Himachal Pradesh Receives First Instalment of ₹2,395 Crore Under ‘Pride of Hills’ Scheme
Facing severe financial strain after the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant, Himachal Pradesh has received ₹2,395 crore as the first instalment under the Centre's 'Pride of Hills' scheme to support ongoing development works and financial needs
NEET Paper Leak: CM Sukhu Leads Candlelight Protest in Shimla, Demands Compensation for Victims’ Families
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led a candlelight march in Shimla alongside Congress and CPI(M) workers to protest the NEET paper leak. He demanded ₹1 crore compensation for families of students who died by suicide over the row.
Himachal Govt to Curb Fuel & Fleet Costs, Limits Senior Officers to One Official Vehicle
In a major move to check administrative expenditure, the Himachal Pradesh government will restrict senior officers to a single official vehicle, regardless of additional departmental charges. Extra vehicles will be reassigned to needy field offices.
IGMC Shimla to Train Doctors Across Departments for Robotic Surgery
Shimla’s IGMC is expanding robotic surgery beyond general surgery and gynaecology. Doctors across various departments will now undergo on-site training to perform complex procedures, ensuring patients in Himachal Pradesh get advanced, high-tech treatment locally.
BJP to launch state-wide agitation against Himachal government from August: Rajiv Bindal
Himachal Pradesh BJP will launch a phased public agitation from August against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu's government over unfulfilled poll guarantees and the closure of public institutions, state party chief Rajiv Bindal announced following an executive meeting in Shimla.
Himachal Primary Teachers to Hold Shimla Protest After Talks Invited
Members of the Primary Teachers Association are staging a protest at Shimla’s Chaura Maidan over 26 long-pending demands, including the rollback of the new complex system. Despite being invited for government talks, teachers say their agitation will continue if issues remain unresolved.
Jai Ram Praises Union Cabinet’s Approval of Exam Anti-Cheating Bill; BJP Threatens Public Protest Against Minister Negi
Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur welcomed the Union Cabinet's approval of the Public Examinations Amendment Bill, while BJP spokesperson Sandeepni Bhardwaj warned Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi against making objectionable remarks against Union Minister JP Nadda.
NEET Paper Leak: Congress to Hold Candlelight Marches Across Himachal; Leaders Slam Centre
Himachal Pradesh Congress has announced state-wide candlelight marches on Saturday to protest NEET paper leaks and exam irregularities. Congress leaders Kuldeep Singh Rathore and Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi severely criticized the Centre for mishandling the crisis.
Kalka-Shimla Toy Train Suspended Till July 29 Amid Landslide Threats
Railway authorities have suspended the 8 AM Kalka-Shimla toy train till July 29 citing bad weather and landslide risks along the heritage track. The precautionary move faced criticism from passengers after earlier weather warnings and train cancellations proved unnecessary.
Himachal Pradesh Weather: Fresh Snowfall Hits High Reaches, IMD Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain
Fresh snowfall in the high peaks of Kullu and widespread rains across Himachal Pradesh have lowered temperatures. Over 130 roads remain blocked, while the Met Department has issued an orange alert for heavy downpours from July 27.
