The Directorate of Higher Education, Himachal Pradesh, has declared August 17, 2026, a holiday for all government colleges and government Sanskrit colleges state-wide. The closure honours the active participation of students and faculty in Independence Day celebrations across college, sub-divisional, district, and state levels. Meanwhile, private college managements have been advised to decide independently on declaring a holiday.
Nurturing Creativity – Keekli Charitable Trust, Shimla
