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Himachal Pradesh government elevates Directorate of Elementary Education to School Education

The Himachal Pradesh government has approved the elevation of the Directorate of Elementary Education to the Directorate of School Education, which will now oversee education from pre-nursery to Class 12.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh and Telangana governments sign MoU to build two major hydroelectric projects

The Himachal Pradesh and Telangana states have entered into a crucial agreement that promises to strengthen India's renewable energy sector.... read..

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Himachal Assembly clears Organised Crime (Prevention & Control) Bill; focus on curbing drug menace

The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly has passed the Himachal Pradesh Organised Crimes (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2025, a landmark legislation aimed at cracking down on organised crime networks operating in the state. This law has been brought wit... read..

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Tourists enjoy snow and scenic beauty at Atal Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh

Tourists on Thursday rejoiced amid a thick layer of snow covering areas near the North and South portals of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang, built at an altitude of 10,040 feet.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh Budget 2025-26 passed: Focus on rural economy, farmers, and youth, says CM Sukhu

The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly on Wednesday passed the state budget for the financial year 2025-26 by voice vote. Following the passage of the budget, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the media, emphasizing the government's commi... read..

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Two more accused held in Congress' Bamber Thakur firing case

The Bilaspur police have arrested two more accused involved in the firing incident on former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur from Haryana's Jhajjar, officials said on Thursday.... read..

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Former Himachal Congress MLA Thakur alleges BJP's Jamwal protected drug mafia, orchestrated assassination attempt against him

A dramatic showdown unfolded in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur, with former Congress MLA Bumber Thakur making explosive allegations against BJP MLA Trilok Jamwal.... read..

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Bilaspur Police nabs second shooter in Congress' Bamber Thakur firing case, sent to judicial custody

Bilaspur police has arrested the second shooter involved in the firing incident on former Congress MLA Bamber Thakur, officials said on Tuesday.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh Education Minister calls for communal harmony amid school circular controversy

A recent circular issued by a private school in the state capital, Shimla, has sparked controversy, with allegations that it was intended to create communal discord. However, Education Minister Rohit Thakur has refuted these claims, emphasizing that the i... read..

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Himachal CM request, HM Amit Shah to release 9,042 crore under PDNA

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while interacting with the media here Monday said that he discussed various important issues of the state with Union Home Minister Amit Shah during his recent visit to New Delhi and requested to exped... read..

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Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Shimla faces technical glitch during landing, all passengers safe

The pilot of flight no 9I821 Alliance Air flight from Delhi to Shimla reported a technical glitch with the brakes during landing at Shimla Airport on Monday morning.... read..

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HPPCL engineer death: Himachal CM Sukhu thanks Vimal Negi's wife for trusting state Govt

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday addressed the state assembly regarding the demand for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the death of Vimal Negi, Chief Engineer of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited... read..

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'Landing was not up to the mark': HP Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri on Alliance Air flight incident

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Monday recounted his experience flying aboar an Alliance Air flight that made an emergency landing due to technical glitch in the brakes. The Deputy CM said the landing was not up to the mark afte... read..

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'World's highest marathon' to kick off in Himachal, raise awareness to conserve ecology

More than 250 people are going to participate in the fourth edition of the Lahaul Snow Marathon, which kickstarted on Sunday, and raised awareness for the ecological damage which has happened around the Sissu valley of Himachal Pradesh.... read..

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'World's highest marathon' to kick off in Himachal, raise awareness to conserve ecology 'World's highest marathon' to kick off in Himachal, raise awareness to conserve ecology

More than 250 people are going to participate in the fourth edition of the Lahaul Snow Marathon, which kickstarted on Sunday, and raised awareness for the ecological damage which has happened around the Sissu valley of Himachal Pradesh.... read..

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Govt working with vision to make Himachal green energy, self-reliant: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually addressed the three-day brainstorming exercise 'Samriddh Himachal 2045' being organised at the Dr Manmohan Singh Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA).... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Two bike-borne assailants open fire at Dhaba owner in Mandi

In a shocking incident, two bike-borne assailants opened fire at a Dhaba operator and looted cash and an LED in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi, said police officials on Saturday.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh Police hold meeting to strengthen cyber security

A meeting on "Cyber Swachhta Ver.01" was held on Saturday at Police Headquarters here.... read..

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Himachal: BJP delegation led by Jairam Thakur meets family of deceased HPPCL engineer Vimal Negi

Leader of Opposition in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, Jairam Thakur, along with the state president of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Rajeev Bindal, and a delegation of party legislators and local leaders, visited the ancestral village of Vimal Negi ... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Dhaba owner shot at while stopping robbery attempt in Mandi

A roadside eatery owner was shot at while trying to stop a robbery attempt in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, police said.... read..

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