Shimla: In a pre-Diwali announcement on Wednesday, Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said state government employees and pensioners will receive a 3 percent Dearness Allowance (DA) increase. The new allowance will be included in October’s salaries and pensions, payable in November. He added that arrears for the period from April to September 2025 will ...
Shimla: Apple Day 2.0 was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the high-altitude demonstration orchard in Malling, showcasing remarkable innovation in apple cultivation at over 3,556 meters above sea level. The event was jointly organized by Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Kinnaur and the Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station (RHRTS), Sharbo of Dr. YS Parmar University ...
A new report from cybersecurity firm Cleafy is warning users about a dangerous malware called Klopatra, which infects devices by disguising itself as a free VPN application. The malware is reportedly spreading through an app named “Mobdro Pro IP + VPN,” which uses the name of a formerly popular streaming service to appear legitimate. According ...
Washington – United States President Donald Trump said Friday that Israeli captives held in Gaza are expected to be released on Monday as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. The exchange involves 20 living captives and the remains of 28 others, who will be handed over for approximately 2,000 Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails. ...
Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses shock over the killing of another Pakistani journalist in Sindh province and demands justice along with adequate compensation to the bereaved family. According to local media outlets, Tufail Rind (40) was shot dead by armed assailants in Mirpur Mathelo locality on 8 ...
Shimla: The Department of Entomology, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, Solan, organized two farmer training camps this week in the villages of Sumnam and Mooring of Lahaul and Spiti district. The programmes were held under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Biological Control with the primary aim ...
Solan: Volunteers from the National Youth Project (NYP) of Himachal Pradesh have distributed warm clothing to families living in slum areas along the Solan bypass, offering relief from a sudden drop in temperature. The effort is part of the nationwide “Seva Week,” which began on October 2. Yashpal Kapoor, the NYP Himachal coordinator, said that ...
Solan: Shoolini University celebrated World Heart Day with various awareness activities initiated by Ms. Poonam Nanda, Director, Sustainability and Community Projects at Shoolini University. The event was managed by the students and aimed to spread the powerful message that even young hearts need care, and small lifestyle choices made today can help build a healthier ...
Geneva, 30 September 2025: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expresses concern over the mysterious death of an Indian scribe based in Uttarakhand and demanded a fair probe into the circumstance that led to the untimely demise of Rajeev Pratap Singh. The body of Rajeev (36) was recovered from Joshiyara ...
Solan: The Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Shimla, under the aegis of Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (UHF), Nauni, in collaboration with the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI), Shimla, organized a Kisan Mela at Rohru. The event was graced by Rohru MLA Mohan Lal Bragta as the Chief Guest, while Padma Shri ...
Solan: The School of Media and Communications, Shoolini University, hosted the 3rd Marvel Media Fest 2025, a two-day celebration of creativity, innovation, and media excellence. The fest saw enthusiastic participation from several universities and colleges across the region, along with students from different departments of Shoolini University also showcased their talent in diverse competitions such as ...
Shimla: The Regional Horticultural Research and Training Station (RHRTS), Sharbo, and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kinnaur, under the aegis of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, recently organized Strawberry Day celebration focused on promoting strawberry cultivation through natural farming practices in the hill region. The programme drew enthusiastic participation from farmers of ...
Shimla: In a move to align higher education with industry demands, APG Shimla University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CTPL Next Gen to launch new, job-oriented technical courses. The partnership will introduce B.Tech programs in high-demand fields, including Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science, and Cyber Security. These courses are designed ...
London: In a historic first, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressed the House of Lords in London, becoming the first Chief Minister from India to do so. Speaking at a summit hosted by the Indo-European Business Forum on Tuesday evening, he invited global investors to explore opportunities in the state’s clean energy, ...
Solan: Shoolini University organised its annual marathon on Saturday, bringing together more than 550 students, faculty members, and fitness enthusiasts from across the region. The marathon was held under the theme “Climate Change Awareness” and aimed to spread the message of sustainability, health, and environmental responsibility. The marathon was flagged off from Thodo Ground, Solan, ...
