Over 4.91 Lakh New Vehicles Registered in Himachal Pradesh in 3 Years as Road Traffic Soars
Himachal Pradesh added over 4.91 lakh vehicles in the last three years, taking its total count near 24 lakh. The surge has caused severe traffic congestion in key tourist hotspots like Shimla and Manali.
Himachal Apple Growers Concerned Over CAN Fertilizer Shortage
Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh are facing growing concern over the unavailability of Calcium Ammonium Nitrate (CAN) fertilizer during the apple season, with Education Minister Rohit Thakur urging Union Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda to ensure its production and adequate supply.
HRTC Financial Records Flagged by CAG Over Rs 563 Crore Unprovided Liability
The CAG has flagged serious irregularities in HRTC’s 2021-22 financial accounts, including the non-provision of an estimated Rs 563.10 crore liability linked to revised employee pay scales, besides discrepancies in passenger income, special road tax, assets, liabilities and losses.
Himachal Identifies 67 Sensitive Glacial Lakes, Plans Early Warning Systems
Himachal Pradesh has identified 67 sensitive glacial lakes, including several in high-altitude areas. The state is working on early warning systems for four high-risk lakes in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti, though poor network connectivity remains a major technical challenge.
Dalai Lama Returns to McLeod Ganj After Nearly Three Months
The Dalai Lama returned to his permanent residence in McLeod Ganj on Friday after knee replacement surgery in Delhi and a 69-day stay in Ladakh. Devotees gathered along the route, while Tibetan community members repaired potholes themselves.
Nalagarh IED Blast: NIA Arrests Three More Accused, Total Custody Reaches Six
The National Investigation Agency has arrested three more key accused in the Nalagarh police station IED blast case, bringing the total number of arrests to six as probes uncover a larger interstate terror network involved in the attack.
HP High Court Rules Web Result Date as Official Exam Pass Date for Promotions
The Himachal Pradesh High Court ruled that departmental exam results uploaded on official websites mark the legal passing date, holding that administrative delays in issuing gazette notifications cannot deprive government employees of timely promotions and seniority.
HP Sukhi Parivar Scheme: State to Provide ₹1500 Monthly Cash Aid and 300 Units Free Electricity to 2 Lakh Families from October 2
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced the launch of the 'Apna Parivar Sukhi Parivar' scheme starting October 2. The initiative will benefit two lakh low-income families with monthly cash support of ₹1500 and 300 units of free monthly electricity.
Himachal Principal Manjari V. Mahajan Selected for National Teacher Award 2026
Manjari V. Mahajan, Principal of PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School CBSE Sujanpur Tihra, has been selected for the National Teacher Award 2026. President Droupadi Murmu will present the prestigious honor to her in New Delhi on September 5.
Himachal Assembly Adjourned Till Monday as Standoff Over National Anthem Escalates
The Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was adjourned till Monday after intense face-offs between the ruling Congress and the opposition BJP over allegations of disrespecting national symbols brought the proceedings to a complete standstill for the second day.
