Himachal Pradesh News
BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma Denies Links to Accused in Land Scam, Alleges Political Vendetta
Dharamshala BJP MLA and former minister Sudhir Sharma has denied any connection with Nek Ram, arrested in a Rs 13 crore land scam case, claiming he is being targeted due to political rivalry.
Himachal Mountaineer Baljeet Kaur to Receive Tenzing Norgay Adventure Award
Baljeet Kaur, an extreme athlete from Himachal Pradesh's Solan district, will be conferred the prestigious Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2024 by President Droupadi Murmu for her remarkable achievements in mountaineering.
Centre Initiates DPR Process for 4 Major Himachal Ropeway Projects
The Union Government has initiated steps to connect four major spiritual and tourist hubs in Himachal Pradesh via ropeway networks under Parvatmala Pariyojana. Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) are currently being prepared by the NHLM to boost tourism and ease travel.
HRTC Financial Records Flagged by CAG Over Rs 563 Crore Unprovided Liability
The CAG has flagged serious irregularities in HRTC’s 2021-22 financial accounts, including the non-provision of an estimated Rs 563.10 crore liability linked to revised employee pay scales, besides discrepancies in passenger income, special road tax, assets, liabilities and losses.
Dalai Lama Returns to McLeod Ganj After Nearly Three Months
The Dalai Lama returned to his permanent residence in McLeod Ganj on Friday after knee replacement surgery in Delhi and a 69-day stay in Ladakh. Devotees gathered along the route, while Tibetan community members repaired potholes themselves.
Himachal Principal Manjari V. Mahajan Selected for National Teacher Award 2026
Manjari V. Mahajan, Principal of PM Shri Government Senior Secondary School CBSE Sujanpur Tihra, has been selected for the National Teacher Award 2026. President Droupadi Murmu will present the prestigious honor to her in New Delhi on September 5.
HRTC Bus Dangling Over 200-Meter Gorge Saved by Parapet in Bilaspur; 40 Passengers Escape Unhurt
A major tragedy was averted in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur district on Thursday morning after an HRTC bus dangling over a 200-meter-deep gorge was stopped by a roadside parapet following a collision with a private bus, saving 40 passengers.
BJP MLA Dr Janak Raj Slams Congress Over Camp Obstacles, Hits Out at ‘Faction-Ridden’ Govt
High drama unfolded in Nadaun on Wednesday after the Health Department sought clarification regarding permission for a free medical consultation camp organized by NGO Amogh Sankalp, where BJP MLA and renowned neurosurgeon Dr Janak Raj examined around 150 patients.
Himachal Pradesh Govt Restrains Field Officers from Decisions on Staff Benefits After SC Verdict
Following the dismissal of the Himachal Pradesh government's appeal in the Supreme Court regarding the Employee Act, the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led administration has directed that all decisions on contractual staff benefits will now strictly require administrative department approval.
AIIMS Bilaspur Surgeons Reattach Severed Hand in Historic 7-Hour Operation
In a major medical breakthrough, surgeons at AIIMS Bilaspur successfully reattached a patient's near-completely severed hand after a complex seven-hour microsurgery. The landmark hand revascularization operation marks the first such successful procedure conducted in Himachal Pradesh.
