Himachal
Hamirpur Police Bust Sex Racket at Brother Hotel
Hamirpur Brother Hotel Raid: In Hamirpur, the Sadar Police conducted a raid on the Brother Hotel, exposing a prostitution racket. Three young women from Punjab were rescued and moved to a safe location, while the police have registered a case against the hotel operators and intensified their investigation.
From Gaiety Theatre to Netflix: How Shimla’s Chahat Arora is Winning Over Bollywood
Chahat Arora, who began her acting journey at Shimla's Gaiety Theatre, is now appearing alongside Ravi Kishan in the Netflix series *Maamla Legal Hai*. This achievement by Chahat—who rose to fame through her 'Pahari' comedy reels—is a matter of pride for Himachal.
West Asia War Burns a Rs 100 Crore Hole in Himachal’s Roads Budget
Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh revealed that the Israel-USA-Iran conflict has triggered a 25% spike in bitumen prices. Consequently, road construction costs in Himachal Pradesh have escalated by ₹4 lakh to ₹12 lakh per kilometer, causing a massive ₹100 crore impact on state projects under PMGSY and NABARD schemes.
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.
