Kullu, May 30 Voting for the third and final phase of the Panchayati Raj elections began peacefully across 76 gram panchayats in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district on Saturday, with strong participation from both young and elderly voters. Polling started at 7 am and will continue until 3 pm, following which counting of votes for panchayat […]
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Shimla/Dharamshala, May 30 The third and final phase of the Himachal Pradesh Panchayat Elections recorded a voter turnout of 19.26 percent by 9 AM on Saturday, despite rain and stormy weather affecting several parts of the state. Polling commenced at 7 AM across 1,189 gram panchayats, with more than 15 lakh eligible voters exercising their […]
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Shimla, May 30 Sanitation workers employed under the SAHEB Society staged a protest outside the Deputy Commissioner’s office in Shimla on Friday, demanding the reinstatement of 41 workers who were allegedly removed from service. The workers accused the Shimla Municipal Corporation of failing to honour its assurance regarding their reinstatement and warned of an indefinite […]
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Shimla, May 29 The first phase of Census 2027 in Himachal Pradesh will begin on June 16 and continue till July 15, with the exercise being conducted entirely through digital technology for the first time. The census process will include the use of mobile applications and self enumeration facilities. The state government is also training […]
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Dharamashala, May 29 As the summer tourist season peaks in McLeodganj, visitors and local residents are facing increasing difficulties due to damaged roads and persistent traffic congestion. A major concern remains the road near Karmu Bend on the Khada Danda route to McLeodganj, where a damaged stretch has forced authorities to implement a one-way traffic […]
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Dharamshala, May 29 The Forest Department has suspended a forest guard posted in Lapiyana forest range after allegations of misconduct and a physical scuffle with a female Van Mitra. The department has also shifted its headquarters outside the Dharamshala Forest Division during the suspension period. Police have registered an FIR in connection with the incident […]
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Shimla, May 29 The second phase of the Panchayati Raj elections in Himachal Pradesh concluded peacefully, registering an impressive 80 percent voter turnout across 1,276 gram panchayats. Kullu district recorded the highest turnout at 86 percent, while Lahaul and Spiti reported the lowest at 69 percent. According to the State Election Commission, voting was held […]
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Shimla May 28 The Meteorological Center in Shimla on Thursday issued an orange alert for hailstorms, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in five districts of Himachal Pradesh for Friday, even as parts of the state continued to experience heatwave conditions. According to the weather department, isolated areas in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts […]
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Palampur, May 28 A program was organized at CSIR-IHBT, Palampur, on Thursday to mark National Technology Day, with the Union Minister of State for Science and Technology holding independent charge and Earth Sciences, Jitendra Singh, attending as the chief guest. Jitendra Singh arrived at Kangra Airport in the afternoon and proceeded directly to Palampur to […]
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Dharamshala, May 28 The first three-day Tibet Cultural Festival commenced at the Police Ground in Dharamshala on Thursday, with Tibetan President Penpa Tsering inaugurating the event. Addressing the gathering, Tsering said the festival aims to raise awareness among Indians and younger generations about Tibetan culture, history, and traditions. He said Tibetans have been living in […]
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