The Latest Breaking News from Himachal Pradesh

Himachal CM heads to politically significant Kangra; BJP flays Congress over ‘ignoring Kangra’

With Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu kicking off his week-long trip across Kangra, often regarded as the most politically significant district, the principal Opposition BJP hit out at the Congress over “not giving Kangra its due political share”.

The Hindu · May 23, 2023

Himachal Pradesh explores possibility of growing cannabis

As the Himachal Pradesh government contemplates legalising the cultivation of cannabis in the State, a team of legislators on Saturday visited neighbouring Uttarakhand to explore the possibility of legal cultivation of cannabis - a report surrounding this would be submitted within two months to the government.

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Himachal Pradesh takes aim to lead in country’s clean energy transition; mulls a new ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy

As India aims to become energy independent by the year 2047, Himachal Pradesh is taking a lead in the country’s clean energy transition by contemplating a ‘Green Hydrogen’ policy that would promote the use of green hydrogen and establish the hill state as a leading hub for its production.

The Hindu · May 20, 2023

Will it be 1-1 or 2-0 between BJP chief Nadda and Congress boss Kharge in Karnataka assembly election?

NEW DELHI: Campaigning for the May 10 assembly election in the southern state of Karnataka is turning more interesting with each passing day. The tone and tenor of speeches by top leaders of both the ruling BJP and main opposition Congress are getting shriller and sharper.

The Times of India · May 4, 2023

Land transferred for construction of Heliport in Palampur: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the land for construction of the heliport at Palampur in Kangra district has been transferred to the Tourism department and the detailed project report (DPR) in this regard will be ready shortly.

The Times of India · May 1, 2023

Mann Ki Baat special screening for inmates in Chandigarh jail

Prasar Bharti hosted a special screening of the 100th episode of Mann Ki Baat in the Union Territories of Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh.

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

Short halts at entry points: Police's new mantra to decongest Shimla during peak tourist season

A 5-10-minute halt at entry points will ensure smooth vehicular movement in the Himachal Pradesh capital reeling from acute traffic congestion during the peak tourist season.

The Hindu · Apr 30, 2023

After defying death during Annapurna 1 expedition, Baljeet Kaur ready to climb Mount Satopanth peak of Uttrakhand in September

SHIMLA: After defying death during the Annapurna expedition in Nepal, the gritty Indian mountaineer Baljeet Kaur (28) from Mamlig Panjrol village of Solan district in Himachal Pradesh is roaring to climb the mountains once again.

The Times of India · Apr 28, 2023

Shimla MC poll: Congress, BJP slug it out as campaign picks up

The Congress is banking on the ‘anti-incumbency’ factor to work against the BJP, which won majority seats in the year 2017 to gain control of the Shimla MC.

The Hindu · Apr 25, 2023

Himachal High Court to organise two-day conference on contemporary judicial development

The Himachal Pradesh High Court, in collaboration with National Judicial Academy, Bhopal, will organise a two-day conference in Shimla starting April 29 aiming to provide a forum for the exchange of experiences and dissemination of best practices among the participants. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 22, 2023