Shimla, July 8 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday said that the state government will approach the Central Government over the implementation of the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G-RAM-G) scheme, stating that replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MNREGA) is not in the state’s […]
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Dharamhara, July 8 The Kangra district administration has introduced special safety measures on 10 major trekking routes during the monsoon season, making registration mandatory for all trekkers before they are allowed to proceed. Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said the administration will establish check posts along the identified trekking routes, with support from disaster management teams, […]
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Dharamshala, July 8 The Kangra Police have solved a high-profile burglary involving valuables worth nearly Rs 70 lakh in Dharamshala, recovering around 50 tolas of gold and 1.2 kilograms of silver while arresting two accused, Superintendent of Police Kulbhushan Verma said on Wednesday. Addressing a press conference, SP Verma said the case was registered at […]
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Shimla, July 8 Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh was remembered on his fifth death anniversary on Wednesday, with tributes paid at his statue on the historic Ridge in Shimla. Public Works Minister Vikramaditya Singh led the homage, joined by Shimla Mayor Surender Chauhan, MLA Harish Janartha and several Congress leaders and workers. Recalling […]
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Shimla, July 8 Flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have disrupted road connectivity in parts of Himachal Pradesh’s Rampur subdivision after a temporary bridge over the Ganvi khad stream was damaged, affecting access to the twin panchayats of Kyao and Kut. The damaged bridge has cut off a key road link for residents. At the […]
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Kullu, July 8 Thousands of devotees accompanied the revered deity Shringa Rishi as the traditional Hamta pilgrimage commenced. A grand procession reached Dhalpur amid the rhythmic beats of drums and traditional musical instruments. Officials of the district administration welcomed the deity on arrival, while devotees gathered in large numbers, creating a deeply devotional atmosphere. After […]
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Shimla, July 7 The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday announced a statewide mass movement against the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh, accusing it of failing to fulfil its election promises and pursuing anti people policies. The decision was taken during a meeting of the BJP Core Group held at the party’s state headquarters, Deep Kamal, […]
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Dharamshala, July 7 Residents of Rachhiyalu and Kiodia Mol villages affected by the Kangra Airport expansion project approached Kangra Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa on Tuesday, requesting additional time to vacate their homes as they complete resettlement and house construction. The affected families said they were not opposed to the airport expansion but wanted sufficient time […]
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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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