Himachal government orders security audit of state temples to prevent donation theft
The Himachal government has ordered a comprehensive security review and overhaul of donation management systems at all state-managed temples and religious sites. The decision follows a major donation theft controversy at the Ayodhya Ram Temple, prompting measures like mandatory CCTV surveillance, dual-locking systems, and regular police verification of staff.
HP Recruitment: 105 New Vacancies Added to Health Dept Drive; Application Portal Reopens
The HPRCA has added 105 extra vacancies for OT Assistants, Radiographers, and Senior Lab Technicians to its ongoing healthcare recruitment drive, expanding the total pool to 319 posts. The online application portal has been reopened until July 25 for new eligible candidates.
Amarnath Pilgrims’ Bus Flips in Kangra; 17 Injured, 4 Critical
A tourist bus carrying 57 Amarnath pilgrims overturned on NH-44 in Kangra's Damtal area late Sunday night, leaving 17 passengers injured. Four critically injured victims were rushed to Tanda Medical College. The driver and conductor fled the scene, prompting a police investigation into the accident.
Calling a child a ‘thief’ and threatening jail is prima facie mental cruelty, rules Himachal High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a Parwanoo school principal seeking to quash an FIR for allegedly calling a Class 7 student a "thief" and threatening him with jail. The court ruled that such actions inherently cause mental agony to a child.
RedBus, operator fined ₹10,000 for cancelling ticket 17 minutes before departure
The Kangra District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered online ticketing platform RedBus and operator Bharmani Travels to pay ₹10,000 in compensation and litigation costs to a passenger after his confirmed ticket from Palampur to Delhi was cancelled just 17 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
IMD issues high monsoon alert for 22 states; flash flood warning in Uttarakhand and Himachal
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a high alert across a major portion of the country due to an intensely active southwest monsoon. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted for northern, eastern, and northeastern states until July 16, with flash flood warnings issued for multiple vulnerable districts.
Heavy Rain Alert for Shimla, Mandi, Kangra, and Sirmaur; IMD Issues Advisory
The India Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall in four districts of Himachal Pradesh today. With the active monsoon causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions across the state, authorities have urged residents and tourists to avoid water bodies and vulnerable areas.
“Held the Gun to Her Head…”: Sole Eyewitness Reveals Chilling Details of Shimla School Director’s Broad Daylight Murder
A 24-hour police hunt has yielded no breakthroughs after Manisha Mittal, director of Saraswati Paradise International School, was shot dead by two masked men outside the school gate in Shimla. Amid growing law and order concerns, eyewitnesses revealed the execution-style killing, while family property disputes come under scrutiny.
Himachal Pradesh: Drone Postal Service Launched in Mandi to Connect Remote Hill Areas
The Department of Posts has launched a pilot drone delivery service in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, reducing transit times for mail, medicines, and parcels from a full day to just 6 to 7 minutes. The eco-friendly initiative targets 10 remote locations in the region.
Himachal Pradesh Farmers Find Sweet Success with High-Yield Blueberry Cultivation Trial
A pilot project by the horticulture department in Solan has proven highly successful, paving the way for crop diversification in Himachal Pradesh. Local farmers are fetching up to Rs 1,000 per kilogram in the market, prompting plans to expand cultivation across 10 hectares in the district.
