Himachal Pradesh to Open Allied Healthcare College and New Courses from 2026-27
The Himachal Pradesh government plans to establish an Allied and Healthcare College in Hamirpur with 330 seats across six professional courses, including laboratory sciences, radiology, anaesthesia, optometry, physiotherapy, and dialysis technology. Additionally, a Bachelor of Radiation Therapy Technology course will be introduced at IGMC Shimla and RPGMC Tanda from the 2026-27 session. The government has allocated Rs 6.87 crore for equipment procurement. Admissions for allied healthcare programs at Hamirpur will be through a combined entrance test, with applications open until September 13.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 40%, Centre 60%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (69/100). Lens Score 45/100.
Outlets measured: hindustantimes, news18, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 6 Sept, 02:01 pm. Other outlets followed.