himachal pradesh

Shimla, March 28 Road accidents have claimed 2,643 lives in Himachal Pradesh in the past three years, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the Assembly on Saturday.In a written reply to a question from MLA Bhuvneshwar Gaur, the chief minister said that 9,999 people were injured in...

Shimla, March 28 Himachal Pradesh has witnessed a sharp increase in cyber fraud, with a total of 585 cases registered in the state from January 31, 2026, up to the past three years, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu told the assembly on Saturday.Responding to a question from BJP MLA Inder...

Shimla, March 28 The Himachal Pradesh government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Centre of Excellence in Urban Planning and Design, School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi, with the aim of planning urbanization in the state.The MoU was signed by Town and...

Dharamshala, March 28 Two people from a family died, while three others were critically injured after a car plunged into a deep gorge in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, police said on Saturday.The accident occurred near Ghera village on the Dharkandi road, they said, adding that the...

Bilaspur (HP), March 28 Ten people were injured when their bus lost control and veered off the road here on Saturday morning, police said.The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) bus, carrying 25 passengers, was on its scheduled route from Bilaspur to Dharamshala when the accident...

New Delhi, March 28 – A controversial case has emerged from Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where a foreign student studying at a private university has been accused of impersonating a transgender person and collecting money from devotees at local temples. The allegations have sparked political...

Shimla, March 27 In a first-of-its-kind initiative across India, the Himachal Pradesh government has taken the lead to introduce the "one district, three products" plan in its Budget for FY 2026-27.This initiative is aimed at revitalizing the rural economy, thereby promoting local empowerment...

New Delhi, March 27 The BJP on Friday strongly criticized the opposition for its "misleading campaign" regarding fuel prices while welcoming the Centre's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying this move will provide much-needed relief to ordinary citizens.The government has...

Shimla, March 27 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu informed the Vidhan Sabha on Friday that any discrepancies in higher electricity bills received after the installation of smart meters will be rectified.Responding to a supplementary question from Congress MLA Ram Kumar, the chief minister...

New Delhi, March 27 AAP MP Vikramjit Singh Sahney raised the issue of spurious medicines on Friday and expressed serious concerns about the growing threat of substandard and counterfeit medicines in the country.During the zero hour in the Rajya Sabha, he said the issue of manufacturing...

Shimla, March 27 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated on Friday that any police personnel found involved in the drug trade will not be spared.Responding to a cut motion moved by Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur during the discussion on demands for grants for police...

Shimla, March 27 More than 1,500 cases of missing persons have been reported in Himachal Pradesh in the past three years, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu told the state assembly on Friday.In a written reply to a question from BJP MLA from Badsar, Inder Dutt Lakhanpal, Sukhu said there...

Shimla, March 27 Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta said on Friday that there is a need for an education system that not only prepares individuals for employment but also fosters balance, sensitivity, and sustainable progress.Gupta was addressing an event where he released the brochure...

Shimla, March 27 In view of the state's financial situation, the Himachal Pradesh government is considering reintroducing lottery within the state to create new sources of revenue generation, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh said during the Budget session of the Assembly on Friday.In a written...

Una (HP), March 27 A journalist died after a speeding motorcycle hit him while he was walking home, police here said on Friday.According to police, the victim was identified as Vinod Kumar, from the Bangana area in Himachal Pradesh's Una.The incident occurred on Thursday night when he was...

Shimla, March 27 Irregularities, including bills for male ovarian surgeries and the use of expired lenses, have surfaced in an internal audit of the Himcare scheme, prompting a vigilance investigation, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu told the Assembly on Friday.The chief...

New Delhi, March 27 – The BJP on Friday strongly criticized the opposition for its "misleading campaign" on fuel prices while welcoming the Centre's decision to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel, saying the move will provide much-needed relief to ordinary people.The government has reduced...

New Delhi, March 27 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm birthday wishes to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday, wishing him a long and healthy life.Taking to the social media platform X, the Prime Minister conveyed his greetings, highlighting his...

New Delhi, March 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended birthday greetings to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, wishing him a long and healthy life.Sukhu, who leads the Congress government in the state, turned 62 on Thursday."Best wishes to Chief Minister of...

Shimla, March 26 The weather in Himachal Pradesh has been mainly dry over the past 24 hours, since Wednesday evening, with the exceptions of 1 cm of snowfall in Gondla and 1.2 mm of rain in Kukumseri, the Shimla MeT office said on Thursday.The meteorological office has issued a yellow warning...