Himachal Pradesh

Kullu reels under heavy rains: Transport disrupted, crops destroyed and tourist drop

SUNITA NEGI The North News Kullu, March 4 Relentless rainfall has battered Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh for the past week, leading to widespread destruction….

Himachal govt asking temples to fund welfare scheme: Former CM Jairam Thakur

The North News Shimla, February 28 Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur alleged that the state’s financial condition has worsened to the point where…

Gudiya rape and murder case: Himachal IG Zaidi, seven others sentenced to life term in custodial death case

North News Chandigarh/Shimla, January 18 Himachal Pradesh Inspector General of Police Zahur Haider Zaidi, along with seven other accused, was sentenced to life imprisonment in…

Can cannabis cultivation revive Himachal’s economy, combat drug abuse?

North News Shimla, January 25 The question that is now taking centre stage in Himachal Pradesh is: When will the state embrace controlled, legal cannabis…

Dr. Manmohan Singh death: Himachal Pradesh declares two days holiday

North News Shimla, December 27 The Himachal Pradesh government has declared a two-day holiday on December 27 and 28 across all government departments, boards, corporations,…

Driver killed, many passengers injured as bus plunges into gorge in Kullu

North News Shimla, December 10 A private bus carrying 20 to 25 passengers fell into a gorge in the Ani sub-division of Kullu district on…

Himachal Governor meets PM Modi

North News Shimla, November 28 Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, according to a post shared by the…

HP High Court orders closure of 18 state run hotels

North News Shimla, November 21 The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the closure of 18 loss-making hotels operated by the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development…