The Latest Breaking News from Himachal Pradesh

Himachal Cabinet gives nod for scheme to help youth set up solar power projects

Himachal Pradesh govt. launches 2nd phase of 'Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Start-Up Yojana' to provide self-employment to youth through solar power projects.

The Hindu · Jan 2, 2024

Himachal Pradesh implements ST tag for Hattees after Centre clarifies on SC community of same name

Months after the President of India notified the inclusion of the Hattee community in the State’s Scheduled Tribes list, the Himachal Pradesh government on January 1 issued necessary directions to all departments for the implementation of the new classification

The Hindu · Jan 1, 2024

4G mobile services for 1,117 border outposts in next six years: MHA

India shares a 3,488 km border with China, running along Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.

The Hindu · Dec 31, 2023

MeT forecasts rain, snow for parts of Himachal

Snow and rain expected at isolated places in Himachal Pradesh due to Western Disturbance, White Christmas unlikely in Shimla.

The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023

Forest conservation on mind, Himachal police to hone disaster management, rescue skills of staff

Himachal Pradesh Police Training College partners with forest department and village to prevent & manage forest fires, enhancing skills and knowledge in disaster management.

The Hindu · Dec 16, 2023

Himachal Pradesh govt. set up committee to explore increasing marriage age of women

Govt forms committee to explore increasing marriage age of women in Himachal Pradesh. Chairperson: M. Sudha Devi. Members: Priyatu Mandal, Sharad Kumar Lagwal, Manasi Sahay Thakur, Pratibha Chauhan. Member Secretary: Priyanka Verma. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said exploring legal options to implement proposal.

The Hindu · Dec 8, 2023

Himachal Pradesh Police breaks stereotypes; will soon have ‘lady buglers’

Women constables of Himachal Pradesh Police Dept. are breaking gender stereotypes by training to become 'lady buglers'. Three female constables are undergoing bugler course at Police Training College in Kangra district. Bugle calls are important signals during ceremonies, parades, and other official events.

The Hindu · Dec 6, 2023

Anger builds among Hattees as Centre, Himachal Pradesh govt. undecided on who to include in the community

Anger builds among Hattee community of Himachal Pradesh's Trans-Giri area over delay in implementation of ST classification. Thousands march to demand ST certificates. State govt & Union govt yet to decide if SCs included in ST list. Gujjar community & SCs oppose move.

The Hindu · Dec 5, 2023

Punjab Police arrest two operatives of banned outfit Sikhs for Justice

Two Sikhs for Justice operatives arrested for writing pro-Khalistan slogans in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. Arrests made by CI Bathinda, backed by SFJ leader Gurpatwant Pannun and Jagjeet Singh of Sikhs for Justice in New York. FIR registered, investigation ongoing.

The Hindu · Dec 4, 2023

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu hits back at Anurag Thakur; Highlights Congress govt's achievements

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Sukhu has hit back at Union Minister Anurag Thakur by saying the Congress government has fulfilled three guarantees in less than a year, but even after 9 years of forming the government at the Centre, the Modi government could not fulfil its guarantee of…

The Times of India · Dec 2, 2023