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Tibetan Buddhists perform Lama dance to celebrate birthday of Guru Padmasambhava

Tibetan Buddhist monks in Shimla performed traditional Cham (Lama Dance) to celebrate the birthday of the Guru Padmasambhava.... read..

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Justice MS Ramachandra Rao sworn in as Himachal Pradesh High Court Chief Justice

Justice MS Ramachandra Rao was on Tuesday sworn in as the Chief Justice of the Himachal Pradesh High Court.... read..

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Himachal court concerned over staff vacancies at govt college in interiors of Shimla district

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has taken serious note of the deplorable state of affairs with regard to filling up of vacancies of teaching and non-teaching staff at Government Degree College in Kupvi, Shimla.... read..

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CM Sukhu calls on Union Power Minister to hand over Shanan Project to Himachal before lease expiry

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met Union Minister for Power RK Singh in New Delhi today and informed him that the 99-year-lease period of the Shanan Project was expiring in March 2024 as per the lease agreement and asked for issuin... read..

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High-level discussions will be held with Delhi over sharing Yamuna water: HP CM

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has said that high-level discussions will be held for the Memorandum of Understanding between Delhi and Himachal Pradesh governments regarding Yamuna river water sharing.... read..

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HP: Body of missing 17-year-old boy found hanging from tree in Shimla, relative suspects murder

A ruckus was created outside the Superintendent of Police (SP) office in Shimla after the body of a missing 17-year-old boy was found hanging from a tree after 28 days in the Kasumpati area adjacent to the city.... read..

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Plastic garbage becoming "threat" in Himalayan regions: Environment Scientist

Environment Scientist Dr Suresh Kumar Atri on Friday expressed his concern over the plastic waste damaging the Himalayan ecosystem and biodiversity in the north Indian hill region and said, it is becoming a "threat" to the people.... read..

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High-density farming in India poses threat to its environment: Agriculture expert

The high-density farming in India is posing a threat to its environment as the nutrients and elements of the soil are being extracted very fast, according to renowned Indian agriculture expert Devinder Sharma.... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu announces Rs 250 crore to upgrade Milk Processing Plant at Dhagwar in Kangra

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday visited the milk processing plant in Dhagwar, in Kangra District, where he announced that the state government would invest Rs 250 crore to upgrade the facilities.... read..

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Landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul Spiti: no casualties reported

A landslide was reported in the village Tholong in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul Spiti district which triggered the blockage of a road for traffic movement, officials said on Thursday.... read..

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Himachal Govt assures 'old pension scheme' to HPSEBL employees: CM Sukhu

In a significant move aimed at ensuring social security for its employees, the Himachal Pradesh government, led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has assured to include the Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited (HPSEBL) employees under ... read..

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HP: Shimla's light and sound show draws tourists from far and wide

The 30-minute light and sound show, produced in Hindi and English versions, of Bantony Castle in Shimla draws the attention of locals and tourists. With an objective to draw tourists and also to impart knowledge on the history and heritage of Shimla, the ... read..

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Moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorm likely in Himachal during next 48 hours: IMD

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday forecast rainfall in Himachal Pradesh during the next 48 hours.... read..

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Himachal CM Sukhu takes review meetings of departments in Dharamshala

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu presided over marathon meetings with officers and officials of various departments to review the various development schemes on the second day of his Kangra Sojourn at Dharamshala on Wednesday.... read..

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Border Roads Organisation rescues over 70 people stranded at HP's Baralacha La Pass

Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has rescued 76 tourists including seven children stranded at Baralacha La Pass in Lahaul and Spiti district, an official statement said on Saturday.... read..

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Himachal CM inaugurates exhibition on former PM Rajiv Gandhi

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the exhibition 'Rajiv Gandhi-21st Century Visionary' on the 33rd death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on Sunday.... read..

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BJP to hold public meetings to garner support as PM Modi govt completes 9 yrs: Anurag Thakur

Upon the completion of nine years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government at the centre, the Bharatiya Janata Party will be carrying out a number of public meetings to garner public support, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said on Sunday.... read..

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5 Tunnels built on Chandigarh-Manali Highway opened for traffic on trial basis

The five tunnels constructed from Hanogi to Jhalogi in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district have been opened for the movement of vehicles on a trial basis.... read..

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"Been one of the seasons where I have been up and down," says RR batter Padikkal win over PBKS

Rajasthan Royals won the match against Punjab Kings held at Dharamshala Cricket Stadium. Rajasthan Royals won the match by four wickets. Following the win, Rajasthan Royals batsman Devdutt Padikkal says it has been one of those seasons where I have been u... read..

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IPL 2023: "Should have been in top half of table...," says PBKS batting coach Jaffer after loss to RR

Following his side's campaign-ending loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Punjab Kings (PBKS) batting coach Wasim Jaffer termed the season as "disappointing" and expressed that the team should have ended on the top hal... read..

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Jos Buttler registers most ducks in single IPL season

Rajasthan Royals (RR) star batter Jos Buttler registered an unwanted batting record on Friday, becoming a player with the most ducks in a single season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).... read..

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Yashasvi Jaiswal creates history, becomes uncapped player with most runs in single IPL season

Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Yashasvi Jaiswal made history on Friday by becoming an uncapped player with the most runs in a single season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.... read..

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IPL 2023: "Was trying to finish the game in 18 overs," says RR batter Hetmyer after win over PBKS

Following the four-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Shimron Hetmyer said that he was trying to finish the game in 18 overs.... read..

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IPL 2023: "This is best I have hit the ball this season," RR batter Padikkal after win over PBKS

Following his side's four-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Devdutt Padikkal said that his knock was the best he had hit a cricket ball apart from net sessions.... read..

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IPL 2023: "Shocking to see where we stand on the table," says RR skipper Samson after win over PBKS

Following the four-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson, expressing disappointment with his team's campaign, said that it is shocking where they are on the table despite... read..

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IPL 2023: Dropped catches cost us the game, says PBKS skipper Shikhar after loss to RR

Following his side's four-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals which ended their campaign in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan on Friday expressed disappointment with his side's fielding performance, saying that dropp... read..

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Shivranjani Singh drops folk song with father on his birthday, plans to create more

On Thursday Bollywood singer Shivranjani Singh released a folk-fusion song with her cricketer father on the occasion of his birthday. The recreated version of the song 'Tere Maathe Jo Bindlu' features the voices of the father-daughter duo.... read..

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Dhruv Jurel's final over six knock Punjab Kings out of IPL 2023 Playoff race

Dhruv Jurel's final over six clinched the victory for Rajasthan Royals and ended Punjab Kings' hopes of sealing their place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 playoffs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Friday.... read..

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Youth will have to come forward to make 'Nasha Mukt Bharat': Anurag Thakur in Shimla

Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday said that the youth and state governments will have to come forward to make 'Nasha Mukt Bharat'.... read..

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Himachal state museum celebrates International Museum Day with folk culture exhibition for tourists

The State Museum at Himachal Pradehs's Shimla celebrated International Museum Day showcasing the Himachal folk culture drawing tourists and locals here, said an official release.... read..

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IPL 2023: Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals face desperate situation in final hopes for playoffs (Preview)

Both the Punjab Kings (PBKS) and the Rajasthan Royals (RR) are in the same situation. With 12 points from 13 games, both teams are in the lowest half of the standings and are frantically hoping not to capsize.... read..

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SC permits felling of khair trees on government forest land in Himachal

The Supreme Court has permitted to axe the khair trees on government forest land in 10 forest divisions of the Department in Himachal Pradesh.... read..

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IPL 2023: Rajasthan Royals win toss, opt to field against Punjab Kings

Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to field against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Friday.... read..

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Unbeaten knocks by Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan power Punjab Kings to 187 against Rajasthan Royals

Sam Curran and Shahrukh Khan's last two-over heroics powers Punjab Kings score to 187/5 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala on Friday.... read..

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Talented Yashasvi Jaiswal has learnt art of conversion from chase-master Virat Kohli: Sehwag

The race to Playoffs in IPL 2023 continues to get interesting as teams are making every possible effort to keep themselves in the hunt. With an aim to keep their outside chances of making it to the playoffs, Punjab Kings host Rajasthan Royals at their sec... read..

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IPL 2023: "Happy to be able to perform for the team", says DC batter Rossouw after win over PBKS

Following the 15-run win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Delhi Capitals (DC) Rilee Rossouw expressed happiness at being able to play a match-winning knock for his side.... read..

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IPL 2023: "Decision to bowl spinner in final over backfired," says PBKS skipper Shikhar after loss to DC

Following the 15-run loss to Delhi Capitals (DC), Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shikhar Dhawan said that his decision to bowl a spinner in the final over backfired and his bowlers could not take wickets when the ball was moving around during the powerplay.... read..

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HP: Snow clearance work underway in Lahaul-Spiti, IMD issues yellow warning for next 2 days

Border Roads Organization (BRO) carried out snow-clearing operations at the National Highway in Lahaul-Spiti on Thursday morning after higher reaches of the Lahaul-Spiti received fresh snowfall last night.... read..

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IPL: Livingstone's 94 proves insufficient as Punjab Kings loses a close fought encounter against Delhi Capitals

Livingstone's breathtaking knock of 94(48) proved to be insufficient in the final over against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the HPCA Stadium on Wednesday.... read..

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IPL 2023: DC skipper David Warner sets unique batting record against PBKS

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper David Warner set a unique batting record in his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) match against David Warner, achieving the record of most runs against an opponent in the history of the league.... read..

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"Need to be more disciplined with the ball": PBKS bowling coach Sunil Joshi after loss to DC

Following his side's 15-run loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Punjab Kings bowling coach Sunil Joshi said that though his side bowled well, it is a matter of one over in T20 cricket which causes a shift in the game.... read..

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Government to introduce new technical courses in educational institutions: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Wednesday presided over a function of the Hamirpur Students Union at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla.... read..

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Overtime, night allowances to be paid in 2 installments to drivers, conductors of HRTC: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Thursday said that the state government will pay the liabilities of overtime allowance and night allowance of the Drivers and Conductors of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) in two ... read..

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IPL 2023: "Failed to work out what's a good total at our home venue," says DC skipper Warner after win over PBKS

Following his side's 15-run win over Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match, Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper David Warner expressed disappointment with his side's fielding and said that his side failed to work out on what is a good total at t... read..

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PBKS all-rounder Sikandar Raza believes Matheesha Pathirana more "trickier" than Malinga

Zimbabwe all-rounder and Punjab Kings batter Sikandar Raza lauded Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana and said the young pacer is much more trickier to read than Sri Lanka great Lasith Malinga.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhu directs to formulate SoP for marking, felling of dried trees

The marking of dried trees on the forest land would be done on a daily basis in the state and the responsibility of the concerned DFOs will be fixed to ensure it happens in time, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Wednesday, in... read..

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Punjab Kings' Prabhsimran Singh bats with finesse, power: Irfan Pathan

As the playoffs race in the IPL 2023 continues to get intense, teams are going all out to book a seat in the top four. It has been a tightly contested IPL season.... read..

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IPL 2023: Punjab Kings win toss, opt to bowl against Delhi Capitals

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and opted to bowl against Delhi Capitals (DC) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match here at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium on Wednesday.... read..

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Might get chance to play for India if you do well in IPL: PBKS's Prabhsimran Singh

Punjab Kings young batter Prabhsimran Singh believes that his performance in the Indian Premier League can create a chance for him to play for India.... read..

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With over 40000 young participants Himachal Pradesh to organise rural olympiad: Minister Vikramaditya Singh

Sports and Public Works Department Minister Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, announced on Tuesday that the state would host a Rural Olympiad with close to 40,000 participants in an effort to promote sports and shun drug menace among the youth.... read..

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But that's the exciting part of Ashes series: Joe Root on close contest against Australia

Former England skipper Joe Root expressed his excitement ahead of the Ashes series against Australia and said that the series in England have delivered some of the best cricket, given how packed the matches are.... read..

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