Shimla, May 19 Former Convenor-cum-Advisor of the Himachal Pradesh Drug De-Addiction Board, Om Prakash Sharma, on Tuesday accused the Congress government of failing to tackle the growing drug menace in the state and alleged that rules were ignored during the reconstitution of the board in 2025. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, Sharma claimed that […]
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Dharamshala, May 19 As soaring temperatures begin affecting the hill regions alongside the plains, the Kangra district administration has intensified efforts to tackle a possible water crisis during the peak summer season. To review preparedness and ensure an uninterrupted water supply, the district administration convened a high-level meeting with officials from various departments. Authorities have […]
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Manali , May 19 Preparations for the upcoming Panchayati Raj Elections 2026 gathered pace in Himachal Pradesh’s Naggar Development Block as the first phase of training for election officials and staff was conducted on Tuesday at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Mountaineering Institute in Manali. The training programme was organised for officials and employees deployed to […]
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Sachin Sharma & Rahul Chawla Manali/Dharamshala, May 19 Petrol and diesel prices increased once again across India on Tuesday, marking the second hike within a week and the second increase in just five days. After a Rs 3 rise on May 15, fuel rates were revised again, with prices increasing by 85 paise on petrol […]
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Shimla, May 19 In a significant step aimed at reducing fuel consumption and controlling government expenditure, the Himachal Pradesh High Court has introduced carpooling for judges and a work-from-home policy for a section of its employees. Acting on directives issued by the Central Government and the Supreme Court, the High Court has decided that judges […]
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Shimla , May 18 The BJP in Himachal Pradesh has launched a sharp attack on the Congress government, claiming that the results of the recent municipal body elections reflect public anger against the state administration and its governance. Addressing a press conference in Shimla, BJP state president Rajeev Bindal said the civic body elections should […]
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Kullu, May 18 With municipal body elections concluded in Himachal Pradesh, the political focus has now shifted to the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections, and candidates have begun intensifying their campaigns across the state’s rural areas. A public meeting in support of BJP-backed candidates for the District Council wards of Mohal and Doogi Lag was organised […]
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Lahol Spiti, May 18 The Lahaul Spiti district administration on Monday reviewed pre-monsoon preparedness and directed all departments to ensure the timely implementation of disaster management and emergency response measures ahead of the upcoming monsoon season. A meeting chaired by SDM Keylong Kunika Akers was attended by SDM Udaipur Alisha Chauhan and Tehsildar Kaza through […]
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Kullu ,May 18 The elections to the Kullu Municipal Council witnessed intense competition across all wards, with several close contests emerging during the vote counting held Sunday evening at Khori Ropa in Kullu. Among the most talked-about results was Ward No. 2, where Congress candidate Kubja Thakur secured victory by just one vote, earning her […]
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Manali , May 18 Manali witnessed a peaceful and successful polling process for the Municipal Council’s seven seats, with the results now officially declared. BJP-supported candidates secured a clean sweep by winning all seven wards, while Congress-backed candidates failed to win a single seat. In Ward No. 1, BJP-supported candidate Thakur Das defeated Congress candidate […]
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