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BJP Targets Himachal Govt Over Shimla Duct Project Cost

BJP Slams Himachal Govt Over ₹260 Crore Mall Road Duct Project in Shimla

Political tensions have intensified in Himachal Pradesh’s capital Shimla over the ongoing construction work in the Mall Road area. Keshav Chauhan, District President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Shimla, has strongly criticized the Congress-led state government over the duct project being executed within the Municipal Corporation limits, calling it a wasteful use of public […]

ABVP Protests After Student’s Suspicious Death at Shoolini University, Alleges Administrative Negligence

Tensions escalated at Shoolini University in Solan following the suspicious death of a student, with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) accusing the university administration of serious negligence and insensitivity toward student issues. Nancy Atal, State Minister of ABVP’s Himachal Pradesh unit, strongly criticized the university administration, stating that the incident has deeply shocked the […]

Centre Reviews Fuel Supply, Assures No Shortage

Centre in Action Mode to Ensure Uninterrupted Fuel Supply Across India, Reviews LPG and Petrol Availability

The Central Government has moved into “action mode” to ensure that the country does not face any fuel shortage, holding a high-level meeting with senior officials from all states and Union Territories on Thursday (April 2). The special meeting, convened by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, focused on maintaining uninterrupted supplies of petrol, […]

Smart Prepaid Power Meters Not Mandatory Govt

Smart Prepaid Electricity Meters Not Mandatory, Centre Clarifies Amid Nationwide Debate

Amid growing controversy over the installation of smart prepaid electricity meters in several states, the Central Government has issued a major clarification, stating that the meters are not mandatory for consumers. Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar made the announcement in the Lok Sabha while responding to supplementary questions during Question Hour. His statement comes […]

Assam Tea Estates Gain Spotlight After PM Modi Visit

PM Modi’s Assam Visit Puts Spotlight on State’s Famous Tea Estates Ahead of Elections

Amid preparations for the upcoming elections in Assam, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the renowned Manohari Tea Estate has brought renewed attention to the state’s globally celebrated tea industry. Assam, home to more than 800 tea gardens, is recognized as one of the world’s largest tea-producing regions. The tea grown here is famous […]

AAP Removes Raghav Chadha as RS Deputy Leader Amid Row

AAP Removes Raghav Chadha as Rajya Sabha Deputy Leader, Political Row Intensifies

The political controversy surrounding Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has intensified after the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) removed him from the position of Deputy Leader in the Rajya Sabha. The decision has sparked significant discussion in political circles and triggered a war of words within the party. Following the party’s action, internal reactions began emerging, […]

CM Sukhu Holds Public Grievance Hearing in Shimla

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu Hears Public Grievances at Jan Sunwai in Oak Over

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on April 3, 2026, conducted a public grievance hearing (Jan Sunwai) at Oak Over, where he listened to complaints and concerns raised by citizens from across the state. People from various districts attended the programme and directly presented their issues before the Chief Minister, highlighting the government’s effort […]

Nauni University Students Excel in ICFRE Scientist Exam

Nauni University Alumni Secure Three Scientist ‘B’ Posts in Prestigious ICFRE Forestry Exam

Three former students of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, have brought pride to their alma mater by achieving remarkable success in the prestigious Scientist ‘B’ (Forestry) examination conducted by the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), Dehradun. The examination, held in January, announced its results earlier this week, […]

Palampur Weaver Preserves Traditional Shawl Craft

Palampur Artisan Keeps Traditional Handloom Shawl Weaving Alive Despite Declining Interest Among Youth

At a time when most young people are moving toward modern careers and technology-driven jobs, traditional crafts like handloom weaving are slowly disappearing from rural India. Once a common sound across villages, the rhythmic movement of handlooms has now nearly faded from the rural landscape. Amid this decline, Ramlal, a resident of Darati village in […]

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