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Tibetan Activist Karma Samdrup Released After 15 Years, Faces Political Restrictions

Karma Samdrup, a prominent Tibetan environmentalist and philanthropist, has been released from prison after serving a 15-year sentence.... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs 4 lakh financial assistance for women to build homes

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced on Wednesday that eligible women registered with the Himachal Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board will receive financial assistance of up to Rs 4 lakh to build thei... read..

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Himachal BJP media in-charge Randhir Sharma slams Congress govt for "shielding mafia and mismanagement"

Himachal BJP Media In-Charge and MLA Randhir Sharma launched a strong attack on the ruling Congress government, accusing it of failures across sectors and actively shielding mafias.... read..

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Himachal HC orders closure of 18 loss-making hotels of HPTDC

Citing poor occupancy, eighteen loss-making hotels of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation were ordered to be shut down by the Himachal Pradesh High Court on Tuesday.... read..

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"This is a legal issue, will fight this battle": CM Sukhu on HC order concerning attachment of Himachal Bhavan over unpaid dues

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said that the case concerning arbitration battle with a hydro electric company was a legal issue and and the state government will fight it in the court.... read..

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Sukhu-led Congress govt has destroyed Himachal: BJP's Jairam Thakur after court attaches Himachal Bhawan

Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Jairam Thakur on Tuesday criticized the Congress government led by Sukhwinder Sukhu and accused it of "destroying" the state.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh CM offers floral tributes to former PM Indira Gandhi on her birth anniversary

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu offered floral tributes to the country's first woman Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi, on her 107th birth anniversary in Shimla on Tuesday.... read..

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"I have not the read HC order": CM Sukhu on Himachal Bhawan attachment order

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said he has not yet seen the High Court's decision to attach Himachal Bhawan in Delhi but has taken information regarding it and will review the order.... read..

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"I have not read HC order": CM Sukhu on Himachal Bhawan attachment order

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday said he has not yet seen the High Court's decision to attach Himachal Bhawan in Delhi but has taken information regarding it and will review the order.... read..

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Himachal govt expands 'CM Sukh-Ashray Yojana' to support abandoned and surrendered children

The Himachal Pradesh government announced the decision to expand the scope of the existing scheme Mukhyamantri Sukhashrya Yojana.... read..

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Shimla: Ramakrishna Mission denies Brahmo Samaj dispute, blames "land mafia" for ashram intrusion

The Ramakrishna Mission (RKM) in Shimla has strongly refuted claims of a dispute between its ashram there and the Brahmo Samaj, asserting that the recent incident involved encroachment attempts by the land mafia.... read..

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"AAP has broken record of corruption set by Congress": BJP MP Anurag Thakur

After senior AAP leader Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP on Monday, Hamirpur MP and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur slammed the Aam Aadmi Party, saying it has even broken the "corruption record" of Congress and hence its ministers are leaving the party o... read..

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Govt contemplating to formulate new compassionate employment policy: Himachal CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu while presiding over a high level meeting, said that the State Government was contemplating to formulate a new compassionate employment policy.... read..

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"AAP made big promises to people which they could not fulfil": BJP's Anurag Thakur after Kailash Gahlot joins BJP

After former Delhi Minister Kailash Gahlot joined the BJP, party MP Anurag Thakur slammed the AAP and said it made big promises to the people that they could not fulfil and Arvind Kejriwal established new standards of corruption.... read..

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IIAS showcases Indian research at 'VIVIBHA 2024' conclave; highlights role in bridging tradition, modern knowledge

The Indian Institute of Advanced Study (IIAS) in Shimla, participated in the 'Vision for Viksit Bharat' (VIVIBHA 2024) held from November 15 to 17, at SGT University, Gurugram.... read..

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Shimla remembers freedom fighter Lala Lajpat Rai on death anniversary, Mayor Surendra Chauhan pays tribute

Shimla paid tribute to Lala Lajpat Rai on his death anniversary on Sunday, Mayor of Shimla Municipal Corporation, Surendra Chauhan, attended the program organized to mark the death anniversary of 'Sher-e-Punjab' Lala Lajpat Rai and paid floral tributes at... read..

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Congress government is strong, stable, BJP's political games will fail: Himachal Deputy CM

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri on Saturday rejected any speculation about instability in the state government and said it remains committed to the welfare of people.... read..

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Ruling party's hate-driven agenda harms democracy, favours corporates over public welfare: CPI (M) leader Subhashini Ali

Former Member of Parliament and senior leader of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) Subhashini Ali criticized the BJP's alleged strategy of "divisive politics and favoritism towards corporate houses".... read..

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Himachal: Mega event to mark two years of Congress Govt to be held in Bilaspur, says CM

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday said that the state government will hold a mega event to celebrate the completion of two years of the Congress government on December 11 at Kahlur Sports Complex, Bilaspur.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: 5 injured in brawl between two groups at Swami Ramakrishna Ashram in Shimla

Five people were injured after a brawl broke out between two groups at the Swami Ramakrishna Ashram in Shimla late Saturday night, said an official.... read..

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Himachal government moves SC over HC verdict concerning appointment of Chief Parliamentary Secretaries; Dy CM slams BJP

Himachal Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri said on Saturday that the government is consulting legal experts and has moved Supreme Court days after the Himachal Pradesh High Court quashed the appointment of six chief parliamentary secretaries... read..

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Foreign tourist influx peaks in autumn tourist season in Shimla

Shimla continues to enchant tourists from different parts of the world with the winters seeing more inflow of international visitors. Tourists flocked the town in October and the trend is continuing in November. Due to its pleasant climate, scenic beauty,... read..

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Congress government stable, BJP's attempts to destabilize it will fail: Himachal ministers

Himachal Pradesh Ministers Jagat Singh Negi and Vikramaditya Singh on Saturday said that the Congress government is strong and stable and accused the BJP of trying to destabalise it.... read..

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BJP's Jairam Thakur welcomes Himachal HC order on CPS

Welcoming the Himachal Pradesh High Court's decision on the Chief Parliamentary Secretaries (CPS) case, Himachal Pradesh Leader of Opposition (LoP) and BJP leader Jairam Thakur on Friday stated that the BJP had consistently opposed the Congress government... read..

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Tibetan Women's Association kicks off awareness tour from Dharamshala, to conclude on Nov 20 in Delhi

Tibetan Women's Association kicked off an appealing tour from Dharamshala on Thursday to highlight 'alarming situation for Tibetan children and the environment in Tibet.'... read..

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Himachal CM says will examine HC ruling on Chief Parliamentary Secretaries

In light of the recent Himachal Pradesh High Court judgment regarding the removal of the Chief Parliamentary Secretaries, Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu has said that the government would take a decision only after thoroughly reviewing the final ju... read..

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Himachal State Disaster Management Authority conducts Q6 system drone pilot training for officials

Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) successfully conducted Q6 System Drone Pilot Training for five officials from HPSDMA and Aryabhatta Geo-informatics & Space Application Centre (AGiSAC), a release said on Wednesday.... read..

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