Kangra, April 21 After the announcement of civic poll dates, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said the Congress would not contest upcoming panchayat elections on a party symbol, adding that a decision on urban local body polls would be taken later. The Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister also rejected opposition criticism, accusing the Bharatiya […]
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Dharamshala, April 21 The rescue instructors from various districts of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday met the Additional District Magistrate (ADM) at the DC office in Dharamshala, urging the administration to provide adequate equipment for rescue operations and to implement better regulations for tourists entering mountainous areas. Ravindra Nahariya, General Secretary of the Him Samsara Himalayan […]
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Kangra, April 21 The Congress on Tuesday began a 10-day training camp for district presidents from Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh in Kangra, aimed at strengthening the party organisation ahead of the upcoming elections. Around 80 district presidents are participating in the camp at Yatri Sadan, where senior party leaders will guide them […]
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Nahan, April 21 Leader of Opposition and former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday alleged that the state is facing an “economic emergency”and called for Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu to step down, claiming the administrative system has collapsed. Addressing a public gathering in Paonta in Sirmaur district, Thakur said the government’s […]
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Kullu, April 21 The Congress party will contest the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections with a focused strategy and treat the polls as a key organizational challenge, according to newly appointed Congress Block President Gopal Singh Thakur. Thakur, who was welcomed on his arrival in Kullu, said the party will field strong, winnable candidates to ensure […]
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Shimla, April 21 Members of the Blind Persons Association on Tuesday staged a road blockade outside the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat and issued a one-week ultimatum to the state government, warning of a gherao of the Chief Minister’s residence if talks are not initiated within the stipulated time. The protest in Shimla has intensified, with members […]
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Kullu, April 21 With the onset of summer, tourist arrivals in Himachal Pradesh have begun to pick up, with popular destinations like Manali seeing a steady increase in footfall. Visitors are flocking to the hill town to enjoy its natural beauty and cool weather, even as temperatures continue to rise in the plains. Tourists said […]
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Shimla, April 20 Preliminary investigations into the Chester Hills housing project in Solan have revealed irregularities in about 150 bighas of land, and the state government has initiated a detailed probe into alleged violations and financial misconduct, Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi said. Addressing the issue, Negi said the inquiry is ongoing, and all facts […]
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Shimla, April 20 The Himachal Congress on Monday criticised the Centre government over the women’s reservation bill, accusing it of turning a key issue into an electoral tool ahead of upcoming polls. The Congress party spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore said that the recent national address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi appeared more like a campaign […]
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Dharamshala, April 20 Patients in Dharamshala will soon have access to enhanced Ayush healthcare facilities, including specialised Panchakarma treatment and private wards, with the construction of a new four-storey hospital building underway opposite the existing Ayush hospital at a cost of ₹12.5 crore. According to official information, the project is being developed under the National […]
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