Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has confirmed that the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) has earned a record revenue of ₹300 crore through electricity sales. This boost is attributed to improved operational efficiency and surplus energy trade.
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In its latest cabinet meeting, the Himachal Pradesh government announced increased compensation for disaster-hit families, launched new government recruitments, and approved key measures for strengthening health, education, and road safety. Additional schemes for social security, electric taxis, and welfare for small shopkeepers were also cleared.
Communal unrest has erupted in Mandi district following the alleged attempted abduction of a minor girl. The accused man was beaten up by locals before police intervened. Authorities have registered a POCSO case and also booked family members of the girl for thrashing the accused.
Jairam Thakur has slammed the Congress government for allegedly awarding over Rs 2 crore in advertisements to National Herald, a newspaper that does not circulate a single copy in Himachal Pradesh.
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.
A massive political controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh over actress and MP Kangana Ranaut’s electricity bill. A detailed 18-month billing statement worth ₹3.81 lakh has gone viral on social media, with ministers slamming Kangana, while she demands an official investigation.
BJP MP Kangana Ranaut faced protests in Mandi during a Disha Committee meeting, as Youth Congress members gathered outside shouting slogans and waving black flags in response to her recent controversial statements against the Congress party.
President Droupadi Murmu will visit Himachal Pradesh from May 5–9 and attend a major event at IIT Mandi marking 15 years of its journey. She may also visit the Rohtang Tunnel and Shimla during her stay.