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Himachal Pradesh Construction Costs Surge as Cement and Steel Prices Witness Sharp Hike
Home construction in Himachal has hit a major hurdle as leading brands like ACC and Ambuja hiked cement prices by ₹15 per bag. Coupled with rising steel and brick rates, individual homebuilders face significant budget overruns across the state
Hamirpur Police Bust Sex Racket at Brother Hotel
Hamirpur Brother Hotel Raid: In Hamirpur, the Sadar Police conducted a raid on the Brother Hotel, exposing a prostitution racket. Three young women from Punjab were rescued and moved to a safe location, while the police have registered a case against the hotel operators and intensified their investigation.
Crisis on NH-305: 298 Accidents in 5 Years as Highway Turns Deadly
Following a horrific Tempo Traveller crash at Sojha, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has intervened in the deteriorating state of NH-305. With accidents hitting a record high in 2025-26, the vital Aut-Luhri-Sainj stretch remains a pothole-ridden nightmare, sparking massive public outrage and legal action against the state and NHAI.
Solan’s Chester Hills Project Under Scanner: Himachal Govt Orders Strict Action Over Section 118 Violations
The Himachal Government has directed DC Solan to investigate alleged Section 118 violations in the Chester Hills project. Following an SDM report exposing "benami" transactions and a ₹1500 crore scam complaint against top officials, the state has revoked stay orders and initiated strict legal action
Heated Argument in Shimla’s Nerwa After Wedding Party Prays on Roadside
Shimla Nerwa News: Tension erupted in Nerwa, Shimla—near the Uttarakhand border—over the offering of prayers along the roadside. Following protests by locals, a heated argument ensued between wedding guests and villagers.
Solan Housing Row: CM Sukhu Orders Fresh Probe as Top Bureaucrats Spar Over Land Law ‘Violations’
Chester Hills Housing Project Controversy: CM Sukhvinder Sukhu has announced a detailed investigation into the Chester Hills project in Solan. Following a report by the SDM flagging violations of Section 118 and "structured arrangements" to bypass land laws, the government faces pressure over illegal land transfers to non-agriculturists. Read the
BJP Walks Out of Himachal Assembly Over Panchayat Quota Row, Alleges ‘Tampering’ in Reservation Process
The Opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Wednesday walked out of the....
Himachal Orders LPG Agencies to Give Two-Day Advance Notice on Deliveries
Himachal LPG Delivery Update: The Himachal Pradesh government has mandated all gas agencies to provide a two-day advance notice to consumers and officials before delivery. Aimed at increasing transparency, the new directive ensures timely updates through panchayats and local news.
Pro-Khalistan Groups Claim Responsibility for New Year’s Blast Near Nalagarh Police Station
Solan, Himachal Pradesh: A powerful explosion rocked the area near Nalagarh police....
After 78 Years of Waiting, a Remote Himachal Village Finally Welcomes a HRTC Bus
Himachal News: While the country was launching space missions, carving highways through....
