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Himachal Pradesh: Youth, tourism hope for Budget boost, Apple growers expr
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
While tourism operators and youth are optimistic about targeted measures to revive growth and employment, apple farmers have little hope that the upcoming budget will address their concerns, particularly after import duties on foreign apples were reduced, which has impacted the state's ap
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Cancer Care Centre in Hamirpur Medical College will have specialised servi
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that the government was establishing a state-of-the-art Cancer Care Centre (CCC) at Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College (Dr. RKGMC), Hamirpur.
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HP Congress to hold protest against "demolition" of MGNREGA; Chief Ministe
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee (HPCC) will observe a two-hour fast at the Ridge in Shimla on Friday to protest against what it termed the "demolition of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act" (MGNREGA), party leaders said on Thursday.
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IMD forecasts light to moderate rain, snowfall expected in Himachal over n
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall and snowfall at several places in higher and adjoining mid-hill areas of Himachal Pradesh during the next two weeks, while overall precipitation activity is likely to remain below normal in most parts of the state
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Himachal ministers urge Centre to protect apple growers, focus on employme
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Three ministers of the Himachal Pradesh government, Revenue, Horticulture and Tribal Development Minister Jagat Singh Negi, Education Minister Rohit Thakur and Rural Development Minister Anirudh Singh on Thursday expressed concern over the Union Budget, while hoping that the Centre would
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No evidence of ragging or caste bias in Dharamshala student death case, st
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
A state-level inquiry committee probing the death of a 19-year-old student of a government college in Dharamshala has found no evidence of ragging, use of casteist remarks or indecent behaviour by teachers or students, officials said on Thursday, even as the police investigation, includin
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Heavy snowfall disrupts life across Himachal; 885 roads blocked, power and
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
According to the SEOC's public utility report compiled at 6 pm on Wednesday, a total of 885 roads, including four National Highways, remain blocked across the state due to snowfall, rain-triggered landslides, and icy conditions. The number of disrupted distribution transformers (DTRs) sta
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Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu congratulates HP Police for topping ERSS-112 res
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu hailed the Himachal Pradesh Police for securing the first position in the country for average response time under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS-112) during the past 24 hours, highlighting the force's efficiency, dedication and profession
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Day 2 round-up: Railways, Rajasthan among winners at Women's Senior Nation
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
In Pool A, Indian Railways enjoyed a successful day, registering two wins with an 88-12 victory over Jammu and Kashmir, followed by a 54-21 result against Delhi. Pool B saw Uttar Pradesh secure a 37-27 win over Assam, before Himachal Pradesh later recorded a 34-21 victory against Uttar Pr
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NABARD holds state credit seminar in Shimla, releases Rs 45,810 crore stat
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on Wednesday organised the State Credit Seminar for Himachal Pradesh in Shimla, during which the State Focus Paper for 2026-27 was released. The seminar was attended by key stakeholders from the State Government, Reserve Ban
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Heavy snowfall, cold wave grip Himachal; IMD warns of fresh western distur
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Large parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed light to moderate rain and snowfall during the past 24 hours, with heavy snow recorded at isolated places, even as temperatures dipped sharply across the state, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.
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Tourists thrilled as fresh snowfall blankets Shimla; travel industry sees
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Following fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh, tourist activity has picked up across several popular destinations, bringing cheer to visitors and renewed hope to the local travel industry. Areas such as Jakhoo, Kufri, Narkanda and upper Shimla witnessed fresh snow, de
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