Himachal Pradesh
State in northern India
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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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10 years on, SC faults Himachal Pradesh judge appointments, also offers reliefThe 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..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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'India safe as long as...': PM Modi celebrates Diwali with security forces in Himachal's LepchaSince coming to power in 2014, PM Modi has been visiting military facilities to celebrate Diwali.DNA - Published Also reported by •IndiaTimes | |
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Risk of cell phone addiction, anxiety, unintentional injuries among top health issues in Himachal Pradesh youths: Government surveyIndiaTimes - Published | Three paragliders killed in seven days in Himachal’s Bir-BillingBir-Billing is a renowned paragliding destination, attracting enthusiasts from around the world. Apart from 93 paragliders from 70 countries taking part in the ongoing Cross Country Pre-World..IndiaTimes - Published |
Centre's letter asking to withdraw water cess unjustified: Himachal deputy CM AgnihotriAs 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Congress governments in 3 states battling crises due to 'flawed thinking', lack funds for salaries: Rajnath SinghDefence 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
Pradeep Sangwan, who cleans up the hills, one trek at a timePradeep 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Every penny that Himachal government giving to people provided by Centre: Ex-CM Jai Ram ThakurIndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Army's first vertical wind tunnel installed at special forces training school in HPThe 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..IndiaTimes - Published | Cracks in Lahaul-Spiti village sparks panicThe 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
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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..DNA - Published | Himachal Pradesh govt to provide free LPG kits, ration to residents affected by heavy rainThe provision of free ration will be extended till March 31, 2024, to ensure that families have access to basic food necessities.DNA - Published |
Congress forms 25 member PAC for Himachal with Sukhu, Pratibha, and Shukla as membersCongress leader Kharge announces the constitution of the Himachal Pradesh Political Affairs Committee.DNA - Published | Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Centre over cut in import duty on US apple; BJP hits backCongress 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
Congress: An attack on Indian farmersQuestioning why Prime Minister Modi has resorted to purchasing his way into state dinners and receiving praise abroad, the Congress party has criticized the reduction in import duties on American..IndiaTimes - Published | Himachal weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall with possibility of landslide; check detailsThe IMD has also issued orange and yellow alerts for three days.DNA - Published |
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Video: Multiple houses collapse during landslide, hundreds of vehicles stranded in Himachal's KulluA massive landslide in Himachal Pradesh has destroyed many houses and reportedly many people are trapped in the debris. The IMD has issued a red alert for the next two days.DNA - Published | IMD issues red alert for Himachal Pradesh, predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall for 48 hoursIncessant rain has led to landslides, cloudbursts, and flash floods, causing significant damage in the State. The Government of Himachal Pradesh has declared the whole state as a 'natural calamity..DNA - Published |
Himachal rains: Overnight rainfall triggers landslides, 2 dead, 200 roads blocked; IMD issues orange alert on Aug 25, 26With 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..DNA - Published | Karnataka government donates Rs 15 crore towards Disaster Relief Fund in Himachal PradeshThe 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..IndiaTimes - Published |
Weather update: Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, UP and other states to experience heavy rain, check IMD forecastThe India Meteorological Department has forecast severe rains and thunder for various states throughout the country beginning today. Check latest IMD update here.DNA - Published | Himachal weather update: Met warns of heavy rain in state from August 22-24Himachal weather news: It also issued a 'yellow alert' for heavy rain on August 21, even as the monsoon remained subdued in the state.DNA - Published |
Himachal Pradesh rains: Shimla landslide death toll rises to 17, furious downpour continues in stateThe rains in Himachal Pradesh continue in the midst of the rising death toll and destruction while NDRF continues to run risky rescue operations.DNA - Published | Shimla: 15 year old boy stripped, thrashed, paraded in market, 5 arrestedShimla 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.DNA - Published |
