Shimla, June 9 The five-day International Shimla Summer Festival got underway on Monday evening with a grand inaugural ceremony led by Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta. The festival opened on a vibrant note, with renowned Sufi and Bollywood singer Shabab Sabri captivating the audience with his soulful performances during the first cultural evening. Local Himachali […]
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Pathankot, June 9 Political controversy has erupted over the partial restoration of the Pathankot–Jogindernagar railway service, with Rajya Sabha MP Anurag Sharma criticizing the BJP for claiming credit for the resumption of a railway line that has been operational for nearly a century. Addressing the media, Sharma questioned the government’s decision to ceremonially flag off […]
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Dharamshala, June 8 Former Health Minister and senior BJP leader Vipin Singh Parmar launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress government during a press conference in Dharamshala, accusing it of fostering an atmosphere of anarchy and systematically undermining democratic institutions. Parmar, who is the MLA representing the Sulah constituency, alleged that the state government […]
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Dharamshala, June 8 In a vibrant display of health and community spirit, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Center of Excellence (NCOE) in Dharamshala organized a mega cycle rally and multi-sport fitness event on Sunday to commemorate World Bicycle Day. The event drew an enthusiastic turnout of around 150 participants, including athletes from the […]
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Shimla, June 6 High drama unfolded in the Sanjauli area on Saturday after a minor girl was allegedly filmed and blackmailed by a native of Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Ubaid, allegedly lured the minor to a shop where he also attempted to molest and touch her inappropriately. The incident sparked intense public outrage […]
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Shimla, June 6 Himachal Pradesh BJP State President Dr. Rajiv Bindal on Saturday launched a scathing attack on Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, accusing him of insulting thousands of elected public representatives and millions of voters. Condemning the Chief Minister’s recent remarks regarding Zila Parishad and Block Development Council (BDC) members, Dr. Bindal termed the […]
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Shimla, June 6 A controversy broke out during the oath-taking ceremony of newly elected Zila Parishad members in Shimla on Saturday, after district authorities allegedly barred family members, supporters, and political leaders from attending. The ceremony, held at Bachat Bhawan, was part of the state-wide swearing-in program for newly elected representatives ranging from village pradhans […]
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Dharamshala, June 6 Dharamshala MLA Sudhir Sharma on Saturday questioned the state government over the reported closure of the social media accounts of Neeraj Bharti and Himachal Pradesh High Court advocate Vinay Sharma, describing the issue as serious and seeking a public clarification from the Chief Minister. Speaking to reporters in Dharamshala, Sharma said the […]
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Dharamshala, June 6 Seventeen newly elected members of the Panchayat Samiti (Block Development Committee) of Dharamshala took the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Deputy Commissioner’s office on Saturday. The oath was administered by SDM Dharamshala Mohit Rattan to 17 of the 18 elected members. One member could not attend […]
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Shimla, June 6 A moderate earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale struck Himachal Pradesh late Friday night, sending tremors across several districts and prompting residents to rush out of their homes as a precaution. According to the Meteorological Center, Shimla, the earthquake occurred at 10:04 pm. The epicenter was located in Chamba district at […]
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