The Himachal Pradesh government has taken a significant step to curb political defections by introducing a key amendment during the state Assembly’s budget session. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presented the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly (Allowances and Pension) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Assembly. Under the proposed amendment, MLAs disqualified under the anti-defection […]
Author: Suraj Maurya
Blast Outside Chandigarh BJP Office, Police Investigate Incident
A suspected blast occurred outside the BJP office in Sector 37, Chandigarh, around 5 PM on Wednesday, damaging nearby vehicles and creating panic in the area. The incident has been widely circulated on social media, though news outlets have not independently verified the footage. According to preliminary reports, several vehicle windows were shattered and minor […]
Tamil Nadu Congress Faces Internal Turmoil Ahead of Assembly Polls, Manickam Tagore Offers Resignation
Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, the Congress party is facing internal dissent as state election management and coordination committee chairman Manickam Tagore offered his resignation to the party president. Sources indicate that Tagore is unhappy with the party’s seat allocation strategy in the state. Tagore alleged that Congress was deliberately assigned weaker […]
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Takes Evening Walk on Shimla Mall Road, Reviews Utility Duct Work
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu spent time with locals and tourists during an evening visit to Shimla’s iconic Mall Road on Wednesday, interacting with the public and reviewing ongoing infrastructure development works. During the visit, several residents and tourists stopped to interact with the Chief Minister, while many also clicked selfies with him, […]
Shimla Makes Migrant Worker Registration Mandatory, Bans Protests at Key City Locations Till May 31
In order to prevent crimes and maintain public order, Shimla District Magistrate Anupam Kashyap has issued fresh administrative orders making registration mandatory for migrant workers, street vendors, hawkers, and other temporary workers residing in the district. Under the newly issued directives, employers, contractors, traders, and business owners will not be allowed to hire migrant labourers […]
Kullu Administration Forms District Committee to Monitor River Dredging and Prevent Flood Risks
In a significant step toward disaster mitigation and flood prevention, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Kullu has constituted a district-level committee to monitor dredging and mining activities in riverbeds across the district. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Anurag Chandra Sharma on Wednesday. The initiative aims to reduce flood […]
Woman Arrested in Rohru for Repeated Drug Trafficking, Shimla Police Take Strict Action
Shimla district police have taken strict action against a woman allegedly involved in small-scale drug trafficking for a prolonged period in the Rohru area, arresting her after repeated violations of legal provisions. According to police officials, the accused had been taking advantage of bailable provisions while continuing illegal narcotics activities. Acting firmly under its zero-tolerance […]
Shimla Police Nab Four With Heroin in Rohru, Drug Trafficking Case Registered
Continuing its crackdown against drug trafficking, Shimla district police carried out another successful operation in the Rohru area, arresting four individuals and recovering heroin (commonly known as “chitta”) from a vehicle. According to official information, on March 30, 2026, Rohru Police Station received credible intelligence regarding suspected drug movement in the area. Acting swiftly on […]
BJP Slams Himachal Govt Over 5-Fold Permit Fee Hike in Shimla, Calls Decision Anti-People
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has strongly criticized the Congress-led Himachal Pradesh government over the sharp increase in permit fees for restricted roads in Shimla, alleging that the move will impose an additional financial burden on residents, traders, and tourists. BJP State Media Co-Convenor Karan Nanda accused the state government of promoting inflation instead of […]
Shimla Police Save Woman from Drowning in Sutlej River, Constable Jumps In for Rescue
Demonstrating swift response, bravery, and commitment to protecting human life, Shimla district police successfully rescued a woman from drowning in the Sutlej River, giving her a new lease on life. According to official information, on March 31, 2026, at around 12:59 PM, Police Station Rampur received an alert that a woman was attempting to jump […]