Bilaspur, April 24 A youth from Himachal Pradesh was allegedly cheated of more than Rs 20 lakh by two individuals who promised to arrange a study visa but failed to deliver, police said on Friday. A case has been registered, and an investigation is underway. According to the complaint filed by Nishant Thakur, a resident […]
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Shimla, April 24 The Himachal Pradesh government has sanctioned over 99,000 new social security pension cases in the past three years, taking the total number of beneficiaries to more than 8.4 lakh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Thursday. The beneficiaries include senior citizens, widows, single women, and persons with disabilities covered under various […]
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Manali, April 24 A four-day Baisakhi fair is being celebrated with great enthusiasm at the Bhekli Mata Temple dedicated to Goddess Bhuvneshwari in Manali, drawing large numbers of devotees from across the region. Devotees are arriving in large numbers to seek the blessings of the deity, also known as Bhekli Mata and Mata Jagannathi, who […]
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Dharamshala, April 24 The Government College Dharamshala will host the Virasat 2026 cultural festival on April 25, bringing together student teams from several universities across Himachal Pradesh. The event will feature competitions in group dance, singing, declamation, and a mad show. Students from Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh University, Himachal Pradesh Technical University, […]
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Dharamshala, April 24 The RTO Flying Squad in Dharamshala issued 5,193 challans across four districts of Himachal Pradesh during the financial year 2025–26, imposing fines totalling ₹1.85 crore for traffic rule violations, officials said. According to officials, the enforcement drive covered Kangra, Chamba, Una, and Hamirpur districts between April 2025 and March 2026. The challans […]
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The North News Shimla, April 24 The Chaudhary Foundation has announced free expert coaching for OBC youth to improve communication skills and enhance job opportunities, while also pledging to pursue implementation of the 93rd Constitutional Amendment in Himachal Pradesh to secure reservation in higher educational institutions. Newly appointed foundation president Vittal Sakda said many young […]
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Shimla, April 24 The State Association of Medical and Dental College Teachers on Thursday opposed the Himachal Pradesh government’s decision to shift the gynaecology unit from Kamla Nehru Hospital to Indira Gandhi Medical College, warning that the move would effectively bifurcate the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and could affect patient care and medical training. […]
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Shimla, April 24 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday directed officials to speed up tarring work on utility ducts in Shimla, setting deadlines of May 10 for the stretch up to Shimla Club and June 15 for the stretch up to the Lift, during a review meeting of the Public Works Department. The project, […]
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Kangra, April 23 Mango production in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district is expected to increase by around 1,000 metric tonnes this year, with the Horticulture Department projecting a higher yield due to the ongoing “on-season” cycle. Officials said the district could record a total output of approximately 23,000 metric tonnes, compared to 22,000 metric tonnes last […]
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Dharamshala, April 23 The complaint has been filed at the Dharamshala police station against Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge over his remarks referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a “terrorist”, officials said on Thursday. Himachal BJP media co-incharge and advocate Vishwachakshu submitted a written complaint seeking registration of an FIR and legal action against […]
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