Himachal Pradesh
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.
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.
Shimla MC Sets Up 229 Garbage Collection Points as SEHB Strike Raises Public Health Concerns
With over 900 sanitation workers on an indefinite strike during peak tourist season, the Shimla Municipal Corporation has activated emergency waste management protocols across all 34 wards to prevent a potential health crisis in the state capital.
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.
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.
Himachal Governor fuel conservation: Helicopter use banned, convoy cut by half
In a significant move to support Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for resource conservation amid the West Asia crisis, Governor Kavinder Gupta has declared Lok Bhavan a 'Fuel Conservation Zone' and slashed his official convoy size.
Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh Slams PM Modi Over Gold and Petrol Appeal
Himachal Pradesh Minister Anirudh Singh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's advice to citizens to avoid buying gold and reduce fuel usage, calling it "anti-people" and an attempt to distract from the country's pressing economic challenges and falling rupee.
IPL Dharamshala Matches Trigger Strict Traffic Curbs Across Kangra
Special traffic diversions, heavy vehicle restrictions, shuttle services, and dedicated parking arrangements will remain in force in Dharamshala during IPL T20 matches scheduled on May 11, 14, 17, and 26, 2026.
Himachal High Court Slams State Over ‘Hollow’ Justice Promises
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has summoned the Chief Secretary after expressing serious concern over alleged delays in strengthening judicial infrastructure and accusing the state government of reducing assurances to mere “lip service”.
