9+ hour, 33+ min ago   (356+ words) Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has secured the third position among hilly and Northeastern states in NITI Aayog’s inaugural Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) 2026, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to emerge as a preferred investment destination beyond its traditional identity…...

9+ hour, 56+ min ago   (267+ words) Shimla: In a major relief for foreign MBBS graduates affected by disruptions during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Himachal Pradesh Government has decided to allow a one-year internship for eligible students who completed their medical education from foreign medical colleges and…...

1+ day, 11+ min ago   (248+ words) Under the notification issued by the Department of Taxes and Excise, farmers wishing to cultivate industrial hemp will be required to pay an annual licence fee of ₹2,000 per bigha. The state government has intentionally kept the fee affordable to encourage…...

1+ day, 8+ min ago   (382+ words) Shimla: In a move aimed at reducing administrative expenditure and improving resource utilisation, the Himachal Pradesh government is considering a major overhaul of its official vehicle policy by restricting senior officers to a single government vehicle, even if they hold…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (293+ words) The students completed the first two years of their undergraduate studies at Shoolini University before transferring to the University of Melbourne to pursue the final phase of their degree programmes. Having fulfilled all academic requirements of the pathway programme, the…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (253+ words) Kullu: A devastating rockfall on the Udaipur-Killar road in Himachal Pradesh’s tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti claimed the lives of 13 people, including a newborn, after a massive landslide struck a moving taxi on Friday near Kadoonala. According to preliminary information, the…...

2+ day, 21+ min ago   (222+ words) Shimla: In a major step towards strengthening road safety, the Himachal Pradesh Government has approved the implementation of a Road Safety Audit Policy for roads under the Public Works Department (HPPWD). The policy aims to make road safety an integral…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (376+ words) Shimla: The Shimla Municipal Corporation has launched a major drive against unauthorised commercial establishments operating in residential areas, issuing notices to more than 300 property owners running shops, dhabas, and other businesses without approval. The Corporation has directed the owners to…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (293+ words) Shimla: Installing rooftop solar plants under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is set to become easier in Himachal Pradesh, with the Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission proposing major reforms to simplify and digitize the application process. The…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (281+ words) Shimla: In a major initiative aimed at improving employment opportunities for the youth of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a comprehensive free training, physical coaching and guidance programme for candidates preparing for recruitment as Constables in…...