Meghna Parashar
Meghna Parashar is a dynamic media professional with nearly 5 years of experience in mainstream journalism. Known for her keen analytical skills and extensive background in diverse media houses, she focuses on delivering well-researched and credible news content.
NEET Paper Leak: CM Sukhu Leads Candlelight Protest in Shimla, Demands Compensation for Victims’ Families
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a candlelight march in Shimla alongside Congress and CPI(M) workers to protest the NEET paper leak. He demanded ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide over the row.
Jai Ram Praises Union Cabinet’s Approval of Exam Anti-Cheating Bill; BJP Threatens Public Protest Against Minister Negi
Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, while BJP spokesperson Sandeepni Bhardwaj warned Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi against making objectionable remarks against Union Minister JP Nadda.
Sonam Wangchuk Ends 26-Day Fast After Government Assurances; Talks Today at Constitution Club
Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike past midnight on July 24 following written guarantees from the Centre over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. Government officials and CJP representatives are set to meet today at Constitution Club.
Paper Leak Cases to be Heard in Fast-Track Courts; Congress Violating Democratic Norms, Says Rajiv Bindal
Himachal Pradesh BJP Chief Dr. Rajiv Bindal announced that paper leak cases will now be heard in fast-track courts for speedy justice. He also slated the Congress for staging street protests instead of engaging in parliamentary debate on the issue.
MLA Fund Row: Vigilance intensifies probe against ex-Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh; BJP cries foul
The Himachal Pradesh Vigilance Bureau has intensified its probe into the alleged misuse of MLA discretionary funds involving former Dehra legislator Hoshiyar Singh. While investigators record statements of beneficiaries, the BJP has alleged political vendetta by the state government.
CJP Sansad March: Police Lathicharge Protesters at Jantar Mantar; Lutyens’ Traffic Hit
Thousands of CJP-led protesters marching towards Parliament on the first day of the Monsoon Session were lathicharged by Delhi Police at Jantar Mantar after they tried to break barricades. The heavy security deployment and blockades have crippled traffic across Lutyens' Delhi, leaving commuters stranded.
HP govt pushes to automate Public Service Guarantee Act as compliance lags after 15 years
The Himachal Pradesh government plans to automate all departmental service portals by August to fix the lagging implementation of the 2011 Public Service Guarantee Act. The upgrade will automatically register complaints if services are not delivered within the stipulated time, addressing long-standing delays across various state departments.
Himachal Crypto Fraud: ED Arrests Three for Duping 2.48 Lakh Investors of Rs 500 Crore
The Enforcement Directorate has arrested three individuals in connection with a massive Rs 500-crore cryptocurrency scam that defrauded nearly 2.48 lakh investors across Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. The accused have been remanded to 12-day agency custody by a special court for further investigation.
Supreme Court orders status quo on removal of encroachments from government land in Himachal
The Supreme Court has stayed a Himachal Pradesh High Court judgment that ordered the removal of decades-old illegal encroachments on government land. Following an appeal by the state government against the verdict in the Poonam Gupta case, the apex court directed that status quo be maintained on the matter.
Tanda Medical College Stent Procurement Scam Exposes Major Irregularities
An inquiry by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has revealed serious irregularities in the procurement of coronary stents at Tanda Medical College. The probe found that stents from companies technically disqualified during the e-tender process were later used for patients, bypassing official rules.
