One dies and several go missing after heavy rain in Kangra district
One person has reportedly died and twelve others are stated to be missing in flash floods after heavy monsoon rains for several hours in Boh, Droni and Bagli villages in Dharkhandi area of Kangra district. Several houses in the villages falling under Shahpur police station have been severally affected by
Thousands bid final adieu to Virbhadra Singh
A large number of supporters and well wishers thronged Padam Palace of Rampur Bushehar on Saturday afternoon to join the funeral procession of former Chief Minister and towering Congress leader Virbhadra Singh (popularly called Raja Sahib by his supporters) to bid final adieu to their leader. His mortal remains were
Legendary former CM of Himachal Virbhadra Singh passes away
In the death of veteran Congress leader and six time former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, the people of Himachal Pradesh have lost the most popular leader in the state politics after DR YS Pramar . Bringing to end an era in Himachal politics, Virbhadra passed away in the wee hours
Cabinet decides to convene Himachal Assembly session from August 2nd to 13
Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has decided to recommend to Governor of the state to convene monsoon session of the Himachal Assembly from August 2nd to 13. The decision was taken in a meeting held at Shimla on Wednesday chaired by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. It also decided to increase the limit
Mahender Singh Thakur withdraws remark against teachers
After stiff opposition from government teacher unions and pressure within the ruling BJP in the state Jal Shakti Minister in Himachal Pradesh government Mahender Singh Thakur has withdrawn his remark made against government school teachers. In a statement made on Tuesday the minister said, “I have high regards for the
CM appreciates role of Doctors
Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur appreciated the role of doctors in mitigating the pain and suffering of the society. In his virtual address on the National Doctors’ Day on Thursday from Thunag in Mandi district the CM said , “ Doctors not only help the patients in minimizing pain and
Manhandling by Police officers is a bad reflection
The incident of manhandling between SP Kullu Guarav Singh and CM’s security staff at Kullu on Wednesday in the presence of Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur during visit of Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is a poor reflection on Himachal Police. The incident occurred when the Union
Interstate buses to start from July 1
Himachal Pradesh state Cabinet has decided to start inter-state bus service including Volvo buses with fifty percent occupancy and discontinue e-pass for entry in the state from July 1. The meeting chaired by CM Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday also decided to change shop opening time from 9 am to
Shimla girl becomes Flying Officer in the IAF
A Shimla girl, Prerna Gupta has brought laurels for Shimla and people of Himachal Pradesh by becoming a Flying Officer in the Indian Air Force. Prerna was recently commissioned a Flying Officer in the passing out parade ceremony presided over by Air Chief Marshal RS Bhadoria at Air Force Training
Buses to start running in the state from Monday
Himachal Pradesh government has decided to enhance timing of opening of shops in the state from 9 am to 5 pm except on Saturday and Sunday and run government offices with fifty percent staff strength from June 14. The decision was taken in a State Cabinet meeting held on Friday