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.
Woman crushed under HRTC bus at Dehra bus stand, critically injured
A woman sustained severe injuries after coming under the front tyre of an HRTC bus at Dehra bus stand in Kangra district. She was rushed to a local hospital and later referred to Tanda Medical College.
1-Month-Old Leopard Cub Rescued from Deep Hole in Sirmour
Two local youths and forest department officials successfully rescued a hungry, one-month-old leopard cub trapped overnight in a deep telecommunication pole hole along National Highway 907A near Jangirug in Himachal Pradesh's Sirmour district.
13 Dead as Boulder Crushes Vehicle in Lahaul-Spiti’s Kadu Nallah
Thirteen people travelling from Kullu-Manali to Pangi Valley lost their lives on Friday when a massive boulder crushed their vehicle near Kadu Nallah in Lahaul-Spiti’s Udaipur subdivision, shortly after the landslide-hit road was reopened for traffic.
