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Chandigarh, September 7 Punjab Vidhan Sabha Speaker Kultar Singh Sandhwan on Monday urged young people to take up sports, saying greater participation could help restore the state’s sporting legacy while promoting physical and mental well-being and keeping youth away from drugs. Speaking about the state government’s ‘Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan’ initiative, Sandhwan said the programme […]
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Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria congratulates Justice Mishra, wishes him successful tenure Chandigarh, September 7 Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra was sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Punjab and Haryana High Court at Punjab Lok Bhawan here on Monday. Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria congratulated Justice Mishra on assuming the constitutional responsibility and wished […]
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Chandigarh, September 7 The admissions to Punjab government de-addiction and rehabilitation centres have surged since the launch of the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ anti-drug campaign, with de-addiction centres recording a rise from 9,577 admissions in 2024 to 25,290 in 2025, while more than 14,000 people had been admitted by July this year, said Health and Family […]
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iPhone 18 Pro also likely to debut; foldable one may cost around Rs 2 lakh in India; iPhone 17 Pro gets Rs 5,000 price cut Chandigarh, September 7 Apple is expected to unveil its first foldable iPhone alongside the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max at its September 9 event, marking the company’s […]
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Manali chef Akanksha Thakur showcases traditional cuisine, cooking methods at Osaka food workshop Manali, September 7 Himachal Pradesh’s traditional cuisine, including the popular Kullu-Manali delicacy “siddu”, was showcased at an international food workshop in Osaka, Japan, where around 35 participants sampled local dishes and learnt about the region’s culinary traditions. Organised by Kullvi Whims, the […]
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CEC flags glacier melt, tree survival & carrying capacity amid development pressure Dharamshala, September 7 The Central Empowered Committee (CEC), constituted on the directions of the Supreme Court, has begun reviewing key environmental concerns in Himachal Pradesh, including rapid glacier melt, tree felling and rising vehicular pressure in tourist areas. The committee held a preliminary […]
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141 symptomatic patients tested since January; CMO urges precautions as most recover from mild illness Dharamshala, September 7 As many as 48 people have tested positive for swine flu in Kangra district since January, while 141 patients with symptoms of the infection have been tested, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Omesh Bharti has said. No […]
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Hoteliers cite low occupancy, poor connectivity; urge priority repairs and permanent solution Dharamshala, September 6 The poor condition of roads in the Dharamshala-McLeodganj area amid continuous heavy rainfall has raised concern among hotel and restaurant operators, who said inadequate connectivity is adversely affecting the tourism business. Rahul Dhiman, president of the Hotel and Restaurant Association […]
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Himachal plans expanded eco tourism facilities, digital services and greater community participation to boost revenue and local employment Dharamshala, September 5 A three-day workshop organized by the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department began in Dharamshala to review ongoing eco-tourism activities and prepare an action plan to expand the sector over the next five years. The workshop […]
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