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19 Mar

Himachal CM Secures Safety for HRTC Buses After Attacks in Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsHaryana, PunjabHimachal Pradesh, HRTC buses, Punjab, stone-pelting

Shimla, March 19, 2025: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has taken swift action after recent attacks on Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) buses in Punjab. CM Sukhu spoke with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who assured a safe environment for HRTC buses.Addressing the Assembly, CM Sukhu highlighted the strong ties between the two states, calling Punjab an "elder brother." He stated that further discussions will take place at the Director General of Police (DGP) level to improve coordination and security measures.Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has promised strict action against those involved in the stone-pelting incidents that caused unrest. CM…

18 Mar

Bhindranwale Posters on Buses Stir Debate in Himachal and Punjab

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndia, PunjabHimachal Pradesh, Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, Punjab

Shimla, Himachal Pradesh / Amritsar, Punjab (National Times): Recent developments in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab have sparked a heated debate, following the appearance of posters and photos of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale, the controversial Sikh leader, on buses operated by the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC). These posters, placed by pro-Khalistan groups such as Dal Khalsa and Sikh Youth of Punjab, have raised tensions between the two states and drawn attention from political and community leaders. The controversy began when a flag bearing Bhindranwale’s image was removed by local residents in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. This action led to a public outcry,…

08 Mar

Himachal Pradesh Board Cancels Class 12 English Exam Over Question Paper Leak

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaClass 12, English exam canceled, Himachal Pradesh, HPBOSE

Dharamshala, March 7, 2025 – The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) has canceled the Class 12 English exam for the March 2025 session after an early opening of the question paper at a school in Chamba district.The board received an anonymous complaint stating that the English exam paper was accessed before the scheduled date at Government Senior Secondary School, Chowari. A detailed investigation confirmed the breach through video clips obtained from the recently introduced "Exam Mitra App."Taking immediate action, the Chairman of HPBOSE exercised his powers under the H.P. Board of School Education Examination Regulations, ordering the cancellation…

01 Mar

Flash Floods and Landslides Wreak Havoc in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsIndiaHeavy Rainfall, Himachal Pradesh, Kullu Flash Floods, Landslides

Kullu, March 1, 2025: Flash floods triggered by relentless torrential rain have caused chaos in the lower areas of Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh. Several vehicles were either washed away or trapped in thick sludge, while landslides disrupted multiple locations across the region. Severe Weather and Road Closures The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has attributed the extreme weather to a Western Disturbance, predicting light snowfall in isolated areas of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur, and the higher reaches of Kullu district. The situation has led to the closure of 583 roads, including five National Highways, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority…

28 Feb

Heavy Rains Cause Destruction in Himachal’s Kullu, Vehicles Swept Away in Bhootnath Drain

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHimachal Pradesh, Kullu

Kullu, Himachal Pradesh (National Times): Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district has led to widespread destruction, with several vehicles washed away in the Bhootnath drain and others buried under debris in Gandhi Nagar. A shocking video of the incident has surfaced, capturing the scale of devastation caused by the relentless downpour. With the situation worsening, schools in Kullu, Shimla, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti have been shut down as a precautionary measure. The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert, warning of further heavy rain and snowfall in the coming days. Road Closures and Disruptions Across the State The…

28 Feb

Heavy Snowfall in Manali: 200 Roads Blocked, Schools Shut, Power Disrupted Across Himachal Pradesh

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaHimachal Pradesh, Manali, Snowfall

Manali: (National Times) Himachal Pradesh continues to reel under heavy snowfall and rainfall, leading to widespread disruptions in daily life. Over 200 roads have been closed, power and water supply has been affected, and several regions remain cut off due to extreme weather conditions. Major Disruptions Across Key Districts The worst-affected areas include Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Chamba, where continuous snowfall has disrupted connectivity. In Dodra-Kwar (Shimla district), roads leading to the valley remain inaccessible. Several schools in Lahaul and Spiti and Chamba have been closed today as a precautionary measure. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted…