Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government is set to tax commercial buildings in villages, extending urban-style taxation to gram panchayats. Hotels, shops, homestays, restaurants, marriage palaces, and ...

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh Electricity Board has decided to abolish 600 posts of engineers and employees in the first phase of its rationalization process. The move was approved during a Board of ...

Shimla police have exposed a well-organized interstate drug trafficking network that used social media platforms and digital payment systems to smuggle chitta (adulterated heroin) into Himachal ...

In a bid to ensure safety during the upcoming kite-flying season, the District Disaster Management Authority has issued a stern advisory regarding the use of Chinese string. The administration has ...

The Himachal Pradesh Directorate of Elementary Education has issued strict instructions to all schools, reinforcing the complete ban on corporal punishment. Citing the Right to Education (RTE) Act, ...

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh is expected to witness rain and snowfall over the next five days, bringing hope for apple growers and farmers struggling with an ongoing dry spell. The Meteorological Center ...

Himachal Pradesh has secured the top position in reading levels among students, according to the 2024 Annual Status of Education Report (ASER). The report highlights significant progress in learning ...

Dharamshala’s International Cricket Stadium is set to host three matches in the upcoming IPL 2025 season, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal announced in Bilaspur. The... The News Himachal seeks to cover the ...

Dr. YS. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, has issued updated ad-hoc recommendations for phosphorus fertilizer use in Himachal Pradesh following comprehensive soil analysis. The ...

The Himachal Pradesh government has constituted a Carbon Credit Committee under the chairmanship of the Additional Chief Secretary (Forests) to explore carbon market opportunities and generate ...

Tourists visiting the scenic tribal area of Lahaul in Himachal Pradesh are being warned about the dangers of risky behaviour in the region’s freezing rivers and streams. With the arrival of snowfall, ...

In a significant step toward combating the growing drug menace in Himachal Pradesh, Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla launched an anti-drug campaign in Chail, Solan district, today. As the Chief Guest at ...