Shimla, June 10 A vibrant Maha Nati performance by 320 Anganwadi workers emerged as one of the key attractions on the second day of the International Shimla Summer Festival, with participants using the cultural platform to promote women’s empowerment and raise awareness against drug abuse and violence. Organized by the Women and Child Development Department […]
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Dharamshala, June 9 Himachal Pradesh Wool Federation Chairman Manoj Thakur on Tuesday strongly criticised former Chief Parliamentary Secretary Neeraj Bharti over his remarks against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, describing the allegations as “false”, “baseless” and far removed from facts. Addressing a press conference in Dharamshala, Thakur said the Congress government under the leadership of […]
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Manali, June 9 The newly elected councilors of the Manali Municipal Council formally assumed office on Tuesday after taking the oath of office and secrecy at a ceremony held at the Municipal Council office in Manali. The oath-taking ceremony was administered by SDM Manali Gunjit Singh Cheema, who congratulated the newly elected representatives and extended […]
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Kangra, June 9 Twenty-five houses were damaged in Kangra district following recent earthquake tremors, with authorities estimating losses of more than ₹4 lakh. Officials said both temporary (kutcha) and permanent (pucca) structures were affected, prompting the administration to assess the damage and strengthen disaster preparedness measures. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADM) Kangra, Shilpi Bekta, said the […]
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Lahaul-Spiti, June 9 The District Tourism Development Office in Lahaul-Spiti has made it mandatory for tourists and local residents to obtain permits before travelling to Rohtang Pass from the Koksar side, officials said. District Tourism Development Officer Kunika Eckers stated that the National Green Tribunal has fixed a daily limit of 1,200 vehicles travelling to […]
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Shimla, June 9 The five-day International Shimla Summer Festival got underway on Monday evening with a grand inaugural ceremony led by Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta. The festival opened on a vibrant note, with renowned Sufi and Bollywood singer Shabab Sabri captivating the audience with his soulful performances during the first cultural evening. Local Himachali […]
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Pathankot, June 9 Political controversy has erupted over the partial restoration of the Pathankot–Jogindernagar railway service, with Rajya Sabha MP Anurag Sharma criticizing the BJP for claiming credit for the resumption of a railway line that has been operational for nearly a century. Addressing the media, Sharma questioned the government’s decision to ceremonially flag off […]
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Dharamshala, June 8 Former Health Minister and senior BJP leader Vipin Singh Parmar launched a scathing attack on the ruling Congress government during a press conference in Dharamshala, accusing it of fostering an atmosphere of anarchy and systematically undermining democratic institutions. Parmar, who is the MLA representing the Sulah constituency, alleged that the state government […]
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Dharamshala, June 8 In a vibrant display of health and community spirit, the Sports Authority of India (SAI) National Center of Excellence (NCOE) in Dharamshala organized a mega cycle rally and multi-sport fitness event on Sunday to commemorate World Bicycle Day. The event drew an enthusiastic turnout of around 150 participants, including athletes from the […]
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Shimla, June 6 High drama unfolded in the Sanjauli area on Saturday after a minor girl was allegedly filmed and blackmailed by a native of Uttar Pradesh. The accused, identified as Ubaid, allegedly lured the minor to a shop where he also attempted to molest and touch her inappropriately. The incident sparked intense public outrage […]
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