Himachal Pradesh: News
23 Dec 2024
Dal LakeCold wave freezes water sources in Himachal, Kashmir
A severe cold wave has gripped northern India, with temperatures plunging way below freezing and throwing daily life out of gear.
22 Dec 2024
Bhagwant MannMulti-story building collapses in Punjab's Mohali; 1 dead, several trapped
A multi-story building in Punjab's Mohali district collapsed on Saturday night, killing a 20-year-old woman from Himachal Pradesh.
06 Dec 2024
Congress PresidentKharge dissolves entire Uttar Pradesh Congress unit
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has dissolved the entire Uttar Pradesh Congress unit, including the Pradesh, district, city, and block committees.
27 Nov 2024
SrinagarHimachal: Sarpanch's wife made to apologize for bullying Kashmiri traders
Sushma Devi, a Block Development Committee member from Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, has apologized after a video of her bullying two Kashmiri shawl sellers went viral.
23 Nov 2024
DelhiDelhi mother strangles daughter to marry lover
In a shocking incident in Delhi's Ashok Vihar, a woman allegedly strangled her five-year-old daughter.
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.
