Shimla’s Apple Orchards Under Threat: Disease Outbreak Prompts Urgent Action Apple orchards in Shimla are facing a serious threat from a surge in diseases, experts warn. The problem is linked to the overuse of chemical fertilizers and incorrect pesticide mixing techniques employed by some farmers. This has led to a significant increase in infections impacting […]

Labour & Farmer Fury: Wage War Erupts Against Centre A joint protest by the CITU and Himachal Kisan Sabha on July 9, 2025, fiercely condemned the central government’s recent labour codes and agricultural policies. The demonstrations highlighted widespread discontent across rural and urban India. The protestors’ demands were sharp and pointed. They called for a […]

Bomb Scare Grips Himachal Courts: State-wide Investigation Launched Multiple District Courts across Himachal Pradesh, including those in Shimla, Rampur, Kullu, Nahan, and Chamba, were evacuated on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, following bomb threats delivered via email. A state-wide security sweep was immediately initiated, with police and security personnel thoroughly searching the affected court premises. Thankfully, […]

HP Govt. Decentralizes Revenue Revision Powers: Faster Justice for Citizens The Himachal Pradesh government has taken a significant step to streamline its revenue system. On July 9, 2025, it delegated the powers of Financial Commissioner (Appeals) in revenue revision cases to the Divisional Commissioners of Shimla, Kangra, and Mandi. This move aims to significantly reduce […]

Himachal Pradesh: 14 State-Run Hotels to Go Private; Govt Aims for Financial Turnaround The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) is set to lease out 14 of its loss-making hotels and cafes to private operators. This decision, green-lit by the state cabinet, aims to revitalize the corporation’s struggling finances. The move involves signing operate and […]

Drug Kingpin’s Empire Crumbles: Rs 1.06 Crore Seized in Kangra Kangra police have dealt a significant blow to drug trafficking in the region, attaching assets worth over Rs 1.06 crore belonging to repeat offender Pawan Kumar. The action follows Kumar’s arrest in November 2024 with a substantial quantity of heroin. The seized assets include two […]

Big Charas Bust in Himachal: Two Arrested, 2.84 Kg Seized Nurpur police have dealt a significant blow to a drug smuggling network operating between Kullu and Kangra districts. Two individuals were apprehended on July 9, 2025, following a successful operation. A police raid resulted in the seizure of 2.84 kg of charas from their vehicle. […]

Monsoon Blasting Ban on Sirmaur Road Sparks Outrage The Himachal Pradesh administration has prohibited blasting work on the Ashyari-Shri Kyari road in Sirmaur district for the duration of the monsoon season. This follows growing concerns over environmental damage and structural instability caused by the widening project undertaken by a private firm. The company’s use of […]

Nadda Assures Himachal Flood Victims: Aid, Relief, and a Promise to Rebuild BJP president J.P. Nadda visited the flood-ravaged areas of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He personally assessed the extent of the devastation caused by the recent torrential rains. Nadda interacted with survivors, offering words of comfort and assuring them of the […]

Sukhu Promises Aid, Land to Himachal Flood Victims Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday visited areas ravaged by recent floods, offering assurances of comprehensive aid and rehabilitation to affected residents. His visit included inspections of relief camps set up across the state. The Chief Minister directly interacted with those displaced by the […]