kangra district

Shimla, March 9 The Shimla Met Office issued a warning on Tuesday about a heat wave, potentially escalating to severe heat wave conditions, in the Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, and Solan districts. It also predicted rainfall across the state until March 15.The state experienced dry weather over the...

Shimla, March 9 A complaint was filed against Rajya Sabha member Anurag Sharma, alleging that he concealed property details and violated election rules during the nomination process, officials said on Monday.Congress candidate Anurag Sharma was elected to the lone Rajya Sabha seat from...

Shimla, March 9 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said on Monday that it is a proud day for Congress workers, as a worker who rose through the ranks has become an MP.Speaking at a ceremony here to celebrate the election of Congress leader Anurag Sharma as a Member of...

Shimla, March 9 Congress candidate Anurag Sharma was declared the elected representative for the sole Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh on Monday, which was previously held by Indu Goswami of the BJP.The election officer, the secretary of the Vidhan Sabha, made the announcement after the...

Shimla, March 8 With the mercury rising, Himachal Pradesh experienced a "severe heat wave" in Dharamsala and Bhuntar on Sunday, while a "heat wave" was experienced in Sundernagar.The local meteorological office in Shimla has issued a yellow warning for heat waves in three districts on Monday –...

Shimla, March 7 Women who have been abandoned by their husbands and lack independent sources of income will be considered destitute women, the Himachal Pradesh cabinet decided on Saturday as it approved amendments to the social security pension rules.The amendments to the Social Security...

Shimla, March 5 Upset over the Congress's decision to nominate its Kangra district unit chief, Anurag Sharma, for the lone Rajya Sabha seat from Himachal Pradesh, party leader Anand Sharma said on Thursday that "telling the truth has become a punishable political crime".Anand Sharma, a former...

Shimla, March 3 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Tuesday that financial assistance exceeding Rs 17 crore has been provided to ex-servicemen, gallantry award winners, and the families of martyrs in the state during the current financial year.An amount of over Rs 17 crore has...

Shimla, February 28 A leopard was found dead in the Dhalun area of the Kangra district, officials said on Saturday.Following the information, a team from the forest department arrived at the scene and secured the carcass.District Forest Officer (DFO) Amit Sharma said the leopard's death was...

Shimla, February 24 – Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu said on Tuesday that the state government would not proceed with the upcoming Kishau and Renuka dams hydropower projects unless neighboring states provide concrete assurances to the state to settle the long-standing arrears...

Shimla, February 23 The e-auction process for retail liquor outlets in Himachal Pradesh for the financial year 2026-27 began on Monday.The state government has approved the allocation of retail liquor units through a transparent online e-auction system this year, and applicants will be able to...

Dharamshala (HP), February 17 The picturesque Boh Valley in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district is set to gain a new identity as the state's first dedicated trout fish hub is being developed here.Located about 25 kilometers north of Shahpur, the valley, renowned for its breathtaking natural...

Shimla, February 17 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu announced the formation of a special investigation team (SIT) on Tuesday to probe "benami" (anonymous) land deals at Gaggal Airport in the Kangra district and Gagret in the Una district.Responding to a query from the...

Shimla, February 15 The Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to develop a zipline project at Naddi, which is said to be Asia's longest, in the scenic Dhauladhar valley of the Kangra district, an official statement issued here on Sunday said.The proposed 4.3 km long Naddi Zipline Project...

Shimla/Dharamshala (HP), February 13 A 58-year-old midday meal worker was allegedly murdered inside a government primary school in the Chinaur village of Dehra in Himachal's Kangra district in broad daylight, right in front of students, police said on Friday.The accused, identified as Rakesh...

Shimla, February 13 A 58-year-old midday meal worker was allegedly murdered inside a government primary school in Chinaur village of Dehra in Himachal's Kangra district in broad daylight, right in front of students, police said on Friday.The accused, who was arrested a few hours after the...