Undelivered Mail Pile Found in Postman’s Room, Postal Department Suspends Employee in Hamirpur
Over 800 mail items, including call letters, Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and ATM cards, were recovered from the rented room of a branch postman in Hamirpur district. The postal department suspended the employee following complaints of non-delivery and initiated an inquiry while launching a drive to deliver the pending mail.
Himachal: Ex-HP MLA Hoshiyar Singh Booked for Alleged Misuse of Discretionary Funds
The Himachal Pradesh State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against former Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh for allegedly misusing Rs 8 lakh from his discretionary fund. Singh is accused of transferring money into the bank accounts of his factory employees and later taking it back in cash.
Himachal Pradesh Sees Widespread Protests in Support of Sonam Wangchuk, Activists Demand Education Minister’s Resignation
Protests erupted across Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Solan, and Kullu on Monday as student, youth, and social outfits demanded the immediate release of environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk. Demonstrators also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leak cases and demanded transparency in the education system.
Punjab to Buy Power from Himachal for Next 3 Years, PPA to Be Signed Soon
Punjab has agreed to purchase electricity from Himachal Pradesh for the next three years to strengthen its power supply during peak seasons. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu confirmed that a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will be signed soon, which will generate additional revenue for the hill state.
Governor Kavinder Gupta makes surprise halt at Solan café, interacts with locals
In a people-centric gesture, Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta made an unscheduled stop at a café near Dharampur in Solan district while traveling to Chandigarh.
Manimahesh Yatra: Daily pilgrim limit set at 5,000; Kugti route restricted
Following last year’s devastating flash floods, the Chamba administration has introduced strict safety measures for the upcoming Manimahesh Yatra. The pilgrimage will feature a daily quota of 5,000 devotees, mandatory online registration via an e-pass system, drone surveillance, and the closure of the hazardous Kugti parikrama route.
Himachal Pradesh HC Bans Construction of Buildings Above Six Floors in Solan’s Barog, Kumarhatti
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has banned the construction of buildings higher than six floors in Barog, Kumarhatti, and adjacent areas of Solan district. Responding to a PIL alleging massive illegal construction, hill cutting, and environmental violations, the court has also ordered a high-level probe into the green cover loss.
Monsoon Update: Heavy Rain Alert Issued for Himachal, Tourists Warned to Stay Away From Rivers
The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for Himachal Pradesh from July 18 to 23, with intense downpours expected between July 20 and 22. Authorities have also warned tourists and residents to stay away from the Parbati river banks following water release from the Pulga Dam.
Rampur bus accident: Inspection committee rules out mechanical failure, blames cave-in on road edge
An initial probe into the HRTC bus accident in Shimla's Rampur has revealed that a caved-in road edge and narrow width caused the crash, ruling out any technical defects in the vehicle. The bus rolled 150 meters down into agricultural land, leaving several injured.
Himachal plans massive jump in PG medical seats from 277 to 597
In a major push to strengthen healthcare and medical education, the Himachal Pradesh government has proposed to more than double the postgraduate (PG) medical seats in state-run colleges from 277 to 597. This single-phase expansion is aimed at addressing the shortage of specialist doctors and improving patient care.
