States » NorthPosted at: Jan 26 2026 4:51PM


Chopper shower petals as Shimla marks Republic Day

Shimla, Jan 26 (UNI) A helicopter showered petals over the Shimla ridge where the state's Republic Day function was held on Monday, turning the ceremony, where Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla unfurled the national tricolour in the presence of Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, into it into a "people's event."
The Governor inspected the parade from an open jeep and took the salute. Colourful tableaux by various departments and the Army were presented, reflecting the state’s achievements and key government schemes. Cultural programmes showcasing Himachal Pradesh’s rich heritage and development initiatives added vibrancy to the event.
The parade was led by Parade Commander Lieutenant Shashwat Tiwari of the Jammu and Kashmir Rifles. Contingents from the Indian Army, ITBP, Sashastra Seema Bal, Himachal Police, Mahila Police, Traffic Police, Home Guards, ex-servicemen, NCC, NSS, Bharat Scouts and Guides, and Disaster Management participated. Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur was also present on the occasion.
Please log in to get detailed story.
Tags: #Chopper shower petals as Shimla marks Republic Day
More News

Extravagance amid austerity: Questions over royal culture in Himachal's power corridors

11 Feb 2026 | 5:37 PM

Shimla, Feb 11(UNI) Even as the Himachal Pradesh government repeatedly cites financial distress to justify freezing dearness allowance, delaying arrears and putting on hold salary and pension revisions, allegations of wasteful expenditure and a "royal culture" within the power structure refuse to die down.

see more..

Class 10 student found dead in abandoned Manesar building, family alleges foul play

11 Feb 2026 | 5:31 PM

Chandigarh, Feb 11 (UNI) A 17-year-old student was found dead under mysterious circumstances in an under-construction building in the Manesar area of Gurugram district. The deceased, identified as Akash Tiwari, was a Class 10 student at JD Public School. His body was discovered on the first-floor balcony of a dilapidated structure on Wednesday, prompting his family to raise allegations of murder before the local police.

see more..

2026-27 budget is based on the principles of "safe women, capable youth, and prosperous farmers": CM Yogi

11 Feb 2026 | 5:29 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the 2026-27 budget as a "new saga of Uttar Pradesh's reconstruction," saying that the state has achieved historic success in transforming its image in the last nine years.

see more..

Rajasthan Budget 2026-27 dedicated to ‘Service, Security and Good Governance: DY CM

11 Feb 2026 | 5:24 PM

Jaipur, Feb 11 (UNI) Reaffirming commitment to achieving the goal of Viksit Rajasthan 2047, Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister, Diya Kumari, dedicated the state budget 2026-27 to "service, security and good governance" to all, particularly weaker sections.

see more..

Two young women killed after being run over by train in Lucknow’s rural area

11 Feb 2026 | 5:04 PM

Lucknow, Feb 11 (UNI) Two 20-year-old women died after being hit by a train in Lucknow’s Rahimabad police station area on Wednesday morning in a suspected accident case.

see more..