Himachal Pradesh
Coverage of Himachal Pradesh in the Nexus archive.
- Himachal to launch new health insurance scheme with ₹10 lakh coverage, says CM Sukhu
Himachal Pradesh is set to launch a new health insurance scheme offering ₹10 lakh coverage. Chief Minister Sukhu announced the initiative, emphasizing the state government's commitment to establishing world-class healthcare facilities to ensure advanced medical treatment is accessible within the state.
- Supreme Court says 10 km radius buffer for mining extends to all wetland reserves
The Supreme Court ruled that a 10 km mining buffer zone applies to all wetland reserves. The decision came after the State of Himachal Pradesh challenged the application of a similar restriction from Uttarakhand.
- Centre to release its share of over ₹2,117 crore for disaster relief in advance to seven flood-hit States
The Centre will release its share of over ₹2,117 crore in advance for disaster relief to seven flood-hit States. Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, and Nagaland have already received the first instalment of the Central share for the financial year 2026-27.
- Himachal’s mineral extraction revenue grows by 70% in last three years: CM Sukhu
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh reported a 70% increase in revenue from major and minor minerals, rising from ₹200 crore in 2021-22 to ₹340 crore in 2025-26. The government aims to promote sustainable mining practices to support this growth.
- Family of five killed as vehicle plunges into gorge in Himachal's Chamba
A family of five was killed when their vehicle plunged into a gorge in Chamba, Himachal Pradesh after the driver lost control, according to police reports.
- Himachal farmers pioneer sustainable cultivation of endangered Himalayan herb ‘Kutki’
Himachal Pradesh farmers are using a stolon-based harvesting method developed by researchers to sustainably cultivate the IUCN-listed endangered Himalayan herb Kutki, creating a new income source. This approach helps conserve the medicinal herb while supporting local farmers' livelihoods.
- Congress holds sit-in protests across Himachal, Haryana, Punjab over student issues
Congress is holding sit-in protests in Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab over student issues. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu led the protest in Himachal Pradesh.
- Wayanad debris slip: Lone missing project manager’s body recovered; death toll rises to eight
The body of Bikram Singh Rana, a missing project manager from Himachal Pradesh, has been recovered following a debris slip in Wayanad. The incident has resulted in a death toll of eight, with all missing individuals now accounted for.
- Search for lone missing worker in Wayanad debris slip continues
The search for Bikram Singh Rana, a project manager from Himachal Pradesh, continues in the Wayanad debris slip. Joint task force efforts have not located him as of late July 11 evening.
- Wayanad debris slip: search intensified for lone missing project manager
A massive debris slide struck the under-construction Wayanad twin-tunnel road project at Kalladi, leaving Mr. Rana, a project manager from Himachal Pradesh, missing. Search efforts are ongoing for the lone missing individual.
- Rescue mission enters final phase in Wayanad; three more bodies recovered
The rescue mission in Wayanad has entered its final phase with three more bodies recovered. Two of the victims have been identified as Rahul Sharma, an engineer from Himachal Pradesh, and Mohammad Imran, an excavator operator from Bihar.
- Scrapping MGNREGA further strains Himachal Pradesh’s already limited resources: CM Sukhu
The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu, states that scrapping MGNREGA and requiring states to cover 10% of the costs under a new scheme is straining the state's limited resources. The issue will be raised with the Central government.
- Landslides in Bangladesh kill at least 8 Rohingya refugees while monsoon rains batter India
Landslides in southeastern Bangladesh triggered by monsoon rains killed at least eight Rohingya refugees, including five children, while heavy rains in India caused 13 deaths and flooding. Rescuers recovered seven bodies, and an eighth was found by refugees after hills collapsed in Cox’s Bazar district. In India, monsoon rains led to flash floods, landslides, and road closures, with forecasts predicting continued heavy rainfall.
- CM Sukhu carries ‘Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar’ to Himachal’s most inaccessible region, announces key benefits for Bara Bhangal
Chief Minister Sukhu announced a monthly pension of ₹1,500 for eligible women in Bara Bhangal and plans to develop the region into an eco-tourism destination. The initiative, part of the 'Sarkar Gaon Ke Dwar' program, targets Himachal Pradesh's most inaccessible areas.
- Punjab border residents oppose Himachal entry tax; Nihang Sikhs warn of renewed protest
Residents, transporters, and traders along Punjab's border oppose Himachal Pradesh's vehicle entry tax, demanding its rollback. Nihang Sikhs have warned of reviving their 'Khalsa tax' protest against the policy.
- Himachal wants high level committee to assess financial impact; Punjab wants Special Category Status
Himachal Pradesh seeks a high-level committee to assess financial impact, while Punjab demands Special Category Status. Both states made these requests during the 11th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog, chaired by the Prime Minister in New Delhi.
- Monsoon 2026 tracker LIVE: After strong onset, southwest monsoon to enter a sluggish phase in Kerala
The southwest monsoon in Kerala is transitioning to a sluggish phase after a strong onset. An orange alert for hailstorms, lightning, and gusty winds was issued for parts of Himachal Pradesh on June 11 and 12.
- Moderate quake hits Himachal districts; tremors felt in neighbouring States
A moderate earthquake with a depth of 5 km struck near the Kangra-Chamba border in Himachal Pradesh, approximately 40 km from Dharamsala at 10:04 pm. Tremors were felt in neighboring states, and the epicenter was located near Dhar Godoi in Kangra, according to the meteorological office.
- India called on to arrest Israeli reservist holidaying in country
India is being urged to arrest Israeli reservist Eitan Gilboa, who is on holiday in Himachal Pradesh, over alleged war crimes. The Hind Rajab Foundation filed a complaint alleging Gilboa participated in the systematic demolition of residential blocks in Gaza, citing social media videos shared by his mother.
- Water wars washing away South Asia’s fragile peace
Pakistan accuses India of weaponizing water through infrastructure projects on the Chenab River, including a tunnel to divert water to the Beas basin in Himachal Pradesh and a sediment project. The article highlights the impact of water disputes on South Asia's peace.