Record Tourist Rush in Manali Over Weekend, Over 7,000 Vehicles Arrive in Three Days
Himachal Pradesh's premier tourist destination witnesses a significant surge in footfall as weekend arrivals cross the 7,000-vehicle mark, pushing hotel occupancy to a robust 75 per cent despite the Rohtang Pass remaining closed.
MGMS Nursing College Hit by TB Outbreak; 19 Students Infected Amid Administrative Negligence
Inspection reports from March and April had flagged severe hostel, food, and hygiene violations long before the tuberculosis crisis erupted in the Rampur campus of Himachal Pradesh.
Weather Alert: Himachal Pradesh Braces for Thunderstorms, Hail and Heavy Rain Over Next 3 Days
India Meteorological Department issues Orange Alert for May 4, warns of gusty winds and lightning; farmers advised to take precautions as harvest season faces potential threat.
MLA Kamlesh Thakur Conducts Surprise School Inspection in Kangra, Pulls Up Staff Over Poor Conditions
Congress MLA and Chief Minister’s wife Kamlesh Thakur expressed strong displeasure during an unannounced visit to a government school in Dhaliara, Dehra, highlighting severe lapses in maintenance and infrastructure despite significant government funding.
Two Pregnant Minors Found in Child Marriage Cases in Hamirpur’s Nadaun
In a serious development, two cases of child marriage involving minor girls have come to light in Nadaun subdivision of Hamirpur district, with both girls found pregnant. Police have registered cases under the POCSO Act and initiated a detailed probe.
Shimla Court Convicts School Lecturer Under POCSO Act, Awards 6-Year Jail Term
Special Fast Track Court in Shimla has sentenced a 46-year-old school lecturer to six years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 in a case of sexual harassment of a minor registered under the POCSO Act.
Vigilance Bureau Forms Three Teams to Probe Multi-Crore Himcare Scam in Himachal Pradesh
The Himachal Pradesh Vigilance Bureau has constituted three separate teams to investigate serious irregularities in the Himcare health scheme. Preliminary findings have pointed towards a possible scam of over Rs 110 crore, with several private hospitals allegedly inflating bills and claiming payments for services not provided.
Himachal Pradesh Vigilance Files Chargesheet in ₹1.13 Crore Theog Water Tanker Scam
The Himachal Pradesh Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has completed its investigation and filed a chargesheet in a major ₹1.13 crore water tanker scam that took place in Theog sub-division of Shimla district between February and June last year.
Jairam Accuses Sukhu Government of Violating Model Code of Conduct Ahead of Urban and Panchayat Polls
Former Himachal CM Jairam aunched a sharp attack on the Congress government, alleging blatant violation of the Model Code of Conduct. He claimed the Sukhu administration is misusing official machinery, favouring its own people and protecting friends through outsourced agencies to influence the upcoming urban local bodies and panchayat elections.
Rahul Gandhi Tells Congress Leaders to Shed VIP Culture and Become Voice of Common People in Kangra Training Camp
Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi addressed the concluding session of a 10-day training camp for district presidents of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir in Kangra. He urged party office-bearers to abandon VIP culture, take up local issues proactively and focus on public service-driven politics rather than politics-driven service.
