Crisis on NH-305: 298 Accidents in 5 Years as Highway Turns Deadly
Following a horrific Tempo Traveller crash at Sojha, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has intervened in the deteriorating state of NH-305. With accidents hitting a record high in 2025-26, the vital Aut-Luhri-Sainj stretch remains a pothole-ridden nightmare, sparking massive public outrage and legal action against the state and NHAI.
Big Tragedy in Kullu: Tourist Vehicle Plunges Into Gorge, 4 Dead
Kullu Road Accident News: A tragic accident in Himachal's Banjar area has claimed 4 lives after a tourist vehicle returning from Jalori Pass skidded off the road. 14 others are seriously injured.
Solan Police Uncover Multi-Crore Vehicle Registration Scam; Six Arrested Including RLA Official
Solan RLA Fraud Case: The Solan District Police have dismantled a major organized crime syndicate involved in manipulating the 'Vahan' portal. Six individuals, including an RLA official, were arrested for unauthorized alterations to vehicle records and hypothecation status.
Foreign Tourists Charter Special Kalka-Shimla Toy Train for ₹1 Lakh to Experience UNESCO Heritage Route
Kalka-Shimla Toy Train: A group of 40 foreign tourists and NRIs recently chartered an exclusive Toy Train on the UNESCO-listed Kalka-Shimla route for over ₹1 lakh. Discover how luxury heritage tourism is peaking in Himachal Pradesh as travelers enjoy the scenic Himalayan valleys in style.
Big Win for IIT Mandi: Students Grab Japanese Offers Worth up to ₹56 Lakh
IIT Mandi Placement 2026: In a major boost to international career prospects, IIT Mandi students have secured lucrative job offers from top Japanese firms with packages reaching ₹56.27 LPA. Facilitated by the AI-platform Cognavi, these roles span data engineering and product design
Entry Tax Row: Punjab Transporters Block Chandigarh-Manali Highway; Thousands Stranded
Chandigarh-Manali Highway Blockade: In protest against the Himachal government's new 'entry tax,' transport unions from Punjab have staged a massive blockade on the Chandigarh-Manali Highway. Long queues of vehicles have formed at the border, leaving tourists and locals stranded.
Why silent on Rs 1,500 cr scam?’: Jai Ram Thakur slams CM Sukhu over Solan’s Chester Hills project
Chester Hills Solan Controversy: LoP Jai Ram Thakur has questioned CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu over the alleged Rs 1,500 crore Chester Hills scam in Solan. Citing violations of Section 118 and suspicious bureaucratic movements, the BJP leader demanded transparency and threatened a massive protest.
Solan’s Chester Hills Project Under Scanner: Himachal Govt Orders Strict Action Over Section 118 Violations
The Himachal Government has directed DC Solan to investigate alleged Section 118 violations in the Chester Hills project. Following an SDM report exposing "benami" transactions and a ₹1500 crore scam complaint against top officials, the state has revoked stay orders and initiated strict legal action
Heated Argument in Shimla’s Nerwa After Wedding Party Prays on Roadside
Shimla Nerwa News: Tension erupted in Nerwa, Shimla—near the Uttarakhand border—over the offering of prayers along the roadside. Following protests by locals, a heated argument ensued between wedding guests and villagers.
Solan Housing Row: CM Sukhu Orders Fresh Probe as Top Bureaucrats Spar Over Land Law ‘Violations’
Chester Hills Housing Project Controversy: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu has announced a detailed investigation into the Chester Hills project in Solan. Following a report by the SDM flagging violations of Section 118 and "structured arrangements" to bypass land laws, the government faces pressure over illegal land transfers to non-agriculturists. Read the
