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TopicHimachal Pradesh

Topic: Himachal Pradesh

‘Khalsa Tax’ on Himachal vehicles entering Punjab: Nihangs fire off warning to both govts on entry tax

Himachal Pradesh officials have stood their ground, insisting the tax is indispensable for maintaining infrastructure in a mountainous state.

HP Class 6 book translates district names— Kinnaur as ‘transgender’, Mandi as ‘market’. Copies recalled

Controversy centres around English version of textbook introduced current session. Row comes amid growing conversations around risks & limitations of AI and machine-based translations.

The great kiwi rush in Himachal Pradesh

Farmers across Himachal Pradesh are replacing apple orchards with kiwi as climate stress, rising demand, and better returns drive a shift in hill agriculture.

The Chester Hills ‘benami’ land row & how it’s exposed a rift in Himachal Pradesh bureaucracy

It started with a police complaint alleging violations of Section 118—which restricts transfer of agricultural land to non-agriculturists—of the HP Tenancy and Land Reforms Act.

Amid revenue crisis, Himachal cuts budget by Rs 3,586 cr, defers salaries of CM, MLAs, top officials

Sukhu will defer half his own pay for six months; Group C, D employees and pensioners are fully exempt; Opposition calls it a budget that 'has gone backwards'.

‘Threshold for inclusion, no disability cap’—SC’s clarification on RPwD Act in win for Himachal lawyer

Court directed Himachal govt to appoint a lawyer who was denied post of Assistant District Attorney for having a disability percentage higher than 60%, limit set by HPPSC for the job.

Himachal reminds govt employees of ‘no jeans, no T-shirts’ rule; warns against criticism on social media

The directive, issued by Dept of Personnel, reinforces guidelines first laid down in August 2017. A senior govt official said circular was prompted by ‘recurring instances’.

Brotherly love to border toll: Why Punjab & Himachal keep squabbling over roads, rivers and revenue

An entry fee hike for vehicles from other states has sparked fresh bickering between Punjab & Himachal. But the quarrel runs deeper—hydro project dues, tourism traffic and even cultural flashpoints.

Shirtless protest arrests: Delhi cops leave Himachal with Youth Congress workers after day-long turf war

Himachal Police had intercepted Delhi Police convoy after 3 were arrested in Rohru without prior notice, also filing an FIR against unidentified officers on charges of kidnapping.

Himachal releases first-ever report on how to tackle non-carbon dioxide emissions

Himachal Pradesh released a report titled 'Tackling Non-CO2 Emissions: Pathways for Himachal Pradesh,' to measure and act upon short-lived pollutant.

On Camera

Madonna’s tie-up with Grindr made me hate her new album with a passion

Grindr’s married-with-two-kids, conservative CEO wants it to be more than just a hookup app. He calls it “The Global Gayborhood in Your Pocket™”.

India seeks US tariff advantage over rivals before finalising trade deal

While US & Indian officials have signaled that a deal was within reach, talks have dragged on amid disputes over tariffs, market access & protections for politically sensitive sectors.

SMPP partners with Europe’s KNDS to build loitering munitions in India amid growing military demand

Under the agreement, the loitering munitions will be offered to the Indian Army as part of efforts to address what the companies described as an ‘urgent requirement’.

Why many parties break up when out of power and some don’t

Ideology keeps parties together, or the glue of power. Without either, you face the ongoing defections at an industrial scale.