Himachal Pradesh
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.
Voter Deletion Secured BJP’s Win”: Kuldeep Rathore Drops a Bombshell on Election Commission’s Impartiality
Senior Congress leader Kuldeep Rathore alleges large-scale voter deletions and questions the impartiality of constitutional institutions, saying recent poll results reflect a weakening of democratic processes.
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.
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.
Kasauli Heritage Market Fire: 184-Year-Old History Devastated as 8 Shops Vanish
Kasauli Heritage Market shops burnt: A massive pre-dawn blaze has gutted a significant portion of Kasauli’s historic market, causing losses worth crores and destroying a colonial-era legacy that had stood since 1842.
Himachal Tourism: 24 Eco-Tourism sites cleared by Center to boost jobs
Eco-Tourism Himachal Pradesh: The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has approved 24 dedicated eco-tourism chapters across Himachal Pradesh, paving the way for sustainable development, adventure activities, and long-term employment for the local youth.
Himachal Entry Tax row ends as Sukhu government issues final notification
Following intense protests from transporters, the Himachal Pradesh government has rolled back several tax hikes, exempting all state-registered taxis and private vehicles from entry charges while simplifying the fee structure for various commercial categories.
