Five people, including the son of former Punjab Minister Sucha Singh, were arrested with 42.89 grams of heroin in Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla, police said on Wednesday. The arrestees have been identified as Prakash Singh (son of former Punjab minister Sucha Singh), Ajay Kumar, Avni, Shubham Kaushal and Baljindra. Shimla police said, “The […]
Himachal Pradesh: Jai Ram Thakur, Rajiv Bindal hold meeting with Kangana Ranaut
Leader of Opposition of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur and state party chief Rajiv Bindal held a meeting with Kangana Ranaut on Monday ahead of her meeting various party workers. Kangna Ranaut is scheduled to meet the party-workers at Mandi today. Earlier on Sunday, the former Himachal CM Jairam Thakur had met Kangana at her residence in Mandi. On meeting Kangana Jairam Thakur said “Met BJP […]
Himachal Pradesh: Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass receives fresh snowfall
The Atal Tunnel, also known as the Rohtang Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh, received fresh snowfall on Saturday. The Atal Tunnel, an engineering marvel in the Himalayas, is a highway tunnel constructed under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range. Located on the Leh-Manali Highway in Himachal Pradesh, India, […]
Himachal Pradesh: Severe snowfall hits life in Lahaul-Spiti; power, communication lines down
Electricity, water supply and communications networks were disrupted in the Kaza area of Lahaul-Spiti district in the upper reaches of Himachal Pradesh on Saturday after a fresh of snowfall across the state, an official said. Normal life was thrown out of gear in the tribal areas of the district following near-relentless snowfall over three consecutive days–on March […]
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu launches toll-free number 1962 for mobile veterinary services
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the 1962-Mobile Veterinary Service of the Animal Husbandry Department on Tuesday. Under this service, ambulances have been provided in 44 development blocks in the first phase, spending Rs 7.04 crore. Three mobile ambulances each are being provided to Bilaspur, Una, Solan and Kullu districts, two […]
Avalanche strikes Lahaul’s Tandi bridge in Himachal Pradesh, no casualties reported
An avalanche struck Lahaul’s Tandi Bridge today, partially burying shops in the area. Fortunately, no casualties or major losses were reported in the incident. The incident prompted swift action from local authorities, who are assessing the damage and reinforcing safety measures. The Jammu and Kashmir traffic police, recognizing the precarious situation, […]
Despite efforts by ‘conspirators,’ Himachal Pradesh government is stable: Digvijaya Singh
Congress leader Digvijaya Singh apparently targetting the BJP said that despite efforts by “conspirators contracted to topple the government,” in Himachal Pradesh, the state government led by his party remains stable. “It is the work of those conspirators who had taken the contract to topple the government; their actions are […]
Congress’ Abhishek Singhvi files nomination from Himachal Pradesh for Rajya Sabha elections
Congress leader Abhishek Manu Shinghvi on Thursday filed his nomination for the Rajya Sabha elections from Himachal Pradesh. Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu, former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel, Congress state in-charge Rajeev Shukla, and party state President Pratibha Singh were present with Singhvi. All the cabinet ministers, Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS), and three independent MLAs were also […]
Himachal Pradesh: Body of person missing in Kinnaur accident recovered
The body of the person who had been missing after a car fell into the Satluj river near Kashang Nallah in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur on February 4 was recovered on Monday, said Himachal Pradesh police. “During search operation today, February 12, 2024, a missing person was recovered from the Satluj river, about 3 […]
Himachal Pradesh: Tibetan monks offer special prayers at Dorjidak Monastery on Tibetan New Year ‘Losar’
Tibetan Buddhist monks on Saturday offered special prayers at the Dorjidak Monastery here in Panthaghati, near Shimla, to welcome ‘Losar’—Tibetan New Year 2151. The Tibetan monks in the Dorjidak Monastery offered special prayers for world peace and the long life of their spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on the occasion. […]
Himachal Pradesh’s higher ranges get snowfall, bringing cheer to tourists
Himachal Pradesh received snowfall in the higher mountains on Wednesday, bringing cheer to the tourists and locals. Many tourists were seen enjoying the snowfall in the hill resort of Kufri. “We are seeing beautiful snowfall. I am told that this is the first snowfall of 2024. This is like heaven for us. We hope to get more now. […]
Himachal Pradesh government declares public holiday on January 22, day of Pran Pratishtha
The Himachal Pradesh government has declared a public holiday on January 22 in respect of the day of Pran Pratistha. The government of Himachal Pradesh issued a notice dated January 21 and stated, “It is hereby notified that the full day of January 22, 2024 (Monday) shall be observed as a Public Holiday in all Departments/Boards/Corporations/ Schools/Colleges/Universities […]
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu praises ‘noble gesture’ of adopting Jyoti
‘Child of the State’ Jyoti (Pseudo name), presently residing in the Child Care Home at Tutikandi, Shimla, was adopted by her new parents in the presence of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, who is also the Chairman of the Himachal Pradesh Child Welfare Council, here on Wednesday. The Chief Minister lauded […]
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shukla, CM Sukhu wish people on Makar Sankranti
Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday wished the people of the state on Makar Sankranti. In his greeting message, the Governor said that this joyous festival marks the end of winter and the beginning of a new harvest season. He hoped that the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti would […]
“Ayodhya’s Ram temple is a result of struggle of over 500 years,” says Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla
The Governor of Himachal Pradesh Shiv Pratap Shukla said that the Ram temple in Ayodhya is a result of the struggle of over 500 years. He said that on the historic day of the consecration ceremony on January 22, he would celebrate it as Deepawali and would decorate the Rajbhawan. Speaking on […]