Holiday announced across government departments and educational institutions to allow employees to celebrate Raksha Bandhan. Shimla, August 27 The Himachal Pradesh government has declared August 28 a public holiday across the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. According to a notification issued by the General Administration Department , the holiday will apply to all […]
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Traditional performances, sporting events and cultural activities mark the conclusion of the three-day state-level Ladarcha Fair in Spiti. Lahaul and Spiti, August 27 Deputy Commissioner of Lahaul and Spiti Kiran Bhadana today formally concluded the three-day state-level Ladarcha Fair, with sporting competition winners, organising committee members and officials honoured during the closing ceremony. Speaking on […]
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Himachal CM says climate change is intensifying extreme weather and disaster risks across the Himalayan region Shimla, August 27 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu expressed deep grief over the tragedy in Nepal, saying the disaster highlighted the growing impact of climate change across the Himalayan region. Sukhu said reports indicated that 133 Indian […]
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Jai Ram Thakur opposes lottery revival, while Industries Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan says regulated system aims to curb illegal betting and generate revenue. Shimla , August 27 Political controversy has erupted in Himachal Pradesh over the state government’s decision to restart lottery operations from Diwali, with Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur accusing the Congress government […]
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Kangra Bar Association says bench would ease travel burden for people from remote areas and improve access to justice. Dharamshala , August 27 Kangra District Bar Association president Ankur Soni on Thursday expressed gratitude to former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and former Union Minister Shanta Kumar for once again raising the long-standing demand for establishing […]
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Free travel from sunrise to sunset; HRTC deploys staff and flying squads to ensure smooth operations Dharamshala, August 26 Women in Himachal Pradesh can travel free of cost on Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) ordinary buses on August 28 for Raksha Bandhan. HRTC Dharamshala DM Pankaj Chadda said at a press conference on Wednesday that […]
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Politics Intensifies Over National Anthem Row, Opposition Moves Privilege Motion Against Himachal CM Shimla , August 26 The political controversy over the national anthem and national song in the Himachal Pradesh Assembly has escalated, with the Opposition submitting a privilege breach notice against Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday. Leader of Opposition Jai Ram […]
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Commissioner Zafar Iqbal says 60–70 per cent of legacy waste has already been removed from the Sudher site Dharamshala, August 26 The Sudher waste processing site in Dharamshala is currently processing around 100 tonnes of waste daily, while the Municipal Corporation aims to clear all remaining legacy waste by June next year, Commissioner Zafar Iqbal […]
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BJP leader Purushottam Guleria targets Congress over taxes and public issues, says party ready for 2027 polls Kullu , August 25 Himachal Pradesh BJP Joint Cells convenor Purushottam Guleria on Tuesday claimed that the BJP would return to power in the state after the 2027 Assembly elections, alleging that people were fed up with the […]
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CM Sukhu says committee will expose alleged BJP-era corruption; hits out at opposition walkout over employment debate Shimla , August 25 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday accused the BJP of engaging in “issue-less politics” in the Assembly and said a White Paper Committee constituted to examine alleged corruption during the previous […]
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