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Continuous rainfall has caused significant soil erosion along the historic Shimla-Kalka toy train route, compromising the foundation of a track section between Koti and Gumman stations.
A hill slip caused significant disruptions on the Kalka-Shimla route, forcing the evacuation of 391 passengers and 40 crew members from affected trains.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast for heavy rainfall in the Shimla and Kangra regions of Himachal Pradesh, India, expected to last until August 10.
Thousands of primary teachers in Himachal Pradesh have launched an indefinite relay hunger strike in Shimla, protesting against the new School Complex System which they claim weakens primary education.
IMD issues landslide warning for Himachal Pradesh
Police have arrested a brother for allegedly plotting the murder of a Shimla school executive, reportedly stemming from an 8-crore rupee dispute.
A US citizen has been arrested in Shimla, India, for indecent behavior after a viral video showed him yelling and knocking a cap off a man's head, sparking outrage.
A landslide has caused the closure of a crucial bypass in Shimla, leading to traffic diversions in the area.
Shimla is on edge following a communal flare-up sparked by allegations of sexual harassment and the circulation of a viral video.
Russian forces have reportedly installed a Pantsir air defense system on the rooftop of a luxury high-rise building in Moscow. Social media videos show the system being deployed, raising questions about the city's security measures.
Shimla Police on Saturday claimed to have successfully managed an unprecedented influx of vehicles, said an official.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has agreed to pay Rs 1.80 crore in compensation to a Shimla orchard owner for damages caused by a landslide linked to a highway project.
The Shimla High Court expressed shock over hill cutting at the Annandale site and ordered a fresh probe into the matter.
Britain's Deputy Ambassador to the United States, James Roscoe, has abruptly left his post in Washington. The reasons for his sudden departure remain unclear.
A total of 128 gram panchayats were elected unopposed, with the highest number of 42 such elections occurring in Shimla.
During the filming of 'Daadi Ki Shaadi' in Shimla, Ranbir Kapoor reportedly urged Neetu Kapoor to return home amidst simmering political tensions between India and Pakistan, as she reminisced about the joyful moments on set.
President Droupadi Murmu visited the Army Training Command in Shimla, engaging with military personnel during her official visit.
Police personnel have been assigned duties in Shimla in preparation for President Murmu's visit to the city today.
Former Congress leader Yudhveer Singh Bains claimed police attempted to abduct him after his vehicle was stopped for a 'traffic violation' near the Congress headquarters in Shimla.
Residents in Dehradun blocked the Shimla bypass road in protest against delays in the supply of LPG (liquefied petroleum gas).
The Congress had summoned all its 14 MLAs to Bhubaneswar on Thursday night, and then moved eight of them to a resort on the outskirts of Bengaluru.
The Income Tax investigation wing has launched a pan-India survey of approximately 70 restaurants suspected of sales suppression totaling Rs 700 crore. This action follows a Rs 70,000 crore probe into billing software manipulation used to evade taxes. Investigations revealed methods like deleting cash transactions and under-declaring revenue.
The Himachal Pradesh Police registered a kidnapping case against the Delhi Police personnel and “detained” their vehicles at the Shogi border near Shimla on February 25, 2026
A dramatic confrontation unfolded between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh police after Youth Congress activists were arrested, leading to a kidnapping case against Delhi personnel and vehicle detentions near Shimla.
Investigation into the shocking video of a stray dog walking around with a human leg between its jaws near a hospital in Shimla has revealed gross negligence in disposing of medical waste
Rail services on the historic Kalka-Shimla toy train route have been halted after heavy rains washed away the soil beneath a bridge, leaving tracks suspended in mid-air.
Ten toy trains on the historic Kalka-Shimla railway were halted after soil slippage caused a section of track to hang precariously between Koti and Gumman stations.
The Shimla Agreement, signed in 1972, commits India and Pakistan to resolving their disputes, including the Kashmir issue, through direct bilateral negotiations.
A woman in Shimla, India, has won Rs 10,000 in compensation after repeated internet service disruptions in her area were left unresolved by the provider.
A daylight murder incident in Shimla is being investigated, with reports describing it as a 'sororicide' in the hills. The specific details of the crime and ongoing investigation were highlighted.
Six people died after a pickup vehicle transporting milk plunged into a deep gorge in the Urman area of Himachal Pradesh's Shimla district on Friday.
A luxury hotel in Shimla has been ordered to pay Rs 20,000 in compensation to a guest who was injured on a damaged road. The woman slipped and hurt her foot after the hotel failed to provide promised transport from the restaurant back to her apartment.
Shimla police have adopted a five-point traffic plan to manage the influx of 1.5 million vehicles that entered the hill station over 45 days, addressing the significant rush.
Families traveling during summer vacations are flocking to hill stations across Himachal Pradesh, including Shimla, to escape the intense heat in other cities, with visitors praising traffic management.
Shimla police have issued an urgent route advisory for summer tourists after 85,000 vehicles entered the city in one weekend, indicating a significant increase in visitor numbers.
Despite a heatwave pushing tourists to Shimla, visitors reported no traffic jams from Chandigarh to Shimla, contrary to social media reels.
India's National Highways Authority (NHAI) has agreed to pay a Shimla orchard owner for landslide damage, reversing its initial 'Act of God' stance.
The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has stated that recent landslides are an 'act of god' and not a consequence of the Shimla 4-lane project.
An orchardist in Shimla has reportedly suffered a loss of Rs 40 lakh due to the ongoing four-lane construction work on National Highway 5.
A municipal officer in Shimla has died by suicide, leaving behind a note that cited 'poor service conditions' as the reason for the act.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor recounted a panicked phone call to his mother, Neetu, who was on a film set in Shimla, urging her to return home during a past India-Pakistan conflict.
A woman was shot dead during a religious ceremony at a temple in Shimla, leading to the arrest of two men in connection with the incident.
Two residents from Chandigarh were killed when their SUV plunged into a gorge in Shimla, India.
A former Congress leader has accused the Shimla police of abduction, while the police maintain that challans were issued for traffic violations.
In Shimla, India, cooks are resorting to traditional 'char' cooking methods to prepare meals for legislators, as the region faces an ongoing LPG crisis. This highlights local adaptation to fuel shortages.
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Traders in Shimla are expressing anxiety as ongoing underground duct construction work reaches the main section of the city's Mall Road, impacting local businesses.
A standoff in Shimla has brought attention to the established procedures and protocols for police operations conducted across different states.
The Congress party has stated that rules should be followed in response to a showdown between Delhi and Shimla Police concerning the arrest of Indian Youth Congress (IYC) workers.
Three more Congress workers were arrested in Shimla by Delhi Police's Special Cell, bringing the total arrests to 11, in connection with a 'shirtless' protest.
A landslide struck the historic Shimla-Kalka railway line, forcing emergency crews to evacuate and safely extract more than 400 travelers from the affected coaches.
An Indian court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) and a contractor to pay Rs 2.23 crore in compensation for a building collapse that occurred during road construction work in Shimla.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast predicting a week of rain for the cities of Shimla and Dehradun. Delhi is also expected to experience light showers during the same period.
Foreign tourists were fined Rs 1,500 for driving a UK-themed auto-rickshaw on Shimla's Mall Road, an area where such vehicles are restricted.
Residents of Shimla are expressing environmental concerns regarding decongestion efforts, indicating a preference for a 'wise' city approach that prioritizes ecological balance over a 'smart' city model.
Residents of Shimla are protesting against road restrictions that have been implemented in the city, raising concerns about their impact.
An Indian lawyer has been awarded a Rs 20,000 payout after sustaining an injury at a luxury property in Shimla due to an unsafe road condition.
The city of Shimla is grappling with the aftermath of a daylight killing, with a school remaining silent and bloodstains still visible, indicating the severity of the incident.
A school executive in Shimla was shot dead by bike-borne assailants outside the campus gate. Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
A protest by advocates in Shimla, involving a road blockade, has triggered significant traffic congestion near Chhota Shimla and surrounding areas, coinciding with the peak tourist season.
Shimla, known as the Queen of Hills, is experiencing significant traffic bottlenecks with nearly 70,000 vehicles entering the city in just three days, prompting intensified traffic management measures.
Amidst a significant influx of tourists, Shimla recorded over 100,000 vehicles entering the city within a three-day period.
India's National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has informed the National Green Tribunal that a landslide in Shimla, which caused damage to apple orchards, was an 'act of God'.
Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta stated that the table where the Shimla Agreement was signed serves as a reminder of past mistakes, particularly regarding the handling of Pakistan after the 1971 war. He questioned why more demands weren't met when 90,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered.
The Himachal Pradesh government has informed the National Green Tribunal that 0.11% of its forest land has been encroached upon, with Shimla identified as the worst-affected area.
An Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) in Shimla has been suspended for allegedly kicking a taxi driver. The incident occurred during the President's visit to the city.
A woman was tragically killed in Shimla during a religious procession due to celebratory firing. Authorities have arrested two individuals in connection with the incident.
Chairs resembling Chandigarh's heritage furniture have been discovered in Shimla, leading experts to call for close examination of their authenticity and origin.
Higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received snowfall, while Shimla was hit by rain and a heavy hailstorm, prompting the IMD to issue an orange warning for hailstorms in the region.
Aryan Chauhan, son of the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's aide and general secretary of the Himachal Pradesh Youth Congress, was reportedly the target of a suspected kidnapping attempt on Friday evening while traveling from his hotel to Shimla. Unknown persons have been booked in connection with the incident.
The BJP Member of Parliament from Shimla raised the issue of recurring natural disasters in the region during a session in the Lok Sabha, highlighting the need for attention to the problem.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has returned to Shimla and called for a party meeting on March 5.
A dramatic police standoff occurred between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh forces in Shimla over the arrest of three Youth Congress workers following a protest, delaying their handover for 24 hours.
A dramatic standoff occurred between Delhi and Shimla Police after Delhi Police arrested three Youth Congress workers, leading to Shimla cops charging them with 'kidnapping' for not following due procedure.
Himachal Police have detained Delhi police officers in Shimla, alleging 'unauthorized' arrests of Youth Congress workers, stemming from the fallout of an AI Summit.