Dharamshala, May 21 The Dharamshala tea industry has recorded production of over 19,000 kilograms of first flush tea this season, with officials expecting output to rise further in May due to favourable weather conditions. First-flush tea, harvested in April, is considered premium quality and remains in high demand in international markets. Production Manager of Dharamshala […]
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Shimla, May 21 Leaders in Himachal Pradesh paid tributes to former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 35th death anniversary on Wednesday, observing the day as Shaheedi Diwas and Sadbhavana Diwas. Rajiv Gandhi, who was awarded the Bharat Ratna, the day is observed annually in his memory as Martyrdom Day and also as Sadbhavana Diwas […]
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Shimla, May 21 The seven day strike by sanitation workers in Shimla city ended on Thursday after a consensus was reached between the Municipal Corporation and SEHB workers during talks held in the afternoon. The decision to withdraw the strike was taken after several key demands of the workers were accepted during the meeting between […]
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Palampur, May 21 Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Shanta Kumar has expressed concern over the rising problem of stray dogs and cattle across the country, saying the issue is affecting public safety and damaging India’s image globally. He said incidents of dog bites were increasing rapidly, while stray cattle were disrupting traffic and forcing many […]
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Shimla, May 21 Sanitation workers in Shimla continued their strike for the sixth consecutive day on Wednesday, warning of an intensified protest after Mayor Surinder Chauhan reportedly failed to attend a scheduled meeting with employees. More than 15 organizations, including CPI(M), hotel unions, and street vendors’ associations, have extended support to the agitation. The protesting […]
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Kangra May 20 Governor Kavinder Gupta on Wednesday visited the Government Primary School Gujreda in Kangra district and reviewed the state of education in rural areas. He interacted with students, teachers, and education department officials to assess academic conditions and infrastructure needs. During the visit, the Governor took stock of the school’s learning environment, basic […]
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Kullu May 20 Patients in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district faced severe inconvenience on Wednesday after medical stores remained closed in protest against the nationwide online sale of medicines. The shutdown was part of a nationwide call given by chemists’ associations opposing e-pharmacy operations. At the Regional Hospital in Dhalpur, patients were seen struggling to obtain […]
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Shimla, May 20 Even before voting begins in the Panchayati Raj Institutions elections in Himachal Pradesh, a significant number of candidates have already secured uncontested victories. According to the State Election Commission, a total of 10,854 representatives have been elected unopposed across various rural local bodies in the state. The election process for Panchayati Raj […]
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Shimla, May 19 Deputy Chief Whip of the Himachal Pradesh government, Kewal Singh Pathania, on Tuesday said that the results of the municipal body elections reflect strong public support for the Congress party and a clear endorsement of its development-focused governance. Reacting to the outcome, Pathania stated that the people of the state have shown […]
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Shimla, May 19 A 24-year-old woman died and four members of her family were injured after their car fell into a deep gorge in the Kandaghat area of Himachal Pradesh’s Solan district on Tuesday, police said. According to police, the accident occurred on the Kandaghat–Chail link road while the family was travelling to Solan. The […]
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