Shimla, July 22 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday announced the introduction of modern technology-based courses, including B.Tech in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, at Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) while sanctioning ₹5 crore for the construction of a new students’ hostel during the university’s 57th Foundation Day celebrations. Addressing the inaugural session […]
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Dharamshala, July 22 Youths staged a peaceful protest in Dharamshala on Wednesday against the alleged NEET paper leak and what they described as irregularities in the country’s examination system. The protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and called for greater transparency, accountability and comprehensive reforms in the education system. Holding a […]
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Shimla, July 22 Continuous heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh has triggered another rain-related incident in the state capital, where four trees collapsed on residential houses near the Old Barrier in Tutikandi Ward on Wednesday morning, damaging tin roofs and parts of the structures. No casualties were reported as the occupants managed to evacuate their homes […]
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Kangra, July 22 Heavy rainfall triggered a cloudburst and massive landslides in Himachal Pradesh’s Boh Valley in Kangra district on Tuesday morning, causing widespread destruction in Sapeda, Gharghoon, Bhangar and nearby villages. Several houses, cowsheds, farmland and roads were damaged after flash floods sent debris, rocks and water rushing downhill. No loss of human life […]
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Shimla, July 21 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has launched a new initiative, the ‘Bhojan Samvad’ (Dialogue over a Meal) programme, aimed at strengthening coordination between the state government and the Congress organisation while gathering direct feedback from grassroots workers. Under the initiative, Congress workers from the Pachhad and Chopal Assembly constituencies were […]
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Shimla, July 21 The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Agriculture and Rural Development Bank has launched three new One Time Settlement (OTS) schemes for the next six months, offering major relief to loan borrowers. Announcing the schemes at a press conference in Shimla, Bank Chairman Sanjay Singh Chauhan said the initiative aims to support farmers and […]
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Kangra, July 21 Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district on Tuesday, with overflowing rivers and streams, traffic disruptions and the closure of educational institutions amid a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). A large tree fell on the Pathankot–Manali National Highway (NH-154) near Palampur, blocking traffic […]
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Kullu , July 21 The District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Kullu, has ordered the closure of all educational institutions in the Ani and Nirmand subdivisions on Monday following a red alert and heavy rainfall warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The order was issued by Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairperson Anurag Chandra Sharma […]
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Dharamshala, July 20 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has taken control of the Kangra Zila Parishad, with Seema Chaudhary elected unopposed as chairperson and Abhimanyu Kanwar as deputy chairperson. The election process was conducted under the supervision of Kangra Deputy Commissioner, Hemraj Bairwa. The elections for the two top posts were held on Monday, around […]
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Shimla, July 20 The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on Monday approved the recruitment of more than 7,500 posts across various government departments. The Cabinet also granted a one-year relaxation in the upper age limit for police recruitment, increased the honorarium of ASHA workers and Numberdars, and approved merit-based recruitment […]
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