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Rain to intensify in Himachal; IMD issues orange alert for Aug 11-12

Shimla, Aug. 9 -- Even as 357 roads, including two national highways, have been closed owing to landslides in the state, the Met department anticipates continued rainfall. A landslide occurred on the... Read More


Horticulture to be introduced as vocational subject in schools: Himachal education minister

Shimla, Aug. 7 -- The education department has decided to introduce horticulture as a vocational subject in schools, said education minister Rohit Thakur during a meeting held to assess the progress o... Read More


One seat per course reserved for orphans in technical institutions in Himachal

Shimla, Aug. 7 -- Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Himachal Pradesh government on Thursday announced reservation of one seat per course for orphaned students across all government, government-aided and priv... Read More


Three killed after plunges into river in Shimla

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- At least three persons were killed while one was injured as their car fell into the Pabbar river in Shimla district, police said on Wednesday. The deceased have been identified as V... Read More


Protecting Himalayas a global responsibility: Kewal Singh Pathania

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- Deputy chief whip Kewal Singh Pathania on Wednesday said the need to protect the Himalayas is a global responsibility and stressed on promoting eco-tourism. He was delivering a gues... Read More


HRTC fleet to get 1,000 new buses in phased manner: Himachal deputy CM

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- Deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Wednesday said that 1,000 new buses would be added to the fleet of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) in a phased manner. "The gove... Read More


Himachal: Chamiyana hospital to provide robotic surgery

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- Atal Institute of Super Specialities (AIMSS), Chamiyana, Shimla will start robotic-assisted surgeries, making it the first government healthcare institution in the state to offer spe... Read More


Bhog scheme to be rolled out in five Shimla temples

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- The government has decided to implement BHOG (Blessed Hygienic Offering to God) scheme in five temples of Shimla district, including Tara Devi, Sankat Mochan, Jakhu, Hatkoti and Bhim... Read More


BJP alleges 'scam in transportation' of sand, gravel transport in Himachal

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday, levelling allegation against the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led Congress government demanded a high-level inquiry into the recent incident of san... Read More


Shimla: Floral tributes paid to Dr YS Parmar on 119th birth anniversary

Shimla, Aug. 5 -- The 119th birth anniversary first chief minister of Himachal Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar was celebrated by paying floral tribute to his statue in Shimla on Monday. Rural development an... Read More