Himachal Pradesh

Sonia Gandhi was taken to a Shimla hospital on Saturday for a routine check-up after experiencing minor health issues. Doctors say her condition is stable. She had also been hospitalised in February for stomach-related concerns.

A sudden cloudburst in Rampur, Himachal Pradesh, triggered flash floods, causing panic and the washing away of 5 to 6 vehicles on Saturday evening.

State government employees in Himachal Pradesh have received a salary increase. Some employees' salaries have risen from Rs 17,820 to Rs 25,000, while others have seen an increase from Rs 13,100 to Rs 25,000.

A 65-year-old woman was raped near Bhota in Himachal after accepting a scooter lift. The accused drove her to a forest, attacked and raped her. Police arrested him later from the forest where he was hiding.

Tourists and locals alike express relief and satisfaction, highlighting the region's peace and beauty. Taxi drivers, while patriotic, confirm business is returning to normal, anticipating a successful summer season.

Shimla Police have intensified their efforts to combat drug trafficking, arresting over 250 peddlers this year, including those involved in interstate and international networks.

A tourist bus overturned on the Chandigarh-Manali highway near Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, leaving 31 people injured, an official said.

Six people were killed, and five injured after strong winds uprooted trees near Manikaran Gurudwara in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh. Rescue operations are underway, and authorities are providing medical aid to the injured.

After Himachal Pradesh buses were vandalized in Punjab with pro-Khalistan graffiti, locals in Shimla retaliated by pasting ‘Bharat Mata’ posters on Punjab Roadways buses and chanting patriotic slogans.

Himachal Pradesh LoP Jairam Thakur criticized the state government over the Class 12 paper mix-up, temple fund usage, and the reduced budget session. He demanded accountability, opposed fund diversion, and praised BJP’s women empowerment initiatives while acknowledging JP Nadda’s contributions to state healthcare.