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Number of gram panchayats up from 3,615 in 2021 to 3,758 in 2026

Shimla, July 31 -- In a significant expansion in the State's local governance structure, following delimitation, the number of gram panchayats increased from 3,615 in 2021 to 3,758 in 2026 in the stat... Read More


EOW files challan against four in fake cooking oil company fraud

Srinagar, July 31 -- The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of J&K crime branch has filed chargesheet against four persons for selling fake oil and cheating. Chargesheet filed in FIR under Sections ... Read More


Sukhu's principal adviser Ram Subhag Singh gets 2-yr extension

SHIMLA, July 31 -- Himachal Pradesh government has extended the tenure of Ram Subhag Singh as principal advisor to chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for two years with effect from August 1, accord... Read More


Rahul attacks Pradhan, Shah; govt seeks apology

New Delhi, July 30 -- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday called Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation amid student protests over examination irregularities "superficial", an... Read More


SC clean chit to manmohan singh in coal block allocation case

New Delhi, July 30 -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday formally exonerated former prime minister Manmohan Singh in a coal block allocation case, quashing the 2015 trial court order that had summoned him... Read More


HP: Rs.239 crore sanctioned for two key road upgrade projects

Shimla, July 30 -- Himachal Pradesh government has secured administrative approval of Rs.239.45 crore under the Central Road and Infrastructure Fund (CRIF) 2026-27 from the Union ministry of road tran... Read More


HC to govt: Deploy heavy excavators in Kinnaur village to remove debris

Shimla, July 30 -- The Himachal Pradesh high court has directed the state government and the Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (HPPCL) to immediately deploy additional heavy machinery in Kinn... Read More


Over 150 roads closed in Himachal, heavy showers likely till August 4

Dharamshala, July 30 -- Rainfall continued to disrupt normal life in parts of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, triggering landslides and blocking roads at several locations across the state. As many as ... Read More


HP registers 70% rise in revenue from mineral extraction in 3 years: CM

Shimla, July 30 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that the revenue generated from extraction of minerals in the state has registered an increase of 70% in the last three years... Read More


Sukhu dismisses report naming himN India's richest CM

Shimla, July 30 -- Chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday dismissed the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) report, which named him north India's richest, saying that he has not purch... Read More