The bus was travelling from Manali to Pathankot when it overturned at a bend in Bashing. Kullu: Six people, including the driver and conductor, were injured after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus overturned at a road bend in Bashing near Kullu on Saturday, police said. The bus, bearing registration number HP-38-9738, was travelling […]
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BJP leader questioned the delay in launching a proposed welfare scheme Shimla: Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Friday criticised the Congress government and Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over employees’ demands, the functioning of the administration and the postponement of a welfare scheme. After paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi and former […]
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Governor, Deputy CM, Leader of Opposition and other dignitaries pay tributes to national leaders Shimla: The birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and former Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri were observed in Shimla on Friday, with dignitaries paying floral tributes to the two national leaders and recalling their contributions to the country. Governor Kavindra Gupta, Deputy […]
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Dharamshala marks Gandhi Jayanti with tributes, peace march and interfaith gathering Dharamshala: Mahatma Gandhi’s birth anniversary was observed at multiple programmes in Dharamshala on Friday, with Tibetan spiritual and political leadership highlighting the relevance of non-violence, while a prabhat pheri and interfaith gathering were organised to promote peace, brotherhood and social harmony. Outside the Tibetan […]
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District administration highlights welfare and social security schemes Lahaul-Spiti: The Lahaul-Spiti district administration on Wednesday observed International Day of Older Persons at the old Circuit House, with Deputy Commissioner Kiran Bhardana highlighting the need to ensure dignity, security, healthcare and social protection for senior citizens. The event was organised jointly by the Department of Social […]
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BharatNet work underway in 21 blocks across the 2 districts Dharamshala: Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) had connected around 300 panchayats in Kangra and Chamba with fibre networks as part of its ongoing expansion of digital connectivity in the 2 districts, a senior company official said on Thursday. BSNL Senior General Manager for Kangra and […]
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State records 4-minute 4-second average emergency response time in September, improving from 34th rank in November 2025 Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Police retained the No. 1 position in India in the ERSS-112 Response Time Ranking for September 2026, recording an average emergency response time of 4 minutes and 4 seconds. The ranking reflected efforts to […]
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Panel assesses damage across Manali, Banjar, Ani Kullu, September 30 A six-member Inter-Ministerial Central team inspected disaster-affected sites in Manali, Banjar and Ani on Wednesday to assess damage from heavy rain, floods and landslides in Kullu district during the monsoon. Led by Union Ministry of Home Affairs Joint Secretary M. Ramachandrudu, the team examined damaged […]
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Former minister and five-time MLA died after cardiac arrest Kangra, September 30 Former Himachal Pradesh minister and five-time MLA Major Vijay Singh Mankotia was accorded military honours at his funeral in Kangra on Wednesday, a day after he died following cardiac arrest, officials said. The administration accorded him a guard of honour in accordance with […]
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Central teams assess damage as apple output falls sharply Shimla, September 30 Himachal Pradesh Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi on Wednesday said the state had suffered more than Rs 3,000 crore in losses due to heavy monsoon rain, with central teams assessing the damage in affected areas. He also highlighted a sharp fall […]
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