Many bank customers face confusion over January holidays. Banks remain open for Lohri but will close in several states for Makar Sankranti, Pongal, and other regional festivals. Check state-wise details.
As Pongal nears, Tamil Nadu schools may close from Jan 14-17. No official order yet. Parents and students advised to check school notices for confirmed holiday dates.
A devastating fire in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, killed a 13-year-old boy and injured three others. The blaze, which started in a shop, engulfed multiple buildings. Read the full report on the tragedy and ongoing investigations.
Banks in several states will be closed next week for Makar Sankranti, Swami Vivekananda's birthday, and Pongal festivities. Check the full RBI holiday schedule and know which transactions you can still perform.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu questions the High Court's directive for panchayat elections before April 30, citing the Disaster Management Act. The state will seek legal clarity. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates panchayat and urban local body elections before April 30, rejecting govt's disaster-related deferral plea. Key dates and details inside.
Himachal Pradesh High Court mandates state government to conduct Panchayati Raj institution elections by April 30, 2025. Read the full directive and its implications for rural governance.
Punjab govt extends winter holidays for schools until Jan 14 due to severe cold. Shift to online learning reveals a stark digital divide, impacting rural and underprivileged students. Read more.
Punjab government extends winter holidays in all schools till January 13 due to severe cold and dense fog. Classes to resume on January 14. Check temperature details.
Himachal Pradesh High Court demands state's response on food safety sampling failures. Notice issued to Chief Secy, Food Safety Commissioner. Read the full story.
Himachal Pradesh Industries Minister clarifies the state government does not set cement prices, addressing public concerns. Learn about the market-driven factors behind the recent hikes.
Telangana School Education Department extends Pongal holidays for all schools till January 16, 2026. Get details on the official order, reason for extension, and key instructions.
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Industrial investment in Himachal Pradesh grinds to a halt as investors await a new state policy. Key projects worth crores are stalled, impacting economic growth. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a record 980 compassionate appointments in three years, fulfilling a key poll promise and providing relief to bereaved families.
Fresh snowfall hits higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh as severe cold wave conditions persist. Tabo records -10.2°C. Travel advisory issued. Get the latest weather updates.
A student accused in the Dharamshala Govt college ragging case denies all charges in a video. The case involves the death of a 19-year-old classmate. Read the latest developments and statements.
Banks across India will operate for five full days from January 5. No festival holidays next week. Plan your visits before the next holiday on Jan 12 in West Bengal.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurates HIM MSME Fest-2026, aiming to take local products global. Over Rs 14,000 crore in projects approved, creating 32,000 jobs. Read more.
Indian stock markets will have just one trading holiday in January 2026 for Republic Day. Get the complete list of 15 market holidays for the year to plan your investments wisely.
The UGC has set up a fact-finding committee to investigate the death of a first-year student in Dharamshala following alleged ragging. Get the latest details on the case and institutional accountability.
Severe cold wave conditions force multiple Indian states to extend winter vacations for schools in 2026. Check the updated state-wise holiday list and closure dates here.
A professor and three female students in Himachal Pradesh face serious charges of ragging and sexual harassment. Police investigation is ongoing. Read the full report.
Plan your finances with the complete list of 16 bank holidays in January 2026 across India. Check city-wise closures for Republic Day, Makar Sankranti, and more.
Himachal Pradesh launches the 3-day MSME Fest 2026 in Shimla on Jan 3, featuring Startup Awards and a cultural evening to drive entrepreneurship and industrial growth in the state. Read more.
Plan your 2026 start! Get the complete list of school holidays in January 2026 across Indian states. Check dates for Republic Day, festivals, and winter breaks.
A powerful blast occurred near the Nalagarh police station in Himachal Pradesh, shattering windows of nearby buildings. Police have launched an investigation. Read for the latest details.
Plan your bank visits in January 2026 with our complete list of state-wise holidays. Avoid wasted trips and manage your finances efficiently with key dates for Republic Day, Pongal, Sankranti & more.
The Reserve Bank of India has published the official 2026 bank holiday list. Plan your financial transactions and avoid inconvenience with this complete state-wise guide.
With two years left for the Himachal Pradesh assembly elections, both Congress and BJP have begun internal churning. Key leaders are being repositioned, and strategies are being redrawn. Get the full analysis of the political shifts underway.