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Himachal Pradesh

State in northern India

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Himachal Pradesh: State in northern India
Himachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India. Situated in the Western Himalayas, it is one of the thirteen mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India and shares borders with the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, Uttarakhand to the southeast and a very narrow border with Uttar Pradesh to the south. The state also shares an international border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China. Himachal Pradesh is also known as Dev Bhoomi, meaning 'Land of Gods' and Veer Bhoomi which means 'Land of the Brave'.

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Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Trucks arrive with pipes to aid in the rescue of workers | Oneindia [Video]

Uttarakhand Tunnel Collapse: Trucks arrive with pipes to aid in the rescue of workers | Oneindia

Rescue operations are ongoing to evacuate 40 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in Uttarakhand for over 48 hours now. Videos from the spot showed huge piles of concrete blocking the tunnel,..

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha for the Diwali Celebration | Oneindia News [Video]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Himachal Pradesh’s Lepcha for the Diwali Celebration | Oneindia News

On Sunday 12th November, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Lepcha, Himachal Pradesh, to mark Diwali in the company of our courageous security forces. Sharing images on X, previously known as..

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Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israeli tourists in Himachal’s ‘Mini Israel’ react to war | Oneindia News [Video]

Israel-Palestine Conflict: Israeli tourists in Himachal’s ‘Mini Israel’ react to war | Oneindia News

Mini Israel of Himachal Pradesh is upset after the Hamas terrorist attack in Israel on October 06. Israeli tourists visit Dharamkot village near the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala every year...

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Ambedkar promoted social harmony and equality: CM Sukhu

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday paid floral tributes to the statue of BR Ambedkar, Chairman of the drafting committee of the Indian Constitution, at Chaura Maidan,..
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Himachal high court finds denial of leave for NEET counselling 'highly unjust'

The High Court of Himachal Pradesh has deemed the denial of No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Extra Ordinary Leave for a Senior Resident Doctor participating in the NEET Super Specialty Course..
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10 years on, SC faults Himachal Pradesh judge appointments, also offers relief

The Supreme Court has ruled that the appointment of judicial officers in Himachal Pradesh was illegal as they were recruited over and above the advertised vacancies. However, the court has decided not..
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NHAI to audit all its 29 ongoing tunnel projects

After the Silkyara tunnel mishap, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will conduct a safety audit of all its 29 under construction tunnels across the country. Officials said NHAI chairman..
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India safe as long as its brave soldiers are at borders: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Lepcha in Himachal Pradesh to spend Diwali with soldiers, emphasizing the important role of security forces in maintaining peace and protecting India's borders. He..
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'India safe as long as...': PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Himachal's Lepcha

Since coming to power in 2014, PM Modi has been visiting military facilities to celebrate Diwali.
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'Place where troops deployed no less than temple': PM Modi celebrates Diwali with jawans in Himachal Pradesh's Lepcha

PM Modi celebrated Diwali with troops in Himachal Pradesh's Lepcha and praised the bravery of Indian security forces. He stated that any place where the troops are posted is no less than a temple for..
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PM Modi reaches Himachal's Lepcha to celebrate Diwali with security forces

Prime Minister Modi celebrated the festival of lights with soldiers in Kargil and said Diwali means the "festival of end of terror" and that Kargil had made it possible.
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Sukhu returns to Shimla after treatment in Delhi, says won't campaign in poll-bound states

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has returned to Shimla after 15 days of treatment at AIIMS in Delhi. Doctors have advised him to rest for two months, so he will not campaign in..
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Now senior officials to spend at least one night in border villages to assess challenges there

Senior officers from ministries and central government departments have been asked to visit villages near the northern border in Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Ladakh...
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Three paragliders killed in seven days in Himachal’s Bir-Billing

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Centre's letter asking to withdraw water cess unjustified: Himachal deputy CM Agnihotri

As the union government has termed the levying of water cess as illegal and in a circular issued on October 25 has clearly stated that no taxes or duties can be levied by any State on generation or..
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Congress governments in 3 states battling crises due to 'flawed thinking', lack funds for salaries: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Congress governments in Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka, claiming they were facing crises and unable to pay salaries due to flawed thinking. He also..
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Pradeep Sangwan, who cleans up the hills, one trek at a time

Pradeep Sangwan, founder of non-profit organization Healing Himalayas, leads a team of volunteers in cleaning up mountains of garbage left by tourists in the Shimla hill town. The group collects 90..
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Indian Army's first vertical wind tunnel installed at special forces training school in HP

The Indian Army has inaugurated its first vertical wind tunnel (VWT) at a training school in Himachal Pradesh. The state-of-the-art facility will simulate real-life free fall conditions, allowing..
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Cracks in Lahaul-Spiti village sparks panic

The village of Lindur in Himachal Pradesh, India is facing a survival battle as cracks in houses and fissures on farms threaten the safety of its residents. The villagers are living in constant fear of..
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Climate change, pollution, construction: Scientists warn of more Sikkim-like disasters in Himalayas

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Himachal govt to reduce special road tax on tourist vehicles: CM Sukhu

Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said that the State Government would reduce the Special Road Tax (SRT) and other taxes levied on tourist buses, tempo travellers and commercial tourist vehicles...
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Helicopter services at affordable airfare to start soon in Himachal Pradesh: CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

The heliports have been identified under UDAN scheme and will be made available at an affordable fare, a statement issued here said.
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Weather update: IMD predicts heavy snow, rainfall for next 3 days in many states; check latest forecast

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Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces Rs 4,500-crore package to aid disaster-hit people

The Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, has announced a special package of Rs 4,500 crore to aid those affected by rain-related disasters between July 7 and September 30. Of..
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Himachal Pradesh: Heavy rains lash disaster-hit hill state again, 24 roads blocked in 5 districts

Since the onset of monsoon fury in Himachal Pradesh, 468 people have died, 487 injured and 40 are missing in the state.
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Himachal govt moves resolution in Assembly urging Centre to declare state calamity a 'national disaster'

Moving the resolution, Sukhu said that destruction was unprecedented but the state government faced the challenge boldly and besides restoring the services like water and power supply and opening..
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Himachal Pradesh govt to provide free LPG kits, ration to residents affected by heavy rain

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Congress forms 25 member PAC for Himachal with Sukhu, Pratibha, and Shukla as members

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Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over cut in import duty on US apple; BJP hits back

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the central government for reducing import duty on American apples, claiming it would harm apple growers in Himachal Pradesh. The state Congress..
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Congress: An attack on Indian farmers

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The IMD has also issued orange and yellow alerts for three days.
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No power on earth can eradicate Sanatan Dharma: Jai Ram Thakur

Hitting out at DMK leaders' remarks on Sanatan Dharma former Himachal Pradesh chief minister Jai Ram Thakur on Saturday said no power on earth can eradicate Sanatan Dharma and those who tried to finish..
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G20 Summit: Only one of four Congress CMs likely to attend dinner

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A video clip featuring the director of IIT-Mandi blaming the devastating landslides and cloudbursts in Himachal Pradesh this monsoon on people eating meat has sparked a controversy.
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No formal felicitation ceremonies in Himachal Pradesh till October 31, says CM Sukhu

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Weather update: IMD issues yellow alert in Himachal Pradesh, check rain forecast for Uttarakhand, UP, other states

IMD has issued a 'yellow' alert for Himachal Pradesh predicting moderate to heavy rainfall amid threats of flash flood and landslide that has ravaged the hill state.
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Weather update: IMD predicts rain in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, UP, Bihar this week; check full forecast

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Video: Multiple houses collapse during landslide, hundreds of vehicles stranded in Himachal's Kullu

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IMD issues red alert for Himachal Pradesh, predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall for 48 hours

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Himachal rains: Overnight rainfall triggers landslides, 2 dead, 200 roads blocked; IMD issues orange alert on Aug 25, 26

With the two deaths, the toll in rain-related incidents in Shimla district in the past 10 days has increased to 26 which include 17 deaths in Summer Hill landslide, five in Fagli and two in Krishna..
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Karnataka government donates Rs 15 crore towards Disaster Relief Fund in Himachal Pradesh

The Karnataka government has contributed Rs 15 crore to Himachal Pradesh's State Disaster Relief Fund to aid the recovery from heavy rains, floods, and landslides. Himachal Pradesh's Chief Minister..
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Weather update: Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, UP and other states to experience heavy rain, check IMD forecast

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Himachal weather update: Met warns of heavy rain in state from August 22-24

Himachal weather news: It also issued a 'yellow alert' for heavy rain on August 21, even as the monsoon remained subdued in the state.
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Himachal Pradesh rains: Shimla landslide death toll rises to 17, furious downpour continues in state

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Shimla: 15 year old boy stripped, thrashed, paraded in market, 5 arrested

Shimla police arrested five people after a 15-year-old boy was stripped naked, thrashed and paraded in the market on suspicion of stealing from a shop in Himachal Pradesh.
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