Shimla, July 14 The Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI), Shimla, has issued an advisory warning potato growers in Himachal Pradesh about a possible outbreak of late blight disease as prevailing weather conditions are favorable for its spread. Farmers have been urged to take preventive measures to protect their crops. Head of the Plant Protection Division […]
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Kangra, July 13 The mortal remains of Vikram Rana, who was reported missing in the Wayanad tragedy in Kerala, reached his native Takoli Girtha village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district on Monday, seven days after the incident. His son performed the last rites in the presence of grieving family members and villagers. According to family […]
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Shimla, July 13 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday launched a sharp attack on the BJP, accusing its previous government of allowing paper leaks, selling jobs and weakening the state’s education system. Addressing the Youth Congress and NSUI’s “Chhatron Ki Goonj” program in Shimla, he also asserted that the Congress would return […]
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Shimla, July 13 The Himachal Pradesh government will launch the High Value Nut Mission 2026 to 2031 to strengthen the state’s horticulture sector and improve farmers’ incomes, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Sunday. The mission will promote the cultivation of walnut, almond, apricot and chilgoza while rejuvenating aging orchards and encouraging high density […]
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Kullu, July 13 Mandi Member of Parliament and actor Kangana Ranaut visited the revered Bijli Mahadev Temple in Kullu district during her ongoing tour of the region. Accompanied by her team, she trekked to the hilltop shrine in Kharahal Valley and offered prayers, seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. During the visit, Kangana interacted with […]
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Dharamshala, July 13 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday expressed concern over the growing drug menace in Himachal Pradesh, calling it a major threat to the future of the state’s youth. BJP state spokesperson Rajendra Rana urged the state government to effectively implement the Centre’s roadmap for a Drug-Free India by 2029 and demanded the […]
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Nurpur, July 13 At least 16 passengers were injured after a private Volvo bus traveling from Jammu to Dehradun overturned on the Jammu, Jalandhar National Highway at Damtal near Nurpur in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. Police said the bus was carrying 57 passengers when the accident occurred. According to police, the bus reportedly went out […]
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Hamirpur, July 12 A district-wide campaign to clean and restore traditional water sources in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur has resulted in the cleaning of 236 facilities, as authorities step up efforts to prevent waterborne diseases during the monsoon and strengthen water conservation. According to officials, the cleaned sites include 58 wells, 55 khatris (hand-hewn caves), 112 […]
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Shimla, July 12 Heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh on Saturday triggered landslides, flooding and the collapse of a Bailey bridge, disrupting transport links and threatening homes in several districts as authorities urged residents to avoid rivers, streams and vulnerable locations. In Shimla, a retaining wall beneath a road near Sanjauli College collapsed, sending debris towards […]
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Dharamshala, July 12 A unique innovation by a young entrepreneur from Palampur is offering a sustainable solution to one of Himachal Pradesh’s recurring environmental challenges by converting dry pine needles into biodegradable planters that could help reduce forest fires while creating rural employment opportunities. Every year, dry pine needles accumulating in the state’s forests contribute […]
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