Supreme Court orders status quo on removal of encroachments from government land in Himachal
The Supreme Court has stayed a Himachal Pradesh High Court judgment that ordered the removal of decades-old illegal encroachments on government land. Following an appeal by the state government against the verdict in the Poonam Gupta case, the apex court directed that status quo be maintained on the matter.
Smart Meter Installation To Continue Across Himachal Pradesh, Says State Electricity Board
The Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board has clarified that the installation of smart electricity meters will continue as scheduled. The board addressed recent confusion among consumers, stating that a Hamirpur court's interim order was specific to an individual dispute and does not impact the state-wide rollout.
Himachal Pradesh to install advanced MRI, CT scan machines in regional hospitals, medical colleges: CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a major healthcare upgrade, directing the installation of advanced 1.5 Tesla MRI machines across eight regional and district hospitals. The state is also procuring digital mammography equipment, 256-slice CT scanners, and handheld X-ray machines to bolster diagnostic services in remote regions.
Himachal Govt’s ₹80/kg MSP Boosts Natural Wheat Farming in Chamba
The Himachal Pradesh government's initiative to procure naturally grown crops at minimum support price (MSP) is significantly boosting farmers' income. In Chamba district, natural wheat procurement surged in 2026, with 185.92 quintals purchased from 133 farmers at an attractive rate of ₹80 per kilogram, encouraging sustainable agriculture.
HPSCB to suspend digital and branch banking services for five days from July 17
The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) will temporarily suspend branch and digital banking services from the evening of July 17 to the morning of July 22. The 5-day shutdown is required to upgrade the bank’s core banking system to Finacle CBS under a NABARD project.
Himachal Minister Defends Hiring 700 Locals on ‘Recommendation’, BJP Alleges Backdoor Entry
Himachal Pradesh Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan has defended his viral remarks about securing outsource jobs for 700 youth from his constituency, calling it a matter of pride. Rejecting nepotism claims, he challenged the BJP-which has demanded an inquiry into "backdoor entries"-to congratulate him for helping youth in remote areas.
Tanda Medical College Stent Procurement Scam Exposes Major Irregularities
An inquiry by the Directorate of Medical Education and Research (DMER) has revealed serious irregularities in the procurement of coronary stents at Tanda Medical College. The probe found that stents from companies technically disqualified during the e-tender process were later used for patients, bypassing official rules.
Two killed, 22 injured as HRTC bus plunges into 100-foot gorge in Shimla
Two people died and 22 others suffered injuries after a Himachal Road Transport Corporation bus skidded off the road and plunged into a 100-foot-deep gorge in the Nankhari area of Shimla district on Wednesday evening. The administration has launched relief and rescue operations.
HP to Woo Investors with Rs 3 Per Unit Power at Una Bulk Drug Park
The Himachal Pradesh government plans to offer electricity at a highly subsidized rate of Rs 3 per unit to attract investments to its upcoming Bulk Drug Park in Una. The initiative aims to reduce production costs and provide a highly competitive environment for pharmaceutical manufacturers.
HC seeks Himachal govt’s reply on delay in opening newly constructed school building in Mandi
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has issued a notice to the state government over the delay in opening the newly constructed building of the Senior Secondary School Deori in Mandi district. The court questioned why students are being accommodated elsewhere when the new infrastructure is already fully ready.
