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Rail connectivity may drive tourism to hill states, but budget lacks incen
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Tourism stakeholders in Himachal Pradesh have welcomed the Union Budget's emphasis on improving rail connectivity to hill states, saying it could significantly boost tourist inflow, but expressed disappointment over the absence of specific incentives for investment in the tourism industry
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Ending Revenue Deficit Grant violates federal rights of states: Himachal C
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The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday termed the tapering and effective ending of the Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG) as a "black day for Himachal Pradesh", alleging that it amounts to a violation of the constitutional rights of states under India's federal
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Close contests define 72nd Women's Senior National Kabaddi Championship as
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The league phase laid a solid foundation for the tournament. Indian Railways, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu emerged as the most consistent teams across pools, combining structured defence with effective raiding units.
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Union Budget a "betrayal" of Himachal's interests: Deputy CM Agnihotri
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The Deputy Chief Minister said that this attitude of the central government is contrary to the spirit of the federal structure, which will have a direct and serious impact on the state's development, welfare schemes, and financial stability.
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Historic budget strengthens resolve of 'Viksit Bharat': Himachal BJP chief
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Dr Bindal, along with Leader of Opposition Jai Ram Thakur, listened to the live telecast of the Union Budget at the BJP state headquarters, Deepkamal, Chakkar, Shimla, in the presence of party office-bearers and workers.
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IAF airlifts paralysed woman, after snowfall blocks Himachal roads
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter on Sunday carried out an emergency medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralysed woman from the remote village of Dhanderwari in Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh after heavy snowfall blocked all road access.
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State Minister Vikramaditya Singh says Union Budget overlooks Himachal's f
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The minister pointed out that the revenue deficit grant received by Himachal Pradesh under the recommendations of the Finance Commission has been steadily decreasing in recent years and has now been practically eliminated, whereas, given the state's financial situation and the heavy losse
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Union Budget a visionary step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat: Himachal LoP Jai
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Jai Ram Thakur listened to the live broadcast of the Union Budget speech along with BJP state president Dr Rajiv Bindal at the party's state headquarters in Shimla. Party leaders and workers were also present.
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Tibetans vote in first phase of Sikyong, parliament-in-exile elections; co
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Polling was held across the world, including in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where the Central Tibetan Administration set up three polling booths at different locations to facilitate voting by Tibetans residing in the state.
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Rain and snowfall lash parts of Himachal; IMD warns of thunderstorms and f
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According to the IMD's morning weather bulletin issued from Shimla, there was no significant change in minimum and maximum temperatures across most stations in the state. However, minimum temperatures at a few places rose by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius, while at some stations they remained nea
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Himachal: Labour contractor, property dealer attacked during Namaz in Badd
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A labour contractor and property dealer was allegedly attacked by three unidentified assailants in Bhudd village of the Baddi area in Himachal Pradesh's Solan district on Saturday afternoon, police said.
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Himachal Pradesh Minister Harshwardhan Chauhan seeks higher Revenue Defici
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Speaking to ANI ahead of the Budget presentation on Sunday, Chauhan said, "Tomorrow, the Finance Minister will present the Union Budget. We hope that Himachal Pradesh will receive a generous allocation, especially through our Revenue Deficit Grant (RDG). For the current financial year 202
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