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Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts thunderstorms, rain in 10 districts during next 48 hours

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Friday predicted thunderstorms, hail and rainfall in 10 districts of the state during the next 48 hours.... read..

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Illicit liquor worth Rs 7.59 crores seized since implementation of MCC in Himachal

The law-enforcing agencies have seized illicit liquor worth Rs 7.59 crore in Himachal Pradesh since March 16, when the Model Code of Conduct came into force, an official said on Friday.... read..

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"Congress did not release MPLAD funds for public welfare, development in Shimla": HP BJP

Former Himachal Pradesh Urban Development Minister and BJP leader Suresh Bhardwaj slammed the Congress party in the state on Thursday, claiming that MPLAD money was not released for public development and welfare in the Shimla constituency while the Congr... read..

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Exiled Tibetans offer prayers for missing 11th Panchen Lama on his 35th Birthday

A group of exiled Tibetans on Thursday, offered prayers in Jonang Monestry at Shimla's Dingu on the occasion of the 35th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama, who was abducted by the Chinese authorities at the age of six, as claimed by the Tibetans.... read..

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Appointment of CPS: Next hearing in Himachal HC to be held on May 8, 9

The hearing on the matter of appointment of Chief Parliamentary Secretaries which began on Monday has now been listed for May 8 and 9 by the Himachal Pradesh High Court.... read..

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"She is ignorant, befooling people": Himachal minister slams Kangana Ranaut

Himachal Pradesh Horticulture and Revenue Minister Jagat Singh Negi slammed actor-turned politican Kangana Ranaut for "comparing Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Lord Vishnu", saying that Kangana is ignorant and befooling the people.... read..

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Chidambaram dares PM Modi to show 'appeasement' in Congress manifesto

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Wednesday dared Prime Minister Narendra Modi to point out one paragraph in his party's manifesto that can be concluded as appeasement to a particular section.... read..

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There's resentment among BJP leaders over Kangana's candidature from Mandi: Cong leader Naresh Chauhan

Vice President of the Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Naresh Chauhan on Monday said that there has been resentment among the BJP leaders over ticket being given to actor-turned politician Kangana Ranaut from Mandi seat for the Lok Sabha polls.... read..

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BJP chief JP Nadda's wife extends wishes on Hanuman Jayanti, says "enthusiasm among people has doubled after Ram Temple construction"

BJP chief JP Nadda's wife Mallika Nadda extended her wishes on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, saying enthusiasm among people has doubled with the construction of the Ram Temple... read..

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Himachal: BJP trying to politicize Palampur attack, says Congress' Rajneesh Kimta

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Rajneesh Kimta alleged on Monday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate from Mandi parliamentary constituency, Kangana Ranaut, and her party are trying to politicize the issue of the attack on... read..

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Himachal: 104 roads blocked due to rain and snowfall, yellow alert issued

As many as 104 roads and three national highways were blocked in Himachal Pradesh due to snowfall and rain on Saturday, according to the state emergency operation centre.... read..

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Himachal HC issues notice to respondent in Abhishek Manu Singhvi's case challenging Rajya Sabha elections

The Himachal Pardesh High Court on Saturday has issued notice to respondent MP and Bharatiya Janata Party Leader Harsh Mahajan on a petition filed by Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Congress holds meeting to prepare election strategy for Shimla constituency

The Congress Party organised a day-long meeting on Saturday to prepare strategies for the Shimla parliamentary constituency.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Congress plans election strategies for Mandi constituency

The Congress Party on Friday organised a day-long meeting to plan strategies for Mandi Parliamentary Constituency.... read..

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People to choose between committed leadership and tourists: Vikramaditya Singh's dig at Kangana Ranaut

Himachal Pradesh Minister Vikramaditya Singh who is all set to take on Bollywood superstar and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kangana Ranaut at Mandi in the Lok Sabha polls, said that people from his constituency will have to choose between commit... read..

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Himachal: Congress to hold day-long meeting in Shimla to discuss poll strategies for Mandi, CM Sukhu to preside over

The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Chief Pratibha Singh has said that the party has scheduled a day-long meeting in Shimla to devise the strategies for Mandi Parliamentary Constituency.... read..

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Confident of winning elections, BJP's Jairam Thakur says people of Himachal Pradesh would topple government

Former Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jairam Thakur said that he is confident of winning the Lok Sabha elections and achieving the target of over 400 votes. He also said that the surveys indicate that 63% of votes will be in favour of the BJP and 33% in ... read..

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"Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas War, learning experience for India": Lt Gen Manjinder Singh

The General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Army Training Command (ARTRAC), Lt Gen Manjinder Singh, has said that the war between Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas has been a learning experience for India, as it may face similar warfare practices from terror-h... read..

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Himachal Pradesh celebrates 77th anniversary of its creation in Shimla

Himachal Pradesh commemorated its 77th Himachal Day on Monday, celebrating the anniversary of the state's establishment.... read..

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"BJP insulted women by withholding Rs 1500": Himachal Congress leader Jagat Singh Negi

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Revenue and Horticulture Minister Jagat Singh Negi and Deputy Chief Whip in the Assembly Kewal Singh Pathania launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and said that they just pretend t... read..

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Army training command ''Investiture Ceremony'' to take place in Shimla on April 16

The Army training command ''Investiture Ceremony'' is scheduled to take place at the DANFE auditorium located in Shimla on April 16 to felicitate the distinguished acts of Indian Army Training Institutes and individuals, an official statement read.... read..

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Lok Sabha elections: CITU releases manifesto, to push campaign against Centre

The CPI(M) affiliated Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) has released the labourers' manifesto for the Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Three independent MLAs move Himachal HC; Speaker Pathania defers resignation case for February 24

Himachal Pradesh Speaker Kuldeep Singh Pathania on Wednesday said that the three Independent MLAs who resigned earlier now fall under the preview of the "Anti-Defection Law."... read..

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Three independent MLAs move Himachal HC against Assembly Speaker for not accepting their resignations

Three Independent MLAs moved Himachal Pradesh High Court on Wednesday challenging the HP Assembly speaker for not accepting their resignations.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Ex-Punjab Minister Sucha Singh's son among 5 arrested with heroin in Shimla

Five people, including the son of former Punjab Minister Sucha Singh, were arrested with 42.89 grams of heroin in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla, police said on Wednesday.... read..

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Himachal: Kisan Congress to publicise party's poll promises through 20,000 leaflets

Himachal Pradesh unit of Kisan Congress will give wide publicity to Congress's poll promises for the farmers through 20,000 leaflets across the state.... read..

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"We are not contesting against any individual but...," Kuldeep Singh Rathore

Reacting to actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut's "proud Hindu" remarks, senior Congress leader and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Tuesday said that Kangana Ranaut will have to face answers if she raises questions against Congress leaders, ... read..

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"Complete ban on exit polls from April 19 till June 1," says Himachal's Chief Electoral Officer

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Himachal Pradesh Maneesh Garg on Tuesday said that to ensure free and fair elections, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced a complete ban on exit polls from Apr... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: Congress' Kuldeep Singh Rathore raises plight of apple farmers in Himachal

Congress leader Kuldeep Singh Rathore pointed out that the plight of apple farmers going to be a big issue in Lok Sabha Elections in the state.... read..

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Himachal: Jairam Thakur hails Modi Govt for lifting 25 crore people out of poverty, highlights BJP schemes

Bhartiya Janata party leader Jairam Thakur on Tuesday lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's efforts, stating that the government's initiatives have effectively lifted over 25 crore people out of poverty, a feat unmatched by previous administrations.... read..

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April 1st to be a qualifying date to enroll new voters for upcoming elections: Himachal CEO

Himachal Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Maneesh Garg on Monday announced that April 1st will now serve as the qualifying date for individuals who have reached the age of 18 years, allowing them to register themselves as voters.... read..

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"Ready to contest elections from Mandi Lok Sabha seat...": Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh

Himachal Pradesh Minister and Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh on Monday said that he is ready to contest the Lok Sabha elections from Mandi constituency.... read..

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"If Congress continues to make disgracing remarks against Kangana then...": Himachal BJP chief Rajiv Bindal

The Himachal Pradesh BJP Chief, Rajiv Bindal on Monday said that if the Congress party continues to make derogatory remarks on Kangana Ranaut, the party will take up the issues with the Election Commission of India.... read..

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Congress is a hollow party: Himachal BJP state president Rajeev Bindal

Days after the Congress party announced its manifesto for the upcoming general elections in the country, Leader of Opposition of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur and state party chief Rajiv Bindal lashed out saying that it is a bundle of lies.... read..

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"Whatever Kangana does in her personal life will not be issue in elections": Congress' Pratibha Singh

The Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee Chief, Pratibha Virbhadra Singh on Monday said that the elections in Mandi Parliamentary Constituency would be fought on the issues of development in the constituency and whatever Kangana eats or whatever she does i... read..

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BJP's Rajinder Rana serves defamation notice to Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and former Congress legislator Rajinder Rana served a defamation notice to Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu for alleging horse trading.... read..

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"Congress party completely active": HPCC general secy Rajneesh Kimta

Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary Rajneesh Kimta disapproved of Congress leader Harish Rawat's statement on the party's loss of momentum for the ensuing polls and said that the Congress party is completely active and has a systematic w... read..

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Capitalise on wide network for voter awareness: Himachal Chief Electoral Officer

Himachal Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Maneesh Garg, chaired a meeting of Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation on Saturday, focusing on collaboration done by the Election Commission of India (ECI) with partner departments and ... read..

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Congress' Abhishek Singhvi moves Himachal HC challenging 'draw of lots' rule in RS elections

Senior Congress leader Abhishek Manu Singhvi filed a petition in Himachal Pradesh High Court on Saturday challenging the 'Draw of Lots' rule in Rajya Sabha elections.... read..

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Kangana unaware of Mandi Parliamentary Constituency area: Congress leader hits back after her outsider jibe at Vikramaditya Singh

Himachal Pradesh Congress general secretary Rajneesh Kimta on Friday hit back at Bollywood actor Kangana Ranaut, who is making her electoral debut as the BJP candidate from the high-profile Mandi Lok Sabha constituency and asked her to improve the politic... read..

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No loss of life reported, only partial damages to houses in Chamba earthquake: HP Chief Secretary

As of now, no loss of life has been reported in the earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale that struck Himachal Pradesh's Chamba area on Thursday, said the Chief Secretary of the state, Prabodh Saxena.... read..

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Congress' Pratibha Singh questions Kangana's contribution during last year's Himachal floods

Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh questioned Bollywood actress and BJP candidate from Himachal's Mandi Lok Sabha seat Kangna Ranaut over her contribution during last year's Himachal floods as she (Kangana) calls herself Himachal's daughte... read..

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"Jairam Thakur was in tearing hurry to become CM": Himachal Deputy CM over recent political crisis in state

In the aftermath of the political crisis that engulfed the Congress government in Himachal Pradesh during the Rajya Sabha elections, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri slammed the BJP for 'trying to topple the government' in the state.... read..

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"BJP must accept that people of Himachal gave them mandate to sit in opposition," Congress Minister Jagat Singh Negi

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the Congress launched a scathing attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, saying that the people of Himachal Pradesh have given the BJP a mandate to sit in opposition for five years and they have to accept it.... read..

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"Ensure timely delivery of Elector's Photo Identity Cards": Himachal Pradesh CEO Manish Garg

Himachal Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Manish Garg on Tuesday held a virtual meeting with all the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) District Election Officers (DEOs) on poll preparedness.... read..

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"BJP daydreaming, people will give befitting reply to defecting MLAs": Himachal Minister

The Congress party hit out at the Bharatiya Janata Party accusing it of destabilising the government in Himachal Pradesh and "misleading" the people ahead of the Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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"You cant' be daughter of Mandi only during election campaign": HP PWD Minister takes jibe at Kangana Ranaut

The PWD Minister of Himachal Pradesh and the election in-charge of the Congress Party for Mandi Parliamentary Constituency, Vikramaditya Singh, took a jibe at the BJP's Mandi Lok Sabha candidate and Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut on Saturday.... read..

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Himachal: 3 independent MLAs hold protest, demand that Speaker accept their resignations

Three Independent MLAs sat on a day-long protest outside the assembly premises in Shimla on Saturday, demanding that the Speaker accept their resignations.... read..

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Elections are not fought on stardom: Vikramaditya Singh bashes Kangana Ranaut

Hitting out at Bollywood star and Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) candidate from Mandi Kangana Ranaut, who started her election campaign, Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh said that elections are not fought on stardom and it is important to be among the p... read..

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"Ready to contest from Mandi, if party wants...": Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh

Himachal Pradesh Congress President Pratibha Singh on Thursday expressed her willingness to contest against Kangana Ranaut from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat if directed by the top leadership of the grand old party.... read..

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IMD issues Orange alert for several districts in Himachal

The Indian Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued an Orange alert for specific districts in Himachal Pradesh for rain and snowfall during the next 24 hours.... read..

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