HP state news
Fake Currency Racket: Himachal Police busts inter-state gang in Hamirpur
Two suspects from Punjab arrested after a 74-year-old shopkeeper reported being defrauded; police recover substantial quantities of counterfeit notes and launch investigation into the gang’s wider network across the state.
Himachal Education Reform: Uniform fee structure coming for government schools
Himachal Pradesh School Fee Policy: The state education department initiates steps to standardise fees for classes 9 to 12 across all government institutions, including 155 CBSE-affiliated schools, to ensure transparency and relief for parents.
Himachali Viral Weddings: Pahadi Girls Are Falling for Foreign Grooms
Himachal Bride, Foreign Groom: In such cases, experts believe that increasing global connectivity—facilitated by education and career opportunities-has inspired women from Himachal to look beyond national borders in their search for a life partner.
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 Milk Crisis: Angry Farmer Pours 1,200 Litres of Milk at Plant Gate
Milk Federation Crisis: A local dairy farmer in Mandi district dumped his entire supply at the Chakkar Milk Plant's entrance on Sunday to protest the federation's refusal to procure milk, highlighting a severe infrastructure gap in the state.
Mandi Murder Case: SFI Leader Brutally Killed by Drug Addict Near Gopalpur College
In a chilling daylight attack, a second-year college student and student union leader was murdered while commuting to her campus, leading to a violent public standoff and the eventual arrest of the accused.
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.
Shimla Drug Bust: Nepal nationals held with 9.28kg opium and 12 lakh cash
In a major breakthrough against narcotics, Shimla Police intercepted an Innova in Narkanda, seizing high-grade opium and stacks of currency while separate raids in Hamirpur unearthed a massive illegal liquor syndicate.
Kangra Airport on high alert after suspicious bag triggers bomb scare
Airport operations were suspended for three hours on Saturday morning after an unattended bag was discovered in a washroom, prompting the deployment of a bomb squad and the evacuation of all passengers and staff.
Shimla Temperature Plummets to 3.6°C: Coldest April Night in 47 Years
Shimla has witnessed a historic climate anomaly as temperatures crashed to near-freezing levels following unseasonal snow and rain. The India Meteorological Department confirms this as the lowest April minimum since 1979, marking a significant departure from seasonal norms across Himachal Pradesh.
