Himachal Pradesh
Himachal CM considers NPA for doctors, to spend Rs 800 crore on cancer care institutions
Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday said the Himachal Pradesh government is considering Non-Practising Allowance for specialist medical officers. The state will also spend Rs 800 crore to strengthen cancer care facilities across the state amid rising cases.
Himachal CM orders dress code, uniform for CBSE schools
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the education department to finalise a dress code for teachers, uniforms for students and a distinct colour scheme for buildings of CBSE schools at the earliest. The teacher dress code will come into force from October 1.
Kangana Ranaut targets Sukhu govt over Himachal debt
Mandi MP Kangana Ranaut on Monday criticised the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh for rising debt after a DISHA meeting in Kullu. She also directed police to act strictly against drug sales in the district and called for a tougher law.
New tunnels on Mandi-Kullu route pass trial, traffic likely in 4 days
People travelling from Mandi to Kullu will get major relief as new tunnels between Dayod and Hanogi under the Kiratpur-Manali four-lane project successfully completed trials. The journey time is expected to drop from nearly one hour 50 minutes to about one hour once traffic begins after safety checks.
Over 4.91 Lakh New Vehicles Registered in Himachal Pradesh in 3 Years as Road Traffic Soars
Himachal Pradesh added over 4.91 lakh vehicles in the last three years, taking its total count near 24 lakh. The surge has caused severe traffic congestion in key tourist hotspots like Shimla and Manali.
Himachal Identifies 67 Sensitive Glacial Lakes, Plans Early Warning Systems
Himachal Pradesh has identified 67 sensitive glacial lakes, including several in high-altitude areas. The state is working on early warning systems for four high-risk lakes in Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti, though poor network connectivity remains a major technical challenge.
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.
