Manali, May 2 The political atmosphere in Manali has intensified as both the BJP and Congress have fielded candidates for all seven wards of the Municipal Council, with nominations filed on the final day amid the presence of senior party leaders. The tourist town is witnessing heightened political activity, with candidates from both major parties […]
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Shimla, May 2 A fire broke out in a food and beverage shop near a gurdwara in the Chhota Shimla area of Himachal Pradesh’s capital, Shimla, on Saturday, triggering panic in the locality. The incident caused alarm among residents and shopkeepers in the vicinity. The fire quickly engulfed the shop, leading to chaos in the […]
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Shimla, May 1 Congress leader Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Friday raised concerns over the reduction in apple import duty under a Free Trade Agreement and sought compensation for orchardists affected by recent hailstorms, while also criticising rising fuel prices and the Center’s economic policies. Speaking after a Congress organisational workshop in Kangra, Rathore said he […]
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Kangra, May 1 Former Union Minister and Hamirpur MP Anurag Thakur on Friday criticised opposition parties for questioning the Election Commission during the West Bengal elections, alleging that such remarks are attempts to justify electoral setbacks, while also addressing issues related to campaign conduct and global energy challenges. Speaking to reporters at Kangra Airport after […]
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Shimla, May 1 Farmers, scientists, industry representatives, and policymakers gathered at the Central Potato Research Institute in Shimla for a stakeholders’ conference focused on strengthening the potato value chain, with emphasis on sustainable practices, improved seed systems, and better market linkages. Addressing the conference as the chief guest, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education, […]
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Manali, May 1 The 2570th birth anniversary of Lord Buddha was celebrated with enthusiasm in Manali, with a grand procession and cultural programmes. A ceremonial procession was held on Mall Road, where locals and monks carried the idol of Lord Buddha and sacred Buddhist texts. A large number of followers participated in the event. A […]
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Kullu, May 1 Tourists are heading to Kullu to escape intense heat in the plains, finding relief in the cool waters of the Beas River and pleasant weather in the hills. With temperatures in several states touching 40 to 50 degrees Celsius, visitors are arriving in the region to enjoy river rafting and other adventure […]
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Kangra , May 1 The Kangra district police have stepped up their campaign against drug trafficking, seizing 4.04 kilograms of charas and arresting four individuals linked to an interstate supply network, officials said. Superintendent of Police Ashok Ratna stated that the department has adopted a zero-tolerance approach to narcotics and is conducting continuous raids across […]
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Shimla, April 30 Light to moderate rainfall was recorded across several parts of Himachal Pradesh over the past 24 hours, with the Shimla Meteorological Center forecasting a wet spell in the state till May 5. The weather activity included thunderstorms and lightning in some areas, with further rain expected as a western disturbance approaches. According […]
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Shimla, April 30 Hundreds of activists staged a protest outside Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla against the Himachal Pradesh government’s decision to shift the gynecology department from Kamla Nehru Hospital (KNH) and increase hospital charges. Tensions flared in Shimla on Thursday as members of the Janwadi Mahila Samiti and Nagrik Sabha held a […]
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