Security has been tightened at the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat following an RDX bomb threat sent via email. The email also mentions terrorist Tahawwur Rana. No suspicious item was found yet, and investigation is ongoing with support from central agencies.
To ensure transparency in the BPL selection process, the Himachal Pradesh government has implemented a two-tier verification system involving Panchayat and Sub-Division level committees. The last date to submit applications and declarations is April 30. – Himachal News
A major accident occurred in the Banjar Valley of Himachal Pradesh as a 55-year-old bridge collapsed on NH-305 during the night. A tanker plunged into the river, though the driver was rescued and hospitalized. The collapse has cut off critical road connectivity, stranding tourists and disrupting local movement. Authorities have now announced the construction of a Bailey bridge to restore traffic.