Himachal News
Manimahesh Yatra 2026: DFO Permit Mandatory for Shops from Hadsar to Dal Lake
Strict compliance with NGT norms ordered; administration begins repair of rain-damaged roads and bridges ahead of the annual pilgrimage in Bharmour.
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.
Rahul Gandhi Likely to Undertake Manimahesh Yatra in 2026, Says Chamba Congress Chief
Chamba District President claims that during an organizational meeting held in Kangra, the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, accepted an invitation to participate in the Manimahesh Yatra, situated in the mountains.
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.
Himachal CM Sukhu Raises Fresh Doubts on EVM Security, Says “Anyone Can Hack It”
Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu questions EVM integrity citing Bengal-Assam results, outlines Congress strategy for West Bengal, and details phased implementation of Himachal's welfare guarantees.
Himachal STF Seizes Over 1 Kg of Heroin in Una, Three Arrested
In a significant crackdown on the drug trade, a Special Task Force team intercepted a vehicle on the Santoshgarh-Nangada road and recovered narcotics reportedly worth crores in the international market.
Record Tourist Rush in Manali Over Weekend, Over 7,000 Vehicles Arrive in Three Days
Himachal Pradesh's premier tourist destination witnesses a significant surge in footfall as weekend arrivals cross the 7,000-vehicle mark, pushing hotel occupancy to a robust 75 per cent despite the Rohtang Pass remaining closed.
Himachal Creates History with First Robotic Kidney Transplant at Tanda Medical College
A 42-year-old patient from Kullu gets a new life as doctors at Tanda Medical College successfully perform Himachal Pradesh’s first robotic kidney transplant, marking a major milestone in advanced healthcare services in the state.
