As many as 195 business units operating without pollution consent – RTI information
Though poor air quality due to pollution in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh (BBN) industrial area of Himachal Pradesh has become a matter of concern for the regulators, in a startling revelation, as many as 195 business units in the area are operating their business without the consent of the Himachal Pradesh Pollution
Six die and three injured as tree crushes pedestrians and vehicles in Manikaran
At least six people died and three others were injured when a tree, uprooted due to a storm, fell on pedestrians and a few vehicles parked near historic Manikaran Gurudwara on Sunday. Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Kullu , Vikas Shukla said , “ The deceased have been identified as Reena daughter of
Now death penalty for organized crime and ‘Chitta’ suplliers in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha has passed a bill with severe capital punishment for people engaged in organized crime in drug and liquor smuggling, resulting in death of a person. The Himachal Pradesh Organized Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025, which was tabled in the Vidhan Sabha by Chief Minister Sukhvinder
HP Vidhan Sabha approves 24 percent salary hike for CM, Ministers and MLAs
The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha passed a bill on Friday to increase salaries of Chief Minister, Ministers, Speaker, Deputy Speaker and Members of Legislative Assembly (MLAs) by 24 percent. Speaking on the bill, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said , “The hike is linked to the price index, ensuring
Mandi Press Club elects new executive committee
The members of Mandi Press elected a new executive committee on Thursday, with Subhash Thakur as President and Hans Raj Saini as General Secretary. In the election held for four posts, Subhash Thakur defeated Munish Sood for the post of President by six votes. Out of total 48 votes –
HP High Court rejects anticipatory bail of HPPCL Director Des Raj
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has rejected the anticipatory bail application of Des Raj, suspended Director of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL), who is accused of abetment to suicide in connection with the death of Chief Engineer Vimal Negi. Negi went missing after attending his office on March 10
HP government college teachers protest to highlight demands and oppose new education policies
Hundreds of government college teachers participated in a statewide protest on the call of the All India Federation of University and College Teachers Association (AIFUCTO) against the non-fulfilment of pending demands of teachers and oppose new education policies. President of Himachal Pradesh Government College Teachers Association (HGCTA), Dr Banita Saklani,
Police arrests criminals accused of shooting Dhaba owner
The police have arrested two assailants involved in the shooting of Dhaba owner Pradeep Guleria from the Gagal area on Tuesday night and also recovered the weapon used in the crime. SP Mandi Sakshi Verma said, “On the basis of a lead and camera footage, a police team arrested Mohammad
Alliance Airline plane carrying Deputy CM and 26 passngers makes emergency landing at Shimla
Shimla, March 24 At least 26 passengers, including Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri and Director General of Police (DGP) Atul Verma, had a narrow escape as the Delhi – Shimla Alliance Airline flight made an emergency landing at Jubbarhatti Airport on Monday. Talking to media persons at Shimla,
HP Pollution Control Board imposes a fine of Rs 31.17 lakh on Shimla Jal Nigam for causing water pollution
The Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (HPSPCB) has ordered Shimla Jal Prabandhan Nigam (SJPN) Shimla to pay a fine of Rs 31.17 lakh for causing water pollution in Shimla town. The Board had conducted random sampling of water discharge from the sewage treatment plant near Shimla at Golcha and