States » NorthPosted at: Dec 29 2025 10:45PM


HP HC mandates relocation of poultry farms from residential zones

Shimla, Dec 29 (UNI) In a remarkable intervention to protect public health and environmental rights, Himachal Pradesh High Court has ordered the shifting of poultry farms operating near habitations, laying down a clear directive that such units must be located at least 500 metres away from residential areas, irrespective of their size or capacity.
A bench of Justice Ajay Mohan Goel passed a 14-page order by allowing a writ petition filed by an ex-serviceman from Pathiar (Chatth) village in Jawali tehsil of Kangra district. The petitioner had approached the Court alleging that a privately run poultry farm was functioning barely 50 to 60 metres from residential houses, causing foul odour, fly menace and serious environmental nuisance in violation of prescribed guidelines.
After examining inspection reports submitted by revenue, veterinary and pollution control authorities, the Court noted that over 6,000 birds were being reared at the site during inspections conducted in 2024.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #HP HC mandates relocation of poultry farms from residential zones
More News

HRTC conductors to receive increments after High Court intervention

14 Jan 2026 | 11:17 AM

Shimla, Jan 14 (UNI) After rendering 20 years of service, several conductors and multi-task workers of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) were compelled to approach the Himachal Pradesh High Court to secure the release of their earned benefits.

see more..

Cold wave tightens grip over Kashmir, Shopian coldest at –7 5°C

14 Jan 2026 | 11:07 AM

Srinagar, Jan 14 (UNI) The severe cold wave continued its grip across Kashmir as most places recorded a further drop in minimum temperatures last night, with Shopian emerging as the coldest area in the Valley at –7.5°C, officials said on Wednesday.

see more..

Fresh western disturbance may end dry spell partly in HP: IMD

14 Jan 2026 | 10:58 AM

Shimla, Jan 14 (UNI) Development of Western disturbances in the Himachal Pradesh with effect from Thursday may end prolonged dry spell in the state as Indian Meteorological Department had forecast rain or snowfall likely from January 16 to 19.

see more..

After challenging rescue operation of stranded tourists in Lahaul-Spiti, authorities enforce travel advisories in high altitude regions

14 Jan 2026 | 10:42 AM

Keylong, Jan 14 (UNI) In bone-chilling temperatures ranging between minus 25 degrees and minus 30 degrees a life-wrenching rescue operation was carried out on Tuesday and saved four stranded tourists from the jaws of death in the high-altitude region of Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.

see more..

Forest fire incidents may rise in Theog, SDM says issuing SOPs

14 Jan 2026 | 10:15 AM

Shimla, Jan 14 (UNI) Rising incidents of fire has taken around 10 lives in last three days, also forced the state authority to sound alarm to public as its extreme cold weather.
Theog a hill subdivision located about 30 kilometres east of Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, in northern India was put on high risk following heavy inflammable pine forest and grass pastures.

see more..