A vacation in the scenic hills of Shimla took a tragic turn when an 86-year-old British tourist was found dead in his hotel room in the Lower Kaithu area. Police have initiated an inquest and informed the UK Embassy, while initial reports suggest no foul play.
The recent transition of several state-run schools to the CBSE board in Himachal Pradesh has sparked confusion among Craft and Vernacular (C&V) teachers. Lacking clear directives from the Education Department, educators are raising concerns over how their deployment in these new schools will impact their district cadres, transfers, and long-term career progression.
The path for the much-awaited Panchayat elections in Himachal Pradesh has finally cleared. The state government has released the schedule for the delimitation of wards, with the final reservation roster set to be published by March 31, 2026, paving the way for polls in May.
Himachal’s public transport is getting a silent upgrade. The HRTC has finalized the tender for nearly 300 new electric buses, with extensive route trials set to begin across 36 challenging locations to ensure the vehicles can handle the state’s rugged topography.
The long dry spell in Himachal Pradesh seems to be ending as fresh snowfall hits the high peaks. While Rohtang and Baralacha turned white, Shimla witnessed overcast skies throughout the day.
The confrontation between Himachal PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh and the state bureaucracy has reached the doorstep of the Congress High Command. With officers threatening non-cooperation, the central leadership is attempting to broker a truce.
The controversy triggered by PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh’s comments on “outsider” IAS/IPS officers has split the Himachal cabinet. With the Chief Minister issuing a subtle reprimand and other ministers voicing disagreement, the stage is set for a stormy cabinet meeting on January 19.
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.
