Shimla: Congress Protests Outside Raj Bhawan Over Alleged Lathi-Charge on Students, Detention of Rahul and Priyanka
Senior Congress leaders, led by Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, staged a major protest outside Raj Bhawan in Shimla on Tuesday. The demonstration targeted the alleged lathi-charge on protesting students at Delhi's Jantar Mantar and the detention of opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and party general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.
Lathi-Charge on Protesting Students Marks Beginning of Modi Govt’s Fall: Vikramaditya Singh
Himachal Pradesh Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh has launched a sharp attack on the Union government following a lathi-charge on protesting students in Delhi. Singh alleged that the Modi administration suppresses youth voices, ignores widespread corruption in the education system, and relies on authoritarian tactics to maintain its hold on
Cloudburst, Heavy Rain Wreak Havoc in Himachal; 18 Houses Damaged, Key Roads Blocked
Heavy rains and cloudbursts triggered flash floods and landslides across Himachal Pradesh, severely impacting Boh Valley in Kangra district. Eighteen houses were damaged, and over 150 roads, along with hundreds of power transformers and water schemes, were disrupted. Orange alert remains active for Kangra and Mandi districts for Wednesday.
Undelivered Mail Pile Found in Postman’s Room, Postal Department Suspends Employee in Hamirpur
Over 800 mail items, including call letters, Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and ATM cards, were recovered from the rented room of a branch postman in Hamirpur district. The postal department suspended the employee following complaints of non-delivery and initiated an inquiry while launching a drive to deliver the pending mail.
Himachal: Ex-HP MLA Hoshiyar Singh Booked for Alleged Misuse of Discretionary Funds
The Himachal Pradesh State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau has registered a case against former Dehra MLA Hoshiyar Singh for allegedly misusing Rs 8 lakh from his discretionary fund. Singh is accused of transferring money into the bank accounts of his factory employees and later taking it back in cash.
Himachal Pradesh Sees Widespread Protests in Support of Sonam Wangchuk, Activists Demand Education Minister’s Resignation
Protests erupted across Himachal Pradesh including Shimla, Solan, and Kullu on Monday as student, youth, and social outfits demanded the immediate release of environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk. Demonstrators also sought the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over paper leak cases and demanded transparency in the education system.
Punjab to Buy Power from Himachal for Next 3 Years, PPA to Be Signed Soon
Punjab has agreed to purchase electricity from Himachal Pradesh for the next three years to strengthen its power supply during peak seasons. Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu confirmed that a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will be signed soon, which will generate additional revenue for the hill state.
Governor Kavinder Gupta makes surprise halt at Solan café, interacts with locals
In a people-centric gesture, Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta made an unscheduled stop at a café near Dharampur in Solan district while traveling to Chandigarh.
Manimahesh Yatra: Daily pilgrim limit set at 5,000; Kugti route restricted
Following last year’s devastating flash floods, the Chamba administration has introduced strict safety measures for the upcoming Manimahesh Yatra. The pilgrimage will feature a daily quota of 5,000 devotees, mandatory online registration via an e-pass system, drone surveillance, and the closure of the hazardous Kugti parikrama route.
Himachal Pradesh HC Bans Construction of Buildings Above Six Floors in Solan’s Barog, Kumarhatti
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has banned the construction of buildings higher than six floors in Barog, Kumarhatti, and adjacent areas of Solan district. Responding to a PIL alleging massive illegal construction, hill cutting, and environmental violations, the court has also ordered a high-level probe into the green cover loss.
