The indefinite hunger strike for the construction of the Government Degree College (GDC) Thathri campus began on Wednesday outside the SDM Office, Thathri, with social activist Manoj Kumar leading the protest. The agitation received support from youth leaders, former Municipal Committee councillors, and members of civil society, who said students have waited for years for a permanent college campus despite the institution being sanctioned long ago. Protesters demanded the immediate commencement of physical construction work, arguing that continued delays have deprived generations of students of adequate educational infrastructure and opportunities.

Himachal Pradesh Assembly's Monsoon session is set to be a stormy affair as the opposition BJP accuses the ruling Congress of political vendetta. Key issues expected to be raised include unfulfilled poll promises, law and order, and central assistance.

Himachal Pradesh Forest Department and ISB-BIPP have signed a five-year MoU to develop the state's forest and pastoral economy. The collaboration leverages science and technology for sustainable governance and aims to unlock an estimated Rs 22,600 crore in untapped economic potential from forest resources.