Himachal pradesh

Shimla water crisis: World Bank approves Rs 929 crore aid for supply project

According to state minister Sarween Chaudhary, the final discussion for the loan sanction will be held on October 24.

Aug 31, 2018

A woman buys wheat from a government-run ration shop

Himachal Pradesh goes digital in ration distribution to ensure transparency

The Himachal Pradesh government has announced several new steps to ensure fair distribution of high-quality ration in the state. It has set up a mobile app and a complaint redressal unit.

Jul 15, 2018

Shimla's heli-taxi service just got more expensive

Despite the poor response from travellers and confusion over the landing spot, the cost of the heli-taxi between Shimla and Chandigarh has gone up.

Jul 9, 2018

Dengue grips Himachal town Bilaspur with 110 confirmed cases

A team from the central government is dispatched to monitor the situation.

Jul 8, 2018

Students march in anti-drug rally in Shimla

Shimla: Over 2,000 students take out rally observing International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking

Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur was the chief guest at the rally event.

Jun 27, 2018

World Environment Day: Himachal Pradesh bans use of thermocol plates

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said special thrust would be laid on the plantation of trees from June 5 to July 1 in Baddi, Nalagarh, Parwanoo, Kala Amb, Paonta Sahib, Sundernagar, Damtal and Una as these were the most polluted cities of the state.

Jun 5, 2018

7 killed after bus veers off road in Himachal Pradesh

The bus was on its way to Tikkar from Shimla when the accident occurred on the Theog-Hatkoti road.

Jun 1, 2018

Summers bring Shimla's water woes to a boil

While the residents are grappling with water woes -- not exactly for the first time -- civic body Mayor Kusum Sadret of the Bharatiya Janata Party, which is helming the Municipal Corporation for the first time in three decades since June 2017, is away to China on an official tour.

May 28, 2018

30, including 27 children, killed after bus falls into gorge: Quick facts

The bus was ferrying schoolchildren back to their homes when it plunged into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district.

Apr 10, 2018

Veteran actor Jeetendra booked for sexual assault of his cousin 47 years ago

Jeetendra's cousin had sent an email to the Himachal Pradesh DGP in February this year seeking an FIR against her cousin, who she said was 28 years old when he assaulted her.

Mar 7, 2018

Virbhadra Singh in soup in money laundering case, ex-CM and wife chargesheeted by ED

A status report inclusive of recorded statements from several witnesses and probed bank transactions proofs was submitted by ED in its chargesheet in the court on Thursday.

Feb 1, 2018

Delhi drug racket busted; arrest of 4 students leads to seizure of 1.14 kg cannabis

The students were allegedly distributing the drugs in and around the Delhi University North Campus. Read on to know more.

Dec 30, 2017

Not a happy new year? Debt-ridden Aircel to shut down operations in 6 circles by January 30

Aircel subscribers in Maharashtra, Haryana, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh (West) have until March 10, 2018, to port to other networks.

Dec 21, 2017

Prakash Raj mocks PM Modi over BJP's underperformance in Gujarat Assembly elections

Prakash Raj has targeted BJP over its performance in Gujarat poll.

Dec 18, 2017

Congress usurped subsidy of Rs 57,000 crore: Modi

Playing the development card by emphasising on promotion of tourism in the hill state, the Prime Minister said his government was focusing on laying road networks in the state.

Nov 5, 2017

Ranji Trophy: Himachal's Prashant Chopra hits historic triple hundred on his 25th birthday

Prashant Chopra, who played for India in 2012 Under-19 World Cup, has created history in Ranji Trophy.

Oct 7, 2017

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh set to make a film on surgical strikes

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh murder cases: Security beefed up in Panchkula ahead of today's hearing

Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, who is lodged at the Sunaria jail in Rohtak, will face trial in the two cases in the special CBI court through video conferencing.

Sep 16, 2017

Climate change impact: Himalayan low altitude glaciers melting fast

It is for the first time, a study of 146 glaciers spread over 660 sq km in Chandra Basin located in the western Himalayas is being conducted to estimate the volume of loss caused by climate change.

Sep 5, 2017

Fulfill your stargazing dream by visiting these top 7 places in India

Do you want to go on a stargazing trip? If yes, here are some places in India that you must visit.

Aug 23, 2017

Has Doklam standoff failed to dampen Indo-China trade relations? Chinese imports to India rise 33%

Even as New Delhi and Beijing are sparring over the Doklam plateau, Chinese imports to India have increased 33 percent in the April-June quarter over the same period last year.

Aug 14, 2017

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