Kullu, May 5 In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, Bhuntar police in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district recovered 17.28 grams of heroin (chitta) from a woman during a naka checking operation in Kahudhar area. The accused has been identified as Urmila (22), wife of Raj Kumar, a resident of Bhuntar tehsil. According to police officials, […]
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Shimla, May 5 Wet weather conditions persisted across Himachal Pradesh with light to moderate rainfall reported in several parts of the state, while thunderstorms accompanied by lightning affected areas including Shimla, Jubberhatti, and Sundernagar. The Meteorological Department has forecast that the wet spell will continue until May 10, barring a brief respite on May 9, […]
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Hamirpur, May 4 An elderly couple was killed, and two others were injured after a car carrying four people plunged nearly 150 feet into a gorge in Himachal Pradesh’s Hamirpur district on Monday morning. The victims were on their way to attend a family function when the accident occurred. The deceased have been identified as […]
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Dharamshala, May 4 The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala, on Monday declared the Class 12 results for all three streams, recording an overall pass percentage of 92.02 percent, a rise of five percent compared to last year. A total of 81,417 students appeared for the examination, out of which 74,637 passed, while 3,071 […]
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Manali, May 4 Anshul, a student of Government Senior Secondary School Nathaan and daughter of Kheemi Ram from Baddida village, has secured seventh position in the state in the Class 12 Commerce stream. Her achievement has brought recognition to the region. Anshul credited her success to her parents and teachers, acknowledging their support and guidance […]
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Manali, May 4 A sharp increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices has intensified the challenges faced by dhaba and restaurant operators in Himachal Pradesh, who are already grappling with supply shortages amid global geopolitical tensions. Industry stakeholders say the recent ₹993 hike in commercial LPG prices has come at a time when irregular gas supply […]
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Kangra, May 2 In a major crackdown, police recovered 130.48 grams of heroin from a 13-year-old boy travelling alone in a bus in the Gaggal area of Kangra district. A case has been registered under the NDPS Act, and further investigation is underway. According to officials, the incident occurred on Thursday night, around 8:30 pm, […]
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Dharamshala, May 2 A spell of heavy rain on Saturday afternoon brought much-needed relief to residents of Dharamshala, where soaring temperatures over the past few days had disrupted daily life and caused discomfort. The weather changed suddenly around 3:30 pm, when dark clouds gathered, followed by steady rainfall across the region. The showers led to […]
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Dharamshala, May 2 Candidates across political parties and independents turned out in large numbers on Saturday, the final day of filing nominations for the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation elections, with both the BJP and Congress expressing confidence of victory across wards. Supporters accompanied candidates in strength as nominations were filed, while independent contenders also mobilized crowds […]
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Manali, May 2 The political atmosphere in Manali has intensified as both the BJP and Congress have fielded candidates for all seven wards of the Municipal Council, with nominations filed on the final day amid the presence of senior party leaders. The tourist town is witnessing heightened political activity, with candidates from both major parties […]
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