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.
Toyota has increased prices for the Innova Crysta MPV in India. The hike ranges from ₹21,000 to ₹33,000 across variants. Check out the new ex-showroom prices here.
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 Pradesh State Electricity Board employees warn a new policy reversal could increase power costs for consumers. Learn about the protest and its potential impact.
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.
Himachal Pradesh ministers Harshwardhan Chauhan & Rajesh Dharmani reject Jai Ram Thakur's claims on cement price rise, clarifying state's role. Read the full facts here.
Skoda Auto India hikes Kylaq SUV prices across all variants, effective immediately. The new price range is ₹7.59 lakh to ₹12.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Check the updated variant-wise price list here.
India's cement sector is poised for robust Q3 FY24 results with an expected 11% YoY demand surge, driven by infrastructure and housing. Key players like UltraTech, Ambuja, and Shree Cement in focus.
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's Leader of Opposition, Jairam Thakur, condemns the recent cement price hike as an act of cruelty towards a state recovering from natural disasters. He demands immediate government intervention.
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.
Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur condemns Himachal Pradesh govt for raising cement prices post-monsoon disaster, calling it anti-people. Read how this impacts victims' recovery.
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.
Royal Enfield raises prices for Bullet 350 and Classic 350 motorcycles in India due to rising input costs. Check the new ex-showroom prices and variant-wise hike details here.
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.
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.
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.
ITC shares tumble over 13% as a steep hike in cigarette taxes threatens volumes and profits. Analysts slash earnings forecasts and downgrade the stock. Read more.
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.
Cigarettes to get costlier as the Centre imposes additional excise duty from February 1. Find out how much more you'll pay for brands like Marlboro, Gold Flake, and others.
Hyundai India announced a 0.6% average price hike across all models due to rising commodity costs. Market leader Maruti Suzuki will decide on its pricing strategy in 15-20 days. Read more for details on other automakers' price adjustments.
Cigarette prices in India are expected to surge by up to 20% from February 1, 2025, following a significant increase in the National Calamity Contingent Duty. This move will impact major tobacco companies and consumers nationwide.
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.
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.
South India witnesses a sharp 3.9% sequential cement price drop in Q3FY26 to ₹304 per bag. Oversupply and muted demand challenge profitability. Can January hikes provide relief?
Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked by Rs 111 on New Year's Day. Meanwhile, Piped Natural Gas (PNG) becomes cheaper in Delhi-NCR. Get the latest updates on fuel prices.
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.
Major car brands like Mercedes-Benz, MG, Nissan, and Renault announce price increases from January 1, 2026, citing rising costs. Act now to beat the hike!