himachal pradesh

Shimla, March 24 Rain and thunderstorms are likely in Himachal Pradesh as two consecutive western disturbances are expected to affect northwest India from March 26 onwards, resulting in light rains in many areas in the lower and middle ranges and precipitation in isolated areas in the higher...

Shimla, March 24 A property dealer and contractor has been identified as the main conspirator behind an attempted kidnapping and robbery targeting the son of Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's media advisor, police said on Tuesday.The accused, Manish Verma alias Manu...

Shimla, March 24 Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal said on Tuesday that the budget presented by the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government is "anti-people" as it imposes taxes on them.Addressing a press conference here, Bindal said this is the first time in Himachal Pradesh that a...

Hamirpur (HP), March 24 In a disturbing incident, the parents of a newborn allegedly abandoned their child at Dr Radhakrishnan Medical College and Hospital here, officials said on Tuesday.Shortly after the birth on Monday, the parents allegedly left the crying infant inside the hospital and...

Shimla, March 24 The state government will repair highways and roads before the upcoming tourist season, and an adequate police force will be deployed to manage traffic, said Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while replying to a question from BJP MLA Surender Shourie on...

Shimla, March 24 It is acceptable to withhold a larger portion of MLAs' salaries rather than cutting the MLA Area Development Fund, said BJP MLA Randhir Sharma while participating in the budget discussion on Tuesday.The current government has incurred more debt in three years than all previous...

Shimla, March 24 A total of 66 people died due to drug overdose in Himachal Pradesh from 2023 to January 31, 2026, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the Assembly in a written reply on Tuesday.Responding to the questions of BJP MLAs Jeet Ram Katwal and Prakash Rana, the chief...

Hamirpur (HP), March 24 Himachal Pradesh Police arrested a proclaimed offender on Tuesday, officials said.The accused, identified as Rajeev Kumar (53), a resident of Bhoranj Tehsil in Hamirpur, was declared a proclaimed offender by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) of Hamirpur on February...

New Delhi, March 24 – The BJP on Tuesday criticized the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for imposing a ₹5 cess on fuel, calling it "anti-common man." The party also alleged that this measure, along with increased VAT and the additional cess, will extract over ₹1,000 crore annually from...

New Delhi, March 24 BJP MP Anurag Thakur on Tuesday criticised the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for its decision to levy a Rs 5 cess on fuels, alleging that it will be extracting over Rs 1,000 crore annually from the public through increased VAT and an additional cess.Consumers in...

New Delhi, March 24 BJP MP Anurag Thakur accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of being the "Leader of Propaganda or the Leader opposing Bharat" on Tuesday. This follows Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is "100 per cent under the...

New Delhi, March 24 – Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday responded to Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being “100 per cent under the control” of US President Donald Trump.Giriraj Singh described Rahul Gandhi as a...

Jaipur, March 24 – A balloon bearing the logo of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was recovered from a village near the border in the Sri Ganganagar district of Rajasthan on Tuesday, prompting authorities to launch an investigation into its origin.The incident was reported from Village 11...

Shimla, March 24 Facing a severe financial crisis, the Himachal Pradesh government took out loans amounting to Rs 41,173 crore, which is its highest ever, and also repaid loans worth Rs 32,004 crore in the financial year 2025-26, according to the revised budget estimates.A provision of Rs...

Shimla, March 23 Hundreds joined a protest in Nalagarh in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh on Monday to demand the immediate closure of a pharmaceutical plant in the area, alleging that many residents were experiencing breathing difficulties due to toxic gases released from it.Prior to...

Shimla, March 23 Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh, Jai Ram Thakur, criticized the budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, saying that it offers absolutely nothing for the state, which is facing a financial emergency.Speaking to the media after participating in the budget discussion...

Shimla, March 23 The Himachal Pradesh government will soon formulate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline and monitor spa operations in the state, Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said on Monday.Responding to a question from Congress MLA from Manali Bhuvneshwar Gaur in the...

Shimla, March 23 Two men have been arrested for allegedly attempting to rob the general secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress, police said on Monday.Police arrested Charanjeet Singh, 48, and Tashi Negi, 45, both residents of the Shimla district, adding that the vehicles in which the...

Shimla, March 23 Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta paid floral tributes to Shaheed Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru on the occasion of Shaheed Diwas and bowed in reverence to their supreme sacrifice for the nation.He said that their values of patriotism, social justice, and unity are...

Shimla, March 23 The Himachal Pradesh cabinet on Monday decided to bar individuals involved in the smuggling of Chitta (adulterated heroin) from contesting the upcoming panchayat elections.This decision was made during a Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder...