Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 9 Himachal Pradesh has postponed the upcoming Panchayati Raj elections scheduled for December, citing ongoing relief and rehabilitation work in the aftermath of recent natural disasters. The decision was announced through a notification issued by the Chief Secretary under the powers of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 9 A festive atmosphere gripped Shimla on Thursday as women thronged the city’s markets to shop for Karva Chauth, an auspicious festival observed by married women across India. Despite light rain and chilly weather, the enthusiasm among women remained high. From Lower Bazaar to Mall Road, shops […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 8 Ahead of Diwali, the Himachal Pradesh government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has announced a significant honorarium hike for thousands of state employees, daily wagers, and local body representatives. The move, described as a “festival gift”, aims to provide financial relief to lower-income and […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 8 At least 16 people were killed after a bus was buried under debris following a landslide in Bilaspur district on Monday evening. Two children were rescued safely, officials said. The accident occurred around 6 p.m. when heavy rainfall triggered a massive landslide that swept across a […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 7At least 15 people have been killed after a private bus was buried under debris following a massive landslide in Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday evening, officials said. The tragedy occurred near Ballu Pul in the Jhanduta subdivision, where the bus, carrying around 30 to […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 7 Unseasonal snowfall has covered several high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh in a white blanket during the first week of October. The upper reaches of Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kinnaur and Kullu districts witnessed fresh snowfall, while the Chanshal Peak in Shimla district also received its first snow of […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 7 Himachal Pradesh BJP President Rajeev Bindal has accused the ruling Congress Party of “stealing votes” in the 2022 state elections, alleging that it came to power through false promises and deception. Bindal described the Congress as the “real vote thief,” claiming it misled the people with […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 6 The alleged suicide of a young boy in Himachal Pradesh’s Rohru area following caste-based discrimination has sparked widespread outrage. The CPI(M) took to the streets on Monday demanding justice for the child. The CPIM leaders, along with Dalit rights organisations, staged a protest outside the Deputy […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 6 Fresh snowfall and heavy rain have lashed Himachal Pradesh, marking a sharp shift in weather across the hill state. Higher reaches of Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu and Chamba have been witnessing continuous snowfall since early Sunday morning. According to reports, Manimahesh and Kugti in Chamba district recorded around […]
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Centre failed to release ₹1,500 crore relief: Govt Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, October 4 Himachal Pradesh Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi has rejected opposition criticism over delays in transporting apples to markets, insisting that the state government has ensured timely movement of produce despite widespread damage to roads during recent disasters. Mr […]
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