Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, August 1 The decision by the Himachal Pradesh government to revive lottery operations in the state has sparked sharp political backlash, with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) calling it a “regressive step” that threatens to derail the future of unemployed youth. At a press briefing in Shimla, BJP […]
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The North News Shimla, August 1 A section of the Chandigarh-Manali highway was washed away following a landslide near Pandoh in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, officials said on Friday, forcing the complete closure of the key route amid ongoing monsoon rains. The landslide, triggered by continuous rainfall since Wednesday night, caused major damage near Kainchi […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 31 Himachal Pradesh is set to reopen its long-discontinued state lottery and buy a ₹92 lakh Mercedes-Benz for the Governor, as the state battles a deepening financial crisis. These were among several key decisions taken during a four-day Cabinet marathon that concluded ahead of the monsoon session […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 31 The Himachal Pradesh government has made dope testing for ‘Chitta’ mandatory for all police recruitment candidates as part of its intensified campaign against drug abuse. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that the measure is aimed at ensuring a drug-free administration and protecting public […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 30 The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, approved a series of key decisions on Wednesday, including amendments to the Compassionate Employment Policy, expansion of medical education, and the cancellation of multiple stalled hydroelectric projects. Under the revised Compassionate Employment Policy, the income […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 30 In a bold step to tackle the growing concern of synthetic drug use, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced mandatory dope testing for ‘Chitta’ during police recruitment. The decision, taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, also makes it compulsory for […]
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The North NewsNew Delhi/Shimla, July 29Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and briefed him on the recent monsoon-triggered disasters in the state and the progress of the ongoing anti-drug campaign. During the courtesy call, Shukla discussed the extensive damage caused by heavy rains, cloudbursts, and landslides, particularly […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 29 Thousands of farmers and apple growers from across Himachal Pradesh took to the streets of Shimla on Monday, demanding an immediate halt to evictions from government lands and the sealing of homes allegedly carried out in compliance with a High Court order. Organised by the Himachal […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla, July 29 In the wake of a fresh cloudburst that killed three people in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday announced that the state government will soon implement a permanent disaster management policy. The late-night cloudburst triggered widespread devastation, with rescue teams racing […]
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Yog Raj Sharma The North News Shimla/Mandi , July 29 At least two people have died and major highways remain blocked after relentless rainfall triggered floods and landslides in Himachal Pradesh’s Mandi district, officials said on Monday. The victims were swept away by surging waters near Jail Road in Mandi city. Authorities later recovered their […]
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