BJP leader Vishal Nehria accuses Congress government of failing on jobs, employee issues and tourism, predicts BJP comeback in 2027. Dharamshala , August 21 The BJP on Friday stepped up its attack on the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh over its three-and-a-half-year tenure, with former MLA Vishal Nehria alleging that youth, women, employees and pensioners […]
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Tibetan protesters in Dharamshala honour Lobga Rangzen and urge the international community to raise concerns over China’s policies in Tibet. Dharamshala, August 20 A large number of members of the Tibetan community held a protest in Dharamshala on Thursday in support of Tibet’s freedom and the rights of Tibetans, with demonstrators also paying tribute to […]
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Pensioners reject arrears notification, threaten assembly gherao if pending dues and demands remain unresolved Dharmshala, August 20 The Pensioners Joint Action Committee has strongly opposed the Himachal Pradesh government’s notification on pension arrears. At a press conference in Dharamshala, the committee’s state president Suresh Thakur accused the government of treating pensioners unfairly and said the […]
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CM Sukhu questions BJP over past paper leaks and defends vigilance probe against MLA Dr Janak Raj. Shimla , August 20 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, questioning its record on paper leaks, asserting that his government will not harass anyone without reason but will […]
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ABVP warns of indefinite hunger strike if 25–27% fee hike is not rolled back and student union polls are not restored Dharamshala , August 20 The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) staged a protest outside the Dharamshala Deputy Commissioner’s office on Thursday over the fee hike at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), demanding immediate withdrawal of […]
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Four killed, seven injured in a major truck collision inside Hanogi Tunnel; police investigation underway Mandi, August 20 A tragic road accident occurred inside Hanogi Tunnel on the Chandigarh-Manali four-lane highway on Thursday morning when two trucks collided head-on. Four people were killed in the crash, while seven others sustained injuries and were referred to […]
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HRTC flags unfair tax rules and operational advantages for private Volvo operators Dharamshala, August 20 The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) has raised concerns over the current system governing private Volvo buses, saying low annual taxes and All India permits are putting additional financial pressure on government transport corporations. HRTC Vice Chairman Ajay Verma said […]
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Police are monitoring traffic violations as thousands of Punjab devotees visit Kangra’s Shakti Peeths, with congestion reported in key areas. Dharamshala, August 20 Thousands of devotees from Punjab are entering Kangra district on motorcycles to visit the Shakti Peeths, leading to increased traffic and congestion in Kangra and McLeodganj. Kangra Superintendent of Police Kulbhushan Verma […]
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The car was travelling towards Chandigarh when it became trapped amid a strong water current following heavy rain in the area. Kangra, August 19 A car travelling towards Chandigarh became trapped in the strong current of Nakki Khad on Kaloha Road in Paragpur amid heavy rain. The water level in the seasonal stream rose suddenly, […]
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Teachers say payments for examination duties and answer-sheet evaluation remain pending, while students await DMCs for further studies and recruitment. Dharamshala, August 19 The Himachal Rajkiya Adhyapak Sangh, Kangra, on Wednesday demanded that the Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education release the pending honorarium of teachers who performed examination and evaluation duties. District president Sachin […]
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