Dharamshala, June 22 The Dharamshala Forest Division has reported 80 forest fire incidents so far this season, with around 347 hectares of forest area affected and an estimated loss of nearly ₹92 lakh, according to the Forest Department. Two fresh fire incidents were reported on Sunday evening in the Sarah and Bandi areas near Dharamshala […]
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Kullu, June 22 The Congress party has announced a series of protests from 22 to 26 June in the Kullu district to highlight alleged failures by the Central Government to prevent competitive examination paper leaks and to highlight repeated exam cancellations. Addressing a press conference at Dhalpur, Kullu District Congress Committee President Ses Ram Azad […]
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Shimla, June 22 Mid-Day Meal workers across Himachal Pradesh observed a statewide strike on Monday and staged a protest rally from Tolland to the Secretariat, demanding higher wages, year-round salary payments, gratuity and pension benefits. The demonstration was organized by the CITU-affiliated Mid-Day Meal Workers Union, which accused both the Centre and the state government […]
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Shimla, June 20 Himachal Pradesh’s farmers and local producers are expected to gain access to wider domestic and international markets following the signing of two important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) by the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Marketing and Consumer Federation Limited (Himfed). The agreements were signed by Himfed, the National Cooperative Export Limited (NCEL), and […]
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Shimla, June 20 The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) Driver-Conductor Union has issued an ultimatum to the state government, warning that its members will begin an indefinite strike and halt bus operations from June 25 if their pending financial demands are not fulfilled by June 24. The union has been holding gate meetings and protests […]
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Kullu, June 20 Extreme summer temperatures across the plains have led to a sharp rise in tourist arrivals in Himachal Pradesh, with Manali and Lahaul emerging as preferred destinations for travellers seeking cooler weather and scenic mountain landscapes. During weekends, tourist vehicle movement in Manali has increased significantly. While around 3,000 vehicles from outside states […]
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Dharamshala, June 20 The Kangra district administration has completed all preparations for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), scheduled to be held on 21 June at 12 examination centers across the district. Officials said necessary arrangements have been put in place to ensure the examination is conducted peacefully and smoothly. Security and administrative measures have been […]
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Shimla, June 20 Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Friday called for a thorough investigation into the alleged NEET paper leak and reiterated the state’s claim to a 7.19 percent share in the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB), while addressing an engineers’ conclave in Shimla. The event brought together engineers from six northern […]
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Dharamshala, June 20 The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-exam will be conducted at 12 examination centers across Kangra district on June 21, Deputy Commissioner Hemraj Bairwa said. The district administration has been holding regular review meetings to ensure the smooth, secure, and fair conduct of the examination. During meetings held at the Deputy […]
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Shimla, June 20 The Meteorological Department has forecast thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in parts of Himachal Pradesh from June 20 to 22, issuing a yellow warning for isolated areas across 7 to 10 districts of the state. The weather department predicted gusty winds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour, along with thunderstorms and […]
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