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Kasauli SDM Office, Army Public School Receive Bomb Threat Emails Ahead of August 15

Kasauli SDM Office, Army Public School Receive Bomb Threat Emails Ahead of August 15

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August 1, 2026

Security has been heightened in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli after the local SDM office and Dagshai Army Public School received threat emails ahead of Independence Day. Police and cyber teams are investigating the origin of the message, officials said.

HimBus Plus Card to Benefit All Passengers: Mukesh Agnihotri

HimBus Plus Card to Benefit All Passengers: Mukesh Agnihotri

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July 31, 2026

Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced that the new HimBus Plus Card will provide unified travel concessions to passengers of all categories. The card, available for an annual fee of ₹365, can also be used on Delhi Metro and buses in Punjab and Haryana.

CM Sukhu Flags Off 297 Electric Buses, Launches HimBus Plus Card

CM Sukhu Flags Off 297 Electric Buses, Launches HimBus Plus Card

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July 31, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday flagged off 297 new electric buses in Solan district and launched the HimBus Plus Card to promote digital and cashless travel. The state now has 500 electric buses in its fleet.

SC Refuses to Stay Animated Film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath', Says Art and Creativity Must Not Be Stifled

SC Refuses to Stay Animated Film ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’, Says Art and Creativity Must Not Be Stifled

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July 29, 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Odisha government's plea seeking a stay on the release of the animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath'. A bench comprising Justice B.V. Nagarathna and Justice R. Mahadevan refused to alter its earlier order permitting the release.

Right to Peaceful Protest Guaranteed, But Police Safety Equally Crucial: Supreme Court

Right to Peaceful Protest Guaranteed, But Police Safety Equally Crucial: Supreme Court

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July 27, 2026

Observing that the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional guarantee, the Supreme Court has ruled that agitations cannot justify police excesses. Voicing equal concern over injuries to police personnel, the apex court called for a uniform nationwide protocol.

Himachal Pradesh Receives First Instalment of ₹2,395 Crore Under 'Pride of Hills' Scheme

Himachal Pradesh Receives First Instalment of ₹2,395 Crore Under ‘Pride of Hills’ Scheme

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July 26, 2026

Facing severe financial strain after the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant, Himachal Pradesh has received ₹2,395 crore as the first instalment under the Centre's 'Pride of Hills' scheme to support ongoing development works and financial needs

13 Dead as Boulder Crushes Vehicle in Lahaul-Spiti’s Kadu Nallah

13 Dead as Boulder Crushes Vehicle in Lahaul-Spiti’s Kadu Nallah

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July 24, 2026

Thirteen people travelling from Kullu-Manali to Pangi Valley lost their lives on Friday when a massive boulder crushed their vehicle near Kadu Nallah in Lahaul-Spiti’s Udaipur subdivision, shortly after the landslide-hit road was reopened for traffic.

Himachal Pradesh High Court Lifts Local Body Ban on Kinner Kailash Yatra

Himachal Pradesh High Court Lifts Local Body Ban on Kinner Kailash Yatra

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July 23, 2026

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has quashed Powari Panchayat’s order banning the annual Kinner Kailash Yatra, ruling that a local body has no authority to stop the ancient pilgrimage. The Yatra will continue smoothly under administrative supervision until July 30.

Kangra Cloudburst: Himachal CM Speaks to Victims, Assures Immediate Relief and Restoration Work

Cloudburst in Himachal’s Boh Valley: CM Sukhu Promises Speedy Restoration, Reassurance to Affected Families

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July 23, 2026

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu spoke with cloudburst-affected families in Kangra's Boh Valley, assuring full government support. While financial relief has been disbursed to 36 affected families, instructions have been issued to restore essential services on a war footing.

Himachal Scholarship Scam: SC Cancels Anticipated Bail of Himalayan Group Chairman Rajneesh Bansal

Himachal Scholarship Scam: SC Cancels Anticipated Bail of Himalayan Group Chairman Rajneesh Bansal

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July 22, 2026

The Supreme Court has revoked the anticipatory bail granted to Rajneesh Bansal, Chairman of Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions, in the ₹250-crore Himachal Pradesh post-matric scholarship scam, paving the way for his custodial interrogation by the Enforcement Directorate.

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