Solan – Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT), nestled in the serene landscapes of Solan, Himachal Pradesh, has secured an A+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) for the next five years. The announcement, made by NAAC on April 25, 2024, heralds JUIT’s attainment of a grade point of 3.40 in the […] The post Jaypee University of Information Technology Achieves A+ Grading from NAAC appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

New Delhi – In a strategic move ahead of the impending assembly bye-elections, the Congress party has announced its candidates for three assembly constituencies, aiming to reclaim lost ground and challenge the opposition in key constituencies. The Congress has fielded Capt Ranjit Singh Rana, Rakesh Kalia, and Vivek Kumar from the Sujanpur, Gagret and Kutlehar […] The post Assembly Bye-Elections: Congress Picks Capt Ranjit Singh Rana, Rakesh Kalia, and Vivek Kumar as Candidates appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

Nalagarh – An 80-year-old man, identified as Jeet Singh, tragically lost his life while attempting to extinguish a raging fire that engulfed wheat fields in Abhipur village, Bagheri Panchayat of Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh. The incident occurred on a Friday morning around 10:30 am when high-voltage electrical wires collided due to a sudden wind gust, sparking […] The post Elderly Man Dies Battling Field Fire in Himachal Pradesh appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

Hamirpur – In a shocking incident in Tikkar Khatriyan village, Hamirpur district, Himachal Pradesh, a minor dispute between a father and son turned deadly as the son allegedly poured petrol on his father and set him ablaze. The incident, which occurred on Thursday night, has left the father, identified as Raghuveer Singh, in critical condition. […] The post Family Feud Turns Deadly: Son Sets Father Ablaze in Hamirpur appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

The Himachal Pradesh Congress party has intensified its efforts to hold accountable three Independent MLAs who had previously resigned from the assembly and subsequently joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The Congress filed a fresh petition with Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania, urging action under the anti-defection law against these legislators. Congress legislators Jagat Singh Negi […] The post Himachal Pradesh Congress Pushes for Anti-Defection Action Against Independent MLAs appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

In a bid to accelerate development initiatives, the Public Works Department (PWD) has enforced stringent regulations regarding the commencement of road construction under the Pradhan Mantri Gramin Sadak Yojana Phase-3 (PMGSY-III). Contractors are now mandated to initiate work within 28 days of project allocation, failing which their security deposits will be confiscated. The decision comes […] The post PWD Implements Strict Measures: Contractors Face Confiscation of Security for Delayed Road Projects appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

Shimla – Himachal Pradesh braces for turbulent weather conditions as a western disturbance looms over the region, signalling the likelihood of rain and snowfall over the next five consecutive days. The MeT Department in Shimla has issued an orange alert for six districts in anticipation of the inclement weather. According to forecasts, rainfall is expected […] The post Himachal Weather Alert: Rain and Snowfall Forecast for Five Days, Orange Alert Issued for Six Districts appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

In a dramatic turn of events, the police successfully apprehended the perpetrators behind the armed robbery in Dabat village of Shri Nayanadevi Ji, Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh. The daring daylight robbery, which initially unfolded with miscreants brandishing toy pistols, sent shockwaves through the community. Following the incident, Kot Kahlur Police swiftly mobilized, aided by their […] The post Naina Devi Armed Robbery Case: Police Arrest Suspects After Dramatic Chase appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

Shimla – In a bid to foster environmental sustainability and promote biodiversity, the Himalayan Forest Research Institute (HFRI) Shimla and Tridev Aushdhalaya Rohal have joined hands with APG Shimla University’s School of Pharmacy and School of Allied & Healthcare Sciences to plant a diverse range of medicinal plants on the university campus. Under the guidance […] The post Green Initiative: HFRI Shimla, Tridev Aushdhalaya Rohal Partner with APG Shimla University for Medicinal Plantation Project appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more

Solan – Shoolini University has taken a significant stride toward expanding its global academic footprint by forging strategic alliances with three international universities. The Shoolini University, in its official statement claimed of inking Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Islamic University of Lebanon, Narxoz University in Kazakhstan, and the University of Jordan Aljubeiha in Amman. […] The post Shoolini University Expands Global Reach with Strategic Partnerships appeared first on The News Himachal ..read more