Manish Verma
Manish Verma is a seasoned journalist with a decade of rich experience in the media industry. He has mastered the art of English news reporting and possesses a unique ability to present various types of news stories in a compelling and engaging manner. He has been an integral part of Prajasatta News Network for the past four years.
“Held the Gun to Her Head…”: Sole Eyewitness Reveals Chilling Details of Shimla School Director’s Broad Daylight Murder
A 24-hour police hunt has yielded no breakthroughs after Manisha Mittal, director of Saraswati Paradise International School, was shot dead by two masked men outside the school gate in Shimla. Amid growing law and order concerns, eyewitnesses revealed the execution-style killing, while family property disputes come under scrutiny.
Sewage Leak From Industrial Area Suspected in Mandi Fish Deaths; Pollution Board Issues Notice
The Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board has issued a show-cause notice to the Mandi District Industries Centre following large-scale fish mortality in the Ratti stream. A joint inspection revealed that a damaged pipeline was discharging untreated sewage from a nearby industrial area directly into the water body.
Apple Releases iOS 26.5.1 to Fix Wired Charging Bug on iPhone 17, iPhone Air
Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.5.1 update to resolve a critical bug that prevented wired charging on certain iPhone 17 and iPhone Air models when their battery was nearly drained. The maintenance update focuses entirely on system stability and bug fixes.
Amritsar Schoolgirl Suicide: Education Department Targets Management Over Fees Torture Allegations
The Punjab Education Department has initiated strict action against the management of DDI School in Amritsar following the suicide of a 17-year-old student, who was allegedly tortured and humiliated by school staff over unpaid fees.
Headline: Former IPS Officer K. Annamalai Resigns from BJP, Deals Major Blow
In a major shock to the saffron party, BJP’s former Tamil Nadu chief K. Annamalai has resigned from the party, submitting his resignation to national chief Nitin Nabin. The ex-IPS officer turned politician is expected to announce his next political move shortly.
NHAI Agrees to Pay Rs 1.80 Crore Compensation After Farmer Challenges ‘Act of God’ Claim
A farmer from Shimla approached the National Green Tribunal after a landslide allegedly caused by the Kalka-Shimla highway widening project damaged his apple orchard. After initially terming the incident an “Act of God”, NHAI later agreed to pay Rs 1.80 crore compensation, leading to the withdrawal of the case.
Himachal CM Sukhu Faces Tough Questions From Students During Nerwa School Interaction
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu interacted with students at Nerwa School in Shimla district, where children raised questions on MLA eligibility, mid-day meals, school toilets, traffic issues, merit performance, foreign language education and infrastructure. The Chief Minister assured students that their concerns would be addressed.
Himachal to Roll Out Digital Census System, Residents Can Now Self-Register Online
Himachal Pradesh is set to witness a major change in the census process this year with the introduction of online self-enumeration. Residents will be able to fill in their family details through a digital portal from June 1 to June 15, 2026, making the process faster, transparent, and more accurate.
Why transport wet waste 300 km from Manali to Ambala? HP High Court questions Municipal Council
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has questioned the Manali Municipal Council's rationale for transporting wet waste 300 km to Ambala, noting it increases pollution. The court slammed the council for unscientific waste disposal, untreated leachate discharge into the Beas river, and imposed a combined environmental compensation of nearly Rs 3
BJP MLA Dr Janak Raj slams Himachal Congress govt over ‘false’ Himcare scam claims
Bharmour legislator cites RTI data to question uterus operation allegations on men and demands proof from the Sukhu government, saying health schemes for the poor are being defamed.
