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News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: SC allows withdrawal of 65 criminal cases against former, sitting Himachal MPs, MLAs

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Published on: Wednesday 09 September 2026

The state in its application before the high court said that the decision for withdrawal was taken in public interest ...

News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: Supreme Court allows Himachal to withdraw COVID-era cases against sitting and former MLAs

News channel or source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/supreme-court-allows-himachal-to-withdraw-covid-era-cases-against-sitting-and-former-mlas/article71448576.ece
Published on: Wednesday 09 September 2026

Supreme Court permits Himachal Pradesh to withdraw COVID-era cases against MLAs for minor offences during the pandemic.

News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: Himachal writes new chapter with 99.55% literacy, becomes 2nd most literate state in India

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Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

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 » Government: Himachal Pradesh achieves 99.55 per cent literacy rate under ULLAS, receives national award

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Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

Himachal Pradesh has achieved a 99.55 per cent literacy rate under ULLAS and received a national award, with the state targeting 100 per cent literacy during 2026-27.

News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: At 99.55% literacy, Himachal becomes 2nd-most literate state, earns national award

News channel or source: https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/news/story/international-literacy-day-himachal-pradesh-achieves-9955-literacy-bags-national-award-2990498-2026-09-09
Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

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 » Government: SC allows Himachal to withdraw prosecution against sitting, ex-MLAs in several cases

News channel or source: https://theprint.in/india/sc-allows-himachal-to-withdraw-prosecution-against-sitting-ex-mlas-in-several-cases/3038290/
Published on: Wednesday 09 September 2026

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed the Himachal Pradesh government to withdraw prosecution against some sitting or former MLAs in several criminal cases registered during the COVID-19 pandemic ...

News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: Monsoon session: Himachal to turn to PPP mode for ropeway projects amid high costs

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Published on: Wednesday 02 September 2026

The reply came in response to the question raised by Congress MLA from Arki, Sajay Awasthy, regarding the status and cost of ropeway projects in the state, private investment, and the connectivity of ...

News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: Major police reshuffle in Himachal: 3 IPS, 54 HPPS officers moved

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Published on: Monday 10 August 2026

The Himachal Pradesh government has ordered a major reshuffle in the state police department, transferring and posting 3 Indian Police Service (IPS) officers and 54 Himachal Pradesh Police Service ...

News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: Himachal attains 99.55% literacy; receives national award on International Literacy Day

News channel or source: https://indianexpress.com/article/education/himachal-pradesh-attains-99-percent-literacy-rate-national-award-on-unesco-literacy-day-10869407/
Published on: Tuesday 08 September 2026

The education minister of Himachal Pradesh, Rohit Thakur, received the honour on behalf of the state in the national capital, Delhi and expressed his gratitude to teachers, students, and government ...

News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: Himachal Primary Schools Face Severe Staff Shortage, Over 300 Run With Single Teacher

News channel or source: https://www.indiatoday.in/india/video/himachal-primary-schools-face-severe-staff-shortage-over-300-run-with-single-teacher-ytvd-2989321-2026-09-07
Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

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 » Government: Himachal VC Verdict: Universities Caught In The Governor-Government Crossfire

News channel or source: https://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/himachal-vc-verdict-universities-caught-in-the-governor-government-crossfire
Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has cancelled the Vice-Chancellor selection process for two agricultural universities, ruling the 2026 Rules inconsistent with UGC Regulations. The verdict limits the ...

News India » Himachal Pradesh » Government: Himachal Pradesh hikes room tariff to Rs 3,000 for select govt guest houses, bookings open online

News channel or source: https://www.zeebiz.com/india/news-himachal-pradesh-government-raises-tariff-for-24-guest-house-rooms-to-rs-3000-opens-them-for-public-booking-401882
Published on: Monday 07 September 2026

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 ...