Manali, July 5 Manali recorded a significant increase in tourist arrivals during the summer season, with nearly 1.88 lakh tourist vehicles entered the hill station between April and June this year, reflecting a notable improvement over the corresponding period last year. As many as 1,88,000 tourist vehicles arrived in Manali during April, May and June […]
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Palampur, July 4 Seven tourists stranded in Neugal Khad near Palampur amid rising monsoon water levels were rescued safely following a joint operation by Kangra Police and the Fire Services Department on Saturday. According to Kangra Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Veer Bahadur, we received information today that several tourists had become trapped in Neugal […]
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Shimla, July 4 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will return with fewer seats in the 2027 Assembly elections than it currently holds, saying voters—not political slogans—decide who forms the government. Speaking after attending a Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee meeting in Shimla on Saturday, Sukhu dismissed […]
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Shimla, July 4 The Congress party leaders on Saturday said that a reshuffle and expansion of the Himachal Pradesh cabinet could take place soon, with senior party leader K C Venugopal expected to hold key meetings with state leaders later this month. Speaking to reporters in Shimla on Saturday, Himachal Congress in-charge Rajni Patil said […]
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Dharamshala, July 4 The world-renowned Triund Trek in Dharamshala has continued to attract large numbers of domestic and international visitors this year, with nearly 26,000 tourists reaching the trail during the three months of April, May and June, according to the Forest Department. Sharing the details, Amit Sharma, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), on Saturday said […]
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Dharamshala, July 4 Amid continuous rainfall across Kangra district, the district administration and police have appealed to residents and tourists to exercise extreme caution during the monsoon season, warning that strict legal action will be taken against those who endanger their lives by venturing into swollen rivers, streams or unsafe mountain trails. While talking to […]
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Shimla, July 4 With the onset of the monsoon in Himachal Pradesh, the Public Works Department has stepped up its preparedness to tackle rain-related disruptions. Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh said the department has completed its preparations to deal with damage caused by heavy rainfall and has issued necessary directions to officials. The minister said […]
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Shimla, June 3 The Congress has stepped up its attack on the BJP over allegations of irregularities in donations to the Ayodhya Ram Temple, demanding that the matter be investigated by a sitting or retired Supreme Court judge rather than the Special Investigation Team (SIT) constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government. Congress national spokesperson Kuldeep […]
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Kullu, July 3 Lahaul-Spiti MLA Anuradha Rana on Friday inspected the Jahalma Nallah site and directed officials to expedite the construction of a bridge and a temporary footbridge to restore connectivity in the area. The inspection was attended by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) Officer Commanding Paras Kochar, senior officials of the Public Works Department (PWD) […]
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Dharamshala, July 3 The Social Justice and Empowerment Department has intensified its anti-drug awareness campaign across Kangra district under the Himachal Pradesh government’s Anti-Chitta initiative, organising outreach programmes in schools, colleges, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and polytechnic institutions to educate young people about the dangers of substance abuse. Sahil Mandla, the District Welfare Officer, said […]
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