Kullu, May 18 With municipal body elections concluded in Himachal Pradesh, the political focus has now shifted to the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections, and candidates have begun intensifying their campaigns across the state’s rural areas. A public meeting in support of BJP-backed candidates for the District Council wards of Mohal and Doogi Lag was organised […]
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Lahol Spiti, May 18 The Lahaul Spiti district administration on Monday reviewed pre-monsoon preparedness and directed all departments to ensure the timely implementation of disaster management and emergency response measures ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. A meeting chaired by SDM Keylong Kunika Akers was attended by SDM Udaipur Alisha Chauhan and Tehsildar Kaza through […]
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Kullu ,May 18 The elections to the Kullu Municipal Council witnessed intense competition across all wards, with several close contests emerging during the vote counting held Sunday evening at Khori Ropa in Kullu. Among the most talked-about results was Ward No. 2, where Congress candidate Kubja Thakur secured victory by just one vote, earning her […]
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Manali , May 18 Manali witnessed a peaceful and successful polling process for the Municipal Council’s seven seats, with the results now officially declared. BJP-supported candidates secured a clean sweep by winning all seven wards, while Congress-backed candidates failed to win a single seat. In Ward No. 1, BJP-supported candidate Thakur Das defeated Congress candidate […]
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Bilaspur, May 16 Union Health Minister and senior BJP leader Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday visited the revered Maa Naina Devi temple in Himachal Pradesh’s Bilaspur district, where he offered prayers and sought blessings for peace and prosperity in the country and the state. The visit marked Nadda’s first trip to his home district following […]
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Shimla, May 16 Sanitation services in Shimla continued to remain affected on the second day of the indefinite strike by sanitation workers employed under the SEHB Society, leading to growing concerns over waste management across the city. With household garbage remaining uncollected in several areas, the Municipal Corporation Shimla has introduced alternative arrangements by creating […]
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Shimla, May 16 Himachal Pradesh Public Works and Urban Development Minister Vikramaditya Singh on Friday criticised the Central Government over the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices, stating that the increase would fuel inflation and negatively affect tourism, transport, and construction sectors in the hill state. Addressing the media, Singh said the rise in […]
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Dharmashala, May 16 Tourism activity has increased significantly in Dharamshala during the ongoing tourism season, with IPL matches contributing to a sharp rise in tourist footfall and hotel occupancy. Tourism season in the region generally begins in March and continues till July, with May and June witnessing the highest tourist inflow. This year, IPL matches […]
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Manali, May 16 The famous Dhungri Fair, popularly known as “Mini Dussehra,” commenced with great religious fervor and cultural enthusiasm in Manali’s Dhungri village on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Maa Hidimba. The annual fair, deeply rooted in the traditions of the Kullu valley, witnessed a massive gathering of devotees, tourists, and local […]
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Dharamshala, May 16 A grand CWE wrestling event was organised at the Synthetic Track Ground in Dharamshala on Friday, drawing large crowds and wrestlers from several states across the country. Senior police officer Soumya Sambashivan and renowned wrestler The Great Khali attended the programme as special guests. Wrestlers from across the country showcased thrilling matches […]
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