Saurabh Parashar is a journalist with The Indian Express, where he primarily covers developments in Himachal Pradesh. He has been associated with The Indian Express since 2017 and has earlier worked with The Times of India. He has over 17 years of experience in print journalism. An alumnus of Government College for Men, (Panjab University), Chandigarh, Saurabh holds a Diploma in Journalism from Bhartiya Vidya Bhawan, Chandigarh. He pursued his Master’s in Mass Communication from Guru Jambheshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar. In addition, he completed his law degree from Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla.
June 22, 2025 19:23 IST
Former MLA Neeraj Bharti has urged his father and state Minister Chander Kumar to quit at a time the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu government is grappling with a crisis over transfers of government employees.
Sun, Jun 22, 2025June 22, 2025 13:13 IST
Says if the necessary notifications for appointments of RERA chairman and members are not issued, 'Chief Secretary shall come present on June 25'
Sun, Jun 22, 2025June 20, 2025 11:40 IST
Shimla has received moderate rainfall since late Thursday night. The weather department has forecast light to moderate rain with low visibility for the next three days.
Fri, Jun 20, 2025June 19, 2025 11:17 IST
Sukhu interacted with the students and encouraged them to set clear targets and work hard with dedication to achieve their dreams.
Thu, Jun 19, 2025June 17, 2025 09:33 IST
A two-time former MLA from the Kirari Assembly constituency in Delhi and the party's national spokesperson, Jha, outlined the party’s immediate priorities: “Our first task is to demand a party office from the Congress-led state government."
Tue, Jun 17, 2025June 15, 2025 15:46 IST
When six Congress MLAs cross-voted in favour of a BJP candidate in the Rajya Sabha polls in 2023, Vikramaditya Singh threatened to resign, expressing dissatisfaction over the Himachal government’s failure to allot space for the statue of his late father.
Sun, Jun 15, 2025June 13, 2025 20:10 IST
The workshop brought together agricultural scientists, policy makers, and grassroots-level farmers to deliberate on strategies for improving crop resilience and promoting sustainable farming practices in rainfed regions.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025June 13, 2025 16:19 IST
Punjab governor Gulab Chand Kataria and his wife Anita exhibited symptoms of high-altitude sickness, Dr Rahul Rao, Medical Superintendent at IGMC, said.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025June 13, 2025 13:56 IST
The Himachal Pradesh government will not release the advance estimates of apple boxes this year as such projections "often distort market dynamics and result in financial losses for orchardists,” Cabinet Minister Jagat Singh Negi said Thursday.
Fri, Jun 13, 2025June 12, 2025 13:23 IST
The Himachal Pradesh Police has traced the origin of one of the seven emails received between April 16 and June 9, threatening to blow up several important government offices and the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Thu, Jun 12, 2025June 11, 2025 14:02 IST
Surrounded by Annandale, Chaura Maidan, Summer Hill, and Boileauganj, Glen Nature Park has three walking trails and was once frequented by locals and tourists.
Wed, Jun 11, 2025June 09, 2025 18:39 IST
Suleman Khan, 45, was remanded in police custody for four days, the Paonta Sahib police in Sirmaur said. His phone has been seized.
Mon, Jun 09, 2025June 05, 2025 18:12 IST
A division bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court allowed the appeal only to the extent that it concerned the professional integrity of SP Sanjeev Gandhi and other SIT members.
Thu, Jun 05, 2025June 05, 2025 10:44 IST
It’s not the first time Shimla SP Sanjeev Gandhi, heading several sensitive probes, finds himself in a controversy. But his open attack on his seniors has Himachal in a tizzy.
Sun, Jun 08, 2025June 03, 2025 11:11 IST
Prof. Mahavir Singh also emphasised the need to create centres to produce skilled students, particularly in the field of Green Energy
Tue, Jun 03, 2025June 01, 2025 08:22 IST
The 1991 batch IPS officer, however, declined to reply if he was under pressure to make changes in the affidavit filed in the chief engineer's death.
Sun, Jun 01, 2025May 31, 2025 13:40 IST
Three bharals were received from Darjeeling Zoological Park in 2023; blue sheep, native to high-altitude Himalayan region, face threats such as poaching for meat and competition with livestock.
Sat, May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 09:46 IST
This marks a shift from the earlier shotcrete technique, in which concrete was sprayed onto slopes, leaving behind barren cemented walls—especially visible along the Solan bypass.
Sat, May 31, 2025May 29, 2025 14:36 IST
As Chief Engineer Vimal Negi’s wife claims abetment of suicide and BJP claims pressure on him, top officers bicker openly, forcing unprecedented action by Sukhu govt
Fri, May 30, 2025May 29, 2025 14:17 IST
The Himachal Pradesh Police said they have not found "any conclusive evidence that he was directly involved in acts of spying”.
Thu, May 29, 2025May 27, 2025 22:58 IST
DGP (Vigilance) Ashok Tiwari gets additional charge of DGP and Solan SP Gaurav Singh of the Shimla SP.
Tue, May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 16:25 IST
The probe in connection with Vimal Negi’s death was conducted by Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Onkar Sharma, who submitted his findings to the Himachal Pradesh High Court.
Tue, May 27, 2025May 26, 2025 18:39 IST
CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expresses dissatisfaction with the high court's direction that IPS officers from the Himachal Pradesh cadre should not be part of the CBI team probing Vimal Negi's death.
Mon, May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 11:31 IST
Kiran Negi, the wife of Himachal Pradesh Power Corporation Limited engineer Vimal Negi, filed the caveat in the high court Saturday.
Mon, May 26, 2025May 23, 2025 16:36 IST
HPPCL Chief Engineer Vimal Negi was found dead on March 18. His family and HPPCL employees have alleged that workplace harassment led him to die by suicide.
Fri, May 23, 2025