Himachal Pradesh News
Kasauli Forest Fire Brought Under Control After 18-Hour Joint Operation by Army, Air Force
Amid intense heat in Himachal Pradesh, a massive forest fire in Kasauli triggered a large-scale rescue operation involving the Army, Air Force, and local administration. After more than 18 hours of continuous efforts, authorities managed to largely control the fire, which had spread across Gilbert Trail and Upper Mall areas.
Shimla Police Crack Down on Drug Network, Freeze Illegal Assets Worth ₹1.13 Crore
Shimla Police has seized illegal properties worth nearly ₹1.13 crore linked to chitta and opium trafficking in Himachal Pradesh. The action comes as part of an intensified anti-drug campaign targeting not only narcotics suppliers but also assets built through drug money.
Heatwave Rush Pushes Shimla to the Brink as Tourist Influx Breaks Records
Scorching heat across northern India has triggered a massive rush towards Himachal Pradesh’s hill stations, especially Shimla. Over 6.31 lakh vehicles entered the city in just 24 days, putting immense pressure on traffic and parking systems, with authorities now tightening arrangements ahead of June’s peak tourist season.
Dialysis Facility Begins at Chamiyana Super Speciality Hospital, Bringing Relief to Kidney Patients in Himachal
Kidney patients in Himachal Pradesh have received major relief as dialysis services have started at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Speciality Hospital in Chamiyana near Shimla. The hospital successfully conducted its first dialysis procedure on Wednesday, reducing patients’ dependence on IGMC Shimla.
Kangra Police Freeze Assets Worth ₹95.67 Lakh of Notorious Drug Smuggler
In a major action against drug trafficking, Kangra Police have frozen properties valued at ₹95.67 lakh belonging to accused Gaurav Kumar and his family members following a financial investigation into illegal earnings from narcotics trade.
Himachal Pradesh to Set Up Commission for Administrative Overhaul, Overlap and Financial Burden to Be Reviewed
The Himachal Pradesh government is set to constitute a commission to restructure its subdivisions, development blocks, tehsils, and sub-tehsils. The move aims to address public inconvenience caused by boundary overlapping, optimize resources, and cut down unnecessary government expenditure by reviewing underutilized administrative units.
Himachal Pradesh Government Stops Physical Production of High-Risk Prisoners in Courts
Video Conferencing Courts: State government shifts to video conferencing for terror, gangster and serious crime cases to cut security risks and ease police burden.
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.
CM Sukhu slams PM Modi over gold call and missing funds
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent appeal regarding gold purchases, while also raising serious concerns over the non-release of a ₹1500 crore central relief package for the state.
