Dharamshala, July 6 The Agriculture Department has advised farmers to remain vigilant against the increasing incidence of fall armyworm in maize crops during the kharif season, warning that timely identification and appropriate management are essential to prevent crop losses. The department said its teams are maintaining regular contact with farmers and providing technical guidance to […]
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Shimla, July 6 Moderate to heavy rainfall lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh overnight, triggering flash floods and disrupting road connectivity in Chamba and Kullu districts, officials said on Monday. The downpour blocked key roads in both districts, while the India Meteorological Department forecast more heavy rainfall in several parts of the state. Officials said […]
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Dharamshala, July 6 Following a series of theft and robbery incidents in Kangra district, the police have intensified their investigation and are gathering forensic evidence to identify those involved. Officials say several crucial leads have emerged, and the accused are expected to be arrested soon. Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Veer Bahadur said that in […]
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Shimla, June 6 Himachal Pradesh’s apple production is expected to decline by around 40 percent in 2026, with output projected to fall from 6.99 lakh metric tonnes last year to about 4.36 lakh metric tonnes, or nearly 2.15 crore boxes. The sharp decline has been linked to changing weather patterns, including insufficient winter snowfall, unseasonal […]
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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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