Hamirpur, March 25 A newborn was allegedly abandoned by his parents shortly after birth at Dr Radhakrishnan Medical College and Hospital, officials said on Tuesday. According to hospital authorities, the incident took place on Monday when a couple, reportedly of Nepalese origin, arrived at the facility for delivery. The woman gave birth to a baby, […]
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Shimla, March 25 Rain and thunderstorms are likely in Himachal Pradesh as two consecutive western disturbances are expected to affect northwest India on March 26 onwards, resulting in light rains at many places in the lower and middle ranges and precipitation at isolated areas in the higher hills. The Shimla meteorological station on Tuesday issued […]
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Yog Raj Sharma Shimla, March 24 Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, congratulating him on what he described as an “historic and inspiring” record in public service while also raising several issues concerning the state’s interests. While talking […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, March 24 Himachal Pradesh BJP president Rajeev Bindal on Tuesday accused the Congress government of pushing up inflation and burdening people with fresh taxes, describing the state budget as “anti-people” and the recent fuel tax hike as a direct blow to households. Addressing a press conference, Dr Bindal […]
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Sachin Sharma The North News Kullu, March 24 Himachal Pradesh health officials have decided to launch a 100-day tuberculosis awareness and screening campaign in Kullu district, where 1,430 TB cases have been reported, authorities said on World Tuberculosis Day. The special drive is being carried out under the TB Free Campaign and coincides with the […]
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Rahul Chawla The North News Dharamshala, March 24 The ongoing Middle East crisis has begun to cast a shadow over the export of Kangra tea, with industry stakeholders expressing growing concern over potential losses. Iran, the largest buyer of Kangra tea, is currently unable to import the product due to disruptions caused by the conflict. […]
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Shimla, March 24 Himachal Pradesh Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur on Monday launched a sharp attack on the state budget for 2026–27, calling it a “bundle of lies” and alleging that it offers “nothing” for the people of the hill state. Speaking to reporters after taking part in the budget discussion in the […]
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Rahul Chawla The North News Dehra, March 24 A major road accident was narrowly averted on Monday evening when a bus carrying 35 pilgrims from Jalandhar lost control and crashed into a hillside on the Mubarakpur–Ranital National Highway (NH-503) near Dhaliyara. The incident occurred around 5 pm at one of the dangerous sharp bends in […]
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Shimla, March 24 The Himachal Pradesh government will soon formulate Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to streamline and monitor spa operations in the state, Industry Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan said on Monday. Replying to a question from Congress MLA from Manali Bhuvneshwar Gaur in the assembly, the minister said the SOPs will be formulated by the health […]
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Shimla, March 24 Reeling under an acute financial crunch, the Himachal Pradesh government raised its highest-ever loans amounting to Rs 41,173 crore and also repaid loans worth Rs 32,004 crore in the financial year 2025-26, as per the revised budget estimates. A provision for raising loans amounting Rs 11,965 has been made in the budget […]
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