Himachal Pradesh: News
21 Nov 2024
IndiaGolgappa, coffee samples found substandard; mustard oil misbranded in Himachal
A recent food quality investigation in Una district of Himachal Pradesh has raised concerns over the standard of local food products.
15 Nov 2024
DehradunDehradun: Students partied, raced BMW before fatal crash, says report
Six college students lost their lives while one was critically injured, in an accident in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
14 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi vendors asked to display names, numbers on carts: Why
Street vendors at the vegetable market in Najafgarh, Delhi, have been asked to display their names and phone numbers on their carts.
12 Nov 2024
Karnataka'Aghadi biggest khiladi in corruption': PM Modi attacks MVA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) alliance—consisting of the Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT), and the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP).
11 Nov 2024
LifestyleHimachali dham: A vegetarian feast
Himachali dham is a traditional vegetarian feast from the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, celebrated for its rich and flavorful dishes.
08 Nov 2024
Assembly Election'Probe not into...samosas': Himachal CM's clarification after CID gets involved
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has issued a clarification after the Crime Investigation Department (CID) launched an investigation into cakes and samosas wrongly served to his staff.
08 Nov 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Himachal CM's samosas, cakes served to security staff; probe on
A Criminal Investigation Department (CID) probe has been initiated into an incident where refreshments meant for Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu were accidentally served to his security staff.
31 Oct 2024
ManaliManali: Foreign paraglider crashes to death; second in 48 hours
In a matter of 48 hours, two paragliders have died in Himachal Pradesh.
23 Oct 2024
Government SchoolsHimachal Pradesh colleges to adopt schools, share resources
Public degree and Sanskrit colleges in Himachal Pradesh have been asked to adopt nearby government schools under a new state initiative.
10 Oct 2024
India₹33,000 grant, ₹8,000 subsidy for cow purchasers in this state
Farmers in Himachal Pradesh practicing natural farming will be given a grant of ₹33,000 to buy a cow.
03 Oct 2024
Congress PartyHimachal Pradesh imposes 'toilet seat tax' on urban residents
The government of Himachal Pradesh has introduced a new tax for its urban residents, based on the number of toilet seats in their homes.
28 Sep 2024
Farmers'What did Congress do?': Modi invokes surgical strike at rally
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress Party, accusing it of being the most deceitful and dishonest party in the country.
27 Sep 2024
JharkhandIMD issues heavy rainfall alert for these states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated regions across Himachal Pradesh, East Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
25 Sep 2024
GhaziabadAfter UP, Himachal mandates display of food outlet owners' names
Following in the footsteps of Uttar Pradesh, the Himachal Pradesh government has now mandated that all food establishments prominently display the names and addresses of their operators, proprietors, and managers.
25 Sep 2024
Kangana RanautAmid row, BJP MP Kangana apologizes, retracts 'farm laws' remark
Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut apologized on Wednesday for her comments suggesting that the three farm laws—repealed in November 2021—should be reinstated "in the interest of all farmers."
25 Sep 2024
ChhattisgarhIMD predicts heavy rainfall in these states today
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions across the country.
23 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Congress warns Kangana to prove charge against Sonia or else...
The Himachal Pradesh Congress has challenged Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut to substantiate her allegations that the state government took loans and diverted the money to Sonia Gandhi.
11 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Shimla: Police use water cannons, lathicharge on Sanjauli mosque protesters
The Himachal Pradesh Police on Wednesday used water cannons and resorted to lathicharge to disperse protesters heading toward the Sanjauli area of Shimla.
11 Sep 2024
IndiaShimla: Section 163 imposed amid protests over Sanjauli Mosque construction
Over 1,000 police personnel and a Quick Response Team (QRT) have been deployed in Shimla's Sanjauli area after Hindu right groups called for a bandh on Wednesday over the alleged illegal construction of a mosque.
04 Sep 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Rain could spoil Kangana's makeup...': Himachal minister's remark sparks row
Himachal Pradesh Revenue Minister Jagat Negi has sparked controversy with his remarks about Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut's recent visit to flood-hit areas in the state.
02 Sep 2024
BilaspurHimachal rains: 109 roads shut after IMD's flash flood warning
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in the closure of 109 roads, including National Highway 707, and disruptions in 427 power supply schemes.
30 Aug 2024
CMHimachal Cabinet to forgo salaries for 2 months; know why
The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has announced a two-month salary and allowance waiver due to the state's severe financial crisis.
30 Aug 2024
ShimlaHimachal rain: 134 roads closed; flash-flood warning in 5 districts
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has led to the closure of 134 roads, including National Highway 5.
29 Aug 2024
BangladeshBJP chief Nadda summons Kangana over her farmers' protest remarks
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut, who is currently facing criticism for her contentious comments on the farmers' protest, was summoned by party chief JP Nadda on Thursday.
29 Aug 2024
ParliamentHimachal bill raises women's marriageable age to 21, what next?
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly approved a Bill raising the legal marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years on Tuesday.
29 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Kangana has experience of rape...': Akali leader's remark triggers row
Simranjit Singh Mann, a former Member of Parliament (MP) from Punjab, has ignited a controversy with his derogatory comments against actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut.
28 Aug 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Himachal assembly adopts resolution condemning Kangana's remarks on farmers' protests
The Himachal Pradesh Assembly has passed a resolution condemning comments made by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP from Mandi, Kangana Ranaut.
27 Aug 2024
ShimlaWhy hills of Shimla are sinking every year
Shimla, a popular tourist destination in India, is facing a significant geological challenge due to its sinking hills.
27 Aug 2024
Bay of BengalIMD issues heavy rain alert for several states, check here
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, warning of potential heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
08 Aug 2024
National Disaster Response ForceHimachal Pradesh: 13 dead as cloudburst hits near Samej Bridge
A deadly cloudburst struck near the Samej and Bagi bridges in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday night, resulting in the death of 13 people.
05 Aug 2024
Jai Ram ThakurHimachal cloudbursts: Drones, sniffer dogs deployed for rescue operations
Flash floods caused by cloudbursts in three districts of Himachal Pradesh have resulted in at least 13 fatalities.
03 Aug 2024
Dehradun23 dead in Uttarakhand, Himachal cloudbursts; 800 pilgrims still stranded
Cloudbursts in the Himalayan states of Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh have claimed the lives of 23 people.
01 Aug 2024
DharamshalaOne dead, 28 missing after cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh
A sudden cloudburst in the Samej Khad area of Rampur, Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh has resulted in one death and left 28 people missing.
29 Jul 2024
Kangana RanautKangana calls Muharram 'scary'; recommends combat training for Hindu men
Actor-turned-BJP MP, Kangana Ranaut, recently shared a video on social media featuring Muslim men observing Muharram.
27 Jul 2024
GMC8 people killed after car falls into gorge in Anantnag
Eight individuals, including five children, lost their lives when their vehicle plummeted into a gorge on the Simthan-Kokernag Road in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
26 Jul 2024
Kargil Vijay DiwasAll about world's highest tunnel Shikun La that Modi inaugurated
Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually carried out the first blast of the Shinkun La Tunnel project on Kargil Vijay Diwas on Friday.
25 Jul 2024
Kangana RanautWhy BJP MP Kangana Ranaut's Mandi poll win was challenged
The Himachal Pradesh High Court issued notice to Kangana Ranaut, the Bharatiya Janata Party Lok Sabha member from Mandi.
13 Jul 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Bypoll results: INDIA wins 10 seats, BJP secures 2
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) won a landslide victory in the assembly by-polls conducted across seven states on Saturday, clinching 10 out of 13 seats.
10 Jul 2024
KolkataAssembly bypolls: Voting underway in 13 seats across 7 states
Bypolls for 13 assembly constituencies across seven states, began on Wednesday at 7:00am.
26 Jun 2024
Congress PartyExplained: Why MP government won't pay income tax for ministers
The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has decided that state ministers will now shoulder their own income tax burden.
21 Jun 2024
DelhiShowers in Delhi-NCR bring down temperature, bring respite from heatwave
Delhi and its neighboring regions experienced light rainfall on Friday, offering a break from the intense heatwave that had been affecting the national capital region for over a month.
18 Jun 2024
DelhiDelhi on 'red alert' for heatwave, expect relief from tomorrow
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a "red alert" for Delhi as the city battles a severe heatwave.
15 Jun 2024
AmritsarSpanish-Punjabi couple attacked in Dalhousie; Congress blames Kangana's 'terrorist' remarks
A Punjabi NRI and his Spanish wife were allegedly assaulted by a group of 100-150 individuals over a parking dispute in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, on Thursday.
13 Jun 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaDelhi crisis: Himachal tells SC it doesn't have surplus water
The Supreme Court on Thursday instructed the Delhi government to approach the Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) for water supply after Himachal Pradesh reversed its stance, claiming it lacks the surplus 136 cusecs of water to supply to the national capital.
12 Jun 2024
Delhi Government'Why no action against tanker mafia?...': SC raps Delhi government
The Supreme Court on Wednesday pulled up the Delhi government over its handling of the city's water crisis and "tanker mafia."
11 Jun 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi water crisis: Haryana CM assured help, says L-G Saxena
Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Tuesday said he had spoken with Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini about the ongoing water crisis in the capital.
10 Jun 2024
Delhi GovernmentSupreme Court's warning to Delhi government over water scarcity plea
The Supreme Court has issued a stern warning to the Delhi government for not rectifying defects in a plea seeking Haryana's assistance to alleviate Delhi's water scarcity.
07 Jun 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Kangana slapping case: CISF constable finds support in Vishal Dadlani
Actor and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Kangana Ranaut was slapped by a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) woman constable, Kulwinder Kaur, at Chandigarh airport on Thursday.
06 Jun 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi water shortage: SC directs Himachal to release surplus water
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Himachal Pradesh government to release 137cusecs of surplus water on Friday to alleviate Delhi's ongoing water shortage.
04 Jun 2024
Kangana Ranaut'Victory of faith': Kangana Ranaut's first reaction to Mandi win
In a significant political debut, actor Kangana Ranaut emerged victorious in the Mandi constituency in Himachal Pradesh during the 2024 Lok Sabha Election results on Tuesday.
03 Jun 2024
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)SC asks Centre to address Delhi water crisis
In response to a plea from the Delhi government, the Supreme Court on Monday called for an urgent meeting of the Upper Yamuna River Board on June 5.
01 Jun 2024
Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut votes; optimistic about BJP's success in Himachal Pradesh
Bollywood actor-turned-politician, Kangana Ranaut, participated in the seventh phase of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Saturday.
31 May 2024
Arvind KejriwalDelhi government seeks Supreme Court intervention amid water crisis
The Delhi government has approached the Supreme Court, seeking additional water supply from neighboring states, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh.
18 May 2024
IndiaExploring popular geo-heritage monuments in India
India is home to 34 officially recognized National Geological Heritage Monument Sites, each a testament to the nation's rich geological history.
16 May 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'Emergency' release postponed due to Kangana Ranaut's political commitments
The much-anticipated Hindi film Emergency, starring Kangana Ranaut, has experienced yet another delay in its release due to the actor's ongoing political commitments.
10 May 2024
Bay of BengalHeatwave set to subside, except in West Rajasthan, Kerala
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has announced that the ongoing heatwave across the country is expected to subside, with the exception of West Rajasthan and Kerala.
21 Apr 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Yellow alert issued in Himachal due to rain, snowfall
Heavy snowfall and rain in the mid- and lower hills caused the closure of at least 104 roads and three national highways in Himachal Pradesh on Saturday.
26 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP fields all 6 ex-Congress MLAs in Himachal assembly bypolls
The Bharatiya Janata Party has nominated six former Congress MLAs to contest the upcoming bypolls in Himachal Pradesh, each from the constituencies they previously served.
25 Mar 2024
Kangana RanautKangana Ranaut's old tweet about 'not contesting from HP' surfaces
Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut is all set to step into the political sphere with the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.
23 Mar 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Himachal Pradesh: 6 ex-Congress MLAs, 3 Independents join BJP
In a major political shift in Himachal Pradesh, six former Congress MLAs and three Independent legislators formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday.
22 Mar 2024
Jai Ram ThakurHimachal Pradesh: 3 Independent MLAs resign, to join BJP
Three Independent MLAs of Himachal Pradesh Assembly resigned on Friday and are expected to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), reports said.
18 Mar 2024
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC refuses to stay disqualification of 6 Himachal Congress MLAs
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to stay the disqualification of six dissenting Congress MLAs from the Himachal Pradesh Assembly.
13 Mar 2024
KarnatakaKerala sees mumps outbreak; over 2,500 cases reported in March
Kerala is witnessing a mumps outbreak with the state reporting over 2,500 of the infection cases alone.
08 Mar 2024
Maha ShivratriPlaces to witness the majesty of Mahashivratri
Maha Shivratri, a great night dedicated to Lord Shiva, is an auspicious occasion celebrated with fervor and devotion across the Indian subcontinent.
01 Mar 2024
Congress Party6 Himachal Congress MLAs to move HC over disqualification
The six Congress MLAs, who were disqualified by Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday, will challenge the decision in the high court,
29 Feb 2024
Congress Party6 Himachal Congress MLAs disqualified for cross-voting in RS election
Six Congress MLAs from Himachal Pradesh have been disqualified by Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania for cross-voting in favor of the Bharatiya Janata Party during the Rajya Sabha election.
28 Feb 2024
Congress PartyHimachal crisis: CM Sukhu refuses to accept Vikramaditya Singh's resignation
Amid the current political turmoil in Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that he will not accept the resignation of state minister Vikramaditya Singh.
28 Feb 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)15 BJP MLAs suspended from Himachal Pradesh Assembly
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania has suspended 15 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLAs, including Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur, for alleged misconduct and shouting slogans in the House.
28 Feb 2024
Congress PartyHimachal crisis deepens: Minister Vikramaditya Singh resigns from cabinet
Minister Vikramaditya Singh resigned from the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Wednesday.
28 Feb 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)BJP seeks trust vote in Himachal after Rajya Sabha win
After the win of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from the sole Rajya Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, the Leader of the Opposition along with the party MLAs met Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla.
27 Feb 2024
Congress PartyRS elections: Battle for 15 seats today amid cross-voting concerns
Polling for 15 Rajya Sabha seats is taking place in three states—Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh—on Tuesday, amid concerns over cross-voting by the Congress and the Samajwadi Party (SP) MLAs.
05 Feb 2024
Kashmir ValleyAvalanche warning in J&K; rain likely in Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said that Delhi and its neighboring states and union territories will receive light rainfall on Monday.
04 Feb 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)Delhi-NCR experiences light showers, IMD predicts rainfall in several states
Delhi and its nearby National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to light rainfall on Sunday morning, with the minimum temperature settling at around 10 degrees Celsius.
01 Feb 2024
Vaishno DeviSnowfall at Vaishno Devi shrine; cold wave grips North India
The Vaishno Devi Temple received its first snowfall of the season on Thursday.
31 Jan 2024
DelhiDelhi: Over 50 flights, 23 trains delayed amid dense fog
Delhi and its neighboring areas woke up to a dense fog on Wednesday — the third day in a row.
09 Jan 2024
Cold WaveHimachal: Sissu Lake freezes as temperature drops to -15 degrees
The Sissu Lake in the trans-Himalayan region of Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti has frozen as the temperature dropped to -15 degrees Celsius in the valley.
06 Jan 2024
DelhiSevere cold wave grips North India, no relief till Tuesday
Delhi and several parts of North India are currently facing harsh cold wave conditions, with temperatures dropping below average.
