Saurabh Parashar

Saurabh Parashar is Special Correspondent based in Chandigarh

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Himachal State Consumer Commission: Air India told to pay Rs 52,500 for deficiency in service as Subramanian Swamy missed flight to Shimla in 2019

September 18, 2025 14:21 IST

The case goes back to October 19, 2019, when Swamy was scheduled to deliver a lecture on nationalism at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla.

Thu, Sep 18, 2025

Himachal mechanic’s sound cracker machine brings cheers to farmers struggling to ward off wild animals

September 17, 2025 16:20 IST

Mast Ram Dhiman's sound cracker is sought after not just by farmers from Shimla, Solan, and Hamirpur but also by those from neighbouring states such as Haryana, Punjab, and parts of Jammu.

Wed, Sep 17, 2025

Mandi Deputy Commissioner Apoorv Devgan is seen near the house where five members of a family were buried, and two were rescued in the Bragta village of Sundarnagar sub-division in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district.

3 family members, including infant, killed in Mandi landslide; several landslides in Shimla

September 16, 2025 13:44 IST

IMD has forecast light to moderate rainfall at various places across Himachal Pradesh.

Tue, Sep 16, 2025

First arrest in Vimal Negi death case: CBI apprehends suspended Himachal Police ASI

September 15, 2025 00:32 IST

Vimal Negi had gone missing from his office in New Shimla on March 10 and was found dead in Bilaspur district on March 18

Mon, Sep 15, 2025

In the show-cause notice, the registrar stated that the board failed in its fiduciary duties by neglecting depositors’ interests, disregarding statutory provisions, and allowing operations detrimental to the bank’s stability.

‘Caused grave harm to institution’: Himachal government suspends Kangra Central Cooperative Bank board over financial irregularities

September 13, 2025 16:06 IST

NABARD highlighted issues including asset erosion of Rs 767.45 crore, rising NPAs

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

The ongoing supply disruptions in the aftermath of the recent floods in Kashmir have opened a lucrative window for Himachal Pradesh’s apple growers

Kashmir’s apple supply hit, Himachal’s growers and traders see windfall

September 13, 2025 13:02 IST

Apple prices in Himachal Pradesh have surged as traders from several states are seeking apples from the state’s orchards, bypassing intermediaries.

Sat, Sep 13, 2025

Cong MLA’s fast unto death against ‘unscientific’ widening of NH-3 enters day 3, refuses to meet MoRTH officials

September 11, 2025 08:59 IST

Our people are trying to redress their grievances: MoRTH chief engineer

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

In the red, Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu govt does flip-flop on staff pay cut as it faces blowback

September 10, 2025 08:09 IST

Himachal’s debt and liabilities for 2023-24 stood at Rs 95,633 crore, even as Cong govt's several moves to tackle the state's financial crisis seemed to have “backfired”

Fri, Sep 12, 2025

‘Stand firmly with flood-hit states’: PM declares Rs 1,600 cr aid for Punjab, Rs 1,500 cr for HP

September 10, 2025 07:00 IST

Modi conducts aerial surveys of flood-affected belts in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab; meets victims; holds meetings to take stock of relief, damage

Tue, Sep 09, 2025

Modi’s healing touch for Himachal baby flood survivor: ‘Call me, if you face any problem’

September 09, 2025 22:48 IST

Her mother Radha Devi, 24, and grandmother Purnu Devi, 59, followed. But none of them returned. Ramesh's body was found the next day

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

PM tours flood-hit areas: Rs 1,600 crore for Punjab, Rs 1,500 crore for Himachal

PM Modi tours flood-hit areas: Rs 1,600 crore for Punjab, Rs 1,500 crore for Himachal

September 09, 2025 18:24 IST

PM Modi conducted an aerial survey of the deluge-ravaged belts in Punjab, which has been battling one of its worst floods. He then landed in Gurdaspur, where he held a high-level meeting and met several flood victims.

Wed, Sep 10, 2025

Sukhu takes U-turn, puts in abeyance notification withdrawing higher pay grade to staff

September 08, 2025 23:10 IST

About 14,000 employees feared loss ranging from Rs 5,000 to 15,000 per month if the Sept 6 notification removing a rule inserted by previous BJP government had been implemented

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

HPPCL chief engineer death case: HC withdraws police security to ASI as panel submits ‘no threat to life’

September 08, 2025 22:38 IST

The division bench was hearing a criminal petition filed by Manjana Sharma, the wife of the suspended ASI, alleging that her husband was “being kept in illegal police custody under the guise of providing security”.

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

PM Modi to visit Himachal Pradesh tomorrow, conduct aerial survey of areas hit by flash floods and landslides

September 08, 2025 13:59 IST

PM Modi will hold a meeting with CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and leave for Punjab from Himachal Pradesh.

Mon, Sep 08, 2025

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6-month extension to Himachal chief secy; no further extension allowed, says ASG in HC

September 07, 2025 08:37 IST

The bench was hearing the arguments on a public interest litigation (PIL) filed by one Atul Sharma who has sought the quashing of the extension, arguing that vigilance clearance cannot be granted to an officer facing a corruption case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Sun, Sep 07, 2025

Shimla coaching institute FIR, Akash Coaching Center Shimla, Sanjauli coaching institute violation,

Shimla DM orders FIR against coaching centre found conducting classes despite closure orders

September 06, 2025 22:01 IST

The inspection team prepared a detailed interim report, including photographs, video recordings, and other evidence.

Sat, Sep 06, 2025

Drilling of hills on NH-5 stretch sparks concern amid suspension of highway works

September 06, 2025 12:06 IST

Sources added that the permission was granted for two to three locations as the weather is clear in the area for the last two-three days.

Sat, Sep 06, 2025

Timber logs in floodwaters: Green activists welcome SC intervention

September 05, 2025 08:30 IST

Kullu-based activist Sandeep Minhas said the apex court’s intervention was timely but stressed that the issue should not be closed merely after the state’s response.

Fri, Sep 05, 2025

The tribunal had earlier also flagged concerns about inadequate data on faecal coliform levels in treated effluents, which impact river and stream water quality.

20 ULBs lack sewerage facilities, 7 have inadequate ones, but STPs in ‘deficient’ towns handling sewage

September 04, 2025 21:29 IST

According to the government's affidavit, the reported shortfall of 9.601MLD is not due to lack of treatment infrastructure but stems from a mismatch between projected sewage generation and actual inflows to treatment plants

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

NGT asks Govt to review Uttarakhand, Himachal affidavits, reply in four weeks

NGT looks into proposal to declare higher Himalayas Eco-Sensitive Zone

September 04, 2025 04:20 IST

Asks Union Ministry to review affidavits filed by Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand.

Thu, Sep 04, 2025

Rescue teams also recovered the damaged scooter and parts of another vehicle.

6 killed after landslide hits 2 houses in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi; rescue ops continue amid heavy rain

September 03, 2025 08:49 IST

The Himachal Pradesh weather department has issued a fresh alert, warning of more intense rain in the next 16–18 hours in districts, including Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, and Mandi.

Wed, Sep 03, 2025