HP Minister Anirudh denies assault allegations, blames NHAI for corruption

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 2Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh has strongly denied allegations of assaulting a National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) official, stating that an FIR alone does not establish guilt. Anirudh Singh, facing political heat after the registration of a police case, claimed he had not assaulted anyone and […]

Himachal floods: At least 51 dead, 34 missing after 11 days

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla/Mandi, July 2 Relentless rainfall over the past 11 days has left a trail of destruction across Himachal Pradesh, claiming 51 lives and triggering dozens of flash floods and cloudbursts. In just the last 32 hours, ten people have died and at least 34 are still missing following a […]

Dalai Lama: Only my Trust will decide reincarnation, not China

The North News Dharamshala, July 2 The 14th Dalai Lama on Wednesday said that the decision on his reincarnation will rest solely with a foundation appointed by him, emphatically stating that China will have no role whatsoever in appointing the 15th Dalai Lama. In a statement released on Wednesday, the Tibetan spiritual leader referred to […]

Breaking: Only his foundation will decide on reincarnation, says Dalai Lama

Four dead, 16 missing after cloudbursts in Mandi

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 1 At least four people have died and 16 others are feared missing following intense rainfall and two cloudbursts that triggered widespread devastation in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district over the past 48 hours. Officials said the relentless rain caused flash floods that swept away homes, damaged key […]

HP Minister Anirudh Singh booked for ‘assaulting’ NHAI official

Gadkari calls CM Sukhu, seeks action in assault case Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 1 The Himachal Pradesh Police have filed a criminal case against Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Minister Anirudh Singh, following serious allegations that he physically assaulted a senior official from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) during […]

Himachal rains: One dead, 18 missing in Mandi

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 1 At least one person has died and 18 others are feared missing after relentless rainfall and two cloudbursts wreaked havoc across Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district over the past 48 hours. Heavy rain triggered flash floods in multiple locations, submerging villages, sweeping away homes and damaging critical […]

Rajeev Bindal re-elected Himachal BJP chief

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 1 Rajeev Bindal has been re-elected as the Himachal Pradesh BJP president for the second consecutive term on Tuesday. Union Minister of State Dr Jitendra Singh formally declared Bindal’s re-election and handed him the certificate of appointment along with the party flag, symbolising the continuation of his […]

DA case: Vigilance Bureau takes Majithia to Shimla for property verification

Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, June 30 The Punjab Vigilance Bureau has intensified its investigation against senior Shiromani Akali Dal leader and former cabinet minister Bikram Singh Majithia, who is under arrest in a case involving disproportionate assets and alleged links to drug trafficking networks. The Vigilance teams brought Majithia to the Mashobra […]

Heavy rains block 390 roads in Himachal Pradesh

The North News Shimla, June 30 Continuous heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours has triggered widespread landslides, cutting off access to many areas and disrupting transport links. Around 390 roads—both major and rural—were blocked due to debris and slope failures. Sharing details, Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh said the department was […]