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Shimla, August 7 The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for August 10 and 11, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall in several districts of Himachal Pradesh as monsoon activity is expected to intensify once again across the state. Director of the Meteorological Center, Shimla, Shobhit Katiyar, said the monsoon would remain […]
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Chandigarh, August 7 The Punjab government has urged the Centre to intervene in the issue of post-study work permit refusals affecting Punjabi students in Canada, saying around 1,500 students are facing uncertainty despite completing their academic programmes. Addressing a press conference and speaking earlier in the Punjab Vidhan Sabha, Punjab NRI Affairs Minister Dr Ravjot […]
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Chandigarh, August 7 Fire is his head, the sun and moon his eyes, space his ears, the vedas his speech, the wind his breath, the universe his heart. From his feet the earth has originated. He is the inner self of all beings-The Upanishads The smell of petrichor in the air, the heavy fragrance of […]
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Shimla, August 7 The Himachal Pradesh Assembly’s Monsoon Session will be held from August 21 to September 3, with 10 sittings proposed, Assembly Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania said on Friday. Pathania chaired a meeting with police and other concerned officials to review law and order, security and traffic arrangements ahead of the session. He directed […]
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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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First meeting between the SAD chief and Prime Minister since the 2020 split fuels speculation over a possible BJP-Akali rapprochement, though neither party has commented on any alliance talks. Chandigarh, August 7 Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, in a move that has reignited speculation over […]
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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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Chandigarh, August 7 The Punjab Police on Friday said that the anti-drug campaign has expanded beyond law enforcement, with more than 39,000 public meetings held across the state since March 2025 to encourage communities to play greater role in tackling drug abuse. The outreach programme, launched under the Punjab government’s ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign, has […]
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Chandigarh, August 7 Students of the Chandigarh College of Architecture (CCA) on Wednesday visited Grewal Eye Institute (GEI) Medicity to gain practical exposure to the planning and design of modern healthcare facilities. Led by CCA Principal Dr. Sangeeta Bahga, the students toured various departments of the super-specialty hospital to understand how architectural planning contributes to […]
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