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"Need to find reasons behind this issue": BJP MP Anurag Thakur over Sanjauli Mosque row

After protests broke out over the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in Sanjauli, Bharatiya Janata Party MP Anurag Thakur said on Wednesday that there is a need to go into the depth of this issue and find the reasons behind it so that such incidents... read..

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"Government sympathises with protestors..": Himachal Minister Vikramaditya Singh over Sanjauli Mosque row

After protests broke out over the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in Sanjauli, Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh said "government sympathises with protestors" and wants to resolve according to the law.... read..

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Sanjauli Mosque Row: Heavy police force deployed in Shimla ahead of protest march

Ahead of the protests over the alleged illegal construction of Sanjauli mosque called on Wednesday, heavy police force has been deployed at the Dhalli tunnel in Shimla.... read..

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Sanjauli Mosque Row: As protests intensify, police use water canons, lathicharge protestors

As the protest over the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in the Sanjauli area intensified, police personnel on Wednesday used water cannons and resorted to lathicharge to disperse protestors heading towards the Sanjauli area of Shimla.... read..

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Sanjauli Mosque Row: Himachal Minister Rohit Thakur urges public to trust law, maintain peace

Amid the protest against the alleged illegal construction of Sanjauli mosque, Himachal Pradesh Minister Rohit Thakur on Wednesday urged the citizens to trust the law and maintain peace in the state.... read..

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"Identity registration, verification of street vendors due for 20 months": BJP's Jairam Thakur hit out at govt over Sanjauli mosque row

After a row erupted over the alleged illegal construction of Sanjauli mosque, Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly LoP and BJP leader Jairam Thakur hit out at the Congress government and said that since this government has come into power, they haven't i... read..

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People in Shimla holds protest over alleged illegal construction of Sanjauli mosque

Protestors, including members of some Hindu organisations, gathered in the Dhalli area of Shimla on Wednesday and held a protest against the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in the Sanjauli area.... read..

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"We are considering it as 'local dispute', trying to diffuse it": Himachal Pradesh DGP over row on Sanjauli mosque

Amid the ongoing controversy over the legality of the under-construction Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Atul Verma termed it as "local dispute" and said that the administration is trying to diffuse the matter ... read..

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IMD predicts light to moderate rainfall in districts of Himachal Pradesh

The Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted light to moderate rainfall in Himachal Pradesh for the next couple of hours.... read..

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Central Tibetan Administration condemns China's expansion of boarding schools

The Central Tibetan Administration, has voiced deep concern over China's reinforcement of colonial-style boarding schools in Tibet.... read..

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Pakistan Army behind all torture inflicted on Indian soldiers, says Kargil War hero Vikram Batra's father

Following Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's acknowledgement of the Pakistani Army's role in the 1999 Kargil War with India, GL Batra, the father of Kargil War hero Vikram Batra, criticised the Pak forces for torture inflicted on the Indian soldiers... read..

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"China's upcoming mega hydropower project a threat": Tibet Policy Institute

Tibet Policy Institute and Bharatiya Janta Party MP, Tapir Gao from Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday expressed serious concern about China's upcoming mega hydropower project, terming it a 'water bomb.'... read..

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BJP conducts membership drive in Himachal Pradesh's Manali

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) commenced the membership drive in Manali assembly constituency of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.... read..

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Himachal CM vows to take over Shanan hydel Project

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu emphasised the need to assert Himachal Pradesh's rightful claims in the court of law to maximise benefits to the people of the state. He was presiding over a meeting of senior officers of the Energy Department here on... read..

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Monpa community of Arunachal Pradesh offers long-life prayers for the Dalai Lama

Over two thousand people from the Tawang region of Arunachal Pradesh mainly from the Monpa community gathered at the main Tibetan temple, Tsuglagkhang, Dharamshala on Saturday to offer long-life prayers for Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama.... read..

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Tibetan government-in-exile hosts Arunachal CM Pema Khandu led high-level delegation

The Tibetan government-in-exile held a felicitation event to welcome the leaders of Arunachal Pradesh in Dharamshala on Saturday.... read..

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State govt's duty is to ensure peace, dispute would be settled in court: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu on Sanjauli row

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu appealed for peace between communities in the wake of the alleged illegal construction of a mosque in the Sanjauli, and said that the state government's duty was to ensure peace between the communitie... read..

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Dharamshala: Arunachal Pradesh MP Tapir Gao urges 17th Karmapa to return to India

Member of Parliament from Arunachal Pradesh, Tapir Gao has urged the 17th Karmapa to return to India and look after his institution for the "well-being of Buddhism and Tibetans in India."... read..

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Arunachal CM Pema Khandu visits Mcleodganj to participate in special prayers for long life of Dalai Lama

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu visited Mcleodganj, Himachal Pradesh on Friday to meet the Dalai Lama. The Chief Minister participated in the special prayers organised by the people of Tawang for the long life of the Dalai Lama.... read..

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Himachal Assembly adopt resolution for legal cannabis cultivation in state

The Himachal Pradesh Assembly on Friday passed a significant resolution to legalise cannabis cultivation, following the recommendations of an Assembly committee report.... read..

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Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur says, "Action should be taken" on alleged illegal construction of Sanjauli Mosque

Even as the state witnessed massive protests over the alleged illegal construction of the Sanjauli Mosque, politics over the issue continues. On Friday the leader of opposition in the Himachal Pradesh legislative assembly and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu launches National Common Mobility Card for cashless travel across India

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Sukhu on Thursday launched a new National Common Mobility Card of the Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) that allows cashless travel in various public transports across the country and offers multiple pay... read..

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Himachal Minister Anirudh Singh defends Himachal govt's actions on illegal constructions

In a sharp rebuttal to Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi, Himachal Pradesh's Panchayati Raj and Rural Development Minister, Aniruddh Singh accused Owaisi of acting as a "Team-B" for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).... read..

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"People should maintain peace": Himachal LoP Jairam Thakur amid controversy over Sanjauli mosque

Amid the ongoing controversy over the legality of the under-construction Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, Leader of Opposition Jairam Thakur said that people should maintain peace and held the Congress government responsible.... read..

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Uttarakhand CM expresses happiness after state receives top achievers category award

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has expressed happiness over the single window system operated under the Ease of Doing Program in the state receiving the Top Achievers category award in the country.... read..

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Massive protest held against alleged illegal construction of mosque in Shimla

A large number of people gathered outside the Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla to protest against the alleged illegal construction of the Mosque on Thursday. The protestors included locals, party workers from the BJP, and various members of Hindu organizations.... read..

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Controversy over Sanjauli Mosque construction Minister Vikramaditya Singh says, if mosque is 'illegal' action will be taken

Amid the ongoing controversy over the legality of the under-construction Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh minister Vikramaditya Singh said if the mosque is 'illegal' then action will be taken.... read..

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"State government has no intentions to disturb any community": Himachal CM Sukhu

Amid the ongoing controversy over the legality of the under-construction Sanjauli Masjid in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Thursday that the state government has no intentions to disturb any community, adding that t... read..

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