Himachal Pradesh Govt Restrains Field Officers from Decisions on Staff Benefits After SC Verdict
Following the dismissal of the Himachal Pradesh government's appeal in the Supreme Court regarding the Employee Act, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led administration has directed that all decisions on contractual staff benefits will now strictly require administrative department approval.
Himachal Monsoon Fury: 197 Dead, 279 Roads Blocked Across State as Losses Cross ₹1,000 Crore
Monsoon-related disasters and road accidents have claimed 197 lives in Himachal Pradesh, with 313 injured and one missing. Over 279 roads remain blocked, while public and private infrastructure damage has crossed ₹1,000 crore, according to official reports.
Himachal Assembly Monsoon Session to Begin August 21 with 10 Sittings; All-Party Meet Called on Aug 20
The 12th session of the 14th Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha begins on August 21. Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania confirmed receiving 1,036 online questions as MLAs prepare to confront the government on flood destruction, central relief, and state finances.
Bambiha Gang Shooter Arrested in Himachal After Failed Attack on Nalagarh Scrap Trader
Police in Baddi arrested two hitmen linked to the Bambiha gang within 30 minutes of a failed attack on a scrap trader in Nalagarh. Two pistols, 15 live cartridges, and an unnumbered motorcycle were recovered near the Punjab border.
AIIMS Bilaspur Surgeons Reattach Severed Hand in Historic 7-Hour Operation
In a major medical breakthrough, surgeons at AIIMS Bilaspur successfully reattached a patient's near-completely severed hand after a complex seven-hour microsurgery. The landmark hand revascularization operation marks the first such successful procedure conducted in Himachal Pradesh.
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.
