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Himachal govt to get 18% royalty from Karcham-Wangtoo project

Shimla, July 17 -- As a major relief, the Supreme Court has issued directions to JSW Energy Company to pay 18% royalty to the Himachal government from Karcham-Wangtoo hydroelectric project in Kinnaur.... Read More


Amid felling of apple trees, Himachal forest dept pledges to bring 1,820 hectares under green cover

Shimla, July 17 -- Amid the cutting down of apple orchards grown on forest land, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department has pledged to bring 1,820 hectares of land under green cover this year. Out of... Read More


Kasauli 'gang rape': Court accepts plea challenging acceptance of closure report

Shimla, July 16 -- Solan district and sessions judge on Tuesday allowed the revision petition against a Kasauli court order accepting cancellation report filed by Kasauli police in a case of alleged g... Read More


Himachal CM meets Shah, seeks liberal support from Centre in relief works

Shimla, July 16 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday met Union home minister Amit Shah in New Delhi and requested liberal support from the central government for relief and restoration ... Read More


Ex-CJI Khanna to be distinguished professor at Himachal Pradesh National Law University

Shimla, July 15 -- Former Chief Justice of India, justice Sanjiv Khanna, will be a distinguished professor at Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, shared university in a statement... Read More


Himachal CM meets finance minister Sitharaman, urges increase in borrowing limit for state

Shimla, July 15 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday called on Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman at New Delhi and urged for an increase in borrowing limit of the state. During t... Read More


Felling of apple trees: Himachal farmers urge state govt to intervene

Shimla, July 15 -- Himachal Kisan Sabha and the Himachal Seb Utpadak Sangh on Monday condemning the ongoing cutting of trees in various parts of Himachal Pradesh following the orders of the high court... Read More


Over 250 roads closed, 241 water schemes affected in rain-hit Himachal, say officials

Shimla, July 13 -- Mandi to Kullu national highway was blocked following a landslide near 4 mile in Pandoh area near Mandi on Saturday evening. A landslide also occurred at Kainchi Mod near Pandoh Dam... Read More


Himachal CM extends best wishes to Indian players taking part in karate tourney in Japan

Shimla, July 13 -- Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday flagged off a 20-member Indian contingent from his official residence, for the Shitokai Goju-Ryu Karate Championsh... Read More


HPTDC urges review of HP govt's decision to outsource loss-making hotels

Shimla, July 12 -- Before deciding to outsource operations of 14 loss-making hotels, the state Cabinet did not consult the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC), whose board of dire... Read More