Kullu, August 7 Sharan village in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district is witnessing a remarkable transformation after being declared a Handloom Village by the Union Ministry of Textiles in 2020. The recognition has not only boosted the local handloom industry but also created new livelihood opportunities, especially for women, who are now earning a steady income […]
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Dharmshala, August 7 Newly elected panchayat heads in Kangra district will undergo a training programme by the end of August to help them understand their responsibilities and the rules governing panchayat administration, officials said. District Panchayat Officer Sachin Thakur said preparations for the programme are underway. The training will cover budget procedures, financial regulations, panchayat […]
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Kangra, August 6 Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Vice Chairman Ajay Verma on Thursday flagged off five new electric buses from the Kangra Bus Stand, marking another step in the state’s push towards sustainable public transport. Verma inaugurated the buses after a traditional prayer ceremony and also travelled in one of the vehicles along with […]
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Shimla, August 6 The Himachal Pradesh Primary Teachers’ Association on Thursday warned of launching a wider agitation against the state government if the New Complex System is not withdrawn by September 5. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, State President Ramesh Sharma said the association’s protest, which began on July 11, would continue until the […]
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Dharamshala, August 6 The Dharamshala Block Congress on Thursday staged a protest against BJP MLA Sudhir Sharma, alleging that he made derogatory remarks against Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during a BJP rally in Shimla. The protest comes amid the political row following the registration of a Vigilance FIR against Sharma in a […]
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Manali, August 6 Revered Lahaul deity Raja Ghepan has begun his return journey to Lahaul after completing his sacred visit to Malana, where he met his elder brother, deity Jamlu, in a traditional ceremonial gathering. The deity is receiving a grand welcome in several villages across the Manali region as devotees gather to seek blessings. […]
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Dehra (Kangra), August 6 The Dehra Police have claimed a major breakthrough in a high-profile case involving the alleged misappropriation of cash and valuables worth around ₹2.5 crore, arresting seven accused and recovering property valued at over ₹2 crore. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Superintendent of Police (SP) Sandeep Dhawal said police have recovered […]
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Dharamshala, August 5 Dharamshala MLA Sudhir Sharma has raised concerns over the poor condition of roads in and around the hill town, saying inadequate infrastructure is affecting both residents and tourists and undermining efforts to develop Dharamshala as Himachal Pradesh’s tourism capital. Speaking during the monsoon season, Sharma said thousands of domestic and international tourists […]
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Dharamshala, August 5 The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Wednesday intensified its protest against the fee hike in three universities of Himachal Pradesh, alleging that the increase was against students’ interests and would place an additional financial burden on economically weaker families. ABVP workers staged a demonstration at Dharamshala College against the revised fee […]
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Shimla, August 5 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu’s Principal Media Advisor Naresh Chauhan on Wednesday hit back at Leader of the Opposition Jai Ram Thakur over allegations made against him and his family, challenging the BJP leader to make public any evidence supporting his claims. Addressing the media, Chauhan said political differences were part of […]
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