As per the cumulative loss report issued by the State Emergency Operation Centre, a total of 304 human lives have been lost in the state between June 20 and August 8, 2025, due to monsoon-induced disasters and traffic mishaps.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday launched an online attendance system for students and teachers in government schools, in a move aimed at enhancing transparency and digital governance in the education sector.
In a post on X, CM Sukhu said, "The news of the death of 6 people in a car accident in Chanwas, Tissa, Chamba district, is extremely sad and painful. I extend my condolences to the grieving families. I pray to God to grant peace to the souls of the departed and provide strength and courage t
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh warning of continued rainfall activity in Himachal Pradesh, with heavy rain expected in many parts of the state over the next few days. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for August 11 and 12 in three districts and a Yellow Alert f
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday handed over appointment letters to 312 newly selected drawing teachers in a formal ceremony held in Shimla, posted in various schools of the State.
"I have written a letter saying that anyone can be made Congress president -- either someone from the Scheduled Castes or, if a cabinet minister is interested, their view should be taken. For me, everyone is equal. The Congress will decide after consulting the high command," Himachal CM S
The Himachal Pradesh High Court on Friday refused to discharge three faculty members of the VNR Vignana Jyothi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, who are facing charges culpable negligence under Sections 336, 304-A read with Section 34 of the IPC, in connection with the 2014
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday said that the government has engaged with the Chinese side to facilitate the resumption of border trade through all three trade routes - Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh, and Nathu La Pass in
In a significant ruling, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government to extend benefits of the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to a retired peon who was initially employed as a daily wager and later granted work charge status, observing that services rendered in such capacity
A massive deodar tree, which had been leaning dangerously for the last few days, collapsed onto the Environment Directorate building in Shimla this morning. Senior scientist of the State Science and Technology and Environment Directorate, Dr Suresh Kumar Atri, said that although the incid
The cumulative monsoon death toll has risen to 202, including 108 fatalities directly linked to rain-related incidents like landslides, flash floods, and house collapses, while 94 have died in road accidents during this season, the SEOC confirmed.