Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has initiated a decisive crackdown on illegal homestay operations across the state. Under the new rules, any homestay or Bed & Breakfast (B&B) unit operating ...

Chandigarh-Manali and Pathankot-Mandi Highways Closed; Massive Landslides and Flooding Paralyse District Mandi – Torrential rains triggered a devastating cloudburst in the Mandi district of Himachal ...

In collaboration with the Department of Digital Technologies and Governance (DDTG), HRTC has launched four new IT-based systems. Among these, the online travel pass system stands out — enabling ...

New Delhi/Shimla: The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s July 2 order directing the cutting of apple trees grown on encroached forest land. The bench, comprising Chief ...

Shimla: The Himachal Pradesh government has intensified its campaign against drug abuse by making dope tests mandatory for police recruitment and requiring new government employees to submit ...

A comprehensive cumulative impact assessment will be carried out for the Beas River basin to evaluate the long-term implications of both existing and proposed hydropower projects. The aim is to ensure ...

Shimla: Himachal Pradesh has launched face authentication in its Public Distribution System (PDS), becoming one of the early adopters of this advanced identity verification method. The initiative was ...

New Delhi – Former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Singh Thakur on Wednesday targeted the Congress party during the debate on Operation Sindoor in Parliament. While targeting the opposition over ...

Shimla – In a major policy reset aimed at reviving the hydroelectric sector, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved the cancellation of 194 hydro projects that remained stalled for years. Among ...

Shimla: In a major policy shift, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet has approved the revival of the state-run lottery system after nearly 25 years. The decision, taken during the fourth consecutive day of ...

In a move that will benefit thousands of residents of Solan, the cabinet decided to standardise water tariff rates across the Municipal Corporation, irrespective of the service provider. The revised ...

No More NOC Requirement; Registration Now Online As per the new rules, homestay owners will no longer need to obtain NOCs from the police or panchayat. Registration will now be done through an ...