Mercury up in Himachal Pradesh again

The mercury rose again across the hills of Himachal Pradesh, registering temperatures two to seven degrees Celsius above normal.

Himachal literacy rate up 6.3 percent in decade: Census

The literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh, with a population of over 68 lakh, has registered an increase of 6.3 percent over a decade, says a Census report.

Centre releases Rs 19.70 cr as transport subsidy to Himachal

The Centre has released Rs 19.70 crore to Himachal Pradesh as the Central Transport Subsidy, State Industries Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Saturday said.

BJP launches campaign for Himachal parliamentary by-poll

Taking the lead, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday formally launched its campaign for the June 23 Mandi parliamentary by-election in Himachal Pradesh.

Jairam Thakur is BJP candidate for Mandi seat

The BJP on Saturday announced that former Himachal Pradesh minister Jairam Thakur would be its candidate for the June 23 bypoll to the Mandi Parliamentary seat.

Identify one department that can be turned into centre of excellence: Mukherjee

President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the Maharaja Agrasen University at Kalujhanda in Himachal Pradesh`s Solan district on Saturday.

President concerned over crime against women

Expressing concern over rising incidents of crime against women, President Pranab Mukherjee called for effective measures to ensure their safety and security.

Himachal CM for uniformity pattern to special category states

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh asked for uniform parameters for funding of special category states.

Saddened by repeated disruptions of Parliament: President

President Pranab Mukherjee said he was saddened by repeated disruptions and adjournments of Parliament and state assemblies.

President arrives on 3-day visit to Himachal Pradesh

President Pranab Mukherjee arrived here on Thursday on a three-day visit to Himachal Pradesh.