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School administrator shot dead outside campus gate in Shimla

School administrator shot dead outside campus gate in Shimla

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto A school administrator was shot dead outside the gate of a private school in Shimla’s Sanjauli area on Saturday (June 13, 2026) evening, police said. The deceased was identified as Meenakshi Mittal, administrator of Saraswati Paradise International Public School in Housing Board Colony, Sanjauli. According to police, unidentified assailants arrived at the school around 7.30 p.m. and opened fire. Three rounds were allegedly fired, and Mittal sustained a gunshot wound to the head. She died on the spot. Police rushed to the scene after receiving information about the incident and secured the area. A forensic examination of the site was conducted and evidence was collected, officials said. A case of murder has been registered and an investigation has been launched into all aspects of the incident. Special police teams have been constituted to identify and arrest the accused, while an extensive search operation is underway, police said. Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area and analysing other technical evidence to establish the sequence of events …

Chauhan flays lawyers protest in Shimla

Chauhan flays lawyers protest in Shimla

A day after lawyers protest caused traffic snarls in Shimla, chief minister’s principal media advisor Naresh Chauhan said that legal experts were expected to uphold the law and resolve issues through dialogue rather than resorting to road blockades that caused inconvenience to the public. Defending the government’s policy on restricted roads, Chauhan said certain routes in Shimla have been kept under restricted categories to preserve the character and heritage of the Mall Road area. (File) Addressing reporters in Shimla on Wednesday, Chauhan said the protest led to severe traffic congestion in the state capital, with roads remaining blocked for nearly three to four hours and causing hardship to commuters and residents. “Lawyers are expected to uphold the law. When avenues for dialogue were open, there was no justification for disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to the public. The issue could have been resolved through discussions,” Chauhan said. Defending the government’s policy on restricted roads, Chauhan said certain routes in Shimla have been kept under restricted categories to preserve the character and heritage of the Mall …

Shimla advocates’ road blockade triggers congestion, commuters left stranded

Shimla advocates’ road blockade triggers congestion, commuters left stranded

Hundreds of commuters faced severe inconvenience in Shimla on Tuesday after a road blockade by advocates over an entry-related issue triggered massive traffic congestion across key parts of the city, leaving residents, students and motorists stranded for hours. Hundreds of commuters faced severe inconvenience in Shimla on Tuesday after a road blockade by advocates over an entry-related issue triggered massive traffic congestion (PTI) The protest, which led to the disruption of vehicular movement near Chhota Shimla and adjoining areas, coincided with the ongoing peak tourist season, further aggravating congestion in the hill town already grappling with increasing traffic pressure. Also Read| Advocates protest permit rules for sealed roads in Shimla; police register case Speaking to ANI, resident Sonal Sharma said the traffic jam had significantly affected daily commuters. “I am standing at the toll area and need to reach Sanjauli, which is only about four kilometres from here. I came to know that advocates have gone on strike in Chhota Shimla over some challan-related issues. Such situations are quite common in Shimla because protests are …

Shimla sees massive tourist rush as over 7.8 lakh vehicles arrive during peak summer season

Shimla sees massive tourist rush as over 7.8 lakh vehicles arrive during peak summer season

As tourist arrivals continue to surge in Himachal Pradesh during the summer season, Shimla Police claims to have successfully managed an unprecedented influx of vehicles, ensuring smooth traffic movement. Shimla ASP Abhishek said that the tourist season is currently at its peak, with nearly 7.8 lakh vehicles crossing key entry points of the district, including Shoghi, Bilaspur, Kinnaur, during the last 29 days. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu witnesses heavy traffic congestion amid tourist influx

Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu witnesses heavy traffic congestion amid tourist influx

Amid soaring temperatures, tourists are increasingly heading to hill destinations, leading to a sharp rise in visitor numbers in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district. Kullu and Shimla face increasing traffic as tourist season peaks (PTI) Speaking to ANI, Kullu Superintendent of Police (SP) Madan Lal Kaushal said tourist footfall has surged significantly over the past few days, with nearly 25,000 to 27,000 small and large vehicles entering the district. To manage the rush and ensure smooth traffic movement, the district police have deployed around 150 police personnel and home guards, including 60 to 70 personnel in Manali alone. “The tourist influx has increased a lot… 25 to 27,000 big and small vehicles have entered here… Tourists are visiting here peacefully… We have deployed 60 to 70 of our personnel in Manali… The district police has deployed 150 police personnel and home guards… We appeal to the tourists not to overtake,” said Kaushal. Shimla manages traffic movement Meanwhile, the Shimla Police on Saturday claimed to have successfully managed an unprecedented influx of vehicles, ensuring smooth traffic movement …

After ‘Act of God’ stance, NHAI agrees to pay Shimla orchard owner for landslide damage | Chandigarh News

After ‘Act of God’ stance, NHAI agrees to pay Shimla orchard owner for landslide damage | Chandigarh News

“It was a day exactly like today’s… The sun was bright, though not too hot,” says Narinder Singh Rathore, talking about May 25, 2025. His two granddaughters sat in the verandah of their pucca house as his wife put out to dry freshly washed linen from the small homestay they ran. “Suddenly, crate walls laid by the NHAI in a bid to protect the slope just above our apple orchard started falling. In a few seconds, a cloud of dust had engulfed the entire valley… People far away could see it,” says Rathore. Soon after, he filed a case in the National Green Tribunal (NGT), seeking compensation from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) for the 440-odd apple trees he said he lost in the landslide. He sought compensation under provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, alleging large-scale environmental degradation and damage to his agricultural and orchard land. The NHAI, which earlier disputed the damage quoted by Rathore and called the landslide an act of God, has now told the NGT that it would …

Shimla hill cutting shocks High Court, fresh probe ordered at Annandale site | Chandigarh News

Shimla hill cutting shocks High Court, fresh probe ordered at Annandale site | Chandigarh News

4 min readShimlaUpdated: May 24, 2026 01:13 PM IST The Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered a fresh inspection into alleged large-scale hill cutting and environmental damage near the Annandale-Kaithu road in Shimla, saying it was “not convinced” by the Municipal Corporation Shimla’s report on the extent of excavation carried out at the site. Hearing a suo motu public interest litigation on Friday, a Division Bench comprising Chief Justice Gurmeet Singh Sandhawalia and Justice Bipin Chander Negi expressed dissatisfaction with the civic body’s findings regarding the excavation and removal of green cover in the ecologically sensitive area adjoining forest land above Annandale. The court questioned the Municipal Corporation’s claim that the average depth of hill cutting was around seven metres when the original permission had allowed excavation of only three metres. “We are not convinced with the report that the depth is only seven metres on average. Resultantly, we direct respondent No. 6, Municipal Corporation Shimla, to prepare a fresh report regarding the actual depth of digging, especially when photographs have also been placed on …

Shimla landslide that damaged apple orchards was ‘act of God’, NHAI tells National Green Tribunal | Cities News

Shimla landslide that damaged apple orchards was ‘act of God’, NHAI tells National Green Tribunal | Cities News

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in its reply before the National Green Tribunal (NGT), on Wednesday termed the landslide in Shimla that allegedly damaged agricultural land and around 550 apple plants worth around Rs 40 lakh in Mashobra last year as an “act of God”. To support its submission, the NHAI placed on record a May 2025 report of the India Meteorological Department, stating that Shimla recorded 104.5 mm rainfall against the normal rainfall of 69.8 mm during the period, reflecting a departure of nearly 50 per cent. The response was filed in a petition moved by orchardist Narender Singh Rathore from the Mashobra block, who moved NGT in 2025, stating that he suffered a huge loss due to the collapse of crate walls during NHAI’s construction work. The work was being carried out under the four-lane project in the Shakral Village-Dhalli section of the Kaithlighat-Dhalli stretch of National Highway-5 (NH-5). Rathore approached the NGT under provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, alleging large-scale environmental degradation and damage to his agricultural and orchard …

Shimla orchardist suffered Rs 40 lakh loss due to NH-5 four-lane work

Shimla orchardist suffered Rs 40 lakh loss due to NH-5 four-lane work

An apple orchardist in Mashobra block of Shimla district has suffered losses amounting to nearly Rs 40 lakh after repeated collapse of crate walls during the ongoing four-lane project on the Kaithlighat-Dhalli section of National Highway-5 allegedly damaged his orchard land and around 550 fruit-bearing apple plants, the Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Department informed the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Tuesday. The disclosure was made during the hearing of a petition filed by orchardist Narender Singh Rathore, who alleged that highway widening work in the ecologically fragile stretch beyond Dhalli town had caused severe environmental degradation, landslides and damage to his orchard land. Two inspections conducted Secretary (Horticulture) C Paulrasu informed the Tribunal that inspections were conducted following complaints regarding damage caused by collapsing crate walls near the construction site. “The first inspection was carried out by the Horticulture Development Officer, Mashobra, on June 10, 2025. The value of the damaged fruit plants was calculated in accordance with the government-approved Harbans Singh Formula,” the report submitted before the Tribunal stated. The first assessment found that 110 …

Panicked Ranbir Kapoor called mom Neetu at Shimla set during India-Pakistan conflict: ‘Please come back’ | Bollywood News

Panicked Ranbir Kapoor called mom Neetu at Shimla set during India-Pakistan conflict: ‘Please come back’ | Bollywood News

Shot in Shimla, Daadi Ki Shaadi turned into more than just another film set for its cast. Away from the usual chaos of vanity vans and luxury hotels, the team spent weeks living in neighbouring cottages, bonding closely while filming the family entertainer. But during the shoot, the atmosphere off-screen suddenly became tense as Operation Sindoor took place in May 2025. Recently, the cast of the film, including Neetu Kapoor, Kapil Sharma and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, sat down together and recalled those unforgettable days on set. Kapil Sharma recalled how much Neetu Kapoor enjoyed the filming experience and revealed that she herself had admitted she had not had this much fun on a set in years. “Neetu ma’am said that after the film Kabhi Kabhie, she had this much fun during a shoot,” he shared. Neetu agreed and explained how the unusual setup in Shimla helped everyone connect more naturally. “That’s true. We had so much fun during the shoot. These days, everyone stays inside their vanity vans, but there were no vanity vans there,” …