Himachal to Procure Grade-C Apples at ₹12/kg Without Any Quantity Limit
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced it will procure Grade-C apples at ₹12 per kg without imposing any limit on the purchase quantity per farmer. The process under the Market Intervention Scheme will be fully digitized this year.
Huge Drug Haul in Una: Police Seize Over 4.5 Quintals of Poppy Husk, Two Arrested
In a major crackdown on drug trafficking, Una police seized 452.66 kg of poppy husk and arrested two men from Hoshiarpur, Punjab. The contraband was recovered from a Tata Ace vehicle and a tractor-trailer during a late-night operation.
Former Army Chief Gen VN Sharma Passes Away at 96
Former Chief of Army Staff General Viswa Nath Sharma passed away in New Delhi at 96. Hailing from Himachal Pradesh, the decorated officer led the military during critical campaigns and belonged to the illustrious family of Param Vir Chakra recipient Major Somnath Sharma.
Kasauli SDM Office, Army Public School Receive Bomb Threat Emails Ahead of August 15
Security has been heightened in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli after the local SDM office and Dagshai Army Public School received threat emails ahead of Independence Day. Police and cyber teams are investigating the origin of the message, officials said.
Himachal Govt Introduces ‘One-Time’ Pollution Clearance to Boost Industrial Growth
In a major push for industrial growth, the Himachal Pradesh government has introduced a 'one-time' consent certificate for 12,500 registered units, extending validity up to 25 years to enhance ease of doing business and eliminate bureaucratic delays.
Singer Gopi Jacks Booked in Shimla After Police Band Constable Alleges Defamation and Harassment
Shimla police have registered an FIR against singer Gopi Jacks based on a complaint by police band constable Deepika Thakur, who alleged public defamation and harassment. Another complaint alleging workplace harassment and illegal surveillance has also been filed by female band members.
Vikramaditya Singh slams Kangana Ranaut over remarks on youth, outlines road repair works
Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh hit out at BJP MP Kangana Ranaut over her comments regarding youth, while welcoming over 70 new members into the Congress. He also provided updates on disaster relief and road infrastructure project approvals.
HimBus Plus Card to Benefit All Passengers: Mukesh Agnihotri
Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced that the new HimBus Plus Card will provide unified travel concessions to passengers of all categories. The card, available for an annual fee of ₹365, can also be used on Delhi Metro and buses in Punjab and Haryana.
CM Sukhu Flags Off 297 Electric Buses, Launches HimBus Plus Card
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday flagged off 297 new electric buses in Solan district and launched the HimBus Plus Card to promote digital and cashless travel. The state now has 500 electric buses in its fleet.
Good news for Himachal farmers! Paddy MSP raised, plus payment directly in accounts within 48 hours of sale.
In a major relief for thousands of paddy farmers across Himachal Pradesh, the Sukhu-led state government has increased the Minimum Support Price for paddy by ₹72 per quintal for the 2026-27 Kharif marketing season, bringing the rate to ₹2,461.
