Sukhu government cuts private vehicle pass fees for Shimla’s sealed and restricted roads
The Himachal Pradesh government has notified the Shimla Road Users and Pedestrians (Public Safety and Convenience) Amendment Ordinance, 2026. The move significantly cuts annual pass fees for sealed and restricted roads while introducing new six-month pass options for vehicle owners.
Arrest warrants issued against over 100 defaulters as Baghat Bank pushes for revival
To salvage the struggling Baghat Bank in Solan, authorities have issued arrest warrants against more than 100 loan defaulters. With state financial assistance and a revival plan submitted to the RBI, efforts are underway to prevent license cancellation.
Heavy Rain Triggers Flash Floods and Landslides in Himachal, Over 250 Roads Blocked
Heavy overnight rains wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh, causing flash floods in Chamba and a landslide in Shimla. Over 250 roads have been blocked, damaging homes, shops, and vehicles, as IMD issues alerts for continued heavy rainfall across several districts.
CBSE Govt Schools Will Become HP’s Best In 5 Years: CM Sukhu At BCS Founder’s Day
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu attended the Founder’s Day celebrations at Bishop Cotton School, Shimla. Highlighted key educational reforms, Sukhu affirmed that CBSE-affiliated government schools will rank among the state’s best in five years.
SC Stays HC Order for FIR Against Top Kullu Officials in Kasol Rave Party Case
The Supreme Court has granted interim relief to the Himachal Pradesh government and former Kullu administrators by staying the High Court order. The HC had directed an FIR, SIT probe, and departmental action against the former DC, SP, and SDM over illegal rave parties in Kasol.
HRTC to Launch Integrated ‘Him Bus Plus Card’ Soon
Himachal Road Transport Corporation is in the final stages of introducing the 'Him Bus Plus Card,' an all-in-one smart card merging existing discount and travel passes. The digital card offers fare concessions, transparent ticketing, and daily nominal usage fees.
2 Devotees Killed, Several Injured as Bus Flips Near Himachal’s Shahtalai
Two pilgrims from Punjab lost their lives and several others were injured when their bus overturned near Shahtalai in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district on Sunday while returning from the Baba Balak Nath temple to Amritsar.
Dehra discretionary fund row: Ex-MLA Hoshiyar Singh’s elder brother counters allegations, promises proof
Amid an ongoing Vigilance probe into the alleged misuse of MLA discretionary funds, former Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh's elder brother, Kulwant Singh, refuted all allegations, attributing the dispute to long-standing business and family differences rather than political motives.
Recruitment Scam: Jairam Thakur Slams Sukhu Govt Over HP Police Exam Irregularities
Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur launched a scathing attack on the Sukhu-led Congress government over alleged paper leaks and mass cheating in the state police recruitment exam, accusing the administration of failing job aspirants and protecting guilty officials.
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Announces Major Relief Package for Cloudburst Victims in Kangra’s Boh
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a comprehensive relief package for families affected by the cloudburst in Boh, Shahpur assembly segment. The measures include housing assistance, livestock compensation, free rations, and infrastructure upgrades.
