Forest fires hit 347 hectares in Dharamshala, losses estimated at Rs 92 lakh

Dharamshala, June 22 The Dharamshala Forest Division has reported 80 forest fire incidents so far this season, with around 347 hectares of forest area affected and an estimated loss of nearly ₹92 lakh, according to the Forest Department. Two fresh fire incidents were reported on Sunday evening in the Sarah and Bandi areas near Dharamshala […]

Congress targets Centre over exam cancellations, plans awareness campaign

Kullu, June 22 The Congress party has announced a series of protests from 22 to 26 June in the Kullu district to highlight alleged failures by the Central Government to prevent competitive examination paper leaks and to highlight repeated exam cancellations. Addressing a press conference at Dhalpur, Kullu District Congress Committee President Ses Ram Azad […]

Punjab Cabinet caps private school fee hikes at 5 pc annually

Chandigarh, June 22 The Punjab government has approved an ordinance aimed at limiting annual fee increases in private schools to 5 per cent, in a move it says is designed to ease pressure on parents. The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann and announced by Finance Minister Harpal […]

Candidates demand early HSSC steno skill test and better exam facilities

Panchkula, June 22 Candidates associated with the Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) Steno Recruitment 2026 submitted a memorandum to the Commission’s office in Sector 2, Panchkula, on Monday, demanding an expedited recruitment process and improved arrangements for the upcoming skill test. The candidates, who traveled from several districts across Haryana, urged the Commission to complete […]

Punjab man arrested in Chhattisgarh over alleged links to Pakistan-based ISI network

Janjgir-Champa (Chhattisgarh), June 22  A 23-year-old man from Punjab has been arrested in Chhattisgarh’s Janjgir-Champa district for allegedly maintaining contact with Pakistan-based ISI operatives and sharing sensitive information, police officials said. The accused, Sevak Singh of Tarn Taran district, was taken into custody during a tenant verification drive conducted in Akaltara town. Police said he […]

Mid-Day meal workers hold statewide strike, rally to secretariat over pending demands

Shimla, June 22 Mid-Day Meal workers across Himachal Pradesh observed a statewide strike on Monday and staged a protest rally from Tolland to the Secretariat, demanding higher wages, year-round salary payments, gratuity and pension benefits. The demonstration was organized by the CITU-affiliated Mid-Day Meal Workers Union, which accused both the Centre and the state government […]

UK PM Starmer resigns

London, June 22  Keir Starmer on Monday resigned  as UK Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, triggering a leadership contest that is expected to conclude by early September. Speaking from the steps of Downing Street, a visibly emotional Starmer said he would remain in office until a successor is chosen, pledging support for a […]

Breaking: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns

China bans dual-use exports to 10 US defence companies amid rising trade tensions

Beijing, June 22 China has announced new restrictions on several American companies, including a ban on exports of dual-use items to 10 US defence-related firms and a prohibition on government purchases from 46 US companies, in retaliation against recent sanctions imposed by Washington. The Chinese government said the measures were aimed at protecting national security […]