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"Enact a central law declaring Gau Mata as Rashtra Mata", demands Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati's national media incharge

As part of the ongoing Gau Dhwaj initiative established by Shankaracharya Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati, his national media in-charge Shailendra Yogiraj Sarkar reiterated the demand that the Central Government should officially declare "Gau Mata" (th... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu expresses grief over Ahmedabad plane crash incident

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri expressed grief over the tragic crash of the London-bound Air India flight in Ahmedabad on Thursday, which had 242 people onboard.... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu reviews development projects in Kangra district

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday reviewed the progress of work on the ongoing and proposed developmental projects in Dharamshala and various subdivisions of Kangra district, said an official statement.... read..

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Universal carton packaging will be enforced strictly this apple season to protect growers' interests: Himachal minister Negi

Horticulture Minister of Himachal Pradesh Jagat Singh Negi on Wednesday chaired a key review meeting with the Horticulture Department and senior officials to discuss preparations for the upcoming apple season. Speaking to reporters after the meeting in Sh... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: ATOA joins rescue efforts for missing Israeli-American trekker at Indrahar Pass

The Adventure Tour Operators Association (ATOA) has joined the ongoing search and rescue operation for a missing Israeli-American national, Samuel (Shmuel) Vengrinovich, who has been missing in the Indrahar Pass region near Dharamshala since June 6.... read..

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LTWA marks 55 years of Tibetan heritage preservation amid continued threats from China

On the auspicious day of June 11, 2025, the Library of Tibetan Works and Archives (LTWA) honoured the 55th anniversary of its establishment and the laying of its foundation stone, which was graciously blessed by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in 1970. A... read..

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Govt according top priority to strengthen rural economy to realize dream of self-reliant Himachal: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said the state government is working with a resolve to make Himachal Pradesh a self-reliant and prosperous state, for which various measures have been taken during the last two and a half years.... read..

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Second edition of Himachal International Film & Art Festival announced, to begin from June 13

The founders of the Himachal International Film & Art Festival (HiFAF), & Soch Foundation, Raja Singh Malhotra and Anurag Vashisht, announced the second edition of the festival on Tuesday.... read..

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Himachal CM launches border tourism at Shipki La, pitches for Mansarovar Yatra link

Himachal Pradesh Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday launched border tourism activities from Shipki La in tribal Kinnaur district along the Indo-Tibet-China border, stating that the state would now work towards opening the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route thr... read..

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Will advocate opening of Shipki-La route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with Central Government: Himachal CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Tuesday launched border tourism activities at Shipki-La, a high-altitude 3,930-meter motorable mountain pass bordering India and China in the tribal district of Kinnaur.... read..

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Himachal: Vikramaditya Singh meets Rajnath Singh, urges to declare Ghatasni-Shilha-Badhani-Bhubujot- Kullu road as national highway

The Public Works Department (PWD) Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, called on Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi.... read..

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Shimla: MoS Defence Sanjay Seth visits Army Training Command

Union Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, visited the Shimla-based Army Training Command (ARTRAC) on June 9.... read..

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Himachal: CM awards land ownership certificates to 25 Kalpa block residents of Kinnaur district

In a significant step towards recognising and formalising land rights for local communities, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has presented 25 beneficiaries from the Kalpa block in Kinnaur district with land ownership certificates in accordance with ... read..

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Himachal CM calls for completing Shongtong-Karcham hydroelectric project by Nov 2026

Himachal Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Monday visited the site of the Shongtong-Karcham hydroelectric project in Kinnaur district to inspect the ongoing developmental works.... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu inaugurates Rs 75.10 crore development projects in Gagret, criticizes BJP for financial distress

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for development projects worth Rs 75.10 crore in the Gagret Assembly Constituency while launching a sharp critique against the Bharatiya J... read..

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Himachal CM dedicates Rs 119.51 crore development projects in Bangana

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Saturday dedicated development projects worth Rs 119.51 crore in the Bangana sub-division, marking a significant boost to infrastructure, healthcare, education, and water supply, as per an official... read..

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"She is in very good health": HP Health Minister on Sonia Gandhi's routine check-up at IGMC Shimla

Senior Congress leader Sonia Gandhi, who has been on a personal visit to Himachal Pradesh's Shimla since June 2, underwent a routine medical check-up at the Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital (IGMC) on Saturday evening.... read..

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Shimla Police arrest 3, recover 21 grams of heroin during routine patrolling near Shoghi

Shimla Police's Special Cell recovered 21.07 grams of Chitta (heroin) during routine patrolling near Shoghi and arrested three individuals from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab under the NDPS Act, an official statement said.... read..

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VP Dhankar addresses students of YSP University in Himachal, highlights growth of agriculture sector

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankar said on Saturday that he disagrees with the differentiation people put on products which are to be exported and consumed domestically, saying that Indians deserve the best products to consume.... read..

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Himachal: VP Dhankhar urges rural youth to become agripreneurs, calls for direct support to farmers

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Saturday visited an exhibition by farmer producer organisations and start-ups at the Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry in Himachal Pradesh's Solan. Emphasising the need to empower the farming communi... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Sonia Gandhi admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College for check-up

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi has been admitted to Indira Gandhi Medical College and Hospital here on Saturday.... read..

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BJP MP Suresh Kashyap reviews central schemes at DISHA meeting in Shimla, accuses Himachal Govt of poor governance

The BJP MP from Shimla, Suresh Kashyap, on Friday chaired the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DISHA) meeting in Shimla and reviewed progress on several central government schemes, while launching a scathing attack on the Himach... read..

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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar accorded a warm welcome in Shimla

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar was given a warm welcome upon his arrival at the Annandale Helipad in Shimla on Friday.... read..

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Indian parliamentary committee for SC-ST welfare convenes two-days meeting in Dharamshala, meets Dalai Lama

18 members of the Indian parliament (including 12 from Lok Sabha and 6 from Rajya Sabha) of the parliamentary committee on the welfare of scheduled caste and scheduled tribes along with their family members and officers of the parliamentary committee and ... read..

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Himachal CM presides over closing ceremony of International Shimla Summer Festival

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over the closing ceremony of the International Shimla Summer Festival held here at the Ridge on Thursday evening, according to an official statement from the state government.... read..

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"People must first to learn help themselves", says retired Major General Sudhir Bahl on the 9th edition of the statewide mega mock drill

In a major preparedness initiative, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), along with the State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), HP, on Friday, conducted the 9th Statewide Mock Drills on Earthquake Disaster Management across Himachal Prad... read..

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