Page-2 of Topic: Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh Signs MoU with ISB for Forest Economy
The Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and the Bharti Institute of Public Policy at the Indian School of Business signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding in Shimla on 20...
Himachal Pradesh Becomes Fifth State to Ban Sale of Analogue Paneer
Himachal Pradesh issued a state-wide ban on the manufacture, storage, distribution and sale of non-dairy analogue paneer on 20 August 2026. The order applies to products that imitate...
Widow and Orphan Cess on Fuel Begins in Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh introduced a Widow and Orphan Cess on petrol and high-speed diesel under Section 6-A of the Himachal Pradesh Value Added Tax Act, 2005. The State Taxes...
Himalayan Serow Sighted in Himachal Pradesh After Two Decades
The Himalayan Serow, scientifically known as Capricornis thar, was video-recorded in the Dalhousie catchment forests of Himachal Pradesh on 4 August 2026 after a gap of two decades....
Chenab–Beas River-Link Project Approved in Himachal Pradesh
The Central government of India approved the Chenab–Beas Link Tunnel project in May 2026 as one of the major river-linking infrastructure projects connected with the Chenab river. The...
Sambar Deer Recorded at High Altitudes in Himachal Pradesh
The Wildlife Wing of the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department has documented the presence of sambar deer in high-altitude protected areas of Chamba district for the first time. The...
Raulane Festival of Himachal Pradesh
The Raulane Festival is an ancient winter tradition celebrated in Himachal Pradesh’s Kinnaur district. Known for its spiritual depth and distinctive rituals, the festival highlights the region’s deep-rooted...
Himachal Pradesh Snow Leopard Population Surges Significantly
Recent surveys have revealed a remarkable increase in the snow leopard population across Himachal Pradesh. The Wildlife Wing of the state’s Forest Department reported an increase from 51...
Lantana Camara Invasion in Himachal Pradesh
Lantana camara, an invasive alien species, has increasingly infested forests in Himachal Pradesh. Covering over 3,25,000 hectares, it poses a serious threat to the State’s native biodiversity. Despite...
Himachal Pradesh Launches Digital Land Registration System
The Himachal Pradesh government has introduced the ‘My Deed’ National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) pilot project. This initiative aims to simplify land registration and make it more...
Himachal Pradesh’s Progress In National Achievement Survey
The National Achievement Survey (NAS) 2025 results revealed a surprising shift in India’s educational landscape. Himachal Pradesh jumped from 21st place in 2021 to the top five. Punjab...
