Shimla

Twenty one people were arrested for allegedly parading an 81-year-old woman in her village after blackening her face and garlanding her with shoes on the suspicion that she practised sorcery, police said on Sunday. (Representational Image)

21 arrested for parading 81-year-old woman after garlanding with shoes, blackening her face

The police officer said a policeman visited the village the next day after the complaint was received.

11 Nov 2019 11:51 AM

Strict penal action will be taken against those who indulge in circulation of fake news. (Photo: File)

Ayodhya Verdict: Himachal police warns against circulation of fake news

The apex court is likely to pronounce judgment at 10:30 am in Ayodhya case.

09 Nov 2019 10:37 AM

Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, on August 31, had informed the state Assembly that financial help would be sought from the Centre to undertake relief and restoration works on account of Rs 1,126 crore loss suffered by the state due to rains. (Photo: Representational image)

Inter-ministerial central team to visit Himanchal Pradesh to assess losses during monsoon

The members of the IMCT will also hold a meeting with state-level officials at Peterhoff in Shimla.

02 Sep 2019 1:39 PM

A few protestors came out wearing bandages on their eyes as an expression of solidarity with the Hong Kong woman who recently sustained an injury on her eye from a projectile fired by the police. (Photo: ANI)

Tibetans hold protest in Dharamshala in solidarity with Hong Kong

Demonstrators carried posters and placards that read 'Hong Kong, we are with you'.

01 Sep 2019 9:52 AM

Cong stages walk-out from Himachal Pradesh Assembly over Chidambaram's arrest

The Congress walkout over the issue amounts to raising questions on the judiciary, CM Thakur said.

22 Aug 2019 2:09 PM

The road was cleared and vehicular traffic returned after the stranded vehicles were moved. (Photo: ANI)

Himachal Pradesh: Traffic on major highways moving smoothly after rains created havoc

Around 127 people are stranded at Chhatru village and the state government is making arrangements to rescue them.

21 Aug 2019 2:02 PM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur. (Photo: ANI)

22 lives due to heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh: CM Thakur

The roads which were damaged by landslides will be restored soon as the restoration work is underway.

19 Aug 2019 3:05 PM

Police have reached the spot and road clearance operation is underway. (Photo: ANI)

Himachal Pradesh: One injured in bus accident following landslide in Shimla

The injured person sustained minor injuries and has been admitted to a nearby hospital, Superintendent of Police Omapati Jamwal said.

05 Aug 2019 6:54 PM

Monkey menace in Shimla has reached a tipping point, with at least ten incidents of monkey bites reported daily in the capital city. (Photo: Representational Image/ANI)

At least 10 incidents of monkey bite being reported daily in Shimla: report

In February, monkeys were declared vermin by government in 91 places across the state, the state's Forest Minister Govind Thakur had said.

25 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

Police and fire brigade officials immediately swung into action after being informed and rescued Lalit Yadav. (Photo: Representational)

Haryana man falls into river in Manali while clicking selfie

His medical examination has been done and he is fine now, officials said.

17 Jul 2019 6:05 PM

At least seven people, including six Army personnel, were killed and 28 injured after a four-storey building collapsed in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district, the police said on Monday. (Photo: ANI)

14 including 13 Army soldiers dead after building collapses in Himachal

The Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and police initially jointly carried out the rescue operation.

15 Jul 2019 9:12 AM

2 dead, 14 still trapped in collapsed building in Himachal's Solan

A team of National Disaster Response Force or NDRF is on its way to the site of the accident to carry out rescue operations.

14 Jul 2019 7:14 PM

This comes after police and local authorities, after the June 19 bus accident, restricted buses from accommodating passengers more than its sitting capacity. (Photo

Students protest against bus shortage in Kullu

Owing to the difficulty in commuting, students say they are not able to reach their schools and colleges on time.

25 Jun 2019 7:56 PM

The private bus (bearing registration number HP 66-7065) fell into the over 300-metre-deep nullah near the Dhoth Morh in Banjar tehsil of the district, Kullu Superintendent of Police Shalini Agnihotri said. (Photo: ANI)

25 dead, 35 injured as bus falls in drain in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh

Rescue operation is still on.

20 Jun 2019 6:32 PM

On a six-day tour of Himachal Pradesh, Zala said various states had been told to provide safety equipment to safai karamcharis for the cleaning of sewers. (Photo: Representational)

801 workers died cleaning sewers in country since 1993: Central panel chief

The NCSK chairman asked state govt to provide sucking and jetting machines to the municipal committees for the cleaning of septic tanks.

13 Jun 2019 5:08 PM

The forest minister of the state, Govind Singh said that despite all efforts to sensitize the people about the forest they could not stop these incidents. (Photo: File)

Himachal Pradesh witnessed more than 500 cases of forest fire

The forest fire incidents in and around Shimla town are also increasing each day.

12 Jun 2019 9:35 AM

World's highest polling station at Tashigang village in Himachal

There are total 49 registered voters in Tashigang polling station in tribal Lahaul and Spiti district.

19 May 2019 3:06 PM

Priyanka was scheduled to address a rally in Sundernagar in support of Mandi Congress candidate Aashray Sharma, a state party leader said. (Photo: PTI)

Priyanka Gandhi's Himachal visit cancelled due to bad weather

All four seats in Himachal Pradesh will go to the polls on May 19.

14 May 2019 3:23 PM

Cricketer-turned-politician Sidhu Saturday said PM Modi is like that new bride who puts on a pretence, rather than actually working, in her marital household. (Photo: File)

HP BJP women's wing chief asks Sidhu to apologise for 'anti-women' remarks

On suunday, BJP's Goswami said Sidhu's remark indicated his and Congress' 'anti-women' mindset.

12 May 2019 4:17 PM

Shah also noted that it was for the first time that the opposition has not made corruption an issue as it has been "wiped out" during the Modi government. (Photo: ANI twitter)

BJP to scrap Art 370 if voted back to power: Amit Shah

The BJP chief is campaigning in support of Kangra BJP candidate Kishan Kapoor.

12 May 2019 3:00 PM