Shimla, May 27, 2025 Small PET bottles (up to 500 ml) are littering Himachal Pradeshs hills, forests, and water bodies, threatening its fragile ecosystem. Ban on Small PET Bottles Under the HP Non-Biodegradable Garbage (Control) Act, 1995, the state has banned these bottles in all government-organized indoor meetings, conferences, and events, effective June 1, [] The post Himachal Bans Small PET Bottle, Rs 5,000 Fine on Littering of Single-Use Plastics, Compostable Bags first appeared on Himach

Shimla Reeling with the ongoing solid waste management crisis, especially in rural areas, the Himachal Pradesh government has introduced model bye-laws for Solid Waste Management and Sanitation-2025 under Section 188 of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1994, to enhance waste management and sanitation in rural areas. A Rural Development Department spokesperson announced on [] The post Himachals New Solid Waste Management Bye-Laws Allow Panchayats to Decide Penalties first appeared on Him

The victim student claimed that despite her earlier complaint, no action was taken, and Mongas behavior remained unchanged. Bilaspur A major protest erupted at Government Hydro Engineering College in Bandla, Bilaspur, on Thursday evening as students accused the college principal of sexual harassment. The demonstration saw students, including many female students, staging a sit-in [] The post Bilaspur: College Principal Arrested Over Alleged Sexual Harassment After a Video Goes Viral first appea

The decision to conduct the drill in this ecologically sensitive area drawns sharp criticism Bilaspur In an egregious lapse of judgment, a forest department mock drill in the Ghumarwin Forest Range of Bilaspur district spiralled into a full-fledged conflagration, reducing approximately two bighas of the Bhingu Jungle to cinders. The exercise, ostensibly designed to [] The post HP Forest Departments Mock Drill Goes Wrong, Accidentally Torches Jungle in Bilaspur first appeared on Himachal Watcher

Shimla This clip of the the Singhtu dance, a captivating and popular folk tradition from Himachal Pradeshs Sirmaur district, was captured at the Seepur Mela held in Mashobra recently. It is a cherished jewel in the states rich and diverse cultural mosaic. This mesmerizing performance, steeped in ancient traditions, enjoys immense popularity, enchanting audiences on [] The post Singhtu Dance: A Vibrant Celebration of Himachals Cultural Heritage first appeared on Himachal Watcher .

Shimla The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, made the following decisions in its meeting today: Pashu Mitra Policy-2025: Approved, creating 1,000 Multi-Task Worker (Pashu Mitra) posts in the Animal Husbandry Department. Education Department: Approved filling 100 Junior Office Assistant (Library) posts to ensure smooth functioning of school libraries. [] The post HP Cabinet Decisions: Valley-Side Building Construction Restricted in Shimla MC Area,

Shimla Intimes of conflict, journalism must rise to its noblest purpose: truth, accountability, and responsibility. And yet, as India and Pakistan faced off once again across bordersbullets flying, lives lost, families shattereda section of the Indian media turned tragedy into theatre. From the moment reports of cross-border attacks surfaced, several primetime news anchors transformed their [] The post War Is Not a Spectacle, Soldiers Are Not Content, and Journalism is Not War-Mongering first ap