Shimla Summer Festival 2026 to Feature Helicopter Joy Rides Over Seven Hills
From June 8 to 12, the International Shimla Summer Festival 2026 promises adventure, cultural performances, and exciting competitions, including helicopter joy rides for tourists and locals, as announced by district administration officials.
Kangra Police Freeze Assets Worth ₹95.67 Lakh of Notorious Drug Smuggler
In a major action against drug trafficking, Kangra Police have frozen properties valued at ₹95.67 lakh belonging to accused Gaurav Kumar and his family members following a financial investigation into illegal earnings from narcotics trade.
Himachal Pradesh to Set Up Commission for Administrative Overhaul, Overlap and Financial Burden to Be Reviewed
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to constitute a commission to restructure its subdivisions, development blocks, tehsils, and sub-tehsils. The move aims to address public inconvenience caused by boundary overlapping, optimize resources, and cut down unnecessary government expenditure by reviewing underutilized administrative units.
Himachal HC Rejects Husband’s DNA Test Plea to Prove Wife’s Alleged Infidelity, Says Child’s Dignity Cannot Be Risked
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition seeking a DNA test in a matrimonial dispute, ruling that a child’s identity and dignity cannot be jeopardized merely to establish allegations of infidelity. The court stated that the husband could present other evidence to prove the alleged illicit relations.
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
Kullu Hotel Partner Arrested in Major Shimla LSD Trafficking Case
Shimla police have arrested Sanjeev Kumar, a partner in Sea Rock Hotel in Kullu, for allegedly destroying evidence and participating in a criminal conspiracy in the prominent LSD trafficking case. The arrest takes the total number of arrests higher as authorities continue to uncover the drug supply network.
Himachal Heatwave Intensifies: Una Records 39.7°C as Temperatures Rise Across Hills
Rising day temperatures across plains and hills force residents to limit outdoor activity; IMD predicts marginal relief from western disturbance mainly in higher reaches over next few days.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Carpooling for Judges, Work-from-Home for Staff to Save Fuel and Costs
In a bid to cut fuel costs and ensure smoother functioning, the High Court has asked judges to share vehicles for daily commutes while permitting up to half the staff to work from home twice a week.
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.
Congress Claims Victory in Key Districts as BJP Dominates Most Urban Bodies in Himachal Polls
While CM Sukhu highlights strong performance in Mandi and Kangra, Jairam Thakur says results show Congress is losing ground across the state, calling it the beginning of the end for the government.
