Garlic Crisis Grips Himachal: Farmers Face Crushing Price Plunge Sirmaur district’s garlic farmers are battling a severe price crash, witnessing a drastic fall from Rs 110-255 per kg to a mere Rs 25-70 per kg. This unprecedented slump threatens to wipe out their livelihoods and inflict significant financial losses. The approaching monsoon season adds to […]

Salix Revolution: Himachal’s Zero-Cost Soil Saver The Dalhousie Forest Division’s innovative “Salix for Soil” campaign is gaining traction. Launched in 2023, this community-driven initiative combats soil erosion using Salix trees, commonly known as willow. The project involves planting moisture-absorbing Salix poles near streams. This simple yet effective method helps stabilise the soil, preventing landslides and […]

Himachal Pradesh: Electricity Board Protest Ban Sparks Constitutional Row A joint committee in Himachal Pradesh has vehemently condemned a recent office order by the State Electricity Board, prohibiting employee protests. The order, issued earlier this week, has sparked outrage amongst workers and their representatives. The committee argues that the ban directly violates Article 19(1) of […]

Himachal Reverses MBBS Quota Rule, Sparking Student Outcry The Himachal Pradesh government has reinstated a crucial eligibility criterion for MBBS and BDS admissions under the state quota. Effective immediately, students must now pass at least two of classes VIII, X, XI, or XII within the state to qualify. This decision reverses a 2023 amendment that […]

Hemp Hope Blooms in Himachal: Legalisation on the Cards? Himachal Pradesh is poised to join the growing global trend of controlled cannabis cultivation. The state government is actively exploring the legalisation of hemp farming, specifically for non-narcotic uses in sectors like medicine and construction. A recent seminar and exhibition in the state showcased the vast […]

Parmar Slams HP Govt: Hotel Privatization – A Heritage Betrayal? Vipin Singh Parmar, a prominent figure in Himachal Pradesh politics, has launched a scathing attack on the state government over its decision to privatize 14 HPTDC hotels. He termed the move a grave betrayal of the state’s heritage and the public trust reposed in the […]

Himachal Pradesh Goes Digital: “My Deed” Revolutionizes Land Records Himachal Pradesh has launched a landmark initiative, “My Deed,” aimed at streamlining land registration processes. The new system allows for online applications, significantly reducing the need for physical visits to government offices. This digital push is part of a wider effort to modernize revenue services in […]

32 Injured as Punjab-bound Bus Plunges into Gorge A horrific bus accident unfolded near Bilaspur on Friday, July 11, 2025, leaving 32 pilgrims injured. The bus, carrying devotees returning from a religious site in Punjab to Solan district, veered off the road and plunged into a deep gorge. Rescue operations swiftly commenced, with the injured […]

Dynamite Haul Near Himachal Border: 3 Arrested Uttarakhand Police made a significant seizure of 125 kg of illegal dynamite near the Himachal Pradesh border on Friday, July 11, 2025. The explosives were discovered during a routine vehicle check. The dynamite, along with detonator caps and fuse, was found in an Alto car bearing registration number […]