India News » Himachal Pradesh News India » Himachal Pradesh: Himachal writes new chapter with 99.55% literacy, becomes 2nd most literate state in India
Right after Independence, in 1951, its literacy rate was under 8 per cent among the lowest in India at the time.
News India » Himachal Pradesh: SC allows withdrawal of 65 criminal cases against former, sitting Himachal MPs, MLAs
The state in its application before the high court said that the decision for withdrawal was taken in public interest ...
News India » Himachal Pradesh: At 99.55% literacy, Himachal becomes 2nd-most literate state, earns national award
Himachal Pradesh has reached a 99.55 per cent literacy rate under the ULLAS programme and received a national award. The state is now targeting 100 per cent literacy in 2026-27 while expanding digital ...
News India » Himachal Pradesh: Shortfalls, missing data mar green mission in Punjab, Haryana & Himachal: CAG
Flags Delays, Low Tree Counts, Poor Monitoring ...
News India » Himachal Pradesh: Keep Himachal Pradesh University’s autonomy intact, say protesting teachers
The Himachal Pradesh University Teachers Welfare Association staged a protest against the Himachal Pradesh Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in Shimla on Wednesday and demanded the autonomy, ...
News India » Himachal Pradesh: Himachal monsoon losses touch ₹1,550 crore
In the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain at isolated places across the state. The highest rainfall of 4 cm was recorded in Dhaulakuan AWS, followed by Guler (2 cm), Dharmshala (2 cm) and Sujanpur ...
News India » Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Primary Schools Face Severe Staff Shortage, Over 300 Run With Single Teacher
Himachal Pradesh is facing a severe shortage of teachers across its government primary schools. The issue was raised in the state assembly, where it was revealed that 12 primary schools in the Pachhad ...
News India » Himachal Pradesh: India’s Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Selects Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core Technology for Grid Modernization
The reconductoring project in Himachal Pradesh demonstrates the potential of advanced AECC conductors to upgrade existing power lines efficiently.
News India » Himachal Pradesh: Himachal CM Sukhu meets Civil Aviation Minister Naidu; takes up expansion of Kangra airport
The Chief Minister took up the expansion of Kangra Airport on priority, highlighting its importance for tourism development in the state. He said tourism plays a significant role in Himachal Pradesh's ...
News India » Himachal Pradesh: Monsoon to remain active across India through 15 September
Southwest monsoon accounts for more than 70% of India's annual rainfall, while about 45% of the country's net sown area remains rain-fed.
News India » Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh hikes room tariff to Rs 3,000 for select govt guest houses, bookings open online
The revised rates have been notified by the General Administration Department (GAD) following technical upgrades to the state's online booking portal, Him-Atithi. The portal allows citizens to apply ...
News India » Himachal Pradesh: Over 60 roads shut in Himachal Pradesh after rain
More than 60 roads were rendered inaccessible in Himachal Pradesh after a spell of rain, which will last till September 15, officials said on Wednesday. Several parts of the state have seen light to ...