Himachal news today
Kullu Hotel Partner Arrested in Major Shimla LSD Trafficking Case
Shimla police have arrested Sanjeev Kumar, a partner in Sea Rock Hotel in Kullu, for allegedly destroying evidence and participating in a criminal conspiracy in the prominent LSD trafficking case. The arrest takes the total number of arrests higher as authorities continue to uncover the drug supply network.
Himachal Pradesh High Court Orders Carpooling for Judges, Work-from-Home for Staff to Save Fuel and Costs
In a bid to cut fuel costs and ensure smoother functioning, the High Court has asked judges to share vehicles for daily commutes while permitting up to half the staff to work from home twice a week.
Congress Claims Massive Victory in Himachal Civic Polls, Vows to Repeat Success in 2027 Assembly Elections
Himachal Pradesh Congress chief Vinay Kumar says people have endorsed the government's welfare policies and rejected BJP's politics; party workers told to focus on quick formation of municipal bodies and local development.
Sirmaur Police Arrest Three in Kolar Sword Attack, Seize Vehicles from Haryana
Swift action by Majra police and cyber cell brings main accused Raman and two others to book within days of the May 11 shop attack on father-son duo, easing tension in the area.
Himachal News: 5 Prisoners Attack Warder in Kishanpura Jail, Two Officials Injured
In a serious incident inside the under-trial prison at Kishanpura in Nalagarh, Solan district of Himachal Pradesh, five inmates allegedly assaulted a jail warder on duty, leaving him and a hawaldar injured.
Himachal Minister Dharmani Slams Exam Paper Leaks as ‘Serious Betrayal’
Himachal Pradesh Technical Education Minister Rajesh Dharmani has strongly criticised recurring examination paper leaks, describing them as a grave injustice to meritorious students and demanding stricter action against coaching centres and organised rackets involved in the fraud.
Himachal Civic Polls Enter Decisive Phase, 1,147 Candidates in Fray
With nomination withdrawals complete, the State Election Commission confirms 10 wards have already been won uncontested ahead of the May 17 voting.
Kinnaur Labour Camp Fire Today: Two Workers Burned Alive in Remote Panghi Village
A massive fire broke out at a labour camp in Kinnaur’s remote Panghi village late Tuesday night. Two workers died on the spot. The blaze started around 1 am in an iron shed. A third worker narrowly escaped. Initial reports suggest a short circuit or cigarette caused the fire.
Dehra Police Today Freezes Assets Worth ₹39 Lakh in Drug Crackdown
Dehra police have frozen illegal assets worth over ₹39.48 lakh in a major action against drug trafficking. Separately, a local court sentenced a man to ten years in jail for attacking a woman.
Two Himachal Road Accidents Claim Six Lives, Leave Three Injured on Monday
Six people died and three others were injured in two separate road accidents in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. The first incident occurred in the Barsar subdivision of Hamirpur district, while the second accident took place in the Sangrah subdivision of Sirmour district, where a car plunged into a 300-foot-deep gorge.
