KAITHAL: After the private school bus accident in Mahendragarh district, all the schools in the district remained closed on Monday in protest against the action taken by the RTA department by launching of inspection of private school buses. Private school operators protested outside the Mini Secretariat and submitted a memorandum of their demands to ADC C. Jaya Shraddha.

KAITHAL: The District Bar Association has decided to boycott all the revenue courts in protest against the alleged misbehavior with the lawyers by the Deputy Commissioner, Tehsildar and Naib Tehsildar on the issue of using Of closed canteen in the litigation hall of local judicial complex.

DHARAMSALA: Dharamsala and surrounding areas in Himachal Pradesh are experiencing severe weather changes, as continuous rain in the hill city and heavy snowfall along the Dhauladhar mountain range since Saturday night have led to a significant drop in temperatures across the Kangra valley. The inclement weather extends to the hills of Kullu and Lahaul, where snowfall was recorded on Saturday, causing concern among residents and authorities.

KAITHAL: A 9 year old innocent girl died tragically after coming in contact with the high voltage electrical wires passing over the house in Pyoda Road street number 11. This accident happened when the 9 years old girl was playing on the rooftop of the house. At the time of the accident, there was such a huge explosion that people nearby also came out of their houses.

SHIMLA: A Shimla court on Wednesday sent Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader and two-time Punjab minister Sucha Singh Langah's son Parkash Singh and four others, including a woman, to police custody till April 12.

CHANDIGARH: Five children were killed and several others injured after an overloaded bus of a private school went out of control and overturned in Haryana's Mahendragarh district on Thursday.

SHIMLA: Crowd of devotees from across the region thronged temples in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, the first day of the nine-day-long Navratri festival.

DHARAMSALA: In a significant stride towards combating the drug menace, the Nurpur Police District, under the leadership of SP Ashok Rattan, has launched an extensive campaign against drug trafficking. On the evening of Sunday, the police, acting on confidential information, targeted a residence in Surajpur Tehsil, Indora District, Kangra.

MANDI: Setting aside rumours and saying she is proud to be Hindu, BJP’s Lok Sabha candidate from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh and actor Kangana Ranaut on Monday clarified that she “doesn’t consume beef”.

SHIMLA: Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday said she met all leaders of the Congress party in Himachal Pradesh and was "proud" of their unity and determination to fight the elections strongly.

DHARAMSALA: On Thursday in a momentous occasion at Mecleodganj in Dharamsala, HP, a long-cherished dream of a group of Sri Lankan Buddhists, spearheaded by the Most Venerable Dr. Waskaduwe Mahindawansa Maha Nayaka Thero, the head of Amarapura Sambuddha Sasanodaya Maha Nikaya, and orchestrated by Dr. Damenda Porage, the Founder President of the Sri Lanka-Tibetan Buddhist Brotherhood in Sri Lanka, came to fruition.

DHARAMSALA: In a heartfelt gathering full of hope and spirituality, the 14th Dalai Lama, the esteemed Tibetan spiritual leader, was honored with a Long Life Prayer ceremony organized by the Toepa Association and the Purang community in Dharamsala. At 88 years of age, the Dalai Lama warmly embraced the prayers offered to him, expressing his determination to live beyond the age of 100, a testament to his unwavering commitment to promoting the values of compassion and harmony as espoused by Buddhist culture.

DHARAMSALA: In a pressing call for justice, the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) forwarded a memorandum to the President of India through Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla during his visit to Dharamshala on Friday, addressing a grave issue of sexual harassment within the Central University. The memorandum highlighted the need for immediate and impartial investigation into the allegations against a faculty member accused by a research student of sexual misconduct.

SHIMLA: As March is drawing closer, nearby hills of the popular tourist destination of Manali received more snow on Saturday, while lower hills across Himachal Pradesh experienced rains, pushing down the mercury by several notches.

NEW DELHI: Six former Congress MLAs of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly, who were disqualified for defying a party whip, joined the BJP on Saturday in the national Capital.

DHARAMSALA: Dharamshala, a city beloved by tourists for its serene beauty and tranquil atmosphere, is witnessing an unprecedented surge in visitor numbers. Amidst this influx, a grim incident unfolded in McLeodganj, where a dispute over dining at a local dhaba escalated into a violent clash between two groups on Thursday, leading to the tragic death of a tourist.

KALAYAT(Kaithal) : About half a dozen youths who went to Russia from village Mataur for jobs have been thrown into the Russia-Ukraine war. Instead of providing jobs, these youth have been recruited into the Russian army. In such a situation, these youth are forced to struggle just to save their lives, far from earning good money.

CHANDIGARH: In swift political developments in Haryana, the BJP today replaced Manohar Lal Khattar and appointed Naib Saini as new Chief Minister. The controversial home minister Anil Viz is also shown the door.

DHARAMSALA: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated and laid the foundation for 14 significant development projects, valued at Rs. 143 crore, in the Indora Assembly Constituency of Kangra district on Sunday , marking a significant stride towards the area's advancement.

MANDI: The weeklong Shivratri Mahotsav began here on Saturday with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu formally announcing the opening of the grand event from the historic Paddal Ground here.

DHARAMSALA: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has revealed plans for the expansion of Kangra Airport, promising a substantial relief package for those displaced by the project. This initiative is part of a broader vision to propel Kangra district into a tourism hub, furthering its development.

DHARAMSALA: In a significant political move, the Sukhu government in Himachal Pradesh has initiated a reshuffle within the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation by expelling councilors previously nominated by the now-disqualified MLA, Sudhir Sharma. This decision paves the way for the nomination of new councilors, marking a notable shift in the municipal body's composition.

KAITHAL: Addressing the public anger rally organized in Kalayat grain market, today Leader of Opposition and former Chief Minister Bhupendra Singh Hooda said that the crowd gathered in Kalayat is an indication that the coming time will be for the Congress party. Encouraged by the huge crowd that gathered in the public protest rally, Hooda said in his own style that 'Kalayat has laid the foundation stone'.

SHIMLA: An avalanche was reported on Sunday in Himachal Pradesh’s remote Lahaul-Spiti district following heavy snowfall, officials said.

SHIMLA: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Sunday said the government was introducing e-governance services across all 60 urban local bodies in order to revolutionize public services.

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting here on Saturday approved the excise policy for 2024-25 through auction cum tender.

KAITHAL: Haryana Saraswati Heritage Development Board Vice Chairman Dhuman Singh Kirmach said that Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose had also done penance on the banks of Saraswati river. There is a plan by Saraswati Board to build a very beautiful ghat at this place. All the holy places located on the banks of Saraswati are being renovated. Similarly, renovation work will be done in Southa village also.

SHIMLA: The "political crisis" in the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh seems yet to be over as Cabinet minister Vikramaditya Singh, who too raised a "banner of revolt" against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Friday reached Delhi after meeting rebel MLAs in Chandigarh.

SHIMLA: The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet in its meeting held here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu decided to constitute the Seventh State Finance Commission to review the financial position of panchayats and municipalities and to make the recommendations to the government.

SHIMLA: In a major political attempt to save the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Thursday declared that the six rebel legislators cease to be members of the Assembly with immediate effect, saying “the MLAs defied party whip to vote in favour of government on Financial Bill.”

DHARAMSALA: Business and community leaders of Gaggal Bazar staged a protest march in Gaggal on Tuesday and observed a bandh in protest against the airport expansion in Gaggal Bazaar. Zilla Parishad Chairman Ramesh Brar, Zilla Parishad member Kulbash Chaudhary, Panchayat representatives of the affected Panchayats and people gathered in Gaggal Bazaar.Gaggal Panchayat pradhan Renu Pathania said that the way the district administration has presented the R&R report, that report will have to be corrected.

SHIMLA: Amidst the political crisis, the Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Wednesday passed the budget for 2024-25 with a voice vote. Subsequently, the House was adjourned sine die.

SHIMLA: Amid political crisis, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that he has not resigned and the Congress government would complete its full five-year term.

SHIMLA: In a major political development in the ongoing crisis in Himachal Pradesh, state assembly Speaker on Wednesday suspended 15 BJP legislators, including Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur.

SHIMLA: After the ruling Congress in Himachal Pradesh faced a humiliating defeat owing to cross-voting by six of its legislators for the lone Rajya Sabha seat, BJP leader and Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur will meet Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Wednesday morning to demand floor test in the ongoing Budget session against the government.