Himachal Pradesh
MBBS Student Files Ragging Complaint at Hamirpur Medical College, Senior Students Under Scanner
An MBBS first-year student at Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College and Hospital in Hamirpur has filed a ragging complaint against over half a dozen second-year students. The anti-ragging committee has initiated a probe, with the principal warning of strict action, including expulsion, if guilt is established.
National E-Governance Brainstorming Meet in Dharamshala on Oct 16–17
Preparations are in full swing for a two-day national e-governance meeting in Dharamshala on October 16–17. Over 100 top officials will gather to discuss technology-driven administration, transparent functioning, and improving public service delivery across India.
Elderly Himachal Couple Cremated On Same Pyre After Wife Dies 15 Minutes Following Husband’s Death
In Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour district, 70-year-old Hardevi died of shock just 15 minutes after her 78-year-old husband Manga Ram passed away due to illness. The couple was cremated together on the same pyre on Monday on the Giri riverbank.
Sissu Lake, Waterfall Surge As Top Attractions Post-Atal Tunnel Opening
Sissu in Himachal’s Lahaul Valley has emerged as a premier tourist destination following the opening of the Atal Tunnel. Visitors are flocking to its Sissu Lake and Sissu Waterfall, driving strong business expectations for local hoteliers, homestays, and transport operators.
Himachal Apple Grower Installs Monorail in Shimla Orchard to Beat Labour Shortage
To tackle acute labour shortages and rising wages, a Kotkhai apple grower in Shimla district has installed a petrol-run monorail system imported from China. The 500-kg capacity system easily transports crop crates and farm inputs across steep orchard slopes.
Courts Can Correct Government Mistakes, But Cannot Make New Rules: HP CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu stated that while the judiciary can correct government errors, it cannot frame new rules. He highlighted that 70 percent of the state treasury goes to salaries and pensions, raising concerns over financial strain from court orders and ground usage fees.
JP Nadda Slams Himachal Government Over Misgovernance, Slow Fund Utilisation
Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched a sharp attack on the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, accusing it of financial mismanagement, administrative failure, and failing to utilise thousands of crores provided by the Centre for development and healthcare projects.
BJP’s Anurag Thakur slams opposition over constitutional institutions, defends poll roll revision
Former Union minister Anurag Thakur accused opposition parties of targeting constitutional institutions after electoral defeats. Defending the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, he questioned objections over removing duplicate, deceased, and migrated voters from the lists.
Youngsters ‘Adopt’ Kullu Villages With Skills and Time, Not Money
Youngsters from across India are connecting with Himalayan communities by sharing their time, skills and ideas rather than money. The initiative recently reached Manyashi, Deori and Sarahan villages in Sainj Valley, focusing on environmental conservation, waste management and responsible tourism.
Army Cyclists Reach Keylong on 1,200-km Nation-Building Ride
Army personnel from 26 Punjab Unit reached Keylong during a 1,200-km cycling campaign from Ambala Cantonment to Keylong and onward to Jalandhar, engaging students and youth on fitness, discipline, courage, national service and career opportunities in the Army.
