Tag: Himachal Pradesh

In a significant development, the Supreme Court has queried six disqualified Congress legislators from Himachal Pradesh on why they directly approached the apex court without first seeking relief from the high court, citing a potential violation of their fundamental rights.

Kamal Kant Batra, the former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and mother of the revered Kargil War hero Captain Vikram Batra, breathed her last in Himachal Pradesh at the age of 77. Her demise marks the end of an era, leaving behind a legacy of courage and sacrifice.

Shimla and its picturesque surroundings witnessed the much-anticipated arrival of the season's first snowfall, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland and bringing joy to tourists and the hospitality sector. While the snowfall disrupted normal life and led to road closures in various districts, it was warmly welcomed by apple growers, promising benefits to orchards and winter agricultural practices.

Himachal Pradesh faces severe rain-triggered disruptions as red alert is issued in six districts due to incessant rainfall and landslides. Several roads blocked, major highways affected, and multiple casualties reported, showcasing the dire impact of ongoing heavy rains.

The recent rain havoc in Himachal Pradesh, causing extensive damage and claiming 74 lives, prompts Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to declare it a 'state disaster.' Efforts are underway, with assistance from NDRF and the Indian Army, to restore normalcy in the region.

In a recent statement, Himachal Pradesh PWD Minister Vikramaditya Singh criticized the timing of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) push for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC), suggesting that it is part of a calculated political strategy. Singh, who had previously expressed his support for a UCC, accused the BJP of raising controversial issues ahead of elections to divert attention from pressing matters such as unemployment and a declining growth rate.