The Latest Breaking News from Himachal Pradesh

Bihar succumb to Himachal batters

The Himachal Pradesh top order proved too good for Bihar as the team from the north Indian state won the Group B clash of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy by eight wickets in Mumbai on Saturday.

The Times of India · Oct 22, 2023

Does India need to relook the Dam Safety Act? | Explained

Do the frequency and scale of disasters like in Sikkim and Himachal Pradesh reveal a pattern of neglect? 

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

Paintbrush swift butterfly is photographed for the first time in Himachal Pradesh

For the first time, Paintbrush Swift butterfly sighted in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district. Discovered in 1878, species was photographed and documented during 'Wild Bhattiyat Project' initiated by Forest Department.

The Hindu · Oct 21, 2023

ATHLETICS | Services’ Manikanta eclipses 100m National record with a perfectly run race

Manikanta (21, Udupi) broke the men's 100m national record at the 62nd National Open Athletics Championships in Bengaluru, clocking 10.23s. He attributed the success to hard work and no changes to his training routine. Dinesh (Maharashtra) and Seema (Himachal Pradesh) won gold in the men's 10,000m and women's 10,000m respectively.…

The Hindu · Oct 11, 2023

CBI arrests five for allegedly misappropriating RLDA funds

CBI arrests 5, incl. 2 ex-RLDA & Bank of Baroda officials, for misappropriating ₹31.50cr from RLDA funds. Accused diverted funds to shell entities, withdrew & misappropriated them. Searches conducted in Delhi, Mumbai, Goa & Himachal Pradesh. Loss to RLDA due to reinvestment of only ₹3.50cr.

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

ODI World Cup | England will be pleased with cooler climes, but lot of travel and risk of injury to its bowlers a concern

Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful region at the foot of the Himalayas, recently hit by devastating floods. The World Cup has brought some relief, with the England team preparing for their second game against Bangladesh at the HPCA Stadium. Ben Stokes took throwdowns for 40 minutes before a light…

The Hindu · Oct 8, 2023

Himachal Pradesh crypto currency scam: SIT searches 35 locations across 3 states

SHIMLA: In a significant operation the Special Investigation Team (SIT), constituted to investigate the cases related to the multi-crore crypto currency fraud in Himachal Pradesh, conducted searches in 35 locations 7 districts and one police district of Himachal Pradesh beside Punjab and Chandigarh on Saturday.

The Times of India · Oct 7, 2023

Himachal limps back to normalcy as monsoon withdraws; State govt. spending ₹4,500 crore

Monsoon in Himachal Pradesh caused havoc, leaving 509 dead, 15,000 homeless, and losses exceeding Rs 9,712.50 crore. Govt. announced relief package, spending Rs 4,500 crore, and CM estimated total losses at Rs 12,000 crore. IMD reported 21% excess rainfall, and train service on Shimla-Kalka track resumed. Tourists returning as State…

The Hindu · Oct 7, 2023

Himachal launches unique scheme for care of vulnerable sections of society

Himachal Pradesh government on Tuesday launched first of its kind scheme - ‘Mukhyamantri Sukh Ashraya Yojana’.

The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023

Himachal Pradesh: Air Force evacuates critical patient in complete darkness

SHIMLA: In a late-night operation, the Indian Air Force evacuated a critical patient from Bhuntar in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.

The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023