Kullu, July 7 The arrival of the monsoon in Kullu district has brought welcome relief to residents, with rainfall easing the intense heat experienced over recent days and offering significant benefits to agriculture and horticulture across the valley. Rainfall on Monday morning briefly disrupted rural link roads in some areas. However, the Public Works Department […]
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Shimla, July 7 Political tensions over the alleged irregularities in donations made to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya intensified on Tuesday, with Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu accusing the BJP of betraying the faith of millions of devotees. Sukhu, accompanied by members of his Cabinet, visited the Ram Temple in Shimla, offered prayers […]
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Shimla, July 7 Heavy overnight rain lashed several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Monday, triggering flash floods that blocked important roads in Chamba and Kullu districts. The spell of rain also claimed the life of a 14-year-old girl after a shooting stone struck the vehicle she was travelling in on the Dhagod Banni road. The […]
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Dharamshala, July 6 The demand for justice in the death of Akshay Koda, who lost his life in a road accident in Dharamshala, gained momentum on Monday as family members, friends and local residents organized a candle march to pay tribute and press for a fair investigation into the incident. Participants in the march urged […]
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Shimla, July 6 The Himachal Pradesh Congress has intensified its preparations for the 2027 Assembly elections by focusing on strengthening the party organization. A two-day strategy meeting held in Shimla concluded with several key decisions, with Himachal Congress in charge Rajni Patil saying that nearly 85 percent of office bearers participated in the discussions. Addressing […]
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Shimla, July 6 Heavy rainfall continued to wreak havoc in Shimla, with a landslide near the historic Christ Church on the Ridge causing a section of a roadside retaining wall to collapse. No casualties or property loss were reported as no one was present at the site when the incident occurred. The continuous downpour has […]
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Mandi, July 6 A bus overturned on the Bilaspur to Mandi highway in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district on Monday, leaving 16 passengers injured, police said. The bus was travelling from Bilaspur to Mandi via Dehar when the accident took place. The circumstances leading to the accident are being investigated. Police said all the injured passengers […]
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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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