HP Hotels Row: Bali Demands Reconsideration, Flags Profit Potential Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) Chairman, Mr. Bali, has urged the state government to reconsider its decision to hand over 14 of its hotels for operation and maintenance. He voiced his concerns on July 11, 2025. Mr. Bali contends that these properties hold significant profit […]

Sukhu Appeals to BJP for Speedy Resettlement Aid in Himachal’s Disaster Zones Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has appealed to BJP MPs to expedite the process of securing forest land approvals from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. This crucial step is necessary to facilitate the resettlement of families affected […]

Dynamite Haul Near Himachal Border: Three Arrested Uttarakhand Police made a significant seizure of 125 kg of illegal dynamite, detonators, and related explosive materials on Friday, July 11, 2025. The discovery was made during a routine vehicle check near the Himachal Pradesh border, ahead of upcoming elections. The explosives were found concealed inside an Alto […]

Himachal’s Tourism Body Rejects Hotel Outsourcing Plan The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) has strongly opposed the state government’s move to outsource 14 of its loss-making hotels. The Corporation believes a comprehensive viability study and targeted renovations are more effective solutions. HPTDC maintains that internal management can turn the hotels around. They point to […]

Himachal Pradesh Bus Crash: 32 Devotees Injured Near Namhol A horrific bus accident near Namhol, Himachal Pradesh, left 32 pilgrims injured on Friday, July 11, 2025. The bus, carrying devotees from Punjab to a religious site in Himachal, veered off the road. The injured were rushed to AIIMS Bilaspur for treatment. The bus driver is […]

Himachal Pradesh Bus Crash: 32 Devotees Injured Near Namhol A tragic accident unfolded near Namhol, Himachal Pradesh, on Friday, July 11, 2025, involving a bus carrying pilgrims from Punjab. Thirty-two devotees sustained injuries in the crash. The injured were immediately rushed to AIIMS Bilaspur for treatment. The bus driver is receiving care at the Civil […]

BSNL’s Himachal Network: A Failing Grade? BSNL’s mobile services in Mandi and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh are facing severe criticism following recent Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) tests. The tests revealed alarmingly high call drop rates, significantly slow data speeds, and sub-par voice quality. This poor performance stands in stark contrast to competing […]

HP University Opens PhD Doors to Affiliated Colleges Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) has announced a significant policy shift, empowering affiliated colleges with robust infrastructure to offer PhD programmes. This move, announced on July 10, 2025, aims to broaden research opportunities across the state. The decision follows months of dialogue addressing faculty concerns. Key issues included […]