled down a hill. A police source said, “Those losing lives in the accident have been identified as Surender (40) –…
HP High Court issues notice to Vidhan Sabha Speaker
The HP High Court has issued a notice to the Speaker of the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Kuldeep Singh Pathania on the petition filed by three Independent MLAs seeking the Court’s intervention for accepting their resignations by the Speaker. A Division Bench of the High Court headed by Chief Justice MS Ramachandra Rao and…
Sushil Sharma’s to be new CMD of SJVN
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PSEB) has recommended the name of Sushil Sharma for the post of Chairman & Managing Director (CMD) of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Sharma is presently working as Director (Projects) in SJVN since August 1, 2020 and played major role in implementation of 1500 MW Naptha Jhakari Hydro Power Project and…
HP CM served defamation notices by Sudhir Sharma and Rajender Rana
The two rebel Congress MLAs- Sudhir Sharma ( Dharmashala) and Rajendra Rana (Sujanpur), disqualified from the membership of Himachal Vidhan Sabha under anti-defection law, accused of “taking money for cross voting in the Rajya sabha election” by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu , have served legal notices to the CM for filing defamation suits . …
Congress likely to field Vikrmaditya Singh against Kangna Ranaut
As the Congress High Command is likely to announce party candidates for ensuing parliament and six Assembly by-elections in Himachal Pradesh any time after meeting of the screening committee of the party in New Delhi on Saturday, PWD Minister Vikrmaditya Singh, son of six times former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, is likely to be fielded…
Three children die after drowning in a pond
Three children lost their lives while taking a dip in a pond at Raipur Sahoda in Una district of Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday. A police source said, “Three children i.e Pankaj (8), Sonu (9) and Mukesh (11), went to take a dip in a nearby pond in the morning but were drowned; all of them…
Singhvi challenges election of Harsh Mahajan to Rajya Sabha in HP High Court
Congress leader and noted Supreme Court lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi has challenged the election of BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan elected to Rajya Sabha from Himachal Pradesh by defeating him through a draw of lots after a tie in the election, in the Himachal Pradesh High Court. Singhvi had lost the Rajya Sabha election due…
Congress promises universal health care, MSP and waving off educational loans
The Congress has released its manifesto for the 2024 Lok Sabha election, promising jobs creation, and development of infrastructure, a national caste census and universal health care, among the major highlights. The manifesto was released in Delhi by party president Mallikarjun Kharge, flanked by senior leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. Former Union Finance Minister…
Delhi High Court turns down plea to remove Kejriwal as Delhi CM
The Delhi High Court has refused to act on a plea seeking removal of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal as Delhi CM . Turning down the pleas for the third time acting Chief Justice of Delhi High Justice Manmohan refused to counsel Delhi Governor VK Saxena saying, “Let democracy take its own course”. The court was…
Chief Minister lashes out at six Congress rebels
Launching election campaign of Congress party for the ensuing parliament and by-elections in six Assembly seats of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday from Samurkalan in Bangana (Kutlehar) Assembly constituency of Una district, the CM addressing a public meeting accused, “The six Congress rebels took Rs 15 crore each for betraying the Congress and joining BJP; we…
Where was Mandi Ki Beti (Kangna) during monsoon disaster – Vikramditya Singh
The Congress in-charge for Mandi parliamentary constituency, PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for “Allegedly misusing investigating agencies CBI and ED to terrorize opposition leaders.” Singh, who was here to address a meeting of party office bearers at Mandi on Wednesday said, “The release of Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh…
Roping-in ‘disgruntled’ in Mandi parliamentary constituency a challenge for BJP leadership
Though, BJP candidate from Mandi parliamentary constituency film actress Kangna Ranaut has started meeting party activists in the constituency, it is still a challenge for the BJP party leadership to assuage the feeling of dissident BJP leaders. The nomination of Ranaut has left several party aspirants disappointed over denial of the BJP ticket. Three times former…
” Rahul Gandhi doesn’t know meaning of democracy” – Kangna Ranaut
BJP candidate from Mandi parliamentary constituency ,film actress Kangna Ranaut said former All India Congress Committee (AICC) president and senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is “ignorant about the meaning of democracy”. Kangna Ranaut , who attended a meeting of BJP office bearers at Mandi on Monday, replying to a question about Rahul Gandhi’s assertion of…
Sixty eight NGOs demand moratorium on mega projects in the Himalayan region
As many as sixty-eight NGOs, working in the field of environment protection and climate change, adopted a demand charter for securing the Himalayas from disasters. The demand charter was adopted by the NGOs after a meeting to discuss the environmental and cultural issues of the Himalayan states of Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur…
Three Independent MLAs hold dharna in HP Vidhan Sabha pressing for acceptance of resignations
Three Independent MLAs – Hoshiyar Singh (Dehra), KL Thakur (Nalagarh) and Ashish Sharma (Hamirpur) staged a dharna outside in of Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Speaker at Shimla on Saturday to press acceptance of their resignations from Himachal Sabha. The three MLAs had tendered their resignations to Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on March 22…
AICC appoints two Congress working presidents for Himachal
All India Congress Committee (AICC) has appointed two more working presidents in Himachal Pradesh Congress committee (HPCC). Chief parliamentary secretary and Arki MLA Sanjay Awasthi and Dharampur MLA Chandershekhar are new working presidents appointed ahead of parliamentary elections. The AICC had appointed four working presidents before the 2022 Assembly election but Harsh Mahajan, Pawan Kajal and…
Pratibha Singh agrees to take on Kangna Ranaut in Mandi parliament constituency
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) president Partibha Singh is most likely to contest the Mandi parliament seat again in the ensuing Loh Sabha elections as a Congress candidate, against BJP candidate Kangna Ranaut. Talking to media persons after a meeting of Congress coordination committee, attended by Rajiv Shukla, Congress in-charge of Himachal Pradesh at Chandigarh,…
Central University Professor arrested on charge of raping a student
The Kangra police have arrested a professor of the Central University (CU) of Himachal Pradesh (Kangra) on the charge of raping a student on Wednesday. The Superintendent of Police Kangra Shalini Agihotri said, “A professor working in the chemistry department of the CU has been arrested on the complaint of a PhD student in the…
Nomination of six disqualified rebel MLAs by BJP evokes strong reactions
March 26,2024 The decision of BJP leadership to field six disqualified Congress rebel MLAs, who had joined BJP on March 23, in the coming by-elections for the six Assembly constituencies, has evoked strong reaction from several BJP leaders and office bearers . The BJP has given ticket to Ravi Thakur ( Lahaul-Spiti) , Rajender Rana…
Kangna Ranaut to contest Mandi parliament seat on BJP ticket
The Bhartiya Janata Party has announced to field film actress Kangana Ranaut from Mandi parliamentary constituency of Himachal Pradesh for the coming Lok sabha election. Her name was included in the fifth list of BJP candidates announced for the Lok Sabha election containing 111 names.on Sunday. Rajiv Bhardwaj has been named as the party candidate…
Six disqualified Congress MLAs and three Independents join BJP, Shanta Kumar disapproves
March 23, 2024 In fast political developments on Saturday six disqualified Congress rebel MLAs and three Independents joined BJP in New Delhi. The rebel MLAs had deserted the Congress party during election for a Rajya sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh by cross voting for BJP candidate leading to defeat of Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi,…
Three Independent MLAs resign from Himachal Vidhan Sabha
March 22, 2024, In a surprise move, three Independent MLAs elected during the 2022 HimachalPradesh Assembly Elections, have resigned from the membership of Vidhan Sabha. The three MLAS- Hoshiayar Singh elected from Dehra constituency, KL Thakurelected from Nalagarh and Ashish Sharma elected from Hamiprur constituency,accompanied by the leader of opposition Jai Ram Thakur, tendered…
HFRI celebrates the International Forest Day with HPU students
The International Forest Day was observed by Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) Shimla at the Western Himalayan Temperate Arboretum, Potter Hill, Summerhill on Thursday. The students of department of Environmental Sciences of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla were specially invited to participate in the programme along with faculty members. Acclaimed historian…
Mandi MP Pratibha Singh expresses inability to contest next election
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committe (HPCC) president and sitting Congress MP from Mandi Pratibha Singh has shown her reluctance to contest the next parliament elections. Talking to media persons after a meeting with Central Congress leadership in New Delhi, she said,” I have expressed my inability to contest the parliment election from Mandi.” She said, ” Party…
Abhishek Jain relieved from the charge of Secretary Home on directions of ECI
Himachal Pradesh government has relieved senior IAS officer Abhishek Jain from the post of Secretary (Home, Vigilance and Information Technology) on the directions of Election Commission of India (ECI). The ECI on Monday directed to relieve Home Secretaries of six states including Himachal Pradesh. Himachal Home Secretary is also holding the charge of secretary to…
Supreme Court refuses to stay disqualification of Six Congress rebel MLAs, next hearing on May 6
The six Congress rebel MLAs disqualified by the Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly, did not get relief from the Supreme Court of India on Monday on their petitions seeking stay on their disqualification and by-elections process. A Supreme Court Bench headed by Justice Sanjiv Khanna, which included Justice Dipankar Dutta also turned down their request…
Lok Sabha elections in seven phases – counting on June 4 , Six rebels to face by-polls in HP
The elections for the Lok Sabha would be held in seven phases and counting of votes would be taken up on June 4. Announcing the election schedule in a press conference at New Delhi on Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner Rajeev Kumar flanked by two new Election Commissioners Gyanesh Kumar and Sukhbir Singh Sandhu announced the election…
Election Commission of India to announce Lok Sabha election schedule on Saturday
The Election Commission of India would announce election schedule for coming parliament election on Saturday in New Delhi. The Commission in holding a press conference in this regard at Vigyan Bhavan at 3 pm on Saturday, where it would announce schedule for the General Election to Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies .
The week long Mandi shivratri festival concludes
The week long Shivratri festival came to end on Friday with a colourful shobha yatra on the concluding day from Madho Rai temple to Paddal ground. Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla, Chief Guest of the function paid obeisance in Madho Rai temple and later participated in the shobha yatra wearing a colourful turban. Hundreds…
Himalyan Niti Abhiyan and other organizations support Sonam Wangchuk’s agitation in Ladakh
Several organizations of Himachal Pradesh have come in support of Sonam Wangchuk – known innovator and education reformer of Ladakh, observing hunger strike in Leh for the 8th day on Thursday to protect the rights of people of Ladakh. Himalaya Niti Abhiyan supporting the people of Ladakh said, “ Himalayan region is a unique land of…
Aarti Gupta appointed Director of Information and Public Relations Deptt.
Himachal Pradesh Government has promoted Aarti Gupta, Additional Director of Information & Public Relations as New Director of the department . The notification in this regard was issued by Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena on Thursday. It is nearly after a decade the state government has promoted an incumbent Additional Director to the post of Director…
BJP to again field Anuarg Thakur and Suresh Kashyap from Hamirpur and Shimla parliamentary seats
` The Parliamentary Board of Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday cleared the names of Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Anuarg Thakur to contest Hamirpur parliamentary seat of Himachal Pradesh and sitting Shimla MP Suresh Kashyap to contest Shimla (R) parliamentary seat. The names of Thakur and Kashyap were announced by General Secretary of BJP…
Supreme Court defers hearing on petition of Six disqualified Congress rebel MLAs for March 18
Six Congress rebel MLAs disqualified from HP Vidhan Sabha by the Speaker for defying the party whip, who had moved the Supreme Court of India challenging their disqualification, did not get immediate relief as the Apex court posted the matter for hearing on March 18. Taking up the petition of the disqualified MLAs , a…
HP CM leads torchlight march to protest attempts to destabilize Congress govt
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) carried out a torchlight march from the Ridge to Ambedkar Chowk Shimla on Monday to protest the alleged attempts of BJP to topple the elected Congress government in Himachal Pradesh. Hundreds of Congress activists led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and HPCC president Pratibha Singh marched from the Ridge…
Cashless treatment begins for HIM CARE beneficiaries at PGIMER Chandigarh
The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) Chandigarh has started a cashless service for the beneficiaries of HIM CARE card holders. The cashless service was made functional on March 8 after a successful trial run of the service, said Prof. Vivek Lal, Director of the institute. The PGIMER Chandigarh and HIMCARE have…
Chief Minister inaugurates the week long Mandi Shivratri festival
The weeklong Shivratri festival of Mandi commenced with a colourful Shobha Yatra from Madho Rai temple to Paddal ground on Saturday. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the Chief Guest in the opening ceremony participated in the Shobha Yatra along with hundreds of deities carried by a large number of devotees on their shoulders and palanquins….
SJVN honours celebrity wrestler Geeta Phogat on women’s day
Satluj jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) organized a function to celebrate International Women’s day on Friday at its head office in Shimla. The function was presided over by Chairman –cum -Managing Director of SJVN Geeta Kapoor and renowned wrestler and Arjuna award winner Geeta Phogat was the guest of honour of the function. Addressing the gathering…
Achyut Krishna of Him Academy School Hamirpur scores 99.79 percentile in B Arch entrance test
Achyut Krishna, a student of Him Academy Public School Hamirpur has become Himachal Pradesh’s topper of B Arch and B Planning entrance exams (2024), conducted by national testing agency. Director of Him Public school Pankaj Lakhnpal said, “Achyut Krishna has scored 99.79 percentile in the B.Arch entrance exam and 99.95 percentile in the B.Planning exam;…
HP Cabinet gives approval for direct recruitment of 2401 SMC teachers
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has given approval to grant Rs 1500 per month to eligible women under Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh Samman Nidhi Yojna. The Cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held at Shimla on Thursday also decided to consider the recommendations of the Cabinet Sub Committee constituted under the chairmanship…
Anmol of Sarkaghat tops HAS examination
Anmol, a resident of village Chakku Tanda in Sarkaghat sub division of Mandi district has topped the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HAS) Examination. Currently posted as BDO Totu (Shimla), Anmol is son of a former HAS Officer Krishan Chand, who recently retired from the post of RTO Mandi . His mother Usha Devi is a…
Everything possible in politics, says Vikramaditya Singh after meeting the rebels
HP Public Works Department (PWD) Minister Vikramaditya Singh after meeting the rebel MLAs said, “Everything is possible in politics and all doors are open.” The minister had met six rebel Congress MLAs disqualified from Himachal Pradesh Assembly under anti-defection law in Chandigarh on his way to Delhi. While talking to media persons at Shimla on…
HP High Court declares levying of water cess unconstitutional
Himachal Pradesh High Court declared the decision of the state government to levy water cess on power generation, as unconstitutional. In an order passed on Tuesday a Division Bench of the High Court headed by Justice Trilok Chauhan and Justice Satyen Vaidya held, “The provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Water Cess on Hydropower Electricity Generation…
Implement Nasha Nivaran Board’s report to check menace of drugs – former convener
Former state convener of Himachal Nasha Nivaran Board –cum advisor to state government, O P Sharma has urged the state government to implement the report submitted by the board for checking the drug menace in the state, in its letter and spirit. Talking to media persons at Mandi on Tuesday, Sharma said , “ Though…
Prime Minister inaugurates four power projects commissioned by SJVN
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation four power stations commissioned by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), virtually on Monday from Adilabad in Telangana. The four power projects are 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Power Station in Uttarakhand, 75 MW Parasan Solar Power Station, 75 MW Gurhah Solar Power Station and 50 MW Gujrai Solar Power Station…
Himachal CM announces to give Rs 1500 per month to women above 18 years
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced to give Rs 1500 per month for all women aged over 18 years under Indira Gandhi Pyari Behna Sukh-Sammaan Nidhi Yojana. Making this announcement in a press conference at Shimla on Monday, the CM said, “The state government has fulfilled its fifth election guarantee given during…
Anxious moments continue in Congress, HP Govt enhances DA of employees by 4 percent
Though the intervention of Congress High Command to contain discontentment among a section of the party MLAs and state Congress leaders had brought semblance of a united face of Congress government in the state, however worries continue. The defeat of Congress candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi in Rajya Sabha election had brought the discontentment among party…
PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh meets rebels MLAs in Panchakula
The hectic activity continued in Himachal Pradesh Congress on Friday as PWD Minister and son of former six times Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, Vikramditya Singh left for Delhi on an official tour and also met six rebel MLAs disqualified from the membership of HP Vidhan Sabha on Thursday for defying the party whip, in Panchkula…
Sukhu to stay CM as all issues resolved , says Congress observer
The Congress observers appointed by the party high command to resolve the ongoing crisis in Himachal Pradesh have said all issues within the party have been resolved after consultation and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu would continue as the state CM. Holding a joint press conference at the official residence of the CM at Shimla…
Six Congress rebel MLAs disqualified from Vidhan Sabha membership, Pratibha Singh justifies their grievances
Six Congress rebel MLAs have been disqualified from the membership of Himachal Pradesh Assembly under the anti- defection law by the Vidhan Speaker Kudeep Singh Pathania on Thursday. Pathania said, “The six MLAs defied the party whip by not being present in the Assembly during the voting on cut motion and the passing of the…
SJVN commissions 100 MW Solar Power project in Gujarat
The Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) commissioned 100 Megawatt Raghanesda Solar Power Station in Banaskantha District of Gujarat On Wednesday. Chairman -cum- Managing Director of SJVN Geeta Kapoor said, “The commissioning of SJVN’s eleventh power project has once again proved our dedication for enhancing the green energy landscape of the nation and further solidifies our…
CM puts up brave face, HP Budget passed, PWD Minister Vikrmaditya Singh resigns
Himachal Pradesh politics and the State Assembly witnessed unfolding of several quick developments on Wednesday after the surprising win of BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan in Rajya Sabha polls on Tuesday with the votes of Six Congress MLAs and three Independents MLAs. As the biggest challenge for the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government was get the money…
In a major jolt to Sukhu led Congress government in Himachal , BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan wins Rajya Sabha election
In a major jolt to the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, BJP candidate Harsh Mahajan has won the Rajya Sabha election after declaration of result at Shimla on Tuesday. Despite, BJP having 25 MLAs and Congress having absolute majority with 40 MLAs in the house of 68, and also claiming support…
IIT Mandi celebrates 15th Foundation Day
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi commemorated its 15th Foundation Day on 27th February. Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary DD (R&D) and Chairman Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) was the Chief Guest on the occasion while Mr. G. A. Srinivas Murthy, DS and Director, Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) and Mr. Manoj Jain, Director…
Winning Rajya Sabha seat in HP looks difficult for BJP
While Congress leaders are taking all measures for the victory of their Rajya Sabha candidate Abhishek Manu Singhvi in the election scheduled for February 27, the BJP leaders despite not having numbers in their favour, are keeping their moves quite secret. Election to fill up one seat for Rajya Sabha has become quite interesting after former…
HPGCTA demands regularization of all contract teachers
Himachal Pradesh Government College Teachers’ Association ( HPGCTA) has urged the state government to give benefits to all contract college teachers from January 31st as directed by Himachal Pradesh High Court. Talking to media persons on Sunday the president of the association Dr Banita Saklani and other office bearers of the association said,” We held…
Organizations urge CM not to build mega power projects on Chandrabhaga river basin
Nearly a dozen environmental and tribal organizations of Lahaul –Spiti and Pangi under the banner of Ladakh Lahaul Pangi Manali Kiratpur Four Lane Stakeholders Joint front have urged Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to declare Chandrabhaga river basin as No Go Zone for mega Hydropower projects. In a letter sent to the CM the organizations…
Kisan Sabha and CITU activists observe ‘Black Day’ to protest police action against agitating farmers
The Himachal Pradesh Units of Kisan Sabha and CITU observed ‘Black Day’ on Friday to protest alleged police repression and killing of a farmer on Punjab – Haryana border. A demonstration was held at DC Office Shimla to protest killing of a youth Shubhkaran Singh and injuring several others in the alleged police action against…
Former Bilaspur MLA injured in attack
Former Bilaspur Congress MLA Bambar Thakur was injured in an attack by certain people on Friday outside the office of a construction company near Nauni in Bilaspur district on Friday morning. A police source said, “Thakur had gone to the office of a railway construction company near Nauni and had heated arguments with some contractors…
Five school children injured in bus accident near Banjar
Five school children were injured in a school bus accident near Ghyagi on Banjar – Jalori Jot road in Kullu district at about 11 am on Friday. A police source said ,” A school bus of Minerva Public School skidded off the road nearly 100 feet and fell down in a gorge injuring five school…
Supreme Court directs Oberoi’s to handover Wild Flower Hotel to HP Govt
In a major boost to the Himachal Pradesh government, the Supreme Court of India has upheld Himachal Pradesh High Court’s decision of handing over Oberoi’s luxury hotel at WildFlower Chharabra, near Shimla to the state government. “The Supreme Court in its order passed on Tuesday did not allow the Special Leave Petition of the East…
JCB operator dies during widening of Mandi- Kullu National Highway
A JCB operator died while digging a hillock on Mandi – Kullu National Highway at six mile near Mandi at about 1 pm on Tuesday. A police source said, “The deceased Phiroj Khan alias Saleem, a resident of village Jarli under Sadar Tehsil of Mandi district, died on the spot.” The police said, “The JCB…
Educational institutions closed for next two days due to threat of avalanches in Lahaul & Spiti
The Lahaul & Spiti district administration has announced to keep all educational institutions shut for two days in view of threat of avalanches due to heavy snowfall in the district in the next twenty four hours. Deputy Commissioner Lahaul & Spiti Rahul Kumar said , “ The entire district is experiencing heavy snow fall as…
Commander of Commando Operation during Mumbai terrorist attack, Brig. Sisodia felicitated
Brigadier Govind Singh Sisodia (retired), the Commander of the Black Cat Commando operation during 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attack, was felicitated in a function at Sardar Patel University Mandi on Sunday. The Pro-Vice Chancellor of Sardar Patel University Patel University Prof. Anupama Singh presented a Himachali cap, muffler and a memento to Brigadier Sisodia. Speaking on…
HP CM presents 2024-25 budget with no new taxes
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the second budget of his government for 2024-25 financial year in Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha Shimla on Saturday. Presenting the budget the CM, as Finance Minister of the state, presented an outlay of Rs 58,444 crore for the financial year 2024-25 with a fiscal deficit of Rs…
State wide protests in Himachal to oppose policies of the Central govt
The call for Grameen Bandh and industrial strike given by Samyukta Kissan Manch and Central Trade Unions, received a good response in Himachal Pradesh as thousands of workers; farmers and youth organizations held protest demonstrations and staged Dharnas at many places on February 16 to oppose policies of the Central government. In Himachal Pradesh CITU…
Mandi District Congress Committee chief Prakash Chaudhary quits Congress
Mandi District Congress Committee president Prakash Chaudhary has resigned from the post and from the Congress party. He made an announcement through his Facebook account in this regard saying, “I Prakash Chaudhary resigns from the presidency of Mandi district Congress Committee, from Congress party and all posts.” Three times MLA from Balh constituency of Mandi…
BJP nominates Harsh Mahajan to contest Rajya Sabha poll against Abhishek Manu Singhvi
Making the contest for Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal quite interesting, BJP has fielded Harsha Mahanjan against Congress candidate Abhisehk Manu Singhvi in the ensuing election. Entry of Harsha Mahajan, a former Cabinet Minister in Virbhadra Singh government and three times Congress MLA from Chamba, who had defected to BJP before the last Assembly election…
Congress nominates Abhishek Manu Singhvi for Rajya Sabha from Himachal
All India Congress Committee (AICC) has decided to field Supreme Court Lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi to fill the Rajya Sabha seat getting vacated on April 2nd from Himachal Pradesh. The term of national president of BJP, JP Nadda, the present Rajya Sabha member from Himachal Pradesh is coming to an end on April 2nd, since Congress…
SynCubator of IIT Mandi selected for Stanford Bio- design Innovators Garage programme
A neonatal incubator- (SynCubator) developed by a team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has been selected for the prestigious Stanford Bio- design Innovators Garage programme. Dr. Gajendra Singh, Assistant Professor, Dr. Satvasheel Ramesh Powar, Associate Professor and a third year Mechanical Engineering student Keshav Verma from the school of Mechanical…
Rajya Chayan Aayog will have corruption free recruitment system- CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has assured to implement strict measures for adopting complete transparency in functioning of newly constituted Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA) for recruitment of Group-C posts. He said , “ The state government has adopted zero tolerance for corruption and is all set to provide a corruption free selection…
Mandi Shivratri festival from March 9 to 15
A weeklong famous Mandi Shivratri festival would be organized from March 9 to 15 this year. Deputy Commissioner Mandi Apporv Devgan after holding a meeting to review the arrangements with the officials said, “The Shivratri festival would be organized in a grand manner and preparation has already begun to make it a very successful event.”…
Mortal remains of wife of Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri consigned to flames
The mortal remains of Prof. Simi Agnihortri, wife of Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, were consigned to flames at their ancestral village Gondpur -Jaichand in Haroli Tehsil of district Una on Saturday . Her last rites were performed by her husband Mukesh Agnihotri who lit the funeral pyre along with his daughter Aastha. Chief…
Wife of Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri passes away
In very shocking news Prof. Simi Agnihotri, wife of Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri, passed away last night . The news of her death was shared by the Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri himself on his Facebook account “Prof. Simi left us last night leaving me and our daughter Dr Astha.” According to information, “Prof. Simi…
HP Cabinet constitutes a sub-committee to declare results withheld by HPSSC Hamirpur
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has given approval to frame Rules of Business and Procedure in respect of Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog. The Cabinet Meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held at Shimla on Friday decided to constitute a Cabinet Sub Committee under the Chairmanship of Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri to examine…
Nomination process for Rajya Sabha election from Himachal to begin on February 15
Returning officer for Rajya Sabha Election from Himachal Pradesh issued a notification to fill a Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal getting vacated on April 2, 2024. As per election schedule announced by the Returning Officer of Himachal Pradesh State Assembly on Thursday, the nomination papers can be filed from February 15 to February 16 from…
Prof. Lalit K Awasthi appointed Vice Chancellor of SPU Mandi
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has appointed Prof. Lalit Kumar Awasthi as new Vice Chancellor of Sardar Patel University (SPU) Mandi. As per a notification issued by Raj Bhavan on Thursday , Prof. LK Awasthi , presently Director of National Institute of Technology Srinagar (Uttrakhand) , has been appointed Vice Chancellor of SPU Mandi for a…
HP Congress leaders request Mrs. Sonia Gandhi to contest Rajya Sabha election from the state
While Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and other Congress leaders have requested former All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Sonia Gandhi to contest election for Rajya Sabha seat getting vacated from Himachal Pradesh and are now awaiting a nod from Mrs. Gandhi. The term of BJP’s National President JP Nadda, a Rajya Sabha member from Himachal…
Will work as a team- new DC Mandi
Apoorv Devgan, Deputy Commissioner Mandi, after assuming the charge said, “An opportunity to serve as DC in Chhoti Kashi (Mandi) is blessings of elders and he will work as a team to give impetus to development works and achieve good results in the district. Interacting with media persons here on Tuesday he said, “The feedback…
Two labourers die in a landslide near Shimla
Two labourers sleeping in a hut died after getting buried under debris of a landslide near Junga in Shimla district on Monday night. A police source said, “Seven labourers were sleeping in the hut when it was hit by a landslide; two of them i.e. Rakesh Kumar (36) and Rajesh Kumar (36) both from Bihar…
Bodies for four workers still not found after devastating fire in a perfume factory in Baddi industrial area
No trace of four workers missing since Friday after devastating fire in an illegally run perfume factory at Jharmajri village in Baddi-Barotiwala industrial area of Solan district, has been found so far. Charred bodies of five workers have been traced by the police so far and 29 workers injured in the incident are being treated…
Mrs Geeta Kapoor becomes first women CMD of SJVN
Mrs. Geeta Kapur, Director (Personnel) of Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN), has assumed the charge of Chairman –cum- Managing Director (CMD) of the SJVN after superannuation of former CMD Nand Lal Sharma. Mrs. Kapoor has marked a historic milestone as the first female to lead any Hydro CPSE within the Indian Power Sector. Prior to…
Trade Unions hold demonstration demanding release of funds for MGNREGA workers
A joint demonstration against the state government was held on Tuesday by five trade unions at DC office Mandi demanding release of funds for MGNREGA workers . The workers led by CITU, INTUC, SKS , AITUC and TUCC leaders marched from the Seri Manch to the DC office raising slogans against the Congress government ….
Officials of construction company booked for death of two young men in road accident
Two young men lost their lives on Sunday midnight near Pulgharat (Mandi) on Kiratpur – Manali National Highway in a road accident. A Police source said, “Lalit Kumar (22) son of Bidhi Chand, a resident of village Jawali in Patdighat area of Mandi district and Harish Kumar (21) son of Raj Kumar, a resident of…
The dry spell in the region likely to end in the first week of February
With the predictions of rainfall and snow made by the meteorological department going haywire, the predicament of agriculturists, orchardists and common people is increasing in the state. The weather forecast of rain and snowfall in Himachal was made by Mausam Vigyan Kendra Shimla a few days back for January 24-25 and January 28 and 29….
CM unfurls National Flag on 54th Statehood day function at Dharampur (Mandi)
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu extended Statehood Day greetings to the people of Himachal Pradesh on the 54th Statehood Day. The celebration took place at Dharampur in the Mandi district during a state-level function on Thursday. During the event, the Chief Minister hoisted the National Flag and received salutes from marching contingents of Police, Home…
IIT Mandi iHub showcases Drone Didi programme to President of India
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi iHub showcased the success of Drone Didi programme to the President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu at Kaushal Bhawan in New Delhi on Wednesday. ‘Drone Didi programme ‘is a skill development programme linked with the Prime Minister’s NaMo Drone Didi initiative among all skill training partners in India…
HGCTA president elected national vice president of AIFUCTO
Dr Banita Saklani, president of Himachal College Teachers’ Association (HGCTA) has been elected vice president of All India University and College Teachers’ Federation (AIFUCTO), in the 33rd Constitutional Conference held at Kanpur recently. The first women president of the HGCTA, Dr Salkani was elected to the post of the vice president as a representative of the…
Samyukt Kisan Morcha alleges surrender of over ten thousand crore allocated for agriculture by the ministry
The Samyuakt Kisan (SKM) has strongly condemned the Agricultural Ministry of the Central government for allegedly surrendering funds to the tune of Rs 105543.71 crore allocated during the last five years to the ministry for development of agriculture sector. SKM has been formed at National Level by several farmers’ unions to highlight various issues related…
State Govt puts recruitment of guest teachers on hold -CM
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, “ The scheme for engaging guest teachers on hourly basis has been put on hold till all doubts about it are clarified.” The announcement of recruiting guest teachers in government schools and colleges had received a strong reaction from unemployed trained teachers, youths and academic community stirring protests in…
HP Govt announces full day public holiday on January 22
Himachal Pradesh government has announced a full day holiday on January 22 (on Monday) on the occasion of Ram Lala Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya. As per a state government notification issued by Chief Secretary, “The full day public holiday would be observed in all HP government departments, schools, colleges and universities and the holiday…
Multi-story building crumbles near Shimla
A multi-story building collapsed at about 1 pm on Shimla- Dharamshala – Highway no 88 near Shimla on Saturday. The building located near government college Dhami had developed cracks a few days ago after which it was vacated by its occupants. A source in Shimla police said, “The building was owned by Raj Kumar and…
HP Govt’s decision to recruit guest teachers invites ire
The decision of Himachal Pradesh government to recruit nearly 2600 teachers in government schools and some colleges as guest faculty has been strongly opposed by trained unemployed teachers, academicians and several other organizations. The strongest criticism has come from B.Ed and M.Ed degree holders and hundreds of them even held a protest demonstration at Dharmshala…
Governor presides over Army Day function
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla presided over the Army Mela organized at Annandale ground, Shimla on the Army day on Monday. Lt. General Manjinder Singh, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC) Shimla welcomed the Governor on this occasion. The Governor said,” The Army Day is an important occasion to pay homage to indomitable spirit,…
Former Darang MLA Dina Nath Shashtri passes away
Former Darang MLA Dina Nath Shashtri (85) passed away in his village Tandu on Monday afternoon. He was elected MLA from Darang Assembly constituency in 1990 on BJP ticket by defeating Congress stalwart Kaul Singh Thakur. A school teacher by profession, Shashtri was quite active in trade union activities His family sources said, “He felt…
Kiratpur -Manali highway becomes first Green Corridor of Himachal
As an initiative to develop Himachal Pradesh into a Green State, the state government has provided E-charging facilities on Kiratpur–Manali highway till Keylong, making it the first Green Corridor of the state. The Indian Oil Corporation Limited has established seven E-charging stations at Ghandal, Daseran near Darlaghat, Nauni near Bilaspur, Jadol, Ner Chowk Bye…
Supreme Court sets aside the High Court orders reassigning HP DGP Sanjay Kundu
In a major respite to Director General of Himachal Police (DGP) Sanjay Kundu, the Supreme Court has set aside the HP High Court’s order of shifting him from the post of DGP passed on January 9. A three judge bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud in an order on Friday disapproved the manner…
HP Cabinet decides to enhance marriageable age of girls from 18 to 21 years
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to enhance the marriageable age of girls in the state from 18 years to 21 years. The meeting presided over by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu held at Shimla on Friday decided to make amendments in the Acts and Rules in this regard. The Cabinet also decided to give approval…