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 eleven mountain states and is characterized by an extreme landscape featuring several peaks and extensive river systems. Himachal Pradesh 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, and Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh to the south. The state shares a border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China.

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Apple procurement centres in Shimla give boost to growers The private procurement and purchase centres for apple in north Indian state, Himachal Pradesh have been seamless and profitable for growers. Centres are not only giving boost to their business but.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:34Published 3 days ago

'Do takke ke log' trying to turn Court's arena into political rivalry: Mumbai Mayor hits at Kangana Mumbai Mayor Kishori Pednekar said on Nov 27 that people like Kangana Ranaut are trying to turn Courts arena into a political rivalry. "Everyone is surprised that an actress who lives in Himachal,.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:40Published 5 days ago

Fresh snowfall in Dhauladhar range, temperature dips in Dharamshala People in Dharamshala woke up to a chilly morning after Dhauladhar range received fresh snowfall. Temperature dipped in Dharamshala. Mountain lovers enjoyed bonfire. Minimum temperature will touch 7.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:27Published 1 week ago

Himachal's temperature saw dip of nearly 10 digree C after snowfall: IMD Scientist India Meteorological Department (IMD) Scientist Manmohan Singh on November 17 informed that Shimla recorded 4.4 degree Celsius temperature and Manali recorded 1.5 degree Celsius today. "Shimla recorded.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:29Published 2 weeks ago

Winter is here! Temperature drop alert amid rising COVID-19 cases Temperature in the national capital is set to fall in coming days amid COVID-19 rising cases. According to India Meteorological Department (IMD) the western disturbances would cause temperatures in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:51Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Shimla covered in thick layer of snow Temperature dropped significantly in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on November 16. Popular hill station was covered in white layer after fresh snowfall. Roads were being cleared off to welcome visitors at.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:50Published 2 weeks ago

Watch: Shimla, Pir Panjal Range receive fresh spell of snow A fresh snowfall received in Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on November 16. The entire region was covered with white layer of snow. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir's Pir Panjal Range also received snow spell... Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published 2 weeks ago

'Paatal Lok' actor Asif Basra found dead in his Himachal home Asif Basra, who starred in web series Paatal Lok and film Kai Po Che, has died at 53. The actor was found dead in a private complex in Himachal's Dharamshala. Police said that a forensic team is at the.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:49Published 3 weeks ago

Karwa Chauth: Priyanka Chopra, Kajol, others share glimpses of celebrations Bollywood celebrities celebrated Karwa Chauth with much zeal and fervor. Priyanka Chopra, Bipasha Basu among others shared glimpes of their celebrations. Shilpa Shetty, Raveena Tandon and Kajol also.. Credit: HT Digital Content Duration: 01:11Published on November 5, 2020

Schools reopen in parts of nation after months of COVID-19 lockdown In unlock 5.0, schools have finally reopened in parts of the country on Nov 02. COVID precautionary measures were followed inside school's premises to avoid spread of virus. The students and teachers.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:49Published on November 2, 2020

Snowfall covers Lahaul-Spiti Himachal Pradesh's tourist spot Lahaul-Spiti received fresh snowfall on November 02. Keylong area in Lahaul-Spiti was covered with 8 inches of white sheet. A dip in temperature was witnessed in the.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:19Published on November 2, 2020

Himachal Pradesh turns white after fresh snowfall Various parts of Himachal Pradesh received fresh snowfall on October 31. Muling village in Lahaul Spiti was covered in white sheet. Meanwhile, Billing village near Keylong witnessed a dip in.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:18Published on October 31, 2020

Shrine of Hazrat Baba in Shimla spreads communal harmony India has remained a land of great saints, assimilating in its fold various cultures and faiths from time to time. It is a land where Sufism has not only flourished in its true spirit but has also.. Credit: ANI Duration: 02:38Published on October 26, 2020

Himachal Pradesh resumes inter-state bus service The Himachal Pradesh government has decided to resume inter-state bus service from on October 14. The bus service was suspended for nearly seven months to curb the spread of COVID-19. Inter-state bus.. Credit: ANI Duration: 01:53Published on October 15, 2020

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Covid: Positivity rates show Himachal, Delhi as hotspots Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, Rajasthan, Haryana, Kerala and Goa, in that order, are the current coronavirus hotspots with high positivity rates (confirmed cases per 100 tests) - between 10% to over 15% -.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Combating Covid-19: Centre rushes high-level teams to UP, Punjab and Himachal The Government of India has decided to depute high-level Central teams to Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh to support these States in Covid-19 response and management, according to a release.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
Himachal Pradesh: Entire vllage in Lahaul tests COVID-19 positive except for one man Reportedly, a religious programme which was held in the village a few days ago is being considered as the superspreader. Furthermore, people from surr DNA - Published 2 weeks ago

Entire village in Lahaul tests Covid positive All residents of Thorang village of Lahaul valley in Himachal Pradesh, barring a 52-year-old man, have tested positive for Covid-19. The administration has restricted tourist movement to Teling nullah.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Mercury dips in most parts of northern India; rain, snowfall likely in parts of J&K on Thursday The mercury dipped in most parts of north India on Wednesday a day after snowfall was recorded at a few high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, while moderate to dense fog was.. IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Modi expresses grief over death of 7 people in Himachal accident IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago

Covid-19: India performed better than any big developed country: Harsh Vardhan Union health minister Dr Harsh Vardhan held a virtual meeting with Health Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Punjab, Rajasthan, Telangana, and West Bengal to review.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Centre approves Rs 1,810-crore hydropower project in Himachal Pradesh, Amit Shah calls it gift from PM Modi The 210-megawatt Luhri stage-I hydropower project will be constructed on river Satluj. DNA - Published on November 4, 2020
NGT widens ambit of firecracker pollution cases beyond NCR, notices to 18 states, UTs The green panel sought response from Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Bihar, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya,.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 4, 2020
Modi govt's focus on building border roads to secure boundaries shaken China: Nadda Laying the foundation stone of the BJP's six offices in Himachal Pradesh, virtually from Delhi, he said under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, the government has built 4,700-km four-lane.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 22, 2020

Kalka-Shimla toy train 'Himalayan Queen' back on tracks Finally some good news for tourists who want to visit the beautiful city of Shimla situated in the foothills of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Railways have announced that Kalka Shimla toy train will resume.. DNA - Published on October 21, 2020
'It has no locus standi to comment on India's internal matters: MEA rejects China's claim on Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh The remark came a day after Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 strategic bridges in Ladakh, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, and Jammu and Kashmir. DNA - Published on October 15, 2020
Himachal Pradesh CM Jai Ram Thakur tests positive for Covid-19 Thakur, in a tweet, said he had quarantined himself at his residence last week after coming in contact with someone who had coronavirus. “On doctor's advice, I have isolated myself at my official.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 12, 2020	Rajnath Singh dedicates 44 bridges constructed by BRO to nation Amid the border row with China, India is expediting work on several key projects including on a strategic road linking Darcha in Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh that will criss-cross a number of.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 12, 2020
Ex-CBI director Ashwani Kumar cremated in Shimla A number of people, including Himachal Pradesh Power Minister Sukhram Chaudhary, Congress Legislative Party leader Mukesh Agnihotri and former state Congress chief Sukhvinder Sukhi, and Kumar's.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 8, 2020	Previous govts lacked courage to effect farm reforms due to poll-focused mindset: PM Modi Addressing his second public meeting after inaugurating Atal Tunnel in Rohtang in Himachal Pradesh, Modi said those protesting against the laws wanted farmers to live in the previous century, and are.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 3, 2020
'Himachal ka chhokra': PM's affectionate reference to Anurag Thakur Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday referred to Union minister Anurag Thakur as "Himachal ka Chhokra", an apparent show of his support to the young Himachal Pradesh leader after Congress leader.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 3, 2020	'Nothing more important than interests of those protecting India': PM Modi after inauguration of Atal Tunnel The Atal tunnel will act as a lifeline for not just a big part of Himachal Pradesh but also for Ladakh, Modi said. DNA - Published on October 3, 2020
Atal Tunnel to become new lifeline for Ladakh: PM Modi "Atal Tunnel, apart from a big region in Himachal Pradesh, will also become a lifeline for the new union territory Ladakh. With this, Leh-Ladakh, and this big region of Himachal Pradesh will always.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 3, 2020	Atal Tunnel: PM Modi to inaugurate world's longest highway tunnel in Himachal Pradesh today The tunnel reduces the road distance by 46 kilometres between Manali and Leh and the time by about four to five hours. DNA - Published on October 3, 2020
PM to inaugurate strategic Atal Tunnel at Rohtang on Saturday Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the strategically important all-weather Atal Tunnel, which reduces the distance between Manali and Leh by 46 km and the travel time by four to five hours,.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 1, 2020	State, area and gender key to life expectancy, shows data How long can an Indian expect to live on average? The answer varies very widely depending on where you live — which state and rural or urban area — and what your gender is. The average rural male.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 27, 2020
Statue of Unity's sculptor to work on Atal Bihari Vajpayee's statue in Shimla The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on Saturday decided to hire the sculptor behind the Statue of Unity for installing the statue of BJP stalwart and former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the historic.. DNA - Published on September 26, 2020	India deaths down, but up in many states on rising population The estimated number of deaths each year in India has come down significantly between 2010 and 2018. However, in states like Haryana, Punjab, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, deaths are.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2020
PM Modi to inaugurate the Atal Rohtang Tunnel on October 3; know all about it Atal Rohtang Tunnel is the first tunnel in the world in terms of altitude near Rohtang Pass in Himachal Pradesh. Atal tunnel is also important because it will increase India's strength on the.. DNA - Published on September 22, 2020	Sushant Singh Rajput death case: A political wrangle among 4 parties in 4 states The death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput (SSR) in mysterious circumstances has triggered political fights among different parties and states. Four political parties - the BJP, JD(U), Shiv Sena.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 18, 2020
Against demolition of Priyanka’s Shimla house, says HP CM IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2020	CM Jai Ram Thakur defends 'daughter' of Himachal Pradesh Kangana Ranaut, says Maha govt committed act of 'vendetta' A team of the BMC H-West Ward officers accompanied by a police posse reached Kangana's office with bulldozers, JCBs, and other heavy equipment and took up the demolition work from the outside. DNA - Published on September 9, 2020
ITBP launches 7-day trekking expedition to spread awareness on Covid-19 in Himachal Pradesh The 19th Battalion of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has launched a 7-day trekking expedition in Sarahan in Kinnaur district in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. According to the ITBP, the.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 9, 2020	Govt to build 12.7 km tunnel at Shinkhun La pass on Himachal-Ladakh border IndiaTimes - Published on August 28, 2020
India laying new road between Ladakh and Darcha in Himachal Pradesh Amid the border row with China, India is expediting work on a strategic road linking Darcha in Himachal Pradesh with Ladakh that will criss cross a number of high-altitude snow-bound passes, official.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 25, 2020	Central Water Commission issues flood advisory for states, warns of landslides and flash floods As monsoon rains continue to batter parts of India, the Central Water Commission issued a flood advisory for several states Tuesday, including Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, warning some hill.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 18, 2020
Himachal Pradesh university defers UG final year exams; matter rests on Supreme Court order Earlier on Monday. the Himachal Pradesh High Court stayed the final term exams in the state, mandated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) until the orders of the Supreme Court is pronounced in.. DNA - Published on August 18, 2020	IMD predicts rain in parts of Haryana, UP, Uttarakhand today IMD also informed that in the latest satellite imagery, moderate to intense convective clouds were seen over the western part of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Gujarat State, North.. DNA - Published on August 12, 2020
Army jawan killed in firing by Pak along LoC In the incident, Sepoy Rohin Kumar was critically injured and he later succumbed to his injuries, a defence spokesperson added. Kumar, a resident of Himachal Pradesh, was a brave, highly motivated and.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 1, 2020	'Copying Gujarat's initiatives doesn't show your smartness': Vijay Rupani hits out at Rahul Gandhi Rahul Gandhi had shared a news article, from his official Twitter handle, regarding the 'One District, One Product' scheme in Himachal Pradesh, and added that this was a good idea and he had suggested.. DNA - Published on July 25, 2020
US thanks India for hosting Dalai Lama since 1959 The US has thanked India for hosting the Dalai Lama since 1959 as the world commemorated the 85th birthday of the Tibetan spiritual leader. The Dalai Lama has been living in India ever since he fled.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 7, 2020	Large projects on to augment India's border infra: Gadkari To augment India's border infrastructure, a large number of highway projects are underway including in Jammu and Kashmir, Arunachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh, both by the BRO.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 5, 2020
Army commanders deliberate on eastern Ladakh situation The apex leadership of the Indian Army on Monday held detailed deliberations on the eastern Ladakh standoff and the situation along the Line of Actual Control with China after the Galwan Valley clashes.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 22, 2020	Ladakh face-off: Alert in Himachal Pradesh's Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur border districts All state intelligence units have also been alerted in this regard, State police spokesperson Khushal Sharma said. DNA - Published on June 17, 2020
Covid-19: 5 states manage to keep positivity rate below 3% Five states — MP, Rajasthan, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab — and the Union territory of Chandigarh have managed to slow the incidence of Covid-19 cases with the positivity rate (confirmed.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 14, 2020	After elephant in Kerala, cow given explosive-mixed eatables in Himachal Pradesh, one arrested The shocking incident took place in the Dahad village Bilaspur district, news agency PTI reported. DNA - Published on June 6, 2020
Coronavirus cases cross 300-mark in Himachal as 18 more test positive; 24 recover The number of coronavirus cases has crossed the 300-mark in Himachal Pradesh as 18 more cases were reported in the state on Saturday. IndiaTimes - Published on May 30, 2020	Delhi, West Bengal not yet distributed May month quota of free foodgrains under PMGAY: Ram Vilas Paswan Many beneficiaries are still waiting for the May month quota of free foodgrains in states such as Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Kerala and Manipur where up to 80 per.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 29, 2020
Himachal Pradesh BJP chief Rajeev Bindal quits on 'moral grounds', denies involvement in health scam In his resignation letter sent to BJP president JP Nadda, Bindal said he was resigning to ensure a proper investigation into an alleged corruption case. DNA - Published on May 27, 2020	ITBP retrieves body of missing villager in Himachal Pradesh "After a month-long search operation, ITBP Jawans have retrieved the body of a villager who went missing from Bargul Village (11,000 feet)," ITBP said in a release. IndiaTimes - Published on May 12, 2020
Western disturbance likely to cause thunderstorm in Himachal, Haryana, Delhi tomorrow: IMD "Thunderstorm accompanied with lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph) likely at isolated places over Jharkhand, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, Rajasthan, Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh and West.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 12, 2020	ICMR study finds presence of 'bat coronavirus' in two Indian bat species As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, researchers have found the presence of a different kind of coronavirus — bat coronavirus (BtCoV) — in two bat species from Kerala, Himachal.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 14, 2020
COVID-19: Health workers in Himachal Pradesh are putting their lives at risk with no masks, gloves, PPE kit at disposal The 21-days nationwide lockdown, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month, is due to end on April 14. Most states are in the favor extending the lockdown and the same was conveyed to the.. DNA - Published on April 12, 2020	17 from Himachal attended Tablighi Jamaat gathering in Delhi's Nizamuddin: Police The statement came after the Telangana government said on Monday that six people who attended the religious congregation between March 13 and 15 died due to coronavirus. IndiaTimes - Published on March 31, 2020

Himachal Pradesh

State in northern India

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