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HC slams construction of high-rises structures in Himachal's eco-fragile zones

Shimla, Sept. 19 -- Construction of high-rise buildings in the ecofragile areas of the state and violations of Section 118 of Himachal Pradesh Tenancy & Land Reforms Act, 1972, come under the scanner ... Read More


Grassroots workers sidelined, alleges Negi after Kinnaur Congress dissolution

Shimla, Sept. 19 -- Revenue minister Jagat Singh Negi has expressed "strong displeasure" at the decision of Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) to dissolve the three Block Congress Committees (... Read More


Himachal: Probing violations, SC panel to inspect Shimla green belts soon

Shimla, Sept. 18 -- The Supreme Court-appointed Central Empowered Committee, which has been probing illegal constructions, hill cutting and tree felling in Himachal Pradesh's ecologically sensitive gr... Read More


Apple arrivals in Himachal mandis down 44% amid climate concerns: Govt

Shimla, Sept. 16 -- The impact of climate change on Himachal Pradesh's apple economy, valued at over Rs.5,500 crore, has become increasingly visible, with market arrivals down 44% from last year. Con... Read More


Himachal apple arrivals down 44% amid climate concerns: Report

Shimla, Sept. 16 -- The impact of climate change on Himachal Pradesh's apple economy, valued at over Rs.5,500 crore, has become increasingly visible, with market arrivals down 44% from last year. Con... Read More


Himachal plans hill-cutting policy to check landslide risk

Shimla, Sept. 16 -- Himachal Pradesh to come up with hill-cutting policy, prompted by the rise in landslide incidents across the state and the need for stricter development norms. Special secretary, ... Read More


HP among six states to ink MoU on Sept 15 as Kishau Dam deadlock ends

Shimla, Sept. 14 -- Ending an eight-year deadlock, six states are set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on September 15 for the construction of the 422 MW Kishau multipurpose hydro project, ... Read More


Himachal govt to widen key roads in Shimla to ease traffic congestion

Shimla, Sept. 13 -- To ease out the state capital's traffic congestion, around 200 families are likely to be displaced as the public works department (PWD) has issued a land acquisition notification t... Read More


Himachal to produce handloom goods from regulated cannabis cultivation

Shimla, Sept. 11 -- Cannabis, which has grown wild for years in Himachal Pradesh and once associated primarily with intoxication and illicit trade, will now be used to manufacture T-shirts, bags, rope... Read More


BRICS Summit: Tibetans in-exile urge Beijing to engage in peaceful dialogue to address Tibet concerns

Shimla, Sept. 11 -- Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to India for the 18th BRICS Summit, Tibetan representatives have urged Beijing to engage in peaceful dialogue with Tibetan representat... Read More