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Himachal CM launches 'Nasha Nahin, Zindagi Chunne' campaign in Shimla

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Sunday flagged off vehicles of the Department of State Taxes and Excise to deal with drug peddling effectively in Shimla.... read..

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Himachal constitutes anti-drug task-force

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday announced that his government is setting up a special task force headed by an additional director general of police to curb the menace of drugs.... read..

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Nine-day book fair organised in Shimla as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'

As a part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav', a nine-day book fair has been organised in Shimla on Saturday from June 25 to July 3.... read..

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Book lovers rush to 9-day long book fair in HP's Shimla

The National Book Trust (NBT) in collaboration with the Himachal Pradesh's State Department of Language, Art, and Culture has organized a nine-day long Shimla Book Fair from June 25 to July 3 in the capital.... read..

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Himachal to engage 3,970 para workers on honorarium

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Saturday gave its approval to engage 3,970 para workers on honorarium, six hourly per day, in the Jal Shakti Department for departmental schemes as per the Para Worker Policy.... read..

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Despite challenges, Himachal govt successful in accelerating development in state: CM Jairam Thakur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Friday said that despite challenges, the government has been successful in accelerating development in every area of Himachal Pradesh.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Chess Olympiad Torch relay reaches Shimla

The first-ever Chess Olympiad Torch Relay reached Shimla on Wednesday.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh reports 8 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours

Eight persons tested positive for Coronavirus infection in Himachal Pradesh in the last 24 hours, the Department of Health and Family Welfare said on Sunday.... read..

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Our collective responsibility is to bind our country in oneness: Kerala Governor

Amid protests over the alleged objectionable remark against Prophet Muhammad by BJP leaders, Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan on Saturday said that communal politics led to the partition saying it is our collective responsibility is to bind our country ... read..

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Himachal Pradesh CM reviews preparations ahead of PM Modi's 2-day visit

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday reviewed the preparations for the two-day visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled for June 16 in Dharamshala.... read..

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BJP, Congress trade charges in Himachal over National Herald case

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister and BJP leader Jairam Thakur on Sunday lashed out at the Congress party over developments in the National Herald case and said that Congress is making efforts at the national level to politicize the issue of corruption.... read..

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ITBP jawans practice yoga at high-altitude in Himachal Pradesh

The Indo- Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel on Sunday practised Yoga at high-altitude Border Out Posts in Himachal Pradesh ahead of the 8th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on 21 June.... read..

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Two independent legislators join BJP in Himachal

Two independent legislators on Wednesday joined the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the hill state of Himachal Pradesh where Assembly elections are scheduled to be held by the end of this year.... read..

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Himachal CM takes stock of arrangements for Chief Secretaries' conclave

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Tuesday took stock of the arrangements for the All-India Chief Secretaries Conference, scheduled to be organized on the 16th and 17th of this month at Dharamshala, which is likely to be attended by Prime Mi... read..

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Himachal CM takes key decisions in Cabinet meeting

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday chaired a cabinet meeting in state capital Shimla and announced several key decisions.... read..

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Fire breaks out in Poabo forest area of Shimla

A forest fire broke out in the Poabo forest area of Shimla on Sunday.... read..

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Jairam Thakur says 'BJP on lines of Uttarakhand will retain power in Himachal'

Attacking Congress ahead of state Assembly polls, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Friday said the grand old party has vanished and its farewell song is buzzing across the country.... read..

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'Priceless moment,' says Shimla girl who handed over portrait to PM Modi

The 26-yr-old artist who presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a pencil sketch portrait of his mother in Shimla on Tuesday said meeting the Prime Minister was a special and priceless moment for her.... read..

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Shimla: PM Modi transfers Rs 21,000 cr to over 10 cr farmers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday released Rs 21,000 crore to more than 10 crore beneficiary farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.... read..

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No restaurant can charge 18% tax on products, says complaint

No restaurant can charge 18 per cent tax on products, a complaint by Chandigarh-based advocate Ajay Jagga said on Monday.... read..

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PM Modi arrives in Shimla to attend Garib Kalyan Sammelan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Shimla on Tuesday to participate in the 'Garib Kalyan Sammelan' and release the 11th instalment of financial benefit under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme.... read..

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PM Modi stops his car in Shimla to accept portrait of his mother

During his roadshow in Shimla, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday stopped his car to accept a painting of his mother made by a girl.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh is able to develop because of PM Modi, says CM Jai Ram Thakur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his contribution to the state in the development works.... read..

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CM Jai Ram Thakur exudes confidence in BJP's return to power in Himachal

Ahead of the Himachal Pradesh Assembly elections, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday exuded confidence in the return of the Bharatiya Janata Party government to power in the state.... read..

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Earlier people talked about 'atki-latki-bhatki' schemes, PM Modi takes jibe at Congress

Coming down heavily against Congress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that the people earlier used to talk about "atki-latki-bhatki (stuck, hanging, derailed)" schemes which the perception now stands changed for better.... read..

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Himachal CM condemns Moose Wala's killing, says AAP govt not in interest of Punjab

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Monday condemned the murder of Congress leader and Punjabi singer Sidhu Moose Wala in Mansa district, a day after his security was withdrawn by the state police, and alleged that the Aam Aadmi Party govern... read..

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BJP visiting door-to-door to invite people to attend PM's Shimla rally

The BJP is visiting door-to-door to invite people to attend Prime Minister's rally in Shimla.... read..

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Himachal CM holds review meeting ahead of PM Modi's Shimla visit

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday presided over a review meeting ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Shimla visit, informed the officials on Sunday.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh reports 3 new COVID-19 cases

Himachal Pradesh reported 3 new cases of COVID-19 during the last 24 hours, said the state health department on Sunday.... read..

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PM Modi to virtually connect with CMs from Shimla on May 31, says Jairam Thakur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will virtually interact with all the Chief Ministers of the states on May 31 from Himachal Pradesh on the occasion of the completion of eight years of the BJP... read..

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Himachal BJP municipal councillors to go door-to-door to invite people for PM Modi's rally

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally in Shimla on May 31, BJP Himachal Pradesh President Suresh Kumar Kashyap on Thursday held a meeting with the party's councillors of Shimla Municipal Corporation here.... read..

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Himachal CM exhorts people to support Save Soil campaign

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, while terming soil as the basis of life, on Monday said it is "our" responsibility to pass on fertile soil to the future generations.... read..

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Himachal CM opens silk seed production centre

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday inaugurated state's second silk seed production centre in Thunag in his home Seraj assembly constituency in Mandi district to strengthen the sericulture economy.... read..

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Himachal hands over probe into constable exam paper leak case to CBI

Facing criticism in an election year, the BJP government in Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday announced handing over the probe into the police constable exam paper leak case to the CBI.... read..

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Himachal a land of gods and goddesses: Jai Ram Thakur

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Sunday said the state is a land of gods and goddesses, and people have faith in the local deities.... read..

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Modi to celebrate 8 years in office in Shimla on May 31

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Shimla on May 31 to celebrate the completion of eight years of the government at the Centre, Himachal Pradesh state BJP president Suresh Kashyap said on Sunday.... read..

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'Himachal is land of Gods and Goddess', festivals help in social integration: Jai Ram Thakur

On the occasion of the closing ceremony of the 'District Level Seepur Fair' at Seepur, near Himachal Pradesh's Mashobra, the Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said the state is the land of Gods and Goddesses and people have great faith in the local deities.... read..

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India's head coach Rahul Dravid to participate in BJP event in Himachal

India's head coach Rahul Dravid will be participating in the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Yuva Morcha's National Working Committee session in Dharamshala scheduled to be held from May 12 to May 15, informed BJP Dharamsala MLA Vishal Nehria on Monday.... read..

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'Khalistan' flag incident: Banned outfit Sikhs for Justice general counsel booked by Himachal Police

After 'Khalistan' flags were found tied on the Himachal Pradesh Assembly main gate and walls, the state police on Sunday booked banned outfit 'Sikhs for Justice' (SFJ) general counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun and called him the 'main accused' in the case.... read..

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'Khalistan' flag incident: Himachal CM orders SIT probe, says 'culprits won't be spared'

After 'Khalistan' flags were found tied on the Himachal Assembly main gate and walls, Chief Minister Jairam Thakur on Sunday said that he has directed the police to constitute a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the incident, adding that those beh... read..

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ED starts probe into Shimla hooch tragedy

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has started a prevention of money laundering (PMLA) investigation against 31 persons in connection with the January 19 Sundar Nagar, Shimla hooch tragedy in which seven persons died.... read..

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Shimla: Forest fire spreads towards Balika Ashram; no casualties

A fire that broke out at a forest near the Himachal Pradesh capital spread towards the Tutikandi Balika Ashram on Sunday, officials said, adding the blaze has affected an outdoor portion of the Ashram.... read..

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Shimla receives light rains as heatwave abates in northwest India

Amid heatwave and humidity being reported in several parts of the country, Himachal Pradesh's Shimla received light rainfall on Sunday evening.... read..

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Himachal: Fire breaks out near mental asylum, Balika Ashram

A major fire engulfed mental hospital and rehabilitation centre in Panajri area and Balika Ashram near Tutikandi area.... read..

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Nod to construction even in Shimla's sinking, congested zones

In the run-up to the Assembly elections scheduled later this year, the Himachal Pradesh Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Jairam Thakur, on Wednesday gave its nod to the Shimla Development Plan, a first in over four decades, prepared by the Department of Tow... read..

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Fire breaks out at HRTC workshop in Shimla, no injury reported

A major fire broke out in a workshop of Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) in Shimla late Tuesday night.... read..

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Himachal court seeks report on condition of jails

The Himachal Pradesh High Court has directed the state government regarding the condition of jails on a petition taken up suo moto as public interest litigation on the directive of the Supreme Court regarding inhuman conditions in 1,382 prisons across cou... read..

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Not concerned with BJP, AAP campaigning in Himachal, says Congress MP

Congress MP from Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Pratibha Singh on Thursday said her party is not concerned about BJP and AAP campaigning in the state ahead of the assembly election adding that it will not have an impact on the polls.... read..

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Revenue collection up in Himachal by 19 pc despite pandemic

The State Taxes and Excise Department on Tuesday said the revenue collection in 2021-22 under all heads was Rs 8,403.70 crore in Himachal Pradesh despite Covid-19, which is 19.30 per cent more than the revenue collection of Rs 7,044.24 crore in 2020-21.... read..

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Ambedkar responsible for making India largest democracy in world: CM Jai Ram Thakur

Calling Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar a source of inspiration, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Wednesday said that the credit for making India the largest democracy in the world goes to Babasaheb Ambedkar.... read..

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Una Murder: Stern action will be taken against guilty, says Himachal CM

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Monday that stern action would be taken against the guilty for the gruesome murder of a girl in Una district.... read..

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