Himachal Pradesh
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”.
Himachal High Court Gives Centre 10-Day Deadline on Shimla Air Connectivity, Pulls Up State Over Defunct Hospital Lifts
The Himachal Pradesh High Court has given the central government a 10-day deadline to present a concrete timeline for restoring air connectivity to Shimla. Rejecting the Civil Aviation Ministry’s assurances as delaying tactics, the court warned against “step-motherly treatment.” The next hearing is set for May 14.
Dharamshala Gets First-Ever IPL Playoff Match, Qualifier 1 Scheduled for May 26
Dharamshala’s international cricket stadium will host an IPL playoff match for the first time in history. The IPL Governing Council announced on Wednesday that Qualifier 1 will be played on May 26. The venue will also host three league matches featuring Punjab Kings, boosting local tourism and business.
Himachal Civic Polls Enter Decisive Phase, 1,147 Candidates in Fray
With nomination withdrawals complete, the State Election Commission confirms 10 wards have already been won uncontested ahead of the May 17 voting.
Kinnaur Labour Camp Fire Today: Two Workers Burned Alive in Remote Panghi Village
A massive fire broke out at a labour camp in Kinnaur’s remote Panghi village late Tuesday night. Two workers died on the spot. The blaze started around 1 am in an iron shed. A third worker narrowly escaped. Initial reports suggest a short circuit or cigarette caused the fire.
Dehra Police Today Freezes Assets Worth ₹39 Lakh in Drug Crackdown
Dehra police have frozen illegal assets worth over ₹39.48 lakh in a major action against drug trafficking. Separately, a local court sentenced a man to ten years in jail for attacking a woman.
Voter Deletion Secured BJP’s Win”: Kuldeep Rathore Drops a Bombshell on Election Commission’s Impartiality
Senior Congress leader Kuldeep Rathore alleges large-scale voter deletions and questions the impartiality of constitutional institutions, saying recent poll results reflect a weakening of democratic processes.
Two Himachal Road Accidents Claim Six Lives, Leave Three Injured on Monday
Six people died and three others were injured in two separate road accidents in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. The first incident occurred in the Barsar subdivision of Hamirpur district, while the second accident took place in the Sangrah subdivision of Sirmour district, where a car plunged into a 300-foot-deep gorge.
