Himachal Govt Grants 15-Day Academic Leave to Medical College Faculty
Faculty members in Himachal Pradesh's government medical and dental colleges, including AIIMS Chamiana, will now receive up to 15 days of academic leave per calendar year. The state government issued an official notification following a recent meeting with doctors.
No Negligence Will Be Tolerated During HP Assembly Session: Speaker Kuldeep Pathania
Himachal Pradesh Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania has directed officials to maintain strict security during the upcoming Monsoon Session. The 10-sitting session runs from August 21 to September 3, with over 406 questions already received by the secretariat.
7 Dead as Private Bus Plunges onto Lower Road in Himachal’s Chamba
Seven people, including the driver and conductor, were killed after a private bus lost control and fell onto a lower road in Himachal Pradesh’s Chamba district on Saturday morning. Several others were injured, and rescue operations remain underway.
HRTC to Add 1,000 Electric Buses to Fleet, Says Himachal Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri
Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri flagged off new electric buses and a route to Shri Naina Devi Ji from Nalagarh. He announced that 1,000 electric buses will soon join the HRTC fleet to boost eco-friendly public transport.
‘Himachal Turned Into Badlapur’: Jairam Thakur Hits Out at CM Sukhu, Alleges Political Vendetta and Phone Tapping
Former Himachal Chief Minister Jairam Thakur accused the Sukhu government of turning the state into a 'Badlapur' through political vendetta, frame-ups of opposition leaders, and illegal surveillance. He further claimed internal Congress disquiet and warned biased officials of strict legal action once BJP returns.
Himachal to Procure Grade-C Apples at ₹12/kg Without Any Quantity Limit
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced it will procure Grade-C apples at ₹12 per kg without imposing any limit on the purchase quantity per farmer. The process under the Market Intervention Scheme will be fully digitized this year.
Huge Drug Haul in Una: Police Seize Over 4.5 Quintals of Poppy Husk, Two Arrested
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Una police seized 452.66 kg of poppy husk and arrested two men from Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The contraband was recovered from a Tata Ace vehicle and a tractor-trailer during a late-night operation.
Former Army Chief Gen VN Sharma Passes Away at 96
Former Chief of Army Staff General Viswa Nath Sharma passed away in New Delhi at 96. Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, the decorated officer led the military during critical campaigns and belonged to the illustrious family of Param Vir Chakra recipient Major Somnath Sharma.
Kasauli SDM Office, Army Public School Receive Bomb Threat Emails Ahead of August 15
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.
Himachal Govt Introduces ‘One-Time’ Pollution Clearance to Boost Industrial Growth
In a major push for industrial growth, the Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a 'one-time' consent certificate for 12,500 registered units, extending validity up to 25 years to enhance ease of doing business and eliminate bureaucratic delays.
