Shimla, April 9 The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Himachal Pradesh president Rajeev Bindal on Thursday launched a sharp attack on the state’s Congress government, accusing the Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu-led government of attempting to undermine democratic processes ahead of the Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections. While addressing the press conference in Shimla, Dr. Bindal […]
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Shimla, April 8 The South Asian Table Tennis Youth Championship 2026 began in Shimla on Wednesday, with Himachal Pradesh hosting the international event for the first time. The four-day championship, being held at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, was inaugurated by Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu. Young players from five South Asian nations — India, Sri Lanka, […]
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Manali, April 8 The Lahaul and Spiti district administration has restricted movement of vehicles beyond Solang Nullah barrier due to continuous snowfall in the higher reaches of Manali, including the Atal Tunnel, Rohtang Pass, Madhi and Hamta Pass. Only 4×4 vehicles are allowed to travel up to the Atal Tunnel. This decision follows continuous […]
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Dharamshala, April 8 Despite continuous rainfall in Kangra district and snowfall in the Dhauladhar hills, tourists are still arriving for trekking, creating a risky situation. ASP Kangra, Veer Bahadur, said that the district’s major trekking destinations, including Bir, McLeod Ganj, Palampur and Dharamshala, have become sensitive areas due to the current bad weather conditions. He […]
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Dharamshala, April 7 The Himachal Police have arrested a 52-year-old Shimla district resident late Monday after recovering 1.256 kilograms of charas and Rs 1 lakh in cash from his vehicle on the Mandi-Pathankot highway in Kangra district. Police officials reported that a Kandwal police post team was conducting routine vehicle checks when the driver of […]
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Shimla, April 7 A controversy has broken out in Shimla after plans were made to hold a wedding ceremony at the Ram Temple Hall run by the Sood Sabha, prompting objections from a local group and triggering a wider debate over the use of the venue. The ceremony, linked to a family from Eidgah Colony […]
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Dharamshala, April 7 Admissions for the CBSE stream at Heritage Boys School have begun. This historic institution was established during the British era in Dharamshala. The school, recently converted to a CBSE-affiliated institution, is attracting students from Dharamshala and nearby regions, including Chamba and Bharmour. Despite the shift to the CBSE curriculum, students continue to […]
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Shimla, April 7 The government of Himachal Pradesh, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has completely banned service extensions and reappointments for government employees and officers. The state’s Personnel Department has issued strict instructions to all administrative secretaries, making it clear that no department will send any proposal to the government seeking an extension […]
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Kullu, April 7 As Himachal Pradesh prepares for the Panchayati Raj elections, residents of Kharahal Valley in Kullu district are urging an end to the 25-year reservation for women. A group of villagers met the Deputy Commissioner of Kullu to raise objections over the continued reservation of the ward and urged the administration to open […]
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Shimla, April 7 The image of the police is usually associated with khaki uniforms, batons and discipline. However, the Himachal Pradesh Police have challenged that perception by bringing the hidden artistic side of its personnel to the public. A three-day painting exhibition by police personnel has been organised at the Gaiety Theatre in Shimla. The […]
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