Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Receives First Instalment of ₹2,395 Crore Under ‘Pride of Hills’ Scheme
Facing severe financial strain after the discontinuation of the Revenue Deficit Grant, Himachal Pradesh has received ₹2,395 crore as the first instalment under the Centre's 'Pride of Hills' scheme to support ongoing development works and financial needs
Shimla Police Bust 75 Interstate Drug Networks in 2026, 59 Main Suppliers Arrested
Shimla Police have dismantled 75 interstate drug trafficking networks and arrested 59 key suppliers in 2026 through backward linkages. Marking a three-year high, recent raids in Punjab led to the arrest of two major heroin suppliers from Ludhiana and Amritsar.
HP govt pushes to automate Public Service Guarantee Act as compliance lags after 15 years
The Himachal Pradesh government plans to automate all departmental service portals by August to fix the lagging implementation of the 2011 Public Service Guarantee Act. The upgrade will automatically register complaints if services are not delivered within the stipulated time, addressing long-standing delays across various state departments.
Himachal Pradesh: Drone Postal Service Launched in Mandi to Connect Remote Hill Areas
The Department of Posts has launched a pilot drone delivery service in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, reducing transit times for mail, medicines, and parcels from a full day to just 6 to 7 minutes. The eco-friendly initiative targets 10 remote locations in the region.
Himachal Pradesh Farmers Find Sweet Success with High-Yield Blueberry Cultivation Trial
A pilot project by the horticulture department in Solan has proven highly successful, paving the way for crop diversification in Himachal Pradesh. Local farmers are fetching up to Rs 1,000 per kilogram in the market, prompting plans to expand cultivation across 10 hectares in the district.
Property dispute main motive behind Sanjauli school director’s murder, says Himachal Police
A long-standing property dispute between a brother and sister has emerged as the primary motive behind the murder of Meenakshi Mittal, director of Saraswati Paradise International School in Sanjauli. Mittal was shot dead by unidentified assailants near the school gate on Saturday evening. Police have launched an investigation.
Sewage Leak From Industrial Area Suspected in Mandi Fish Deaths; Pollution Board Issues Notice
The Himachal Pradesh State Pollution Control Board has issued a show-cause notice to the Mandi District Industries Centre following large-scale fish mortality in the Ratti stream. A joint inspection revealed that a damaged pipeline was discharging untreated sewage from a nearby industrial area directly into the water body.
Himachal Pradesh mandates plastic waste use for road construction
Himachal Pradesh’s PWD has issued a new SOP to use carry bags, milk pouches and other plastic waste in bitumen roads. The move aims to reduce plastic pollution while improving road durability.
Himachal to Draft Land Pooling Policy, Plan New BBN Township
The Himachal Pradesh government will formulate a Land Pooling Policy based on models adopted by other states, including Punjab. The move aims to support planned urban development, reduce traffic congestion in Shimla, and facilitate the development of a new township in the Baddi-Barotiwala-Nalagarh region.
Model Code of Conduct Lifted in Himachal After Local Body Polls, Clearing Way for Development Works and Recruitment
State Election Commission has withdrawn the Model Code of Conduct in Himachal with immediate effect following the completion of Panchayati Raj and urban local body elections.
