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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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Himachal Pradesh: Giu village in Spiti gets surprise call from PM Modi as hamlet gets mobile network for first time

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with the villagers of Giu in Spiti Valley on Thursday after the village got a mobile network for the first time.... 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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Telecom connectivity reaches India's first village in Himachal

Telecom connectivity has reached India's first village, Kaurik and Guea, in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.... 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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Punjab Raj Bhavan celebrates Himachal's 77th Foundation Day

The 77th Foundation Day of Himachal Pradesh was celebrated on Monday at Punjab Raj Bhawan in Chandigarh, Punjab.... 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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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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Himachal: Congress releases list of observers for three Lok Sabha seats

The Congress released a list of observers for three Lok Sabha constituencies of Himachal Pradesh on Sunday.... read..

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"Consensus reached on name of Vikramaditya": Pratibha Singh on Congress' candidate for Himachal's Mandi seat

Amid a drama over the Congress nominee for Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha seat against the Bharatiya Janata Party's Kangana Ranaut, state Congress chief Pratibha Singh on Saturday said that the party leaders believe that a young leader should be field... read..

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Lok Sabha polls: Congress holds CEC meeting to finalise candidates for Himachal Pradesh

Congress Central Election Committee meeting is underway at the party headquarters in the national capital to discuss the candidates for Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh.... read..

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21 Injured in Himachal's Kangra as bus carrying pilgrims overturns

A total of 21 people sustained injuries after a bus carrying 52 devotees onboard overturned near Kangra tunnel in Himachal Pradesh, police said on Friday.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Fire breaks out near village Basal, none hurt

A fire broke out near village Basal in Himachal Pradesh's Una district on Wednesday. No loss of lives has been reported.... 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 CM Sukhvinder Sukhu slams Jairam Thakur, says "he tried to topple government"

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched a scathing attack on former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur, saying he tried to 'topple the government with money power'.... 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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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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"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 Pradesh: 44-year-old cyclist Jaspreet Pal becomes State Election Icon

44-year-old cyclist Jaspreet Pal, hailing from Upper Samkhetar, Mandi district has been declared the State Election Icon to encourage youth to exercise their right to franchise and make the voters aware of the value of their votes in the Maha Utsav of dem... 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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Dynastic politics cause for concern for India's democracy: Sanjay Tandon, BJP's election co-in-charge for Himachal Pradesh

BJP Himachal Pradesh state election co-incharge, Sanjay Tandon said that dynastic politics is a cause for concern for the country's democracy.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Three children died after drowning in pond in Una

As many as three children died after drowning in a fish pond in Himachal Pradesh's Una on Sunday, officials said.... 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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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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One killed in fire that breaks out as oil tanker overturns in Himachal's Una

One person was killed in a fire that broke out when an oil tanker overturned in Himachal Pradesh's Una district on Sunday, according to Deputy Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh Mukesh Agnihotri.... read..

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One killed as oil tanker catches fire in Himachal Pradesh's Una

One person was killed while a few others suffered injuries when an oil tanker overturned and caught fire at Tahliwala Kaswa in Himachal Pradesh's Una district on Sunday, officials said.... 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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"Truth of rebel MLAs should be revealed...," says Himachal CM Sukhu, accuses BJP of 'grabbing power'

After the 6 Congress MLAs switched sides to the BJP, Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu asked how much money the rebel MLAs received, stating that the truth should come out to the public .... 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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Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Himachal Pradesh

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter scale struck Himachal Pradesh's Chamba area on Thursday.... 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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Himachal Pradesh: Chief Secretary assures CEC for conducting free and fair elections in state

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], April 3 (AN): Himachal Pradesh Chief Secretary Prabodh Saxena has assured peaceful, fair and inducement free elections, both the Lok Sabha and the bye-polls to be held for the six assembly constituencies simultaneously w... 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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Devlok Manali - A Cultural Jewel in the Heart of Himachal Pradesh

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hit Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul and Spiti.... 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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If 15 BJP MLAs were not suspended, Congress govt would have fallen in Himachal: Jai Ram Thakur

Former Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has claimed that if by-elections are held on the nine assembly seats in Himachal Pradesh, the Bharatiya Janata Party will also come to power in the state along with that in Centre.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Jai Ram Thakur, Rajiv Bindal hold meeting with Kangana Ranaut

Leader of Opposition of Himachal Pradesh Jai Ram Thakur and state party chief Rajiv Bindal held a meeting with Kangana Ranaut on Monday ahead of her meeting various party workers.... read..

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Himachal: Kangra police gear up for free and fair election, intensify patrolling, mark sensitive areas

As Lok Sabha elections in Himachal Pradesh are around the corner, the district administration and other officials are gearing up to conduct a free and fair election.... read..

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Himachal Pradesh: Atal Tunnel in Rohtang Pass receives fresh snowfall

The Atal Tunnel, also known as the Rohtang Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh, received fresh snowfall 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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BJP's candidate Kangana Ranaut holds roadshow in Himachal's Mandi

Actor Kangana Ranaut, who is the BJP candidate from Mandi Lok Sabha seat in Himachal Pradesh, held a roadshow in the city to prepare for the upcoming Lok Sabha Elections 2024.... read..

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Himachal scholarship scam: CBI files chargesheet against 20 institutes, 105 individuals

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed chargesheets against 20 Institutions and 105 persons, including several officials allegedly involved in multi-crore scam in grant of scholarships to schedule caste (SC), schedule tribe (ST) and other bac... 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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Decision on tickets will be made after meeting in national capital on April 5, 6: Himachal Congress chief Pratibha Singh

Himachal Pradesh Congress president Pratibha Singh said that the decision on distributing tickets will be made after talking to the high command and holding a meeting in the national capital on April 5 and 6.... read..

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