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Lahaul-Spiti becomes India's first all-women administrative district

(Rpt, correcting)
Shimla, Apr 28 (UNI) In a historic move, Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, known for its challenging terrain and extreme weather, has become India’s first all-women administrative district.
This transformation comes with the recent posting of IAS officer Kiran Badana as Deputy Commissioner.
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Himachal: Minority protest in Shimla over Wakaf Amendment

01 May 2025 | 2:39 AM

Shimla, Apr 30 (UNI) A peaceful symbolic protest was observed in parts of Shimla on Wednesday following a nationwide call given by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) against the recent amendments to the Wakaf Board Act.

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Himachal: Stray dog menace sparks outrage in Shimla

01 May 2025 | 2:33 AM

Shimla, Apr 30 (UNI) A troubling incident in Shimla's Dhalli area has brought the spotlight back on the growing menace of stray dogs in the hill town.

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J&K: Lt Gen Pratik Sharma takes over as new Northern Army Commander

01 May 2025 | 1:30 AM

Jammu, Apr 30 (UNI) Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma on Wednesday assumed charge as the new General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the strategic Udhampur-based Northern Army Command.

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J&K: LG chairs high-level review meeting with senior officials on security

01 May 2025 | 1:20 AM

Jammu, Apr 30 (UNI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials to review the prevailing security scenario in Jammu and Kashmir.

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Two electrocuted after dumper comes into contact with high tension line

01 May 2025 | 1:05 AM

Firozabad (UP), Apr 30 (UNI) Two persons were electrocuted when a dumper came into contact with a high tension line in Sirsaganj area of Firozabad district here in Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday, police sources said here.

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