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Jammu & Kashmir is rapidly shifting to solar energy to address winter power shortages and high electricity bills. The government has solarized thousands of buildings and installed solar pumps on farms.
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Boy Dies, 3 Hurt in Major Solan Fire, Himachal Pradesh
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.
Himachal CM Sukhu Questions HC Order on Panchayat Polls
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.
HP High Court Directs Local Body Elections by April 30
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 HC Orders Panchayati Raj Polls Before April 30
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.
Himachal HC Seeks Answers on Food Safety Sampling Issues
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 Govt Not Responsible for Cement Price Hike
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.
India Accelerates Key Chenab Hydropower Projects
India speeds up four major hydropower projects on the Chenab river, including the 1000 MW Pakal Dul, reshaping Indus water dynamics with Pakistan under a frozen treaty.
Himachal to Monetise Free Hydropower for Revenue
Himachal Pradesh plans to sell its free hydropower quota to commercial entities, targeting Rs 500 crore annually. This strategic shift aims to boost state finances and fund development projects.
Investors Freeze Projects in Himachal, Await New Industrial Policy
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 Sets Record with 980 Compassionate Appointments
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.
Khattar Reviews 3 Hydro Projects on Chenab in Jammu & Kashmir
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar reviewed three new hydroelectric projects on the Chenab River in Jammu & Kashmir, aiming to boost power generation and water management. Details inside.
Himachal Sees Fresh Snowfall, Cold Wave Intensifies
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.
Dharamshala College Case: Accused Student Denies Charges
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.
Adani, Bhutan PM launch 570 MW Wangchhu hydropower project
Adani Group and Bhutan's Druk Green Power Corporation begin the 570 MW Wangchhu Hydro Electricity Project, a key step in their 5,000 MW hydropower partnership. Read more.
CM Sukhu Inaugurates HIM MSME Fest 2026 in Shimla
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.
Himachal CM Sukhu: Hydropower firms must pay land revenue
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu asserts the state's right to land revenue from hydropower projects. A crucial meeting on 25 MW projects is set for Jan 12 in Shimla.
UGC Committee to Probe Dharamshala Student Death After Ragging
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.
Himachal Professor, Students Booked for Ragging & Harassment
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.
India Clears Chenab Hydropower Project, Pakistan Protests
India grants environmental clearance for the 260 MW Dulhasti Stage II hydropower project on the Chenab River, a move Pakistan claims violates the Indus Waters Treaty. This follows the recent suspension of the treaty and signals India's focus on water secu
1200 MW Arunachal Hydel Project Gets Green Signal
A major 1200 MW hydropower project in Arunachal Pradesh, close to the China border, receives crucial environmental clearance, boosting India's green energy and strategic infrastructure.
Himachal MSME Fest 2026 Starts Jan 3 with Startup Awards
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.
Explosion near Nalagarh police station in Himachal
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.
88 Injured in Chamoli Tunnel Collision, Magisterial Probe Ordered
A train collision in a Chamoli hydropower tunnel left 88 injured. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami orders a magisterial probe and ensures best medical treatment. Latest updates.
Xi Confirms $170B Brahmaputra Hydropower Project On Track
Chinese President Xi Jinping confirms the massive $170 billion hydropower project on the Brahmaputra River is progressing. Learn about the strategic implications for India and regional water security.
Himachal Pradesh: Congress, BJP Start Poll Preparations
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.
Tunnel Collision Injures 70 at Uttarakhand Hydropower Site
A collision between two loco trains inside a tunnel at the THDC Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydropower project in Chamoli injured 70 workers. Four remain hospitalized. Chief Minister Dhami monitors the situation.
88 Injured in Uttarakhand Train Collision in Chamoli Tunnel
A loco train collision inside a hydropower project tunnel in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, injured 88 people. The accident occurred late evening with 109 onboard. Details and rescue efforts inside.
Himachal's Proactive Push Nets Rs 5,000 Cr Investment Pledges
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu details the state's Rs 5,000+ crore investment success from global outreach. Discover how green energy, MSMEs, and innovation are driving growth. Read more.
Himachal Pradesh Dry Spell Break: Rain, Snow Forecast
The IMD forecasts light to moderate rain and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh from December 30 to January 2, ending a prolonged dry spell. Dense fog and cold wave warnings also issued for several districts. Read for full details.
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