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₹981 Cr Bridge Over Govind Sagar to Cut Una–Hamirpur Distance

₹981-Crore Bridge Over Govind Sagar to Cut Una–Hamirpur Distance by 22 km, Boost Growth

Una: A major infrastructure project is underway over Govind Sagar Lake, where an 860-meter-long bridge is being constructed at a cost of ₹981 crore between Lathiani and Mandli. The bridge is expected to transform connectivity across the region and significantly reduce travel time. Once completed, the distance between Una and Hamirpur will be reduced by […]

Shimla Police Bust Inter-State Drug Racket, 5 Arrested

Shimla Police Crack Inter-State Drug Racket, Seize 34.44g Heroin; Five Arrested Including Punjab Supplier

Shimla: In a major crackdown against narcotics, the Shimla Police has dismantled an inter-state drug trafficking network and seized 34.440 grams of heroin (chitta). The action was taken under case no. 41/2026 registered on April 1, 2026, at Theog Police Station. Police said they received a tip-off about drug dealings taking place in a Bolero […]

Nikah at Shimla Temple Sparks Cultural Row and Protests

Shimla Temple Nikah Row: Hindu Groups Protest, Wedding Shifted to Mosque After Objections

A controversy has intensified in Shimla over a planned Nikah ceremony involving a Muslim bride at the Ram Mandir. Several Hindu organizations have termed the move “cultural encroachment” and voiced strong objections. The Hindu Sangharsh Samiti announced a protest, including a symbolic head-shaving (“mundan”) program, to oppose the event. After the matter became public, the […]

Himachal Pradesh Sees 200% More Rainfall in a Week

Himachal Pradesh Records 200% More Rainfall in a Week; Orchards Hit, Clear Weather Expected from April 13

Shimla: Unusually intense weather has affected Himachal Pradesh over the past week, with rainfall far exceeding normal levels. According to the India Meteorological Department, the state recorded 52.6 mm of rain between April 2 and 9—nearly 200% above the normal average of 17.6 mm for this period. Several districts saw extreme departures from normal rainfall. […]

Vikramaditya Singh on Youth, Climate & Development

Minister Vikramaditya Singh Stresses Youth Power & Sustainable Development in Mandi

Mandi: Vikramaditya Singh, Minister for Public Works and Urban Development, presided over the annual prize distribution ceremony at Dreamz College of Pharmacy near Sundernagar during his two-day visit. Addressing students, he said that year-long hard work builds success and that youth with positive thinking can overcome any challenge and take the state forward. Speaking in […]

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